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CSS Flashcards

1
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What is logistics?

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All actions required to move and maintain forces. includes the acquisition and positioning of resources as well as the delivery of those resources to the forces.

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Which concept is larger logistics or combat service support?

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Logistics

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Define combat service support?

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The activity which actually provides services and supplies to the combat forces.

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What does strategic, operational, & tactical logistics support?

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The levels of war.

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Define strategic logistics?

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Supports the organizing, training and equipping of forces needed to further the national interest.

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Define operational logistics?

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Links tactical requirements and strategic capabilities to accomplish operational goals and objectives.

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Define tactical logistics?

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Includes organic unit capabilities and combat service support activities required to support military operations.

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What are the principles of logistics support?

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  1. Responsiveness
  2. Simplicity
  3. Flexibility
  4. Economy
  5. Attainability
  6. Sustainability
  7. Survivability
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Define responsiveness?

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Providing the right support at the right time in the right places. KEYSTONE of logistics support.

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Define simplicity?

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Efficiency in both planning & executing of logistics operations through establishment of priorities & standardized procedures.

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Define flexibility?

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Ability to adapt logistics structure & procedures to changing situations, missions, & concepts of operations.

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Define economy?

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Providing sufficient support at the least cost without impairing mission accomplishment or jeopardizing lives.

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Define attainability?

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Ability to provide the minimum, essential supplies & services required to begin combat operations.

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Define sustainability?

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Ability to maintain logistics support to all users throughout area of operations for the duration of the operation.

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Define survivability?

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Capacity of the organization to protect its forces & resources.

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What are the 2 fundamental elements of the logistics system?

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  1. Distribution system

2. Command & control (C2)

17
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Define distribution system?

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Made up of bases & procedures.

18
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Define bases?

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Foundation of the entire logistics system, providing fixed points from which resources are acquired, maintained & distributed.

19
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What are the 4 options for bases in a distribution system?

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  1. Permanent bases - sustained support for large elements of the force.
  2. Forward bases - established w/in AO to provide operational/tactical level support
  3. Seabasing - sustainment to units ashore from ships offshore
  4. Prepositioning - staging of equipment & supplies in forward location for use by force at future time.
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Define procedures?

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Reduced to its simplest form.

21
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What are the 2 types of procedures in a distribution system?

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  1. Pull - places almost total responsibility on unit needing support.
  2. Push - uses calculations of anticipated logistics to position/deliver resources where needed.
22
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Define command & control (C2)?

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Links the distribution system to the planning/execution of operations by the effective employment of limited resources.

23
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What 3 essential tasks does C2 aid the commander in accomplishing?

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  1. Anticipating future requirements
  2. Allocating resources
  3. Dealing with uncertainty
24
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What are the 6 functional areas of CSS?

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  1. Supply - acquiring & issuing material; may be consumable, or durable material, components, & end items
  2. Maintenance - actions to keep & return material in serviceable condition.
  3. Transportation - means & controls for managing the transportation means.
  4. General Engineering - used to reinforce or augment combat engineer organizations.
  5. Services - provides effective admin, mgmt, & employment of military organizations.
  6. Health services - minimize the effects of wounds/injuries/diseases have on unit’s readiness/morale/effectiveness.
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What are the 2 levels of maintenance?

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  1. Field - maintenance that doesn’t require depot maintenance capability & is performed by crew/operators/mechanics/technicians w/in Marine Corps.
  2. Depot - not defined by location. Other service depots, commercial facilities, &/or original equipment manufactures.
26
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What are the 3 categories of maintenance?

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  1. Organizational
  2. Intermediate
  3. Depot
27
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What are the 10 categories known as classes of supply?

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1 - subsistence, rations, health & welfare items

  1. minor end items, clothing & individual equipment
  2. petroleum, oils, lubricants
  3. construction materials
  4. ammo (ground/aviation)
  5. personal demand items
  6. major end items
  7. medical supplies
  8. repair parts
  9. non-military items (human ops)

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