Brigade Support Battalion CSS Leader Teach

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Brigade Support BattalionCSS Leader Teach
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CSS Overview
Sustaining Operations
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TLO and ELOs

• Terminal Learning Objective Describe the key
  components of combat service support (CSS)
• Enabling Learning Objectives
• Describe CSS fundamental concepts and terms
• Describe levels of CSS and what each level
  focuses on
• Describe CSS functions
• Describe CSS characteristics
• Describe the difference between multifunctional
  and functional CSS units
• Describe operational reach and sustainability
• Describe modular organizations
• Describe the missions, structures and functions
  of Sustainment Command (Theater), Sustainment
  Brigade, Brigade Support Battalion of the HBCT
  and Forward Support Company

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TLO and ELOs

• C. Describe the responsibilities and command
  relationships of key CSS staff
• D. Discuss basic support concepts/procedures used
  by CSS elements within the Corps/Division
• Describe distribution based logistics and
  distribution methods of resupply
• Describe forward logistics element/base (FLE/FLB)
  operations
• Describe BSB movement techniques
• Describe task force trains concept
• Describe replenishment/resupply methods
• Describe logistics package (LOGPAC) and logistics
  release point (LRP) operations.
• E. Describe CSS support in offensive, defensive,
  stability and reconstruction, and civil support
  operations
• F. Describe the logistical enablers on the
  battlefield

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References

• Modular Force References
• FMI 4-90.1, Heavy Brigade Combat Team Logistics,
  15 March 2005
• FMI 3-90.6, Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 15 March
  2005
• FM 4-93.2, The Sustainment Brigade, April 2006
• Sustaining the Modular Force, Draft 17 June 2005
• Army of Excellence Force References
• CSS Battle Book, July 2003
• Support Operations Handbook, July 2004
• FM 3-0, Operations, 14 June 2001
• FM 3-06, Urban Operations, 1 June 2003
• FM 3-07, Stability Operations and Support
  Operations, 20 February 2003
• FM 3-90.2 (FM 71-2) Chapter 7, The Tank and
  Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force, 11 June
  2003
• FM 4-0 (100-10), Combat Service Support, 29
  August 2003
• FM 4-93.4, Theater Support Command, 15 April 2003

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References (Continued)

• FM 54-30, Corps Support Group, 17 June 1993
• FM 63-2, Division Support Command, 20 May 1991
• FM 63-3, Corps Support Command, 30 September 1993
  
• FM 71-123, Chapter 8, Tactics and Techniques for
  Combined Arms Heavy Forces Armored Brigade,
  Battalion Task Force, and Company Team, 30
  September 1992
• Additional references include the new 4-0 series
  FMs in coordinating draft versions
• FM 4-20/10-1, Quartermaster Principles, 11 August
  1994
• FM 4-01.40/55-30, Army Motor Transport Units and
  Operations, 27 June 1997

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Acronyms

• BTB Brigade Troops Battalion
• C2 Command and Control
• CAB Combined Arms Battalion
• CABSA Combined Arms Battalion Support Area
• CAISI Combat Service Support Automated
  Information System Interface
• -BM Bridge Module
• -CL Client Module
• CENTCOM Central Command
• COCOM Combatant Commander
• CROP Container Roll-in Roll-out Platform
• CSS Combat Service Support
• CSSB Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

• AMC Army Material Command
• AO Area of Operations
• APOD Aerial Port of Deparkation
• AOR Area of Responsibility
• ARFOR Army Forces
• AFSB Army Field Support Brigade
• AHRS Army Human Resource System
• ASAS-L All Source Analysis System-Light
• BAS Battalion Aid Station
• BCS3 Battle Command Sustainment Support System
• BFT Blue Force Tracker
• BMO Battalion Motor Officer
• BSA Brigade Support Area
• BSB Brigade Support Battalion

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Acronyms

• CTASC Corps Theater Automated Service Center
• CTCP Combat Trains Command Post
• DLA Defense Logistics Agency
• ESC Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
• FBCB2 Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below
• FLOT Forward Line of Own Troops
• FHP Force Health Protection
• FLB Forward Logistical Base
• FLE Forward Logistical Element
• FSC Forward Support Company
• HRSC Human Resources Support Center
• HSS Health Service Support

• ILAP Intragrated Logistics Analysis Program
• ISB Intermediate Staging Base
• IAW In Accordance With
• ITV In transit Visibility
• JOA Joint Area of Operations
• JFC Joint Forces Command
• LOC Lines of Communication
• LOGPAC Logistics Package
• LRP Logistics Release Point
• MCB Movement Control Battalion
• MSO Mission Staging Operations
• MTS Movement Tracking System
• OIF Operation Iraqi Freedom
• OPCON Operational Control
• PLS Palletized Load System

