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Logistics Phase Flash Cards

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What ADRP covers sustainment?

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ADRP 4-0

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What are the three major elements of sustainment?

LPH

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  1. Logistics
  2. Personnel services
  3. Health services support
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What are the eight principles of sustainment?

II CARESS

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Integration

Improvisation

Continuity

Anticipation

Responsiveness

Economy

Simplicity

Survivability

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Define integration

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Sustainment tasks that ensure unity of command and effort

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Define anticipation

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The ability to foresee operational requirements and take action without waiting for higher to cut an order

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Define responsiveness

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React to changing requirements and responding with support

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Define simplicity

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Processes and procedures that minimize sustainment complexity

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Define economy

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Efficiently and prudently using sustainment resources to achieve the greatest effect possible

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Define survivability

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All aspects of protecting personnel weapons and supplies while simultaneously deceiving the enemy

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Define continuity

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The uninterrupted provision of sustainment across all levels of war

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Define improvisation

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The ability to adapt sustainment operations to unexpected situations or circumstances affecting a mission: Resourcing what is needed from what is available

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What are the three things that the Sustainment war fighting function provides? FEP

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  1. Freedom of action
  2. Extend operational reach
  3. Prolong endurance
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Define logistics

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Planning and executing the movement and support of forces

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What are the seven functions of logistics? DOGS FMT

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  1. Distribution
  2. Operational contract support
  3. General engineering support
  4. Supply
  5. Field services
  6. Maintenance
  7. Transportation
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What dues the sustainment of ULO missions require?

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A continuous interoperable network linking the strategic operational and tactical levels

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What does the Operational Level focus on?

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Materiel management movement control and distribution management

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What are the logistical responsabilities at the operational level?

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Links the strategic and tactical levels

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What are the logistical responsabilities at the tactical level?

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Provides key Sustainment functions necessary to meet the commanders intent and concept of operationsProvides the most immediate level of Sustainment

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What are the five Army Generating Forces?

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Army Material Command

Army Medical Command

Army Financial Management Command

Army Installation Management Command

Army Space and Missile Defense Command

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What is the role of the BCT?

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Brigade Combat Teams BCT form the basic building block of the Army’s tactical formations and are the principle means of executing engagements

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What are the seven war fighting functions?

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Mission Command

Fires

Intel

Protection

Movement and Maneuver

Sustainment

Engagement

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22
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Explain this illustration

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Levels of Logistics FM 4-95 Figure 2-1

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What are the three types of distribution meathods?

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  1. LOGPAC - Customer unit meets the resupply convoy and guides it to the customer unit’s position oon the battlefield
  2. Supply point - Customer units move to a Logistics Resupply Point
  3. Throughput - FSC skips the FTCP and the CTCP and goes directly to the unit
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What are the five elements of the supply trains model?

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Logistics Support Area

Brigade Support Area

Forward Trains Command Post (FTCP)

Combat Trains Command Post (CTCP)

Company trains

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Company Trains

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Function: 1SG coordinates resupply with the S4 located in the Battalion trains

Location: Maneuver companys rear area within 1 km of the Forward Line of Troops

Composition: Field Maintenance Teams and Medical Evacuation Teams

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Combat Trains Command Post (CTCP)

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Function: S4 and S1 coordinate logistical requirements for the companies with the FSC Commander at the Forward Trains Command Post

Location: in the Battalion area 14km behind the FLOT

Composition: Unit Maintenance Collection Point, Prepositioned emergency Class III and V, Battalion Aid Station

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Forward Trains Command Post (FTCP)

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Function: Coordinates directly with the BSB

Location: 4-12 km from BN combat operations

Composition: Elements of the FSC, BN HHC, S1, S4, and the remainder of the battalion elements not in the battalion combat trains

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Logistics Package (LOGPAC)

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LOGPAC: A single convoy with multiple classes of supplies.

Characteristics:

  1. Mission - resupply supported units
  2. Under the control of the FSC distribution platoon leader
  3. Organized in the battalion field trains by the maneuver company supply sergeant under the supervision of the FSC commander and the distribution platoon leader.
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What are the three resupply techniques and what are their hallmarks?

