lōˈjistiks, ləˈ-, -tēks noun plural but often singular in construction
Etymology: French logistique + English -s — more at logistic
1. : logistic 1, 2
2. : military science in its planning and handling and implementation of personnel (as in classification, movement, evacuation) and matériel (as in production, distribution, maintenance) and facilities (as in construction, operation, distribution) and other related factors