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Acronyms

• PLS Palletized Load System
• PBUSE Property Book Unit Supply- Enhanced
• RO Replenishment Operations
• RSOI Reception Staging Onward Movement and
  Intragration
• RCC Regional Combatant Commander
• RFID Radio Frequency Identification
• SAAS-MOD Standard Army Ammunition System-
  Modernized
• SAMS Standard Army Maintenance System
• SARSS Standard Army Retail Supply System

• SDDC Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
• SP Supply Point
• SPO Support Operations Officer-
• SPOD Sea Port of Deparkation
• STB Special Troops Battalion
• SUS Bde Sustainment Brigade
• TACON Tactical Control
• TASMG Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance
  Group
• TAV Total Asset Visibility
• TCAM TAMMIS CustomerAssistance Module
• TMIP Theater Medical Information Program
• TSC Sustainment Command (Theater)

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Acronyms
UD Unit Distribution UMCP Unit Maintenance
Collection Point USFK United States Forces in
Korea USTC United States Transportation
Command VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal
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Outline

• CSS Functions
• Levels of War
• BCT Logistics Principles and CSS Characteristics
• CSS Organizations
• Concepts and Techniques
• Task Force Trains
• Replenishment Operations
• CSS Planners and Managers
• Logistics Enablers
• Sustaining Offensive, Defensive, Stability and
  Reconstitution and Civil Support Operations

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Combat Service Support Functions
CSS includes the essential capabilities,
functions, activities, and tasks necessary to
sustain all elements of operating forces in
theater at all levels of war. The 11 CSS
functions include

• Supply
• Field Services
• Maintenance
• Transportation
• Health Service Support
• (NOTE Referred to as Force Health Protection
  at the HBCT level)

• Religious Support
• Legal Support
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal Support
• Band Support
• Financial Management
  Operations
• Human Resource Support

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CSS Levels of War

• Strategic Level
  - National-Strategic -
  Theater-Strategic
• Operational Level
• Tactical Level

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Strategic Level of CSS

• Links the US economic base in CONUS to military
  operations in theater
• The Joint Staff, Department of Defense, State
  Department, and National Command Authority are
  primarily responsible
• Involves each service to include the Coast Guard
  and numerous non-DOD government agencies
• May involve the National Will

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Strategic Level of CSS

• Focuses on
• Mobilization, deployment, redeployment, and
  demobilization
• Determining support requirements
• Acquisition of resources
• Pre-positioned stocks
• Regional support agreements
• Establishment of theater base(s)
• Providing strategic mobility
• Sealift and Airlift
• LOCs to theater
• SPOD and APODs

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Operational Level of CSS

• Links the strategic and tactical levels
• Support personnel at this level coordinate
  support from the strategic level to meet the
  needs at the tactical level
• Includes the support required to conduct
  campaigns, major operations, and other operations
  within the AO

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Operational Level of CSS

• Focuses on
• RSOI (reception, staging, onward movement, and
  integration)
• Materiel management, movement control, and
  distribution management
• Allocation and management and redeployment of
  units and Soldiers
• Sustainment of theater stocks supporting the
  supply system
• Planning, coordinating, managing, and supervising
  CSS activities
• LOCs to tactical units
• Ground and Air

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Tactical Level of CSS

• Includes all functions necessary to support the
  conduct of battles and engagements
• Provides key CSS functions necessary to meet
  the commanders intent and concept of operations
• Provides the most immediate level of CSS
• Where the rubber
• meets the road.

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Tactical Level of CSS

• Focuses on
• Supporting the commanders intent and concept of
  operation to maximize his freedom of action
• Providing the right support at the right time
• Providing four key CSS functions
• Supply
• Maintenance
• Transportation
• Health Service Support

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Brigade Combat Team Logistics Principles

• Dedicated logistics operator
• Increased velocity with reduced order-to-receipt
  time
• Situational understanding achieved with the
  assistance of a logistics common operating
  picture (LCOP)
• An agile logistics system

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Logistics Principles (1 of 2)

• Dedicated logistics operator
• Incorporates unity of command
• Single point of contact
• Centralizes distribution
• Increased velocity with reduced order-to-receipt
  time
• Time required for the customer to get supplies
• Effective command and control
• Throughput distribution

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Logistics Principles (2 of 2)

• Situational understanding achieved with the
  assistance of a common operating picture (LCOP)
• Friendly situation (FBCB2, BFT)
• Enemy situation (FBCB2, ASAS-L)
• Logistics situation (BCS3, MTS, STAMIS)
• An agile logistics system
• Surge support
• Paint a picture
• Flexibility to anticipate
  change

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Eight Characteristics of Combat Service Support

