Really improving logistics for boots on the ground

Sometimes we forget about the basics.

Think about a grunt humping through the jungle.  What he has on his back is his logistics lifeline.  He relies on his two feet to provide transportation.   Sure, there may be an occasional airdrop – when they can find a clearing and there is no danger of discovery by the enemy- but that doesn’t always happen.

So, the grunt relies on his own two feet, a good pair of boots, and dry socks.  That’s what keeps things moving in the jungle.   And wet boots are the enemy.

So our hats are off to Biovation – company based in Maine – and the United States Marine Corps.

They’ve developed lightweight reusable inserts that can be placed in a pair of boots when not in use. The inserts get the boots completely dry in less than eight hours.  The inserts, called DryRight, were tested last summer and are expected to be fielded in the summer of 2015.

Now that’s fundamental logistics innovation: dry boots in the jungle.

If you want to learn more, the Marine Corps Times published full article on March 9.