PLANS/ORDERS
S1 PLANNING/FASP CHECKLIST
_____ Risk assessment
_____ Location of FA BAS & CCPs
_____ Locations of all (infantry) CCPs & BAS
_____ Location of C Company, FSB
_____ Hospital in area
_____ MEDEVAC frequencies
_____ Contaminated casualty procedures
_____ Location of GRREG point
_____ Contaminated remains procedures
_____ Mail handling (if different than SOP)
_____ Religious support (if different than SOP)
_____ VIP, Press & PAO visits
_____ EPW cage location
_____ Enemy MEDEVAC & GRREG procedures
_____ Noncombatant MEDEVAC & GRREG procedures
_____ ROE
_____ Class A Agent requirements/orders
_____ Cross-leveling of personnel
S4 PLANNING/FASP CHECKLIST
_____ Artillery trains location
_____ Expected time that trains will be operational
_____ Plan push packages for first LOGPAC
_____ Suspense for first LOGSTAT
_____ First LOGPAC
_____
Time
_____
Location
_____
Visual recognition procedures
_____
Planned push packages
_____
Special instructions
S4 PLANNING/ORDER DEVELOPMENT
_____ All Classes.
_____
Scheme of resupply (CDS, LRP, ATPs, etc).
_____
Supporting unit or BSA location.
_____
Sources of supply.
_____ Operational considerations.
_____
Proposed or actual MSRs and control measures (provide graphics for order).
_____
Movement control plan (daily LOGPACs controlled by BDE or BN).
_____
LOGSTAT reporting/recording responsibilities and any possible changes.
_____ Class I ration cycle.
_____ Head-count if feeding other units.
_____ Class V CSR (105mm and small arms).
_____ Services.
_____
GRREG procedures and team locations.
_____
Maintenance procedures and team locations.
_____
Shower and bath procedures and team locations.
_____
Laundry/Uniform exchange procedures and team locations.
SAMPLE SERVICE SUPPORT ANNEX TO FASP
Annex D (Service Support)
1. Purpose: This annex provides operational guidance and establishes standard procedures for the conduct of battalion and battery level combat service support.
2. Battalion Trains. The battalion trains are the focal point for administrative and logistical actions in the battalion. The battalion trains normally operate as unit trains in the brigade support area. For limited periods, the battalion may also establish combat trains, as required. The command post for the battalion trains is the administrative and logistics center (ALOC).
3. Battalion Trains Composition.
a.
Headquarters.
(1)
HHS Battery Commander
(2)
HHS Battery 1SG
(3)
Chemical NCO
b.
Administrative Logistical Operations Center (ALOC)
(1)
Battalion XO
(2)
Battalion S1/adjutant and PAC
(3)
Battalion S4 and Supply Section
c.
POL Section
d.
Battalion Maintenance Section (-) (Batteries and radar deploy with organic
mechanics; one generator mechanic attached to TOC)
e.
Battalion Mess Section (-) (Attach one cook per battery & TOC)
f.
Battalion Aid Station (-) (May locate with TOC or C Company) (Attach one medic
per battery & TOC)
g.
HHS Supply Section
h.
Battalion Ammunition Section (+) (Battery ammunition sections attached to battalion
ammunition section)
i.
Battalion Communications Section (-) (SIGO and maintenance contact team with
TOC) (Organic commo/wire sections with firing batteries)
4. Duties and Responsibilities: (See FM 6-20-1)
a.
Commander, HHS Battery
(1)
Commander of the unit (field) trains
(2)
Conduct RSOP procedures for the field trains
(3)
Act as a forward logistical element representative during initial deployment
into the area of operation.
(4)
Fire support officer for the brigade support area
(5)
Be prepared to deploy as battalion liaison officer.
b.
Battalion Logistic Officer (S4)
(1)
ALOC OIC
(2)
OIC of combat trains, if deployed.
c.
Battalion Personnel Officer (S1)
(1)
Be prepared to assume duties of the battery commander.
(2)
OIC of ALOC, if combat trains deployed.
5. Operations
a.
General: The commander of the trains is the HHS battery commander. The battalion
S1 will assume his duties should the BC not be able to perform them. The S4
is the ALOC OIC and has operational control of the assets in the trains. The
ALOC is the net control station for the battalion administrative/ logistics
(A/L) net. The ALOC also monitors (scans) the battalion command and brigade
A/L nets.
b.