• Responsiveness
• Economy
• Simplicity
• Flexibility

• Integration
• Attainability
• Sustainability
• Survivability

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CSS Characteristics

• 1. Responsiveness
• The key characteristic of CSS
• The right support in the right place at the right
  time
• Meet changing requirements on short notice
• Tailor assets to meet changing priorities
• Requires visibility of all available assets
• Critical anticipation of requirements
• Ability to foresee future operations 24, 48, 72,
  and 96 hours out
• Identify and accumulate the minimum assets to
  meet support requirements
• Ensure CSS capabilities are versatile
• Estimate predictions of potential future
  operations

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CSS Characteristics

• 2. Economy
• Most efficient support to accomplish the mission
• Resources are always limited
• Reflects the reality of resource shortfalls
• Requires prioritizing and allocation of resources
  by the commander
• Avoid duplication of effort when possible
• 3. Simplicity
• Avoids complexity in both planning and execution
• Mission orders, drills, rehearsals, and SOPs

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CSS Characteristics

• 4. Flexibility
• Ability to adapt CSS structures and procedures to
  changing situations, missions, and concepts of
  operations
• May require improvisation
• Necessary to provide continuous support, since
  established procedures may not provide needed
  support
• Requires a willingness to devise new procedures
  and the talent to make, invent, arrange, or
  fabricate what is needed out of what is at hand

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CSS Characteristics

• 5. Integration
• CSS plan is synchronized with all aspects of the
  concept of operations
• Requires a thorough understanding of the
  commander's intent
• Uses support from joint, multinational, or
  interagency CSS organizations
• 6. Attainability
• Generating the minimum supplies and services
  necessary to begin operations
• Determined by the commander and requires close
  coordination between operations and logistics
  planners

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CSS Characteristics

• 7. Sustainability
• The ability to maintain continuous support during
  all phases of the campaign or operation
• Anticipation of requirements over time and
  synchronizing delivery of sustainment stocks
  throughout the operation
• Perform roles to attain minimum combat power,
  then provide additional resources to sustain
  long-term operations
• 8. Survivability
• The ability to shield support functions from
  destruction or degradation
• Robust and redundant support contributes to
  survivability, but may run counter to economy

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Multifunctional and Functional CSS Units

• Multifunctional A CSS unit organized to perform
  two or more different CSS functions. They are
  found at both the Corps and Division levels.
• e.g. Brigade Support Battalion, Sustainment
  Brigade, and Forward Support Company
• Functional The unit is organized to perform one
  specific logistics function in nature. Found at
  the Corps level.
• e.g. Water Supply Battalion and Petroleum Supply
  Battalion

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Logistics Preparation of the Theater (LPT)

• The process of gathering data, analyzing their
  impact on logistics and integrating them into
  tactical planning so that support actions are
  synchronized with maneuver units (conducted at
  all levels of war).

• Information
• Geography
• Infrastructure
• Supply
• Facilities
• Transportation
• Maintenance
• General Skills
• Misc.

• Sources
• Embassy
• IPB
• Civil Affairs Teams
• Internet

• Considerations
• Pre-positioned materiel configured to unit sets
  (POMCUS).
• War reserve materiel stocks (WRMS).
• HNS agreements.
• Inter-service support agreements.

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Operational Reach and Sustainability

• The distance and duration we can successfully
  employ our military capabilities
• Reflects the operating ranges of combat and
  supporting forces
• If operational reach is exceeded, a culminating
  point occurs

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Operational Reach and Sustainability
Operational reach is the distance over which
military power can be employed decisively.
Sustainability relates to the ability of the
force to conduct operations over time.

• Two fundamental factors affect operational
  reach
• Support level, source, locations, and resources
• Materiel stocks on hand and resupply
  availability
• Extending operational reach
• Adjust support and/or materiel factors
• Secure lines of communication (LOC) forward
• Reposition distribution systems
• Use intermediate/theater staging bases (ISB/TSB)

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Intermediate Staging Base
An ISB is a secure staging base usually
established near to, but not in, the area of
operations.

• When to use an ISB
• Staging base for deploying units in transit to an
  AO (Units can redistribute and finalize
  accompanying loads)
• Staging base for entry operations (Example HBCT
  arrives at ISB by air and sealift, then
  reassembles for joint entry using watercraft)
• Remote support base as part of CSS reach
  operations
• Deliberate positioning of stocks and
  units/capabilities dedicated for a specific
  operation
• Switch from strategic to intratheater modes of
  transportation

