Title: CAPTAIN
1CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE
- LESSON Company Logistics
- Overview A4-218
2TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
- ACTION Inspect Supply Operations.
- CONDITIONS In a classroom environment, given
this discussion and slide presentation, - STANDARD Inspect supply operations IAW FM
100-5, FM 100-10, and Unit Supply Update 2-14.
3SAFETY, RISK, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
- Safety Requirements None
- Risk Assessment Level Low
- Environmental Considerations None
4PRIMARY REFERENCES
- FM 100-5 Operations
- FM 100-10 Combat Service Support
- Update 2-14 Unit Supply Update
5LOGISTICS
- Logistics is a science dealing with the
procurement, maintenance, and movement of
equipment, supplies, and personnel. - Logistics is used in support of personnel,
equipment, training and supplies for purpose of
sustaining a combat readiness posture. - Logistics encompasses a full range of health
service support and personnel functions as well
as the traditional functions of supply,
maintenance, field services, and facilities.
6SUSTAINMENT IMPERATIVES
- Realize that commanders seek to apply
overwhelming combat power to achieve victory at
minimal cost. - They integrate and coordinate a variety of
functions with the elements of combat power to
sustain it at the operational and tactical
levels. - Commanders multiply the effects of combat power
through the integrated efforts of combat, CS, and
CSS arms.
7OBJECTIVES
- Provide timely, efficient, and effective
logistical support to Army units. - The Army must have optimal logistical support to
maximize its combat power and fight with
initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and
versatility.
8SUPPLY
- Is the process of providing all items necessary
to equip, maintain, and operate a military
command. - Supply operations include design, development,
acquisition, storage, movement, equipping,
distribution, and evacuation.
9Basic Tenets
- The basic tenets of Army operations listed here
would not be possible if logistics were not
provided in a timely manner. - Initiative.
- Agility.
- Depth.
- Synchronization.
- Versatility.
- Conclusion.
10OPERATIONAL AND LOGISTICAL POSSIBILITIES
- Neither tactical nor operational plans can
succeed without fully integrated combat service
support. The commander must have maximum freedom
of action. Bold and innovative support
operations must contribute to the element of
surprise by allowing the force to do more than
the enemy believes possible. - Support must remain continuous. When combat
operations become less active, support operations
do not.
11OPERATIONAL AND LOGISTICAL POSSIBILITIES
- Versatility in logistics is the ability of an
organization to readily adapt to new, different,
or changing requirements. - To maximize responsiveness, supply operations
should occur as far forward as available
resources and the tactical situation allows. - Even with the best planning, unforeseen
contingencies arise in every conflict. Thus
improvisation is required.
12RESPONSIBILITIES
- The battalion S4 has primary staff responsibility
for supply. The supply or first sergeant normally
coordinates deliveries and arranges to have
vehicles met and guided into position for
unloading.
13OBSTACLES ENCOUNTERED BEFORE SUPPLY AUTOMATION
- Delayed the issue of supplies.
- Obtaining forms.
- Commander summary.
- Status of sub-hand receipts.
14UNIT LEVEL LOGISTICS SYSTEM
- Then along came the ULLS. This system is menu
driven, automated information system designed to
manage property below the property book level.
With the ULLS, supply personnel can produce
automated hand receipts, annexes, component
listings and commanders reports.
15FUNCTIONS ULLS AUTOMATES
- PLL and MPL management.
- Equipment services.
- Equipment dispatching.
- Document control register.
- Deadline data reporting.
- Parts requisitioning and control.
- Operator's qualification records.
- Oil analysis.
- Fuel and equipment use reports.
- Maintenance work orders.
16STANDARD ARMY RETAIL SUPPLY SYSTEM-1 (INTERIM)
- SARSS-1(I) is the standard supply system for SSA
and DSU storage operations. - It operates with DS4 and interfaces with ULLS.
- It can function in a decentralized or autonomous
mode. It supports both automated and
non-automated customers.
17DIRECT SUPPORT UNIT STANDARD SUPPLY SYSTEM
- DS4 automates routine supply procedures for
divisional and nondivisional units. - The system is designed for management of Class
II, III (packaged), IV, VII (ORF) and IX items.
