A responsive ammunition supply
system provides the combat user with the required quantities and
types of ammunition. The flexibility of the system ensures that
this ammunition is provided at the time and place it is needed.
The maneuver-oriented ammunition distribution system provides
this capability. The objective of MOADS is to deliver 100 percent
of the ammunition requirements of users through supporting ammunition
transfer points. Figures 6-1 and 6-2 depict the key players responsible
for performing the ammunition support mission within the division
under MOADS.
The Class V supply system
is a continuous refill system. Stocks issued to the user are replaced
by stocks moved up from the rear area. The Class V supply section
of the DMMC maintains records of ammunition allocations, receipts,
quantities on hand at ATPs and expenditures for division units.
It coordinates activities of ammunition transfer points and provides
technical assistance and advice on ammunition management to division
units. This section includes the DAO and DAO representatives who
operate at each ATP.
The DAO serves as chief of
the Class V supply section. The DAO coordinates and controls the
use of Class V supplies for the division. He monitors required
supply rates as provided by the G3. He and his representatives
enforce controlled supply rates determined by the G3 and G4. They
also approve ammunition requirements for users. The DAO also provides
staff coordination for the operation of the ATPs through his representatives.
This includes the ATP operated by the DS ammunition company. Chapter
3 contains additional responsibilities of the DAO and the rest
of the Class V supply section.
The supply company of each
FSB supports the arming system through the Class V section of
its supply platoon. This section operates one ATP in the BSA to
provide support on an area basis to division and corps units in
support of the division as directed by the division commander.
The DS ammunition company
also plays a significant role in the Class V distribution flow
for the division. The ATP section of this company operates an
ATP in the division rear. The operations of this ATP are the same
as those for the forward ATP. However, under MOADS, this ATP provides
the division commander an additional ammunition capacity (approximately
1,000 short-tons per day) to be used as required. The section
retains stand-alone and high-volume, high-tonnage transload capabilities
while increasing the division commander's flexibility to position
ammunition to support the battle plan. Typical missions may include
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Establish an ATP in the division
rear to support units in that area and to reinforce the main effort
brigade ATP.
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Establish a forward ATP along
a deep attack axis of advance.
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Establish a secondary ATP
for resupply operations during division passage of lines or nonlinear
operations.
MOADS uses a concept for ammunition
requisition- loads. MOADS also increases the capability of the
directing, delivery, and management called combat configured support
ammunition company. Figure 6-3, page 6-3, illustrates the typical
conventional ammunition support structure under MOADS.
Each maneuver battalion S4
transmits ammunition requirements for organic and attached units
through the brigade S4 to the DAO representatives. Division units
not attached to the maneuver brigades coordinate with the DAO
at the DMMC for ammunition support. The DAO is responsible for
designating the ATP or ASP where division and corps units not
assigned or attached to brigades will receive ammunition support.
The division commander determines
the quantity of ammunition to be shipped to each brigade based
on planned operations the current CSR, and the brigade and division
artillery commanders' ammunition requirements. The DAO then coordinates
with the CMMC for the required and authorized ammunition to be
shipped to the designated ATP for pickup by the using unit. The
DAO notifies the ATP representative and brigade and division artillery
S4s of inbound ammunition shipments. The brigade and division
artillery S4s are responsible to notify subordinate units when
and where to pick up ammunition. In some situations, the DAO may
designate an ASP rather than an ATP to provide more responsive
ammunition resupply to units operating in the division rear. The
need to rapidly rearm units that have exhausted all or most of
their basic load ammunition may frequently require resupply from
an ASP by air utilizing sling-out operations to the combat trains
or unit assembly areas.
ATPs provide high-density
ammunition to users as CCLs. Upon issue, users may reconfigure
the ammunition into appropriate logistics packages for movement
forward and distribution to unit trains and rearm points.
A combat configured load is
a preplanned package of ammunition which is transported as a single
unit. A CCL is a predetermined mix of ammunition designed to support
a type unit or weapon system. Maneuver battalion/brigade S4s may
submit proposed CCL configurations to the DAO based on their type
unit, task force, or weapon system. The DAO reviews CCL submissions
and submits a consolidated division CCL request to the corps.
The use of CCLs does not preclude ordering single-DODIC loads.
In fact, single-DODIC loads may be required for specific missions
and contingencies. The DAO coordinates with the corps MMC to ensure
the necessary CCLs flow to the right ATP at the proper time.
Munitions not included in
the CCLs are moved to the ATP on separate transportation assets
as required from the ASP or CSA.
CCLs not only speed the passing
of resupply requirements, but also improve the efficiency of DS
and GS ammunition units, Personnel at storage sites continuously
and routinely configure outbound shipments. Instead of planning
unique loads for each resupply mission, the DS or GS ammunition
unit can organize its operation to be able to rapidly prepare
CCLs and quickly ship them upon direction from the CMMC.
Many combat support and CSS
units normally do not consume the large quantities of ammunition
which CCLs provide. Instead of CCLs, these units may operate in
the maneuver brigade sector and receive various types of small
arms ammunition through the ATPs from the ASPs. The non-CCL trailers
carry mixed loads (5 to 20 types) of ammunition. These non-CCL
trailers position at the ATPs but away from the heavy volume transload
operations associated with weapon system CCLs, such as those for
tanks and 155-mm howitzers. The DS ammunition company ATP operates
in the same manner providing ammunition support on an area basis
to units in the division rear.