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Taszar, Hungary (ISB for Bosnia Operations, 1996)
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Command Relationships
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Support Relationships
Note Commanders of units in DS may further
assign support relationships between their
subordinate units and elements of the supported
unit after coordination with the supported
commander.
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X
Corps
DIV
BCT
MODULAR FORCE
Logistics
Signal
Joint Fires
Fires
Intelligence
a
Combined Arms
Combined Arms
Close Air Support
CBT SPT Brigade
FIRES Brigade
CBT AVN Brigade
SUST Brigade
BFS Brigade
Modularity is happening now. However, we have to
change not only unit designs, but Army concepts
of operations and logistics support.
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What is DifferentWhat is Changing
OPERATIONS
LOGISTICS
XXXX
XXX
Army
TSC
X 5
X 5
Corps/ Army
TSC
X 5
X 5
XXX
XX
ESC
Corps
COSCOM
X 11
X 4
X 4
Div
SUS
X 21
X 35
XX
X
Div
DISCOM CSG/ASG
X 18
X 46
Bde
BSB
X 82
X 104
X
II
Bde
FSB
X 77
X 77

• Sust in the Support Bdes
• Combat Support Bde (ME)
• Battlefield Surveillance Bde
• Fires Bde
• Combat Aviation Bde

Note Includes all Active and Reserve
Components 4-TSC and 1-ASC
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JTF-CS Structure (example)
CJTF
Corps ARFOR
CJFLCC
CJFACC
CJFMCC
CJFSOCC
Sustainment Command (Theater)
Theater Signal Command
CA
MI
Sustainment BDE
3
WEST
EAST
XX
XX
XX
XX
2
15
HD
2
9
1
XX
X
CD
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TSC Design Philosophy

• Single Army Log HQs for Corps, JFC, or RCC
• Regionally focused globally employable
• End to end distribution (2 way)
• Joint capable provides Log C2 for multiple JOAs

TSC

• Log C2 for expeditionary opns for Corps, JFC, or
  RCC
• Regionally focused globally employable
• Early entry capability
• Multifunctional control of sustainment operations

ESC
ESC
ESC

• Multifunctional and functional Log capabilities
• Globally employable
• Early entry capability
• Multifunctional execution of sustainment
  operations

HRSC
FIN MGT CTR
TASMG
AFSB
TSC Sustainment Command (Theater) ESC
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) AFSB Army
Field Support Brigade TASMG Theater Aviation
Sustainment Maintenance Group Fin Mgt Ctr
Financial Management Center HRSC Human
Resources Support Center
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Sustainment Brigade Capabilities

• Theater Opening
• Capable of establishing and managing initial
  theater opening operations to include RSOI
  functions and establishing the theater base.
• Theater Distribution
• Distributes to and retrogrades from maneuver BCTs
  and other support brigades operating in the
  theater/JAO.
• Sustainment Operations
• Provides supplies, field services, field and
  selected sustainment level maintenance, recovery,
  and field feeding for itself and its assigned
  subordinates.

Balad
BIAP
Ground or Intra-Theater Air (C130/Sherpa)
4ID
1AD
Arifjan
Camps
APOD
SPOD
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Modular Sustainment Bde
SUS
Assigned
Attached
BTB
CSSB
MED BDE
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
HHC
Attached
Assigned
HHC
SIG
FIN
HR
AMMO
TRANS
MAINT
SS
Mission Plan, coordinate, synchronize, monitor,
and control logistics operations within assigned
AO. Coordinates Host Nation Support (HNS) and
contracting. Provide support to joint,
interagency, and multinational forces as directed.
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SUS BDE/CSSB/Company level
The point is that Sustainment Brigades, Combat
Service Support Battalions, and these functional
companies are all plug and play.
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Theater Opening Requirements
Sustaining Support

• Engineer Ops
• -Land Mgt
• Construction
• Environment
• Facilities
• Pipeline Trans

• Medical Ops
• -Treatment
• Hospital
• Evacuation
• Preventive
• Veterinary
• Dental
• Laboratory

• Maintenance Ops
• -Field Maint
• C-E
• Vehicle
• Equipment
• Watercraft

• Contracting SVCS
• -HNS
• Leasing
• LOGCAP
• Purchasing

Expeditionary Enduring
Operational Support

• Communications
• -Data
• -Network
• -Satellite
• -Strategic
• Force Protection
• -EPW
• -Port Security
• -Hwy Control
• Facilities
• Coastal Security
• Intelligence
• -HUMINT
• -SIGINT
• -Threat
• -Weather

