General Depots vs Branch Depots

This is an analysis and comparison paper on the use of general distribution depots and the use of branch distribution depots in the Army supply distribution system. The study tries to determine whether the Army should continue the use of either, or both, in its supply distribution system. The following information is included in the document: recommendations for reorganization of the Army depot system; organization and missions of Army depots; general information pertaining to depot operations; number of active Army depots; Navy and Air Force depot systems; analysis of factual comparative data; and statistical comparison of general depot vs. branch depot operations.