The S&S company of the MSB provides receipt, storage, and issue of class I, II, III, IV and VII (less class V) supplies. The company also operates a salvage point. The company provides unit maintenance for its organic equipment. It also provides water purification and supply points and limited potable water distribution throughout the division area.
The company consists of a company headquarters, a supply platoon, a petroleum storage and distribution platoon, a class I and water platoon, and a maintenance section. When augmented, the company has a GRREG platoon, CEB platoon, and an arid environment water section. The company is organized as shown in Figure 5-1.
The company performs the following functions:
- Receives, temporarily stores, and issues class I, II, packaged III, IV and VII supplies on a daily basis. This company does not receive, store, or issue classified maps, aircraft, airdrop equipment, COMSEC, or construction materials.
- Stores, issues and distributes bulk petroleum using organic fuel transporters and the fuel system supply point.
- Operates up to five water purification and supply points in the division and brigade support areas. Water distribution will be done by supply point distribution from a designated water point.
- Operates mobile roadside filling stations to refuel vehicles. Operates up to two forward refueling sites for area disbursement of bulk petroleum.
- Provides a salvage collection point for all types of supplies except COMSEC and medical supplies, toxic agents, radioactive materials, vehicles, aircraft, ammunition, and explosives.
- Operates supply distribution points in the DSA and provides supply support to the forward support battalions.
The S&S company commander, working with the support operations section, focuses his attention on the supply requirements of units in the DSA and routine supply to FSBs. The S&S company commander also prepares for reinforcing direct support missions that the DISCOM commander may direct in support of any FSB supply company. In addition to following the priorities established by the commander, the following are factors that affect requirements:
- Tactical plans.
- Environment and terrain.
- Demand data and previous experience.
- Troop strength.
- Equipment densities.
- Distance factors.
Supply planners track the tactical situation as well as casualties and equipment destroyed or in repair. This allows them to take necessary actions (such as requesting additional transportation or critical supplies) without having to wait for unit requests. It also enables them to reorganize supply elements or to request backup support to meet the most critical requirements. This may involve shifting assets from one supply point to another. Planners also coordinate with the DMMC to ensure that anticipated supply support requirements will be provided.
Planners must also coordinate with the DMMC to ensure all necessary steps have been taken to supply items which are used either sparingly or not at all during peacetime. The division chemical officer will provide planning assistance through G4 channels for chemical items. Items to consider include-
- Chemical filters.
- Human remains pouches and other GRREG supplies.
- Cargo sling sets.
- Batteries.
- MOPP gear.
- Class VI.
- Wire.
- Fog oil.
- Chemical decontaminants.
Procedures must also be worked out for command-regulated items. Expensive, highly technical, or scarce items are often designated in the OPORD as command regulated. Command approval is required before these items can be issued. However, this does not necessarily mean commanders must approve each individual request. Division commanders may authorize the DMMC to release items on the basis of support priorities specified in the OPORD. The commander may place additional limitations on issue of items if he desires. This will often include setting quantities of critical items authorized to be issued to each unit in accordance with the support priorities. If requests from a unit exceed its authorized quantity, the unit would have to go through command channels to get its authorization changed. In any case the support operations section and S&S company should ensure procedures are established in advance.
Planners must also consider supply elements layouts within the context of the MSB S2/S3 plan. The company is located in the DSA near land lines of communication. The supply platoon's sections normally operate at separate sites near the MSR. To provide continuous command and control and liaison with the MSB commander, the company headquarters is established at the edge of the company area closest to the MSB TOC.
The supply platoon headquarters is established in an area central to the supply sections. Section sites should be reasonably close to the MSR, accessible to supported units and resupply vehicles. Each site should be large enough to disperse operations, yet not so large that internal security becomes a problem. The sites should have good roads, an adequate number of areas with level ground and good drainage, and, when possible, the natural potential to provide cover and concealment.