USTRANSCOM AMC DLA
Soldier Support
Services -IG -Legal -Lodging -Feeding -Laundry/Bat
h Electrical Power -Religious -Sanitation Personn
el Ops -Casualty Affairs -Mortuary
Affairs -Postal -Reception -Mil Pay
Financial Support
Finance Resource Management -Funds
Certification -Funds Distribution -Funds
Documentation
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2nd Division and HBCT Tactical (example)
xx
2
Division
OPCON
X
3 HBCT
Heavy Brigade Combat Team
Brigade Troops BN
Armed Recon Squadron
Fires BN (Artillery)
Brigade Support Bn (BSB)
Combined Arms BN (2 x Tank CO, 2 x Mech Co)
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Heavy Brigade Combat Team(Organic Log Support)
X
31 tooth to tail!
3700
BTB
BSB
1146 (406)
132
HHC
81
143
Distro
171
137
Maint
Mission The FSC is a multi-functional company
assigned to the BSB and may be OPCONed to a
supported battalion. The FSC provides field
maintenance and all classes of supply (minus
Class VIII).
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230 (x2)
Med
77
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Other Brigades
X
SUST
II
II
II
II
II
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
BTB
Mission Plan, coordinate, synchronize, monitor,
and control within assigned AO. Conduct
reconstitution operations. Conduct Host Nation
Support (HNS) and contracting. Provide support
to joint, interagency, and multinational as
directed.
ROC
BTB
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Modular Logistics Relationship Chart (BDE and
Below)
1 Addresses what unit the FSC is assigned to. 2
Addresses what relationship an FSC has to the
BSB. 3 Defines the likely command or support
relationship that may exist between the FSC and
the unit it supports. 4 The SBCT task organizes
support packages into forward logistics elements
(FLEs). 5 Supported means that the BSB
provides sustainment support to the FSC and its
parent, but no formal relationship exists. 6
The CAB has an ASB and aviation support companies
(ASCs). 7 Engineers battalions have FSCs, but
MP and chemical battalions do not.
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Basic Support Concepts Techniques

• Distribution Based Logistics
• Forward Logistics Element/Base (FLE/FLB)
• Movement Techniques
• Task Force Trains Concept
• Replenishment/Resupply Methods
• Logistics Package (LOGPAC) Operations
• Logistics Release Point (LRP)

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Logistics Transformation
Sense and Respond
Distribution Based
Mass-Based
BSB

• Precision is better
• Reduce Inventory to a minimum and keep moving
• Use precise demand prediction and optimization to
  reduce uncertainty
• Works great, except when it doesnt

• More is better
• Mountains of stuff measured in days of supply
• Uses massive inventory to hedge against
  uncertainty in demand and supply
• Mass begets mass and slows everything down

• Agile is better
• Dynamically positioned Inventory throughout
• Use transportation flexibility and robust IT to
  handle uncertainty
• Supports adaptive operations

Prime Metric Days of supply
Prime Metric Flow Time
Prime Metric Effects
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Distribution Based Logistics

• Relates to the CSS pipeline activities of
  receiving, sending, and moving resources
• Involves supply and transportation functions
• Requires synchronization through all levels
• The challenge is meshing materiel and movement
  through all levels to create a seamless system as
  well as providing total asset visibility

Distribution based Logistics The CSS Pipeline
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Modular Battlefield Structure

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TSC
Corps

DIV
Sustainment Base
II
I
FSC
II
BSB
II
II
BTB

II
I
I
FSC
BSB
II
FSC
II
I

• Modularity Support Concept
• - Modular Units/Capability
• Throughput of supplies to BSB
• Unit distribution of supplies within the BCT (BSB
  to FSC)

FSC
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BSB Movement Techniques

• Movement of BSB within the HBCT formation
• Critical logistics assets provide DS to combat
  units
• Support from BSA/displace as an entity
• BSA echelonment/displacement by bounds

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Movement of BSB within the HBCT Formation

• Likelihood of enemy contact is minimal
• Logistics demands on the BSB are expected to be
  light
• Subordinate battalions will use organic assets
  and basic loads
• Sufficient time is anticipated for the BSB to set
  up prior to mission execution
• Tailgate Support
• BSB typically travels at the rear of the
  brigades formation with the brigade troops

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Attachment of Critical CSS Assets

• Most responsive method
• Operational distances are significant and secure
  ground and/or air LOCs cannot be established or
  maintained
• Normally only critical classes of supply
• Tuck Up Packages
• 35MM Class III(B) and V, Maintenance, and FHP
  assets
• Increases the maneuver units CSS capabilities
• Increases vulnerability and reduces mobility of
  the BSB

CSS
CSS
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Displace as an Entity

• Brigade operations conducted in clearly defined
  phases with identifiable windows between
  operations
• Allows BSB to support from a mature logistical
  base
• Enhances C2 of the BSB
• Provides a single point for DS activities
• Creates a logistical blackout of support during
  the BSBs move if a FLE is not established

BSA
BSA
LD
LD
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Forward Logistics Elements and Bases (FLE/FLB)

• FLE The equipment, personnel, and supplies that
  are echeloned to a forward location to provide
  continuous support during fast moving operations
• FLB Refers to the geographic area on the ground
  
• May be occupied by the FLE
• Often becomes the location of the new BSA
• Typically under control of the SPO
• An example of displacement by echelon/bounds
  movement technique
• It is critical to have a save plan (emergency
  rearward displacement of critical logistical
  assets)

FLB
FLB
FLE
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BSA Echelonment/Displace by Bounds

• Operations requiring continuous support
• Critical CSS assets are divided
• BSB commander moves with forward element
• Provides more responsive support by minimizing
  the distance the BSB must travel to issue
  supplies
• Enhances survivability of CSS assets
• Degrades C2 of BSB operations

BSA
BSA
BSA
BSA
BSA
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Task Force Trains Concept

• Centralized Trains Used in assembly areas and
  during extended tactical marches. Provides the
  most immediate support to their parent battalion.
• Echeloned Trains Preferred method of employing
  organic assets during tactical operations.
  Consists of company trains, battalion combat
  trains, and the CABSA trains, with the
  composition varying according to METT-TC.