18STANDARD PROPERTYBOOK SYSTEM
- Fully interactive.
- Menu driven.
- Automated property accounting system.
- Centralized or decentralized mode.
- Can enhance combat readiness.
- Reduce cost.
- Provide instant supply management information.
19REPONSIBILITIES
- BN S-4 is responsible for internal supply.
- Medical personnel receive, store, and issue Class
VIII. - Motor pool personnel take care of Class IX
- Food service personnel are responsible for Class
I
20UNIT SUPPLY SOP
- Units should develop a supply SOP. It may be a
separate SOP or part of the unit SOP. The SOP
should include, as a minimum, the following - Responsibilities of supply personnel.
- Procedures for securing supply room.
- Kinds of records, reports and forms required.
- Procedures for making adjustments to records.
- Procedures for safekeeping property of
absentees.
21IDENTIFYING CLASS II NEEDS
- The S-4 identifies these needs based on demand
history. The basic load lists for combat items
should be periodically reviewed. - The basic load is the quantity of each item of
supply other than ammunition that a unit needs in
combat to sustain itself for a fixed number of
days without re-supply. - MOPP gear supply is directed by higher
headquarters.
22CLASS II CONSUMPTION RATES
- FM 101-10-1/2 list the pounds of daily Class II
consumption per person. - FM 10-27, gives a more precise factor for
different environment and levels of combat
intensity. - Automated supply systems above unit level
maintain demand data on expendable Class II
items. Clothing and expendable equipment
requirements are based on seven climatic zones. - This is found in CTA 50-900, App D and App F,
shows how MOS sometimes affect requirements.
23CLASS III PACKAGED
- BN S-4 forecasts the fuel needs of his unit. It
is then reviewed and consolidated at BDE. They
are then relayed to the appropriate MMC or
support operations sections of an FSB. - Although the Army is moving toward a multipurpose
fuel concept, fuel requirements vary with the
types of equipment. - Bulk fuel needs depends on the number of major
items of fuel consuming equipment in each phase
of operation. It should cover 72hrs beyond the
next day.
24FM 101-10-1/2
- Is used to determine battalion fuel forecasts
Chapter 2, Table 2-1. - The prescribed load for each type of fuel and the
capacity of all battalion fuel tanks and fuel
cans. - Consumption data from previous operations.
- The amount and type of equipment.
- The quantity and rate at which each piece of
equipment uses fuel. - The type of fuel each item uses.
- Operational plans from the S3.
- Local use limitations.
25CLASS IV
- Intensively managed items requested from the
supporting supply company. - Normally delivered by DISCOM or higher.
- Prepackaged.
- Pre-configured.
- Delivered as far forward as possible.
- Combat vehicles, following the unit SOP, carry
small combat loads of Class IV ie wire, pickets
and lumber.
26CLASS V
- Class V comes from the FSB supply company ATP in
the BSA. - Support platoon requests resupply based on unit
expenditures or projected requirements. - Ammunition is then picked up and transported to
the Combat Trains.
27CLASS VI
- Units are deployed.
- First, soldiers carry their own items with them
as they deploy. - Health and comfort packs are issued gratuitously.
One pack can support 100 soldiers for one day.
Special packs containing feminine hygiene
products are available for females soldiers. - Finally, Class VI items are sold through PXs and
mobile PX sales teams.
28CLASS VII
- Major end items are issued based on battle loss
reports. COSCOM may deliver large items directly
to the unit trains. The HHC commander sends
ready-to-fight weapons systems forward with
LOGPAC. The support platoon picks up smaller
items at the BSA supply point. - The replacement of weapon systems including crews
and weapons above .50 caliber in size ie tanks,
mortars and TOWs. - It does not include small arms.
29CLASS VIII
- The forward support medical companies provide
emergency medical supplies or limited routine
medical supplies to the battalion aid stations. - Medical supplies are delivered by ambulance,
back-haul, non-medical trucks, or aircraft. - BN aid station in the maneuver battalion supplies
the company medics. - Unit supply section supplies the combat lifesaver
with Class VIII. - The medical platoon leader monitors these levels.
30CLASS IX
- The MMC manages the Class IX system.
- The unit stocks repair parts based on a PLL.