Due to the large quantity of supplies that pass through the area, it is necessary to make detailed layout plans to ensure that distribution points are adequately dispersed yet still provide access for supported units. Layout plans should show receipt, storage, and issue areas for each section; entrance and exit control points; traffic patterns and customer parking areas; areas where man-made camouflage will be used; communication equipment and wires; and fighting and firing positions.
The S&S company uses both supply point and unit distribution. When supply point distribution is used, unit representatives come to the supply points in the DSA to pick up their supplies. Supply point distribution is normal for most classes of supply. However in unit distribution, the S&S company furnishes or coordinates transportation to deliver supplies to the requesting unit. Unit distribution is used to deliver barrier materials to emplacement sites with corps assets. Other classes of supply may be delivered using unit distribution when the tactical situation permits and transportation assets are available. Emergency resupply using unit distribution may be accomplished via motor or air transport.
Air resupply missions are categorized as preplanned or emergency. Preplanned missions make up the routine air transport requirements. Emergency air movements are initiated by resupply requirements that cannot be determined in advance.
The movement control officer coordinates movement of supplies with the MSB support operations office. If the movement control officer determines that air resupply is appropriate, he passes a request through the DTO to the G3. The G3 allocates helicopters on the basis of all aviation tasks by balancing combat, CS and CSS requirements. The G4 must make sure the CSS role for helicopters is developed and considered concurrently with the tactical mission. The priorities for helicopter resupply should be addressed in the OPORD and used by the movement control officer.
Emergency requests are passed through supply channels the same as routine requests. However, they are also passed simultaneously through command channels from the user to the G3. The G3 approves emergency requests and tasks the aviation brigade to perform the mission. At the same time, the G4 coordinates with the DISCOM support operations branch so it can task the appropriate supply activity (the MSB S&S company or FSB supply company) to prepare the shipment. A liaison officer from the AB coordinates with the movement control officer and the requesting unit. Prerigged loads of standard resupply packages may reduce response time for emergency air resupply. More details on requests for aerial resupply are in FMs 55-2 and 100-27.
Regardless of whether the mission is preplanned or emergency, if it cannot be performed by division helicopters for any reason, the request goes from the division TOC to the corps TOC. It is also coordinated with the tactical airlift liaison officer.
Selection and control of pickup and landing zones are extremely important. Pickup zone selection and control are the responsibility of the supported unit, the unit which requests the mission, that may be the S&S company of the MSB. The receiving unit, which is having the cargo delivered to it, is responsible for landing zone selection and control.
As a general rule, pickup and landing zones must provide for 30 meters separation between utility aircraft and 40 meters between cargo aircraft. It must have no obstructions such as tree stumps, bushes, or man-made objects that could damage the helicopter rotor systems, or the load itself. The number of aircraft that will be using it at one time must be considered along with its use after dark. If night resupply is scheduled, a larger area is normally needed. The surface condition should be solid enough to prevent a helicopter or load from bogging down. Blowing dust, sand, gravel, or loose debris can injure people as well as cause damage to equipment or aircraft. If the site has a slope of 15 degrees or more, a helicopter cannot land. Also, when carrying an external load, a helicopter cannot rise straight up or come straight down. The avenue of approach and departure should be over the lowest obstacle in the direction of the prevailing winds. Helicopters can operate in a crosswind or tail wind of up to 15 knots.
Airdrop support units are allocated to the corps and theater. As a rule, airdrop of supplies and equipment is a joint operation of the Air Force and Army or other user, such as the Marine Corps. Airdrop resupply missions are classified as either preplanned or immediate. Preplanned missions are considered routine type requirements while immediate missions are emergency in nature. Coordination with logistics elements is made at each echelon if time permits.
In some situations the MSB (normally the supply and service company) could be a requestor of airdrop resupply support; however, most missions originate in the combat battalion or brigade.
The unit receiving airdrop resupply support is responsible for the following:
- Selecting, marking, and securing the drop zone.
- Ensuring no unsafe conditions exist on the drop zone during the airdrop operation.