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Company Trains

• Located in the maneuver companys rear area
• Consists of
• Medical Evacuation Team (with up to 2-M113
  ambulances)
• Field Maintenance Teams
• Under control of the company First Sergeant
• Establishes priority of work for the maintenance
  team
• Coordinates casualty evacuation for the company
• The First Sergeant coordinates resupply with the
  S4 located in the battalions combat trains
• Within ½ to 1km of the FLOT (1 terrain feature
  back)

FLOT
Medic(s) / Ambulance
FMT
I
II
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Battalion Combat Trains
FLOT

• Found in the Battalions area
• Also known as the Combat Trains Command Post
  (CTCP)
• Serves as the battalions alternate TOC
• Consists of
• Battalion Aid Station (BAS)
• Pre-positioned emergency Class III and V on
  Distribution Platoon HEMTTs
• UMCP
• Controlled by the S4 with assistance from the S1
• S4 coordinates logistics requirements for the
  companies with the FSC Commander (CABSA)
• Approximately 1-4km behind the FLOT

I
I
I
I
CTCP
UMCP
(-)
CABSA
II
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Combined Arms Battalion Support Area
I

• Found in the Battalions rear area
• Consists of
• DFAC
• Distribution Platoon
• Maintenance Platoon (-)
• Controlled by the FSC Commander
• FSC Commander / XO coordinates with supported
  battalion S4 and BSB SPO
• Logistics patrols built by the FSC and company
  supply sergeants from CABSA
• Approximately 4-12km from the FLOT

Battalion Combat Trains
CABSA
II
BSA
X
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Brigade Support Area

• Found in the Brigades rear area
• Consists of
• HHC
• Distribution Company
• Field Maintenance Company
• Medical Company
• Controlled by the BSB Commander
• BSB SPO supports the BCT through guidance from
  the BCT S4 and execution by the BSB companies
  with attachments
• Logistics patrols built by the Distribution
  Company
• Approximately 20-25 km from the FLOT

CABSA
II
BSA
HHC
X
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Distribution Methods of Resupply

• Unit Distribution provides delivery of supplies
  directly to the unit.
• A unit representative meets the resupply package
  at the LRP and guides the package to the
  companys position during a FSC LOGPAC operation.
  
• The BSB LOGPAC operation can meet the FSC at a
  LRP and either continue forward to conduct
  sustainment operations or transload supplies with
  the FSC.
• Supply Point Distribution requires unit
  representatives to move to a supply point to pick
  up their supplies.
• NOTE This is not the normal method of
  resupply in the HBCT, but can occur if the
  situation dictates, or if the unit is a tenant of
  the BSA.
• Throughput Distribution is when an intermediate
  supply source is bypassed in order to provide
  more efficient support.

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Replenishment Operations

• Replenishment Operations (RO)
• Routine
• Immediate
• Mission Staging Operations (MSO)
• Combat Loads
• Logistics Package Operations (LOGPACs)
• Logistics release points (LRPs)
• Resupply methods
• Tailgate resupply
• Modified tailgate resupply
• Service station resupply

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Routine Replenishment

• Includes any and all classes of supply requested
  by the units
• The FSC will push the supplies forward to the
  companies/troops
• Throughput when practicable by the BSB and
  supporting Corps/Division units
• Use distribution points to centralize
  distribution to several different units or serve
  as a materiel collection point
• Replenishment will be on an as required and
  METT-TC basis

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Immediate Combat Replenishment

• Urgent need for resupply, cannot wait for a
  routine resupply
• May involve Classes III, V, and VIII, as well as
  CBRN equipment and, on rare occasions, Class I
• If FSC isnt capable and BSB has capability, they
  will be utilized
• The BSB has a limited capability to prepare sling
  loads should the HBCT be augmented with air
  support

