Joint Force Quarterly
Abstract
As the U.S. Navy prepares for possible large-scale conflict in the Indo-Pacific, ensuring wounded warfighters get the care they need and fast, has become more urgent than ever. In this Joint Force Quarterly article, “Revive” is introduced as a vital addition to the Navy’s contested logistics model. Beyond resupply, rearm, refuel, and repair, “revive” focuses on getting medical supplies to ships and moving injured personnel safely out of harm’s way, even across vast, dangerous seas. The article draws powerful lessons from both recent and historic conflicts, showing that survival and morale depend on agile, ready-to-move medical systems. It makes the case for using flexible Navy supply ships, like Expeditionary Fast Transports, not just for gear and ammo, but also as lifelines for the wounded. Backed by evolving logistics strategies and a forward-thinking acquisition team, this approach aims to keep our forces in the fight and bring them home alive.
Recommended Citation
Seth Reini & Jonathan J. Haase, "Revive: Getting Medical Supplies and Expertise Right in Distributed Maritime Operations," Joint Force Quarterly 118 (3rd Quarter 2025), 75-82, https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/joint-force-quarterly/vol118/iss3/11.
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