- Recovering the supplies/equipment provided by airdrop.
- Time permitting, recovering and evacuating airdrop equipment used in the airdrop.
- In the absence of an Air Force combat control team, the unit receiving the airdrop resupply support will be required to perform the CCT function.
More details on airdrop resupply are found in FMs 55-2 and 100-27.
Throughput distribution bypasses one or more echelons in the supply system to minimize handling and speed delivery forward. Many of the supplies going to the FSB come directly from the corps without going through to the MSB. In the case of class IV barrier materials and some class VII major end items, corps assets may throughput supplies directly to the user in the forward area.
Supply planners can anticipate high consumption of batteries, flashlights, and illumination rounds during night operations by their supported customers. Also, additional fuel will be used to run vehicle-mounted night sights.
When resupply operations are conducted at night, MSRs must be clearly marked. Chemical lights are one possibility, but enemy scouts can easily move them. Engineer tape on stakes is more secure.
Aerial resupply will require a directional light source to guide helicopters. Directional strobe lights or bean-bag lights (and in emergencies, chemical lights) may be used.
Use of prestocked supplies requires careful coordination. Locations must be capable of being found in limited visibility. Despite the difficulties, however, this technique will be important. Care must be taken to ensure the attack is not signaled by the prepositioning.
Use of materials-handling equipment is more dangerous at night. Therefore, whenever possible, supplies to be delivered at night should be loaded during the day. External SOPs should require supported units to provide additional walking guides or personnel to load supplies onto trucks.
Two types of materiel fall into this category. The first is US materiel or equipment that has been found and turned in, and the second is enemy equipment or materiel captured or found on the battlefield. The main thrust of this process is to get serviceable materiel back into the supply system and to dispose of unserviceable materiel. The following are some ways in which materiel captured or found on the battlefield may be put to use:
- Once cleared by veterinary personnel, captured subsistence may be used to feed EPWs and the local population. Found US subsistence may be consumed once it has been tested by veterinary personnel.
- Captured fuels may be used once they have been analyzed and determined suitable for use by the lab specialists in the petroleum storage and distribution platoon.
- Various captured materiel may be used for barrier and fortifications construction.
- Captured medical supplies maybe used to treat EPWs and civilians.
- Captured vehicles and equipment are normally turned in to maintenance collection points. Other equipment may be turned in to the salvage point where it is identified, classified, and reported through the DMMC. The S2/S3 will provide disposition instructions based on directions received from the DMMC.
Other considerations for found and captured materiel are-
- Report all enemy materiel through intelligence channels.
- Report toxic agents to NBC element in the S2/S3 section.
- Report medical materiel through medical channels.
- Require examination of explosives by EOD personnel.
The MOADS will provide a transition to the conventional ammunition support in the AirLand Battlefield environment currently envisioned for Army 21. It will also provide combat-configured loads for key ammunition types and provide highly responsive class V support to combat units. As the MOADS concept is implemented, the heavy division MSB ATP will be phased out. No longer will the S&S company of the MSB operate the division ATP in the DSA. Rather, the nondivisional direct support ammunition company will operate a rear ATP in the DSA which will support corps and division area users. Due to this change, the FSB ATPs will be up-manned to handle all class V requirements for combat users in the brigade area. The MSB, like other units in the division rear, will be supplied class V by the direct support ammunition company. Refer to FM 9-6 for more information on the MOADS doctrine.
The type of rations issued by the MSB within the division will be according to the theater command policy in a theater of operations. Initially, units in the division area and brigade area eat MREs and T-rations which are replenished as soon as supply lines are established. A and B rations will be introduced when the tactical situation permits and refrigeration is available.
Class I supply storage and issue is preplanned and prepared for delivery according to personnel strengths, the Army field feeding system, and directions from the DMMC. The MSB receives and processes the supporting units requests and submits a consolidated report to the DMMC. The flow of personnel strength data as it pertains to scheduled supply and flow of class I supplies is shown in Figure 5-2.