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Replenishment Operations Supporting the Brigade
Combat Team
Replenishment Operations (RO) Preplanned
sustainment operations that allow combat forces
to replenish routinely.
3d Combat Load
2d Combat Load
1st Combat Load
X
MSO
I
FSC
I
CO
RO
RO
X
Objective
RO
I I
I
I
SUST
FSC
BSB
CO
I
I
CO
FSC
RO Replenishment Ops are deliberate, time
sensitive logistics operations conducted by the
BSB to replenish the FSCs (May be augmented with
EAB assets), and quick, in-stride replenishment
operations conducted by the FSC.
MSO Mission Staging Operations are initiated by
Div order, conducted by the BCT and enabled by
the SUST BDE at a forward location within the BCT
AO. MSO tasks are METT-TC based may include
planning, rehearsals and limited reorganization
ICW sustainment tasks. The Sust Bde will provide
replenishment to the BSB / FSCs along with field
services / other services as required.
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Distribution of the 3 Loads(Ex CL III (B) )
Cap 8 hours
Cap 28,500 gallons
Cap 110,000 gallons
1st Load
2nd Load
3rd Load
On-System
BSB
FSC
x2 LMFF
x12 M978
x14
x16 M978
X3 TPU pods
505 gallons in fuel tank
110,000 gallons
28,500 gallons
With 1 replenishment loads Armor company can
travel for 8 hours cross-country
Replenishment loads drive operations
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Logistics Package Operations (LOGPACs)
The LOGPAC technique is a simple, efficient,
and most preferred way to accomplish routine
replenishment operations.

• LOGPACs are organized in the battalion support
  area (CABSA) by the company supply sergeant under
  the supervision of the FSC commander and the
  distribution platoon leader
• Organized for each company/separate element in
  the battalion
• Under the control of the FSC distribution platoon
  leader
• Conduct replenishment operations based on
  operational, tactical and logistical situation

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Logistics Package Operations (LOGPACs)
E
E/1-23
Co 1SG
BN S4 / S1 (CTCP)
A/1-23
BN CBT Tns
Co 1SG
FSC CDR FSC 1SG Distribution PLT LDR
Co 1SG
B/1-23
LRP
ATP
Co 1SG
CABSA
C/1-23
Co 1SG
D/1-23
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LOGPAC Conducted via Combat Logistics Patrol
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LOGPAC Methods of Distribution

• Service Station
• Units requiring resupply come to centralized
  location
• Maximize effort
• Larger target

• Tailgate Resupply
• Resupply moves to the units
• Decentralize effort
• Smaller target

• Modified Tailgate
• Mixture of service station and tailgate

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Planners, Managers, and Leaders
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Sustainment Brigade
X
Sust Bde 325
CMD GRP 12/0/4 16
SPO 1/0/2 3
S3 3/0/ 6 9
S4 0/1/ 8 9
CA 0/0/1 1
S6 0/1/ 6 7
RST 0/0/1 1
S 1 0/1/5 6
S 2 1/0/4 5
PAO 1/0/1 2
SJA 1/0/1 2
SURG 2/0/1 3
BTB 5/0/3 8
DISTRIB DIV 1/0/2 3
PLANS 5/0/4 9
FM OPS 2/01 3
SVC DIV 1/0/1 2
HR OPS 4/1/7 12
HHC 2/0/6 8
S1 0/0/5 5
GEN SUPPLY 1/1/12 14
CSS Effects 2/0/7 9
MED 2/0/2 4
CONT TM 2/0/2 4
S2/3 1/0/ 6 7
FOOD SVC 0/0/14 14
Aug Element
PETRO WATER 1/1/5 7
TRANS 7/1/5 13
HN Supt 1/0/1 2
FLD SVC 1/1/4 6
S4 0/0/5 5
MAINT 0/0/ 37 37
CL V 1/2/12 15
PBO 0/1/7 8
CSSAMO 2/2/8 12
Where Distribution Management Occurs
RST 1/0/1 2
MAINT Br 1/0/1 2
TRTMT 2/0/11 13
Note Primary Staff are in Cmd Grp
TDS 4/0/2
Section Off / WO / Enl Total
MISSILE 0/1/1 2
AUTO 0/2/5 7
ELE /CAL 0/1/5 6
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Sustainment Brigade SPO

• Tasks
• Plan and provide oversight for sustainment
  operations within its AOR
• Develop and oversee the CSS distribution network
  in an assigned area of operation
• Plans, commits and monitors status of the use of
  motor, air and rail assets
• Forecast transportation requirements and
  prepares the movement plan
• Manages munitions flow within assigned AOR.
• Directs the storage and distribution of Class
  I, II, III (P), IV, VI, VII and IX supplies
• Acts as an expediter and problem-solver on
  issues involving Class I, II, III (P), IV, VI,
  VII and IX supplies
• Directs storage and distribution of Class
  III(B)
• Monitor maintenance Operations (parts,
  maintenance teams and evacuation)
• Directs the provision of logistics service
  support within it AOR, if directed to other
  forces

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BCT Staff

• HBCT adjutant (S1). The HBCT human resources
  section is responsible for maintaining unit
  strength and conducting personnel actions.
• HBCT logistics officer (S4). The logistics
  section is responsible for providing logistical
  planning and support to the HBCT. He determines
  the requirements for maintenance, supply,
  transportation, and services for the HBCT.
• Brigade surgeon. The HBCT brigade surgeon, as a
  special staff officer, is responsible for FHP
  operations in support of the HBCT.