- They are moved forward from a Class IX supply
point during routine LOGPAC operations or as
required to the UMCP. - Class IX supply point is re-supplied through
forward pushes from a higher echelon supply. - The PLL clerk can order parts through ULLS.
31METHODS OF SUPPLY
- Routine(often LOGPAC). This is regular re-supply.
Daily and preferably in times of limited
visibility. - Pre-stocked. This is the placing and concealing
of supplies on the battlefield. Mainly used in
the defense when subsequent battle positions are
used. - Mobile pre-positioned. This is like pre-stocking
except supplies stay on the truck.
32LOGISTICS PACKAGES
- Centrally organized resupply convoy originating
at BN field trains. - LOGPAC is the standard, preferred, simplest, and
most efficient type of routine forward supply. - Company and battalion SOP should specify its
exact composition and march order. - Includes unit supply, POL, and ammunition.
33LOGPAC COORDINATION
- HHC 1SG/unit supply sergeant coordinates,
delivers, and supervises re-supply of the main
CP, scout and mortar platoons, combat trains and
attached units. - The platoon sergeant picks up items at the LRP.
- Elements re-supply from these locations or as
previously coordinated. - There may be special procedures needed to
re-supply the scout platoon.
34MOVEMENT
- Company supply sergeants assemble the LOGPAC.
- Supervision of the support platoon leader or HHC
commander in the battalion field trains. - When at all possible all LOGPACs move forward
together in a march unit with the supply
sergeants and the support platoon leader.
35SERVICE STATION RESUPPLY
- Individual vehicles move back to a centrally
located rearm and refuel point (depending on the
tactical situation), from one vehicle per platoon
up to the whole platoon swings by in relays in a
one-way traffic flow to re-supply. - Any WIA, KIA, or EPWs present are transported
back to this point to await transportation. - KIA must be segregated from WIA and EPW. WIA and
EPW should not be transported together. Ref FM
19-4.
36TAILGATE RESUPPLY
- Combat vehicles remain in place.
- POL and ammunition trucks go to each position.
- KIA are brought to the holding area.
- EPW are escorted to the rear.
37AFTER RE-SUPPLY
- LOGPAC vehicles are prepared for their return.
- Requiring recovery for maintenance or salvage are
prepared for towing. - KIA are put in mortuary bags, blankets, or
ponchos. - EPW are consolidated on damaged combat vehicles
or empty cargo trucks.
38PRE-POSITIONED SUPPLIES
- Most defensive operations require pre-positioned
supplies. - Primarily Classes I, IV, and V.
- Two methods of pre-positioning supplies for a
platoon. - Classes I and V are in one central location in
the assembly area or battle position.
39PRE-POSITIONED SUPPLIES
- Consider the following when pre-positioned
method is used - Use covered and protected positions.
- Frees transportation assets for re-supply.
- The company lacks site guards. Therefore, it
risks loss of the supplies. - Pre-positioned fuel must be far enough away so
that its destruction will not harm unit assets. - Pre-positioning fuel is difficult. It requires
extra equipment including transfer pumps, drums,
or 5-gallon cans.
40EMERGENCY RESUPPLY
- S-4 coordinates emergency re-supply from the
combat trains and then refills or replaces the
combat trains assets. - In emergencies, a company LOGPAC may meet the
first sergeant at a rendezvous point for
re-supply. - LOGPAC is more vulnerable to
- Attack, loss of communications, and
disorientation. - The unit leader may need to request immediate
airdrop re-supply due to unanticipated, urgent,
or priority requirements.
41IDENTIFY DISTRIBUTION METHODS
- Distribution.
- As a rule CSS elements provide support through
the use of two methods - Supply point distribution.
- Supporting unit issues supplies.
- Supported unit draws supplies and transports.
- Unit distribution.
- Supporting unit issues the supplies and arranges
transportation. However this is the preferred
method, but not always possible.
42DISTRIBUTION FACTORS
- The requirements for and availability of
personnel and equipment to deliver and pickup
supplies. (This includes trucks, helicopters, and
MHE). - The mission of the supported forces.
- Support priorities.
- The adequacy of road networks.
- Competing road priorities.
- The ability to travel off-road.
- Distances involved.
