Military

B-1. Army doctrine requires that munitions units be capable of successfully executing their mission without lengthy adjustments or train-up periods. An effective training program that emphasizes collective and individual training and builds leadership skills is critical to successful execution. Training management is the primary responsibility of the unit commander. METL development and training must focus on the unit's wartime mission.

B-2. Review the five logistics characteristics necessary for munitions support for combined arms operations:

• Anticipation of future events and needs of combat commanders.
• Integration of logistical support into tactical and operational plans of combat commanders.
• Continuity of munitions support for depth, momentum, and initiative.
• Responsiveness to changing needs of combat commanders.
• Improvisation to allow reaction to unexpected and unanticipated events.

B-3. Review the four support considerations to be used for tactical CSS sustainment:

• Support combat commander's intent.
• Support as far forward as possible.
• Maintain TAV to support combat forces.
• Rely upon the Army's system of effective leadership to adapt to needs of the battlefield.

B-4. Review the factors to be considered for tactical sustainment:

• Determine combat commander's priorities for support.
• Identify consumption factors for the type of operation being planned.
• Determine status of stockage levels and critical shortages.
• Determine threat to supply operations in the rear and forward.
• Determine tactical contingencies that may have to be supported.
• Identify locations of supporting and supported units.
• Identify locations of MSRs.
• Identify locations of higher headquarters and supporting MMC.
• Review plans for transportation and aviation resupply support.
• Review applicable Class V plans and annexes.
• Determine requirements for retrograde support.

B-5. Review the factors to be considered for maintaining supply operations:

• Establish effective physical security SOPs and plans.
• Determine method of munitions supply.
• Evaluate operational effectiveness of SAAS-MOD.
• Evaluate site location and layout.
• Establish liaison and communication with supporting and supported units, higher headquarters, MMCs, and transportation units.
• Plan for support of tactical movement of unit personnel, equipment, and stocks.
• Identify plans for technical assistance support of combat units.
• Determine requirements for added collective and individual training.

B-6. Review the factors to be considered with receipt, issue, and storage operations:

• Determine availability and adequacy of MHE and personnel (military and civilian) to conduct effective supply point operations.
• Determine compliance with Q-D, explosive safety standards, and licensing requirements.
• Ensure that munitions are being stored safely IAW with DA Pam 385-64.
• Establish SOPs for receipt, issue, and storage operations.
• Establish SOPs for firefighting, physical security, routine and emergency destruction, and NBC and UXO procedures.
• Evaluate munitions management and stock control procedures.
• Ensure that inventory and accountability procedures are maintained with 100 percent accuracy.
• Ensure that munitions reporting requirements are met.
• Determine requirements for added collective and individual training.

B-7. Review the factors to be considered for maintenance operations:

• Evaluate unit maintenance resources, procedures and priorities.
• Forecast the impact of personnel and equipment shortfalls on unit capabilities.
• Identify plans for maintenance support.
• Identify and establish liaison with supporting maintenance units/activities.
• Identify plans for evacuation of battle-damaged equipment.
• Establish maintenance operations SOP and evaluate availability of supplies and equipment.
• Determine requirements for added collective and individual training.

B-8. Review factors to be considered for redeployment:

• Develop redeployment plans and procedures.
• Determine accurate status of personnel and equipment.
• Ensure that retrograde of stocks is conducted safely, and that all safety standards are enforced.
• Determine requirements for EOD support if applicable.
• Identify plans for transportation, maintenance, personnel, medical, financial, religious, POL, PLL, supply, and other life support.
• Ensure that physical security plans and procedures are followed.
• Coordinate redeployment plans with supporting and supported units to ensure understanding.
• Coordinate changes in redeployment plans with key NCOs to prevent false rumors from damaging unit morale.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and efficient redeployment.