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BSB Logistical Leaders

• BSB Commander. The BSB commander is the senior
  logistics commander and logistics operator for
  the HBCT. He directs all units organic or
  attached to the battalion in support of the HBCT
  mission. He ensures that the HBCT commander's
  logistics guidance is being fulfilled.
• BSB Support Operations Officer. The support
  operations officer (SPO) is the principal BSB
  staff officer for coordinating logistics to the
  HBCT. He provides the technical supervision for
  the external logistics mission of the support
  battalion. He is the key interface between the
  supported units and the support battalion.

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BSB / CSSB

• Tasks
• Plan, direct, and supervise CSS operations for
  all assigned and attached units in the Bde area
• Examines current CSS Operations 24, 48 and 72
  hours out to ensure logistics contributes to the
  effects desired
• Plan and oversee distribution operations within
  the Bde area
• Synchronizes materiel and movement management
  operations in the Bde area.
• Conducts ongoing analysis of maintenance
  capabilities and requirements
• Plans for and maintains visibility on all Class
  V supplies in theater for its BCT

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FSC (Maneuver Bn) BSB, Heavy BCT

• TASKS
• Plans, directs, and supervises supply,
  distribution points, and field service support
• Daily receipt and issue of all classes of
  supply (less Class VIII) to the maneuver
  battalion
• Provides lift for Fuel, Water, Ammo and General
  supplies to maneuver battalion
• Provides Field Maintenance teams for supported
  maneuver battalions

FSC
HQ
Distro
Maint
Fuel Water
MCO
Fld Feed
CL V
Maint
Gen Supply
FMT
FMT
FMT
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CSS Automation

• Connecting the Logistician
• BSB Automation Systems

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Connecting the Logistician

• Developed the solution integrated with Chief
  Information Officer/G-6
• Purchased and deployed commercial VSAT
  technology for OIF
• Fielded 242 VSATs
• Resourced CAISI for current force structure
  (Tactical LAN)
• Fielded BCS3 to CENTCOM / USFK (Army and USMC)
• Fielded 6,000 MTS units
• Upgraded SARSS to include ITV and tag writing
  capability

OIF SARSS Connectivity After VSAT
OIF SARSS Connectivity Before VSAT
VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminals CAISI
Combat Service Support Automated Information
System Interface BCS3 Battle Command Combat
Service Support System MTS Movement Tracking
System SARSS Standard Army Retail Supply System
SARSS Sites
SARSS Sites
Days
Days
Delivering Materiel Readiness
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Brigade Support Battalion STAMIS

• PBUSE/S4
• PBUSE/SR
• SAMS-2
• SAAS-DAO
• BCS3
• AHRS
• TC-AIMS II WS
• TC-AIMS II INT
• VSAT
• CAISI CL
• CAISI BR
• MTS
• CTASC FLYAWAY
• ILAP

• SAAS-ATHP
• SARSS-1
• PBUSE/SR
• TC-AIMS II WS
• CAISI CL
• CAISI BR
• MTS

• ULLS-G
• SAMS-1E
• PBUSE/SR
• CAISI CL
• CAISI BR
• MTS

• PBUSE/SR
• TCAM
• MTS
• VSAT
• CAISI BR
• CAISI CL

• PBUSE/SR
• SAMS-1E
• MTS
• VSAT
• CAISI BR
• TC-AIMS II WS

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CSS Operations
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Supporting Offensive Operations

• High fuel consumption
• Historically, ammunition expenditures are lower
  however, responsive resupply is critical
• Preplanned push packages of essential items
• Maximize use of throughput
• High casualty rates
• Field services are suspended
• Maintenance priorities established, focusing on
  major weapon systems

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Supporting Defensive Operations

• Supply activity is the greatest in the
  preparation stage
• Stockpile supplies at battle positions
• Plan for increased Class V expenditures
• Increased Class IV requirements-- request
  throughput
• Resupply should be conducted during limited
  visibility hours
• Reduce equipment evacuation
• Increased demand for Class II NBC items

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Stability and Reconstruction Operations

• U.S. and multinational forces in a wide range of
  missions
• Long-term and short- term missions
• Movement control challenges
• Maintenance units supporting civilian
  organizations
• Medical personnel in direct contact with local
  population
• Long-term human resource support

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Civil Support Operations

• CSS is the primary focus
• Army CSS units conduct the decisive action
• Interagency coordination
• Distribution of food, water, supplies, and
  medical
• Transportation, supply, and medical units are in
  high demand

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Lets Review
Questions and Lessons Learned Discussion