If required by METT-T, the battalion will establish combat and field trains:
| COMBAT TRAINS | FIELD TRAINS |
| S4 | S1 |
| PSNCO | S4 NCOIC |
| BMT | Motor sergeant |
| Ammunition Officer | Ammunition NCO |
| PA | Mess NCO |
| HHS 1SG | HHS BC |
Appendices:
1
- Logistics
2
- Personnel
3
- Medical
4
- Convoy Procedures
MOVEMENT CHECKLIST
_____ HHS Battery Commander conducts RSOP
_____
Clear proposed location with FA or FSB S3
_____
Receive intelligence on route and proposed location
_____
Fire plan/targets on route/proposed location
_____ 1SG assembles advance party
_____
Battery commander
_____
Battery 1SG
_____
Guides (one per section)
_____
Mine sweeping team (Capable of conducting chemical recon)
_____ 1SG checks advance party equipment
_____
Vehicles and radios/radio checks
_____
Section signs and chem lites
_____
OE-254
_____
Telephones & wire as required
_____
NODs
_____
PLGR
_____ BC briefs advance party
_____
Mission
_____
Every section chief has map
_____
Driver & TC briefing; see convoy order checklist
_____ Advance party tasks
_____
Conduct route reconnaissance
_____
Secure site (security, mine, and NBC hazard sweeps)
_____
Mark element locations with signs &/or chem lites
_____
Identify/mark crew served weapons positions
_____
Coordinate with adjacent units
_____
Draft defense sketch
_____
Erect OE-254; radio check
_____
Position ground guides to meet main body
_____
Call location to FA TOC and brigade ALOC/FSB TOC
_____
Call main body forward (if not brigade trains movement)
LOGISTICS CONVOY ORDER
1. Situation
a.
Friendly
b.
Enemy
c.
Weather
2. Mission
3. Execution
a.
Composition
-
type operation: LRP, LOGPAC, or Hot Rearm/Refuel
-
vehicle loads
-
order of march
-
convoy commander's inspection
-
air/ground guard in vehicles/crew served weapons
b.
Route
-
SP/checkpoints/rally points
-
primary route
-
alternate route
-
planned halts
-
RP
c.
Actions During Movement
-
convoy internal
-
convoy speed/catch up speed
-
actions at halts, short and long
-
actions on enemy contact
-
actions on minefield contact/minestrike procedures
-
actions at breakdowns
-
fire support
d.
Actions at the Objective
-
recon and security sweep
-
occupation
-
security/site defense
-
link up
-
resupply
-
departure
-
actions upon enemy contact
-
fire support
e.
Rehearsals
-
Actions on contact
-
Actions on objective
-
Actions during movement
4. Service and Support
a.
Fuel
b.
Food and Water
c.
Maintenance
d.
Medical support
5. Command and Signal
a.
Command
-
Location of convoy commander
-
Location of other key leaders
-
Succession of command - Rally point
b.
Signal
-
Vehicles with radio
-
Internal radios (PRC-127)
-
Radio checks
c.
Frequencies and call signs
-
Bn A/L
-
Bn Command
-
MEDEVAC
-
Freq for calling fires
d.
Challenge and Password
e.