At the outset of hostilities, the COSCOM MMC will automatically push rations to the division based on strength figures provided by the division G1. As the situation stabilizes, the DMMC will prepare and convert personnel strength data to support class I requirements.
The DMMC converts personnel strength data to stock numbers and quantities for each type of standard meal ration based on the current field feeding ration mix or the tactical commander's instruction. The DMMC inputs ration requisitions to the COSCOM MMC. This generates regular rations delivery by COSCOM GS units to the MSB supply and service company. The DMMC then prepares and sends a consolidated issue document (for each FSB and other supported division units) to the MSB. Class I personnel at the MSB break bulk rations according to the issue document. The MSB TMT company transports the supplies on a scheduled cycle (along with the issue document and other transportation and shipping documents) to the FSB class I point in the BSA. Issue slips and forms are forwarded by the MSB to the DMMC for posting to accountable records.
The DMMC sets the amount of the division class I basic load according to instructions from the division staff. Stockage is normally measured in days of supply. Personnel at the class I section unload the corps trucks and inspect the shipments for type, number, and condition before signing any receipts. They store, guard, and rotate the reserve items by issuing the oldest first and then replenishing reserve stock. Class I personnel issue rations to units in the division rear, using the unit issue slips prepared by the DMMC. Unit vehicles pick up rations according to one of the following methods:
- Truck to truck. This is the preferred method and involves transferring designated stocks from a supply point vehicle to that of the customer.
- Item pile. This method requires that all stocks be unloaded and separated on the ground, on dunnage, according to like items. Customer units will pass each of the different piles and load the quantity they are authorized. The item piles on the ground will, in most cases, be broken down by individual unit. The item pile method is used when the class I personnel are limited on time or short personnel.
- Unit pile. This method is similar to the item pile with the only difference being that the customer will only have to stop once. All stocks will be off-loaded from carriers and broken down according to unit issueslips. Units will enter the class I point, find their designated area, and pick up their rations.
The MSB operates up to five water purification and supply points. When water sources permit, a water point is normally set up in each BSA. Upon request, the MSB attaches enough water equipment and personnel to the FSB to establish a water point in the vicinity of the BSA class I point.
The S&S company of the MSB has a limited water distribution capability and will distribute water to a "dry" water point when the water source is far removed from the supported brigade. Using units will normally pickup water using their organic water trailers. FM 10-52 has more information on field water supply.
In areas where direct support water systems are not capable of providing enough water support, the MSB is reinforced with an arid environment section. Due to insufficient water sources, water supply units will be provided. Water supply units will be structured as a water supply battalion under command and control of the rear corps support group in the COSCOM. Water purification detachments will introduce water into the base terminal storage and distribution system. Water supply companies will distribute water from the base terminal forward, using TWDS. After water arrives in the corps, it will be loaded into 3,000-gallon SMFTs operated by medium truck companies and moved forward into the division storage and distribution system.
The arid environment water section of the MSB will be issued an arid augmentation pack. This pack will contain one 300,000-gallon SDS and one 40,000-gallon SDS for each assigned brigade. The pack will contain hypochlorinators, distribution hoses, and standpipes. Additionally, the arid environment water section will have SMFTs and FAWPSS. After the corps medium truck companies (operating the 3,000-gallon SMFTs) have delivered water to the arid environment water section's 300,000-gallon SDS, the water section will move water forward into the brigade 40,000-gallon SDS.
The arid environment water section will use 3,000-gallon SMFTs. If a unit is isolated, the FAWPSS will be used for aerial resupply.
Class II supply operations are limited to critical items since clothing and individual equipment are bulky and impede MSB mobility. The MSB must use priorities provided by DISCOM in coordination with the G4 for unit issues. Items normally stocked are class II minimum essential combat ASL items. These items include high demand mechanics tools, protective items such as MOPP gear, boots, helmets, and individual soldier equipment.