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  1. Service Station - speed, less security
  2. Tailgate - stealth, more security
  3. Modified Tailgate - combo of the first two
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What should you take into consideration before moving a BSA?

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  1. Tactical scheme of maneuver
  2. Location of the Division and Corps support areas
  3. Location of MSRs
  4. Priorities of support
  5. Time available
  6. Tailgate Support
  7. BSB typically travels at the rear of the brigades formation with the brigade troops
  8. Likelihood of enemy contact is minimal
  9. Will result in a logistics blackout unless you est a FLE
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Define Forward Logistics Element

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A unit sent forward to provide continuous support during fast moving operations

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Name three characteristics of a Forward Logistics Base

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  1. Refers to the geographic area on the ground
  2. May be occupied by the FLE
  3. Often becomes the location of the new BSA
  4. Typically under control of the SPO
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33
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Differentiate between command relationships and support relationships

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Command relationships spell out a chain of command while support relationships only show the flow of logistics

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What are the six command relationships and their hallmarks?

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  1. Organic - Permanent
  2. Assigned - Extended period
  3. Attached - Temporary
  4. ADCON - Administrative control
  5. OPCON - Commander can task organize and direct forces
  6. TACON - Commander cannot task organize, but can direct forces
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What are the four support relationships?

DR. G2G

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  1. Direct Support - small unit is the customer
  2. Reinforcing - one unit helping another unit support their customer
  3. General Support - support to a very large unit
  4. General Support-Reinforcing - does the job of general support and reinforcing
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What nine things should the service and support paragraph of an OPORD include?

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  1. Commanders priorities
  2. CL III/V resupply during the mission
  3. Movement criteria
  4. Type and quantities of support required
  5. Priority of support by type and unit
  6. Sustainment overlay
  7. Supply routes
  8. Logistic release points
  9. CASEVAC points
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What are the five key staff positions to remember and how do they coorrelate with the three elements of logistics?

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Commander - Misison Command

SPO and S4 - Logistics

S1 - Personnel services

Surgeon - Health service support

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38
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What does the SPO handle?

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The three major elements of sustainment and the seven functions of logistics

39
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What is the role of the Distribution Manageement Log Automation Branch?

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Plans, establishes, and maintains network connectivity

40
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What are the human resource core competencies?

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Man the ForceProvide HR SupportCoordinate Personnel SupportHR Planning and Operations

41
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Why does the Army need contractors?

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  1. Obtain lowdensity, hightech skills or obtain logistics capability the Army does not have
  2. Reduce OPTEMPO by increasing continuity
  3. Maximize combat forces in operations where the Army’s capabilites are constrained
42
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What are the tools used to manage operational contract support?

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  1. Statement of Work (SOW)
  2. Performance work statement (PWS)
  3. Independent Government Estimate Contract Management Plan (CMP)
  4. Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracking (SPOT) System
  5. Letter of Authorization (LOA)
  6. Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP)
  7. Approved Contract
  8. NOTE: The Commander cannot change a contract.
43
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How long has contracting been around?

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Since the Revolutionary War

44
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Define operational contract support?

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Integrating commercial sector support into military operations

45
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What are the three categories of support contractors?

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  1. Theater
  2. External
  3. System
46
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What is the name of the largest entity of contracted support in the Army?

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LOGCAP - provides supply services. Organized under External Support Contractor.

47
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Define contactor officer representative

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Service member or DOD civilian appointed in writing to monitor the contract performance

48
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What are the seven steps of MDMP?

RADACAP

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Receive the mission

Analyze the mission

Develop COAs

Analyze COAs

Compare COAs

Approve COA

Produce and order

49
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Define contractor authorized to accompany the forces

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Contractors authorized to accompany forces intto theater

50
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Define contractors not authorized to accompany the forces

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Contractors not authorized to accompany forces intto theater

51
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What are the responsabilities of the Sustainment Brdigade SPO?

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Mission: Manage logistics and sustainment operations within the bounds set by Theater Army.

Manage:

  1. Sustainment and logistics operations
  2. Distribution network
  3. Use of motor, air and rail assets
  4. Forecast transportation requirements
  5. Prepares the movement plan
  6. Munitions flow
  7. Storage and distribution of all classes of supplies
  8. Maintenance Operations
52
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What are the focus points for strategic transportation?

