Appendix C
Logistics
This appendix describes logistics considerations necessary for accomplishing APL operations, to include identifying required supplies and services and specifying responsibilities of various commands and agencies.
Critical to the success of APL operations is providing adequate logistics to deploying forces during the entire RSO&I process where the force consumes significant quantities of fuel, food, and other commodities. This is especially true during the early phases of an APL operation because airlifted units arrive in theater with little self-sustainment capabilities.
Primary responsibility for sustaining APL operations is the ASCC normally through the theater support command (TSC). The TSC must ensure that APL forces receive the full array of logistics including facilities, supplies, transportation, and service support. Logistics can come from assets controlled by US forces, contractors, or HN sources. Ideally, HN support agreements and contracts are negotiated in peacetime for execution during emergencies.
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| The supported CINC, military Service component commands, Army forces, MACOMs, the TSC, the deploying force commander, the AWRSPTCMD site commander, the LSE, and the USAMMA MLST all have responsibilities for APL logistics. | |
| COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF | |
| The supported CINC coordinates basic logistics functions within the theater and assigns logistics tasks to Service components. | |
| ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT COMMANDER | |
| The ASCC commander, normally through the TSC, executes logistics plans for support of the APL brigade force. The TSC should coordinate logistics requirements with the deploying force commander who determines logistics needs and develops broad logistics plans. | |
| DEPLOYING UNIT COMMANDER | |
| The deploying unit commander is responsible for broad logistics planning, to include-- | |
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| US ARMY WAR RESERVE SUPPORT COMMAND AND US ARMY MEDICAL MATERIEL AGENCY MEDICAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT TEAM | |
| The AWRSPTCMD and USAMMA MLST determine capabilities available to support APL operations and coordinate their support operations with the ASCC/TSC. | |
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| The logistics concept addresses the broad functional areas of facilities, equipment and supply, maintenance, transportation, engineering, CHS, and security. | |
| FACILITIES | |
| AWRSPTCMD storage facilities are strategically located around the world. These facilities are used for APL draw operations. Planners of the overall logistics concept coordinate with AWRSPTCMD personnel for details on facility locations and characteristics. | |
| ENGINEER SUPPORT | |
Requirements for engineer support vary with each operation. Requirements may include clearing obstructions, providing airfield power supply, and furnishing heavy engineer equipment and utilities, including prime power supply. Engineers may have to construct additional facilities at staging areas or improve facilities, roads, and airfields to accommodate increased use. If construction requirements exceed engineer capabilities, the deploying unit commander may request additional support through the chain of command. If additional engineer support is required, the equipment and supplies may be drawn from the HN, contracted for, or obtained from supporting CINC assets. |
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| EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY | |
| Supply planning for APL operations must focus on the needs of the deploying force. Airlifted forces arrive in theater with minimal sustainment capabilities. The TSC is normally responsible for providing logistics to the deploying force. | |
| MAINTENANCE | |
| Maintenance planning prior to deployment focuses on serviceability of equipment at the APL site. Equipment must be operational and ready for issue upon arrival of the deploying force. Maintenance is performed by a combination of the advance party, USAMMA, AWRSPTCMD, and contractor personnel working for the command. The supporting logistics command also arranges for maintenance support for equipment of early entry forces arriving in theater. | |
| MOVEMENT | |
| The onward movement phase of an APL operation is complex and transportation-intensive. To the maximum extent possible, APL facilities have movements plans, but they may be modified for specific operations. At a minimum, movement plans should cover main supply route designations; cargo and unit staging areas; transportation requirements; establishment of movement control organizations; designation of staging and inspection areas; and establishment of procedures for command, control, and coordination. Planning must address use of MHE. It also details the movement of personnel and TAT/NAP equipment from the APOD/SPOD to the APL storage site and/or marshaling area, from the APL storage site to the staging base, and from the staging base to the TAA. | |
| COMBAT HEALTH SUPPORT | |
| Upon arrival of APL forces in theater, the ASCC provides for CHS from US assets or through the HN. The deploying force commander coordinates with the unified command surgeon or other services for aeromedical evacuation. | |
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