Class II items may be issued individually or in lots to speed up receipt and issue time. These items support a specific number of troops. Intense combat operations in an NBC environment will increase the demand for class II items. Arrangements should be made for scheduled resupply of protective overgarments and other class II NBC-related items and equipment.
Packaged class III supplies are either prepared for delivery to the FSB supply companies as directed by the DMMC or issued to division rear units. Packaged class III supplies are requested, received, and distributed like class II and IV items. They include fuel in 5- and 55-gallon containers; packaged products such as lubricants, greases, hydraulic fluids, and solvents in containers of 55 gallons or less; and cylinders of liquid and impressed gases. The receipt, storage, and issue of packaged petroleum products and fuels are described in FM 10-69. AR 710-2 is used for guidance on preparing paperwork for packaged petroleum products.
Class IV supplies consist of construction and barrier materials. Because of the bulk of these materials, the MSB handles limited quantities. COSCOM units store and maintain the majority of all class IV supplies. The MSB supply platoon has the capability to handle limited quantities of survivability item - class IV (A). These are items that can be emplaced by any unit and include such common items as sandbags, concertina wire and fence posts. Requests for survivability items are processed the same as for class II items. Supported units within the division rear obtain class IV (A) from the class II, III (packaged), IV, and VII supply point. The receipt, storage, and issue section of the MSB is responsible for preparing limited class IV (A) supplies for transport and delivery to the FSB supply companies. COSCOM units deliver barrier materials directly to the emplacement site whenever possible.
Class VII items are intensively managed and are normally command controlled. Class VII replacement is based on combat losses reported through command channels to the division G3 and G4. This permits the commander to remain apprised of the operational status of subordinate commands and to direct the distribution of items to those units having the most critical need. Weapon systems such as tanks are intensively managed by WSRO. If the item is a WSRO-contracted weapon system, the primary link-up points of the item with its crew may occur in the DSA or in assembly areas for information in reserve. More information on WRSO is in Appendix C of this manual and in FM 63-2-2. Class VII supplies follow the same requisition flow as class II, III (packaged), and IV. A predetermined amount of class VII is maintained and issued to division rear organizations upon DMMC approval. Upon corps approval of DMMC class VII requisitions, COSCOM units transport class VII supplies to the MSB S&S company or deliver them to the FSB or unit when possible.
Supported units submit requests for class II, III (packaged) IV, and VII to the supply platoon. If the supplies are on hand they will be issued to the requestor. Once issued, the supply points will notify the DMMC of the issue transaction. Items that are command regulated will require approval before they can be issued. Requests for items that are not on hand are consolidated and sent to the DMMC. The DMMC requisitions the supplies from the COSCOM MMC. The flow of class II, packaged III, IV, and VII supplies is shown in Figure 5-3. The COSCOM MMC directs a GS unit to forward supplies to the DSA supply point or if requested by DMMC, directly to the FSB.
The supply platoon may also receive an MRO from the DMMC to release an item to an FSB. If supplies are not on hand at the forward distribution point for users in the brigade, the FSB sends the requests to the DMMC. If the items are on hand at the main distribution point, the DMMC may send an MRO to the main distribution point to release the item to the forward distribution point.
Advance copies of issue documents are used at the MSB to plan for the receipt of supplies. Two forms arrive with the shipments. Receiving personnel verify quantities, condition, item description, and markings of items received against shipping documents. Supplies are processed by priority designation. Supplies are placed into storage in locations assigned by the receipt, storage, and issue section. The receipt documents given to the supply platoon headquarters are sent to the DMMC to verify that supplies have been received and stored. Supply point distribution is normally used to issue class II, packaged III, IV, and VII supplies to supported units.
Unclassified maps follow the same requisition flow as class II, packaged III, and IV supplies. They are stored in the receipt, storage, and issue section. Maps are issued through supply point distribution to supported units according to established tables of allowances or to fill special requirements. Classified maps are handled through S2 channels.