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MobilizationRequirements DeterminationAcquisitionStockpilingPrepositioned StocksDeployment and RedeploymentReconstitutionDemobilizationDoctrine and Force Design and Development

53
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Explain the mission elements and assets of the Defense Transportation System

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Mission supports the DoD transportation needs in peace and war Elements organic and nonorganic Assets commercial hostnation motor rail air water port terminal ops movement control

54
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Explain the mission and assets of the USTRANSCOM

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Mission fullspectrum global mobility solutions DoD total deployment and distro system Elements Surface Deployment and Distribution CommandAir Mobility CommandMilitary Sealift CommandJoint Enabling Capabilities Command

55
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Explain the mission and core competencies of Surface Deployment and Distribution Command

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Mission provide global surface deployment and distribution CompetenciesDeliver personnel equipment and sustainment on timeProvide 100 InTransit VisibilityProvide defense transportation engineeringOperational Deployment and Distribution Responsabilities containers LOTS port openeings PCS shippments

56
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Explain the mission and assets of the Air Mobility Command?

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Mission global air mobility Assets C5 C17 C130 KC135

57
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Explain the mission and capability of the Military Sealift Command?

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Mission support our nation by delivering supplies and conducting specialized missions across the worlds oceans Capabilities PrepositioningSealiftSupply Navy at seaSpecial Mission

58
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Explain the mission of the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command?

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The JECC offers a highly skilled team that rapidly increases joint force command and control capability at the operational level of a newly formed joint force headquarters provide capabilities across seven unique functional areas to bring tailored missionspecific and high demand forces to a joint force commander within hours of notification

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Transportation Terminal Battalion TTB

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Translates transportation requirements from higher HQs into specific clearance schedulesEvaluates terminal and port facilities for usabilityEvaluates routes and highway traffic plan

60
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Inland Cargo Transfer Company

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To discharge load and transship cargo at air rail or truck terminals to supplement cargosupply handling operations at combat service support activities in areas to alleviate cargo backlogs operates cargo marshalling area as required ICTC performs as ADACG

61
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Explain the mission concept and need for JTFPO

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Provide a joint expeditionary capability to rapidly establish and initially operate a port of debarkation and conduct cargo handling and movement operations to a forward node facilitating port throughput in support of combatant commander executed contingencies intended to deploy and operate for 45 to 60 days and transition the mission to theater logistics forces

62
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Explanin the organizations capabilities of ground air and sea elements of the JTFPO

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Capabilities POD Distribution Network AssessmentPOD Opening and Initial OpsEstablish POD Mission CommandEstablish Comm ITV and RFID NetworkInitial Cargo Handling and MovementMovement Control Synchronization Need Since 1990 75 percent of USTRANSCOM CCDRs contingency support has been for noncombat operationsHumanitarian Aid Disaster Relief HADR Operations

63
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Discuss the JTFPO planning process and role in international operations

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PH I CDR USTRANSCOM receives the request for JTFPO from the supported CCDRPH II Joint Assessment Team JAT deploys to conduct their assessmentPH III Deployment of JTFPOPH IV Begins with the arrival of transition forces that will replace JTFPOPH V Redeployed to home station

64
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Discuss the JTFPO planning scenarios

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HeavyMediumLight

65
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What are the four organizations aligned with JTF PO?

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US Transportation Command USTRANSCOMAir Mobility Command AMCMilitary Sealift Command MSCSurface Deployment and Distribution Command SDDC

66
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What are the Joint Assessment Teams responsabilities?

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Determine if the infrastructure and resources at hand meet the JTFPO intent

67
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Define Joint Logistics Over the Shore

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An operation conducted by more than one service to transfer cargo from ships to shore

68
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What is the primary purpose of a JLOTS operation?

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Choose the best location to off load closer to the point of need

69
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What are the environment and planning considerations?

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Ideal conditions should be a secure non threat environment to support current and future operations Considerations Weather terrain and subterranean topography

70
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JLOT throughput considerations?

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Beach and cargo handling capacitiesMust be near road networks rail lines and air terminalsHave suitable terrain to set up a rotary wing landing zoneLarge area for operations cargo marshaling area maintenance area motor pools life support functions for JLOTS units & tentsSecurityPrior knowledge of equipment that will be discharged

71
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What are JLOT challenges?