Visual Signals
-
ambush, blocked and unblocked
-
air attack
-
NBC attack - disperse
-
halt short/long
6. Safety
-
Risk assessment
-
Speed, dust, road conditions, vehicle distances, goggles, safety straps, clean
windshields, helmets, seat belts, PMCS
-
TCs alert
-
Vehicle maintenance
ACTIONS AT AMBUSH
Blocked Ambush
_____ Place maximum fire on ambushing forces
_____ Personnel in kill zone dismount and attack as infantry
_____ Execute on-call fires
_____ Report to higher headquarters
Unblocked Ambush
_____ Increase speed and move through area
_____ Place maximum fire on ambushing forces
_____ Execute on-call fires
_____ Report to higher headquarters
Actions on Air Attack
_____ Disperse off side of road
_____ Mass small arms fire at point ahead of aircraft
_____ Report to higher headquarters
Actions on Artillery Attack
_____ Increase speed
_____ If fire follows convoy, terrain march may be conducted
_____ Report to higher headquarters
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
_____ Specific rules of engagement provided by commander
_____ Use firepower with care & discrimination
_____ Inform soldiers of ROE and emphasize importance of minimizing casualties & destroying property
_____ Make every effort to observe all indirect fires. Use indirect fires only when:
_____
When deemed essential by the tactical commander and directed against clearly
identified targets or
_____
Unit is in danger of being overrun
_____ Use direct fire weapons in populated areas only when necessary & at discretion of controlling tactical commander
_____ Ensure every precaution short of endangering friendly lives is taken to avoid non- combatant casualties
_____ Provide medical attention to non-combatant casualties
_____ Remember Geneva & Hague conventions
LRP PROCEDURES CHECKLIST
Battery Commanders/TOC
_____ Confirm time, place of LRP link up with ALOC
_____ Confirm list of incoming supplies with ALOC NLT 4 hours prior
_____ If going to LRP, give battery LOG rep convoy briefing
_____ Confirm near & far recognition signals
_____ Send both vehicle and trailer
_____ Send mail handler
_____ If support platoon is delivering to battery, consolidate all outgoing supplies at central location inside perimeter. Otherwise, load on truck & trailer.
_____ Return to trains
_____
Empty water cans
_____
Empty fuel cans
_____
Trash
_____
Deceased personnel & their effects
_____
List of incoming supplies
_____
DA Forms 2404 & 2765 & 2765-1
_____
Distribution (DA Forms 1155, 1156, sympathy ltrs)
_____
Outgoing mail
_____
Mail bags
_____
Vehicles/Equipment requiring services
_____ If inside perimeter, make face-to-face coordination with SPL
S4
_____ Clear LRP site and route with brigade ALOC/FSB
_____ Advise units of time and place to rendezvous
_____ Organize LOGPAC convoy from organic trains assets
_____ Determine support required from PERSTAT and LOGSTAT reports
_____ Advise mess, maintenance, POL, chaplain, S1, PA, and ammunition of upcoming LRP and support required by each battery
_____ Send sundry packs to each battery based on PERSTAT
_____ Ensure LOGPAC has vehicle with radio
_____ Have trains personnel fill water cans
_____ Have trains personnel fill fuel cans (MOGAS & Diesel)
_____ If vehicles going to battery, put supplies and battery replacements on that vehicle
_____ Give convoy commander list of supplies going to each battery
_____ Log all movements of the LOGPAC, report to FA & FSB TOCs
_____ If setting up hot rearm/refuel point, include TPU
Battalion Ammunition Sergeant
_____ Load trucks with supplies for each battery; transport fuel in trailers
_____ Attend convoy briefing
_____ Backhaul trash & dunnage
_____ Backhaul personnel remains
_____ Backhaul empty mess containers, fuel and water cans
Mess Sergeant
_____ Confirm personnel counts from PERSTAT NLT 4 hours prior
_____ Prepare rations for pickup by LOGPAC
_____ Ensure utensils, plates, condiments etc. equal personnel count
_____ Accept empty mess container upon return of LOGPAC
S1
_____ Send mail handler with mail and distribution for each battery. Include OERs/NCOERs/sympathy letters for signature. Include any forms requested by battery (finance, UCMJ, etc.).
_____ Send morale support items (books, newspapers, magazines, etc.) with mail handler
SPL/Convoy Commander
_____ Receive mission briefing, intelligence briefing on route and LRP site
_____ Receive fire support briefing from HHS commander
_____ Check list of supplies going to each battery
_____ Confirm frequencies, call signs, fills, challange & password, recognition signals. Make radio check prior to departure. Do not carry SOI.
_____ Conduct convoy briefing IAW checklist
_____ Report checkpoints, arrival and departure from LRP site
_____ If conducting hot rearm/refuel, configure piles for each vehicle/section in battery. Include 5-gallon fuel cans. (Avoid pumping from TPU into vehicles.)
_____ If at battery, make face-to-face coordination with CINC logistics/BC/1SG & BOC
_____ Pick up trash, all empty fuel & water cans
_____ Ensure mail handler picks up all mail & distribution (DA Forms 1155 & 1156, letters of sympathy, finance forms, etc.).
_____ Back haul any remains to graves registration point
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Section
IV: FA CSS Checklists
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