All division units submit daily forecasts to the class III (bulk fuel) section of the DMMC. The class III point submits status reports to the DMMC. The DMMC uses these forecasts and status reports to compute bulk requirements for the division. The DMMC forwards the requirements to the COSCOM MMC. The COSCOM MMC coordinates the delivery of bulk fuel to the division according to the class III distribution plan. The COSCOM petroleum supply company supplies fuel to the division's MSB S&S company through the petroleum medium truck company or other transportation modes. The S&S company is responsible for providing class III direct support to all division units in the division rear and support to the FSBs' supply companies. If fuel supply is limited, the G4 (based on input from the G3) gives instruction on fuel allocation to the class III officer at the DMMC. The MSB then receives fuel allocation guidance from the DMMC. The flow of bulk fuels is depicted in Figure 5-4.
The division aviation brigade obtains ground fuels from the MSB (or the nearest FSB for forward deployed aviation elements) using supply point distribution. Normally, the division aviation brigade is resupplied with aviation fuel direct from corps, with reinforcing support from the MSB. The MSB maintains a limited reserve stockage of aviation fuel, which is distributed to the aviation brigade as required. The flow of turbine fuel to the aviation brigade is in response to forecasts which are consolidated at the aviation brigade S4 level and forwarded to the DMMC. Where JP-5 or JP-8 is available, the MSB will not have assets dedicated to providing a reserve for the AB. Aviation fuel delivered by corps or MSB tankers is transferred to petroleum vehicles organic to aviation brigade units at predetermined locations. Aviation brigade units establish and operate FARPS and handle all aircraft refueling with organic assets. FM 10-68 gives details on aircraft refueling. Note: Units deploying to overseas theaters must coordinate in advance regarding the fuel of choice in that area of operations so that organic petroleum equipment can be converted and redesignated as necessary.
The supply platoon of the MSB S&S company operates the salvage collection point. Personnel collect, classify, and dispose of salvage materials. Salvage is delivered to the salvage collection points by users or finders. The collection points handle serviceable items that can be returned to supply channels; items that maintenance companies cannot accept; and salvaged items. Salvage includes items that are discarded, captured, uneconomically reparable, condemned, abandoned, and scrap. The salvage collection point does not handle toxic agents, radioactive materiels, ammunition and explosives, and COMSEC and medical supplies. The salvage point is normally colocated with a maintenance collection point.
When receiving material, the salvage point will perform the following functions:
- Check the item and its condition against the information shown on the turn-in documentation.
- Classify items as serviceable or unserviceable.
- Segregate items turned in as serviceable, reparable, or scrap. Serviceable items are protected from the elements as much as possible.
The salvage point will dispose of items based on guidance received from the DMMC. Disposition instructions for foreign or captured materials will be provided through the division intelligence officer. Normally, reparable items are sent to the maintenance shop and serviceable clothing and canvas items to the laundry and renovation platoon of the COSCOM. Unreparable items and scrap are evacuated through salvage channels to a property disposal unit.
All commanders must make certain that units under their command perform unit-level graves registration. Each unit must search for, recover, identify, and evacuate his own remains. The MSB has one GRREG trained soldier in the headquarters of the S&S company. He is available to train division personnel in unit graves registration responsibilities in the handling of personnel effects and remains, as well as what forms they need to complete. The FSBs also have GRREG NCOs for training in the brigade sectors. Unit-level GRREG responsibilities are detailed in FM 10-63-1.
In the initial stages of hostilities before the MSB receives the augmentation platoon, personnel will have to be pulled from other duties to operate a collection point. The GRREG NCO is normally assigned the duties of chief of the GRREG collection point until the GRREG section arrives. The GRREG point receives remains from supported units, continues the identification process initiated by the unit, inventories personal effects, and evacuates remains and personal effects. GRREG point personnel ensure the personnel recovering the remains have completed a DD Form 567 for each remains. The collection point maintains a record of remains processed.