- Locations of the supported units.
- Possible enemy action.
43LOADS
- The unit always stocks some combat essential
supplies. These supplies include its PLL and
basic loads. Minimum stockage levels are
normally set by division or higher echelons.
These loads enable a unit to sustain itself in
combat until re-supplied. Supplies are stocked
to last 15 days for general supplies and Class IX
and three or four days for Classes I, III, V and
water. - There are two types Basic and Operational
44BASIC LOADS
- Durable and expendable supplies kept by units for
use in combat for a prescribed number of days. - It may be used in peacetime only when no
supporting operational loads are available. - It is combat-deployable in organic
transportation. - You must keep the basic load on hand or on
request at all times.
45OPERATIONAL LOADS
- Operational loads are supplies that a using unit
keeps for peacetime operations.
46LOAD LISTS
- Load lists are listings, by class of supply, of
all the items authorized for stockage in the
loads. - They must be on file in the using unit.
47PRESCRIBED LOAD LIST
- PLL is a list of unit maintenance repair parts
that are demand-supported, non-demand-supported,
or specified initial stockage repair parts for
newly-introduced end items. - The PLL clerk keeps PLL stocks and records in an
area convenient for maintenance personnel. - It is deployable in organic transportation.
- Cannot exceed 300 lines.
- The ULLS automates PLL procedures and allows the
user to perform all PLL-related functions at the
company level.
48REPAIR PARTS
- A unit is authorized a PLL to support daily
maintenance operations. - You approve the PLL. Maintenance personnel make
sure the list is set up according to DA PAM
710-2-1, - TM 38-L32 series if your unit is automated.
49CONTROLLED EXCHANGEAND CANNIBALIZATION
- Supervised battlefield cannibalization and
controlled exchange may be used when parts are
unavailable on a timely basis through the supply
system. - The division G4 and the MMC decide whether or
not to exchange or cannibalize unserviceable
equipment. These decisions should be made as
close to the site of the unserviceable equipment
as possible, and based on the guidance of higher
headquarters. - Maintenance personnel will make recommendations
to the commander.
50CONTROLLED EXCHANGE
- Controlled exchange is the removal.
- Serviceable parts.
- Components.
- Assemblies.
- Subassemblies.
- From unserviceable, economically repairable
equipment. - Use of ORF is not permitted!
51CANNIBALIZATION
- Cannibalization is the removal of
- Serviceable.
- Unserviceable parts.
- Components.
- Assemblies.
- From materiel authorized for disposal.
- Units are not authorized to cannibalize organic
equipment in peacetime.
52WATER AND FIELD SERVICES
- Water.
- Responsibility.
- Consumption planning factors.
- Individual water requirements.
53INDIVIDUAL WATER REQUIREMENTS
- Drinking water.
- Hygiene.
- Shower and laundry.
- Food service.
- Medical use.
54PROCEDURES
- Water points are established as close to the
using unit as possible. As a rule, water is
delivered with Class I. If possible, water
points are collocated with Class I supply points.
The HHC commander or support platoon leader
coordinates with the FSB to pick up water from
the MSB water supply point. Depending on water
sources, a water point can be a purification or
supply point or both. Water purification teams
produce potable water.
55EQUIPMENT CARE REQUIREMENTS
- Vehicles.
- Engineer support.
- NBC conditions.
- Mortuary affairs.
56FIELD SERVICES
- Shower.
- Laundry.
- Clothing repair.
- Mortuary affairs.
57MORTUARY AFFAIRS
- Responsibilities.
- Search and recovery.
- Emergency burials.
- Casualty reporting.
- Personal effects.
58SUPPLY IN TACTICAL OPERATIONS
- During tactical situations, operations can be
affected by many different circumstances - Night operations.
- Nuclear, biological, or chemical warfare.
- For these reason more petroleum, especially
diesel fuel, is consumed. More time is needed
for LOGPAC re-supply, casualty treatment, and
on-site repairs.
59OTHER OPERATIONS
- Jungle operations.
- Urban operations.
- Desert operations.
- Cold weather and mountain operations.
- Supply in arctic conditions.
60PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITYAT UNIT LEVEL
- Accountability and Responsibility
- Property accountability is one of the greatest
challenges a company commander will face during
his tour of duty. You can accomplish many things
during a command tour but still fail as a
commander, if you do not maintain proper
accountability of your equipment. As commander,
you have the responsibility to keep your unit's
accountable property in serviceable condition.
61PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY
- Make sure that the property issued to a soldier
is correctly noted on the property records. - Know what is on hand, as determined by the
inventories of the property records. - Take action to resolve shortages or overages.
62PROPERTY RESPONSIBILITY
- Commander.
- Supervisor.
- Personnel.
63In event of loss of equipment or supplies
- Determine responsibility.
- Facts about the loss.
- Checks the supply transactions.
- Reasons for the discrepancies.
64In conducting the investigation properly
- Appoint an officer over the board.
- Select a board of officers.
- Perform an AR 15-6 investigation.(if needed)
65FINANCIAL LIABILITY
- Financial liability is the statutory obligation
of a person to pay the US government for
government property that was lost, damaged, or
destroyed because of negligence or willful
misconduct. - Soldiers losing personal arms or equipment may be
assessed the full amount of the Governments loss.
66MINOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
- Property records may be adjusted using DA Form
4949. - Replace incorrect data with correct data using
- Changes in makes, models, or sizes.
- National stock number change.
- Unit of issue change.
- Change from accountable to nonaccountable.
- Change from nonaccountable to accountable.
- Assembly and disassembly of an end item.
- Consumption of basic load items.
67ADJUSTMENTS WHEN NO NEGLIGENCE IS INVOLVED
- Damaged but no negligence.
- Statement.
- Appointing authority.
- Credit for the turn-in.
68ADJUSTMENTS MADE BY CASH COLLECTION VOUCHER
- Need to be monitored for the following
- Restrictions.
- Depreciation.
- Payment.
- Preparation.
- Records.
69ADJUSTMENTS MADE WITH STATEMENT OF CHARGES
- Look at the following
- Approval and signatures.
- Preparation.
- Records.
70REPLACING LOSTHAND TOOLS
- Ensure that
- Authorized unit hand tools are purchased.
- A person has the option to pay for a replacement.
- Person must admit liability.
- Person does not admit liability.
- Use a report of survey to account for the loss.
71REPLACING LOST OCIE
- Collect cash for lost items.
- Soldier admits liability.
- He may pay cash for the replacement.
- Not more than one month's base pay.
72REPLACING LOST OCIE
- Depreciation and price list.
- Cash collection register.
- No CIF support.
- No admission of liability.
73USING A REPORT OF SURVEY
- Cannot use the cash collection voucher.
- Statement of charges.
- Must appoint an investigating officer.
- Negligence.
- Determine who decides if more investigation is
needed.
74TYPES OF PROPERTY
- Non-expendable is property that is no consumed in
use, keeps its original identity, and has an ARC
code of N in the AMDF. - Durable is personal property that is not consumed
in use, and keeps its original identity, and has
an ARC code of D in the AMDF. - Expendable is property that is consumed in use,
or loses its identity in use, or property with a
unit price less than 100 neither consumed in use
nor otherwise classified as durable or
expendable. These items have an ARC code of X in
the AMDF.
75PROPERTY RECORD ADJUSTMENTS
- You must decide what action to take to adjust
property records. - Figure out the damage, loss or destruction.
- You must adjust the records promptly.
76SUPPLY DISCIPLINE
- One of your goals as a commander should be to
instill supply discipline in your soldiers.
Implement a strong command supply discipline
program. Start with your supply room personnel,
and set clear responsibilities and requirements
from the beginning. You need to make all your
soldiers aware of the importance of preserving
Army property.
77PROPERTY CONTROL
- You must be alert to the need for security so
that you can keep your property under control.
You should - Safeguard government property
- Count all items yourself when you inventory.
- See, Touch and Feel.
- Emphasize control of hand tools, OCIE etc.
- Mark equipment and supplies to show that they
belong to your unit. - Make sure supply personnel are well trained in
correct supply procedures.
78 Accounting records
- As commander of your unit, you must ensure that
your soldiers keep adequate records of the
property under you control. The instruments used
for this purpose are property book, hand
receipts, inventory list, transfer documents, and
basic and operational load lists.