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Mislabeled equipment frustrated cargoNot enough drivers to off load vesselsPoorly organized reception in marshalingcontainer yardsLack of qualified drivers for specialized equipment RTCH TanksWeatherSea conditions

72
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Who manages containers?

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SDDC manages TRANSCOM ownes

73
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Why does the Army need containers?

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Strategic lift must be maximized to rapidly project power to meet our force projection goals containerized cargo is the primary focus

74
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What is the purpose of movement control?

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Allocates transportation assets

75
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What unit is the Movement Control Teams higher?

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Movement Control Battalion

76
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What is Defense Logistics Agency?

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DODs largest logistics combat support agency. It provides worldwide logistics support to COCOMs.

77
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What is the global distro pipeline?

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It is a picture of the DoD’s supply chain management that outlines responsiblle entitite at every level of distribution from manufacturing to battlefield.

78
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Tailgate Resupply Technique

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Resupply moves to the units

  1. Decentralize effort
  2. Smaller target
79
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Service Station Resupply Technique

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Units requiring resupply come to centralized location

  1. Maximizes effort
  2. Presents a larger target
80
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Modified Tailgate Resupply Technique

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Mixture of service station and tailgate

81
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What is the role of tactical transportation?

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Accomplish the Commander’s intent by being at the right place, at right time, with the right amount.

82
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What happens with transportation at the operational level?

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  1. RSO&I
  2. Port ops
  3. Massing forces
  4. Est LOCs
  5. Highway regulation
  6. Enforces transportation mode prioriites
83
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What are the eight responsabilities of strategic transportation?

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Plan and execute joint force requirements in the following areas:

  1. Mobilization/Demobilization
  2. Deployment/Redeployment
  3. Acquisition
  4. Reconstitution
  5. Stockpiling
  6. Requirements Determination
  7. Prepositioned Stocks
  8. Doctrine and Force Design and Development
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Movement Control Battalion functions?

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The MCB is a functional transportation battalion that executes movement control in its assigned area.

  1. Provides mission command over four to ten MCTs
  2. Oversees the utilization of transportation assets.
  3. Regulates Army movement on MSRs and ASRs.
  4. Synchronizes the execution of movement.
85
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Draw the TMR process

86
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Draw the transportation elements of the supply trains model

87
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PLS

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The PLS is a 5-ton tactical wheeled vehicle with a hydraulic Load Handling System (LHS) for on/off loading of a flatrack. Used to transport ammunition and break-bulk cargo.

Fuel: 155gal tank – 300 miles

Load:

  • 33 STONS max
  • 10 pallets w/o trailer
  • 16-20 pallets with trailer
  • 4 x 463L pallets with trailers
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LHS M11120A4

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The LHS is a 5-ton tactical wheeled vehicle with a hydraulic Load Handling System (LHS) for on/off loading of a flatrack. Used to transport ammunition and break-bulk cargo.

Fuel: 155gal tank – 300 miles

Load:

  • 26 STONS max
  • 16-20 pallets with trailer
  • 4 x 463L pallets with trailers
89
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HET and Trailer (M1000)

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The Heavy Equipment Transport is a 20 ton vehicle for transporting heavy machines.

Fuel: 250 gals - 425 miles

Load:

  1. 70 tons max
  2. 18 - 36 pallets
90
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M969/M978 Fuelers

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M969: 5k CL III Bulk

M978: 2.5k CL III Retail

91
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M871/M872 Trailers

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M871

  • Load capacity 22.5 STONS
  • 1 x 20 ft. containers
  • 3 x Tricons
  • 14 pallets

M872

  • Load capacity 34 STONS
  • 2 x 20 ft. containers
  • 1 x 40 ft. container
  • 18 pallets
92
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M915A1

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Tows 17 tons with a max speed of 58 mph with at 118 gal fuel tank for 300 miles

93
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MTV M1083

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  • Load capacity - 10,400 lbs or 1 x tricon
  • Tow capacity - 21,000 lbs
  • Speed - 55 MPH
  • Range - 300 miles

LOG-C3 Class 15-005 (2 decks)

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