After remains have been received and processed at the MSB collection point, they are evacuated to an intermediate graves registration collection point or temporary military cemetery in the corps area. Helicopters and backhaul transportation (except for class I vehicles) may be used to evacuate remains. Remains must always be covered and screened from sight.
Authorized emergency burials may be required, if the number of fatalities occurring makes evacuation of remains impossible. The headquarters must be notified as to the number of remains, location, and reasons evacuation cannot be accomplished. In such cases authorized emergency war burial procedures will be used.
All remains found in a contaminated area should be handled as if contaminated. NBC tags should be attached to contaminated remains. If NBC tags are not available, a tag with a large "C" written on it is attached to each contaminated remains. Personnel handling contaminated remains must maintain an adequate level of individual protection. Contaminated remains are kept separate from uncontaminated remains. Due to the possibility of mass fatalities in an NBC attack, normal GRREG methods may not be feasible. Contaminated remains will not be evacuated unless they can be thoroughly decontaminated and checked by NBC personnel. In extreme cases, mass burials may be required. Requests are made through command channels. Permission for mass burials comes from the joint central GRREG officer in the theater after approval from the theater commander.
The CEB point provides showers from portable bath units, delousing service, and exchange of soiled clothing for laundered clothing. Records and daily, weekly, or monthly reports are maintained for CEB activities. CEB personnel give each supported unit a scheduled time for baths so that services are provided in an orderly manner. Supported units assign soldiers to guard valuables and assist with clothing exchange. More information on clothing exchange and bath operations can be found in FM 10-280.
In a nuclear, biological, or chemical environment a chemical unit decontaminates personnel, equipment, and terrain. CEB personnel may have to help decontaminate soldiers. FM 3-5 has more information on decontamination of personnel, equipment, and terrain.
The company headquarters provides the personnel responsible for command, control, billeting, training, discipline, and security of the company. It provides personnel for interior supply and communications. It also provides a GRREG cadre as a training base for GRREG activities.
The unit supply element supports the company with certain supplies and TOE equipment. The supply sergeant is responsible for directing and supervising internal supply operations. The armorer and supply specialist assists the supply sergeant in the receipt, storage, security, and issue of unit supplies. Unit supply operations are described in the unit supply update and FM 10-14.
The supply platoon operates the supply points from which division and attached units in the DSA draw class I, II, IV and VII supplies. The supply platoon also breaks down and delivers class I supplies to the FSBs. It normally consists of a platoon headquarters and a supply section.
The platoon headquarters supervises, directs, and manages the receipt, storage, and issue section. The supply platoon headquarters also maintains coordination through the support operations office with supported units on the hours of operation, the schedule of issues, turn-in procedures, and salvage operations. Personnel coordinate inventory of supplies and equipment as well as keeping track of daily demands and conduct the inventory.
This section receives, stores, and issues class II, III (pkg), IV, VII supplies to supported units in the division rear. It prepares designated supplies for transport to the FSB supply points and performs salvage collection point operations for designated supply items. It also maintains the division reserve of these supplies. See FM 10-27 for details on DSU supply operations.
This platoon establishes and operates the class III supply point in the DSA. It provides vehicles and personnel for delivery and dispensing of bulk class III to division rear supported units and provides for line-haul transport of bulk class III to the FSB supply companies. The platoon is responsible for receipt, storage, issue, quality control, delivery, and dispensing of bulk class III in support of the division mission.
The platoon headquarters plans, directs, and supervises the operations of the petroleum storage and issue section and the distribution section. Headquarters personnel provide status report input to the DMMC for all on-hand and issued bulk class III. They also reconnoiter site locations, provide fuel point operations, and provide distribution control of fuel delivery assets. The headquarters is normally staffed with a platoon leader, platoon sergeant, and petroleum laboratory specialists. Petroleum laboratory specialists perform fuel inspections and analyses on petroleum products. These inspections and limited tests determine whether petroleum products meet prescribed usage and quality control specifications. FM 10-72 gives the specific tests the petroleum laboratory specialists perform.