79PROPERTY BOOKS
80PROPERTY BOOK ACCOUNTING
- Two methods of property book accounting to use
with property books. - Peacetime, use the detail method ie keeping the
organizational and installation property books
separate. - Time of war, property book detail accounting is
reduced to summary accounting. At the direction
of the Secretary of the Army.
81HAND RECEIPTS
- Copies You keep original and give copies to the
HR holder. - Maintenance DA form 2407 or DA Form 5504
- Adjustments SOC, CCV, ROS Memo, DA Form 4949
etc. - Temporary hand receipts DA Form 3161
82INVENTORIES
- Just a few simple rules
- A physical count must be conducted.
- Records must be kept up to date.
- Quantities on hand agree with the records.
- PLLs must be inventoried.
- You become the responsible officer.
83INVENTORY LISTS
- A PBO or responsible officer may not want to
assign responsibility further for property. - He may control the property by using DA Form 2062
as an inventory list. A PBO or responsible
officer using this method keeps responsibility
for the property and must inventory it at least
semi-annually.
84CONDUCT AN INVENTORY
- Use SOP as a guide.
- Determine what is to be inventoried.
- Set the dates.
- Use the correct publications and lists.
- Components of end items list.
- Basic issue item list.
- Additional authorizations list.
- Lists of sets, kits, and outfits.
85CONDUCT AN INVENTORY
- Notify the hand or sub hand-receipt holder.
- Take inventory.
- Record results and adjust records.
86ISSUE, TURN-IN, AND TRANSFER DOCUMENTS
- A PBO responsible for Army property may use a DA
Form 3161 in many different situations. - Request for issue and turn-in document.
- Transfer document.
87HAND-RECEIPT ANNEXES
- As commander, make sure that the responsible
persons - Maintain hand receipt annexes in the same manner
as hand or sub hand-receipts. - Take prompt action to requisition items to fill
shortages and to turn in items. - Use preprinted hand receipt annexes.
- Control hand tools.
88WEAPONS RECORDS
- As commander, you are responsible for the
security and control of all weapons under your
care. - The armorer prepares and maintains the documents
for weapons control according to AR 190-11 and DA
PAM 710-2-1.
89ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND EXPLOSIVES CONTROL
- Arms, ammunition, and explosives are sensitive
items. - As commander, you are responsible for controlling
sensitive items assigned to your unit. - However, weapons must be inventoried monthly by
serial number.
90ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT RECORD
- OCIE are issued from OCIE issue points.
- Make sure an inventory of each soldier's OCIE is
conducted if hospitalized or placed in AWOL
status.
91LOCK AND KEY CONTROL
- AR 190-11 and 190-13.
- If you are not sure your unit meets all of the
security requirements, contact the local physical
security office for help. - Appoint a lock and key custodian.
92LOCK AND KEY CONTROL
- Record should have
- Number and types of locks used by the unit.
- Number of keys to each lock and each door.
- Number of locks and keys issued to unit
personnel. - Names of the persons to whom the locks and keys
are issued. - Number of extra locks and keys on hand.
- Number of replacement keys for each lock.
93CONTROL REGISTER
- The key control register should include the
- Name and signature of the person taking the key.
- Date and time the key is issued.
- Serial number of the key and the name of the room
or area that it secures. - Name and signature of the person issuing the key
from the key box. - Date and time the key is returned.
- Name and signature of the person receiving the
key.
94INVENTORY
- Your lock and key custodian must physically
inventory all locks and keys at least twice a
year. He must record the results, namely the
number of - Locks and keys in the unit.
- Keys for each lock and door.
- Locks and keys issued to unit personnel.
- Locks and keys on hand, including reserves and
replacements.
95CHANGE OF COMBINATIONS
- The lock and key custodian is responsible for
making sure the combinations to all locks on
secure areas are changed twice a year. - Have the locks changed whenever there is a change
of commanders, first sergeants, or anyone who
knows a combination.
96SUMMARY
- Define logistics and its components.
- Define supply automation.
- Identify methods of supply.
- Identify distribution methods.
- Identify supply in tactical and other operations.
- Define property accountability.
- Define property books and other accounting
records. - Define lock and key control measures.