Infantry, armor, artillery,
aviation, combat engineer, and air defense units receive 100 percent
of their ammunition requirements at the ATP. The Class V section
organic to each FSB supply company receives mission guidance from
the DAO and responds to priorities established by the maneuver
brigade commander. Each maneuver battalion S4 and other authorized
customer in the brigade area transmit ammunition requirements
for organic and attached units through the brigade S4 to the DAO
representative at the BSA. The brigade S4 coordinates with the
FSB support operations officer and the supply company commander
to establish a schedule for issue of Class V supplies. The DAO
representative at the ATP validates all requests before requests
are filled. Signed receipt documents are forwarded to the DMMC.
As indicated above, the DS
ammunition company operates the ATP in the division area. Under
previous doctrine, this ATP was organic to the MSB and was normally
used for field artillery resupply missions.
Under MOADS, the division
rear ATP provides the required lift and transload capability associated
with high volume and high tonnage of corps field artillery and
MLRS ammunition. This ATP receives mission guidance and responds
to priorities established by the DAO and coordinated with the
DS ammunition company operations officer.
The DAO specifies which units
(division, corps, or others) are to be supported by each ATP.
This guidance is based on the division commander's concept of
the operation. The DAO maintains constant communication with the
users, the command staffs, the CMMC, and the ATPs, while coordinating
ATP operations and resupply. This communication enables the DAO
to anticipate the ammunition consumption of supported units and
ensures ammunition is available to support user requirements.
The ATPs receive 75 percent of the division's ammunition requirements from the CSA. The remaining 25 percent is received from the ASP. All ammunition is shipped on corps transportation assets. The CCLs issued from the CSA and ASPS make up 90 percent of the ATP's ammunition requirements. The remaining 10 percent is received as single-DODIC items from the ASP. The ATP should be near an adequate road network or MSR to ensure access for corps transportation. Once ammunition is delivered to the ATP, the trailers, minus their tractors, remain at the ATP until they are emptied by the receiving units. Ammunition is transferred from corps semitrailers to the user's tactical vehicles using the resupply vehicle MHE (for example HEMTT or MLRS) or the MHE at the ATP. When emptied, the trailers are backhauled by departing "bobtail" tractors.
To maintain coordination between
the DAO and the ATPs, all ATPs are assigned a DAO representative.
The DAO representative and
the ATP NCO have the communications equipment capability to report,via the applicable automated ammunition reporting system, daily
receipts, issues, and transactions. They also maintain contact
with the DAO and the ATP NCO's respective command. Unless otherwise
directed, administrative support and logistics to the ATPs are
provided by the supply company of the FSB for the forward ATPs
and the DS ammunition company for the division rear ATP.
Ammunition supply points are
alternate sources of ammunition for the division. They are not
operated by the DISCOM but are normally located in or near the
division rear. Specific locations will depend on terrain, mission,
and threat. The ASPS may be 5 to 6 square kilometers in size.
ASPS receive, store, account for, and maintain a one- to three-day
supply of ammunition. This supply is geared to meet routine, surge,
and emergency requirements for supported units. ASP stockage levels
are based on tactical plans, availability of ammunition, and the
threat to LOCs, the disruption of which may affect resupply operations.
The corps allocates ground
and air transportation for ammunition movement to a committed
division for a specified time or mission to operate a direct support
loop from the CSA and ASPS to the ATP. Using ground transportation,
the ASP can resupply the ATP in two to six hours. The use of air
assets can shorten this to an hour or less. Division transportation
assets assist in the emergency resupply of ammunition by moving
Class V from the ASP to the ATP. In addition, it may be necessary
for organic division ground and aviation assets to transport ammunition
from the CSA or from out-of-sector ASPS.
Class IV is construction material.
This includes in- directly to the forward distribution point in
the BSA or stalled equipment and all fortification and barrier
to the requesting unit when directed. Construction materials.
Units of the division submit their requests for and fortification
materials are delivered as far forward Class IV items through
their supporting supply units to as possible without transloading.
Oversized loads the DMMC. The DMMC will either direct issue from
(such as bridge timbers) maybe carried directly to the division
assets or forward the requirement to the COSCOM construction site.
MMC. The division engineer establishes barrier packages that the
corps delivers as far forward as possible. The organization shown
in Figure 6-4 highlights those sections in the DISCOM that deal
specifically The corps supply company issues Class IV supplies.
with Class IV. The Class II-IV supply branch of the Corps transportation
may deliver Class IV to the DMMC is primarily responsible for
automated stock distribution point in the DSA. They also deliver
Class IV control for Class IV items stocked and supplied by the
operating units of the DISCOM. Additional information on this
branch is in Chapter 3.
The receipt, storage, and
issue section of the supply platoon of the MSB S&S company
is responsible for preparing limited Class IV supplies for transport
and delivery to the FSB supply companies. It also issues to customers
in the division rear.
Because of the bulk of these
materials and the limited transportation assets of the FSB, the
supply company handles little Class IV material. It handles no
construct ion materials. The supply company has the capability
to handle limited quantities of survivability items. These are
items that can be emplaced by any unit. They include such common
items as sandbags and concertina wire. Requests for survivability
items are processed the same as Class II items. Class II is discussed
in Chapter 5.
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