The storage and issue section operates bulk class III storage and issue sites at the main class III point.
This section is capable of setting up and operating two sets of FSSP equipment. Bulk fuels are received from corps tankers and off-loaded into collapsible fabric tanks for temporary storage. Customer unit vehicles are issued bulk fuels from these tanks using FSSP equipment and associated pumps and falter separators. The storage and issue section can set up remote filling station sites by employing the FARE systems and associated 500-gallon drums.
This section distributes bulk fuel to customer units in the division rear and to the FSBs using organic 5,000-gallon tankers. The distribution section also has the capability to establish and operate two mobile roadside filling stations in the DSA. The primary function of the mobile roadside dispensing station is to refuel vehicles transiting through the DSA, not to provide bulk issues to using units. The mobile filling stations are normally set up only when the volume of traffic justifies the service. The normal mix of fuel carried by the mobile refueling vehicle is diesel on the truck-mounted tank and pump unit and MOGAS on the trailer-mounted storage tank. For delivery of bulk fuel see FM 10-71.
This platoon operates the class I supply point in the DSA and provides up to five water purification sites for both the DSA and BSA. The platoon provides limited potable water distribution by ground delivery to a dry water point. Coordination for airlift may be required.
Headquarters personnel plan, direct, and supervise the operations of the class I and water sections. Personnel may recommend the selection of the site. Some major considerations used in site selection are ample water sources, good drainage, level ground, camouflage capability, and accessibility.
The class I section receives, stores, maintains records, prepares for distribution, and issues class I supplies to division rear units. The section also processes and prepares rations for transport to the FSB supply companies.
This section operates up to five water purification and supply points. Normal deployment of the section is one water point attached to the FSB in each BSA and either one consolidated point in the DSA or two different points depending on the situation and the mission. FM 10-52 has more information on field water supply.
The maintenance section performs unit level maintenance for organic equipment of the S&S company and the TMT company. This includes unit maintenance for wheeled vehicles, trailers, MHE, generators, water purification equipment, fuel handling and storage equipment, and related support material.
The maintenance section should be set up in a sheltered place where the tools and equipment can be stored and secured. The site should be located near the MSR and have a good road network into and out of the area. The site should provide good cover and concealment and have an area large enough for some dispersion. As personnel get the maintenance section set up, the maintenance supervisor should plan personnel shift assignments so that operations and repair of wheeled vehicles can begin. While mechanics and repair personnel conduct unit maintenance, drivers should perform after-operation maintenance checks and services to ensure materiel readiness.
Maintenance management involves making sure that equipment is in constant readiness. It is the responsibility of each equipment operator to perform preventive maintenance on his equipment each day it is operated. PM is the systematic care, inspection, and servicing of equipment to maintain it in a serviceable condition, prevent breakdown, and ensure maximum operational readiness. More information on management of maintenance operations is in AR 750-1. Detailed information for descriptions and explanations of forms and records is in DA Pamphlet 738-750.
Unit maintenance mechanics perform quarterly maintenance services on the unit's organic equipment. When they cannot make the repairs, they send the items to the appropriate maintenance company of the MSB.
The graves registration platoon will receive, identify, and evacuate remains brought into the DSA and BSA. Search and recovery activities after combat will be conducted when the tactical situation permits.
When the S&S company is augmented, it sets up a collection point in the DSA and sends a team to set up a collection point in each BSA. The DSA collecting point receives remains from the BSA and from units in the division. The collecting point may also receive remains of allied or enemy soldiers, POWs, and civilians.
In the field, troops will require periodic bath and exchange of clothing. The CEB platoon, which augments the MSB S&S company, provides CEB service throughout the division. The platoon includes three sections, each of which can operate a CEB point. The location of the three points depends on METT-T. If circumstances permit, a point may be moved as far forward as a BSA.
This section augments the supply platoon when the division is deployed in an arid environment. It provides the capability to store and distribute potable water for the division and to forward water points in the BSA.
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