Military operations happen in many places without infrastructure: Wilderness, islands, mountains, etc. The logistics are sometimes considered the most important

Military operations happen in many places without infrastructure: Wilderness, islands, mountains, etc. The logistics are sometimes considered the most important factor in success. Going forward, precision missiles mean that large infrastructure and truck convoys are relatively easily destroyed; dispersed operations at smaller scales are expected to be needed. Also, trucks aren't as useful on western Pacific islands. As a very basic concept of it, the US military uses the C-130, a turboprop plane designed for these situations. The people on the ground prepare a relatively short, unimproved (e.g., dirt) runway, and the C-130 can bring in and take out supplies and personnel.