consolidation Centralized resupply systems for that fielding. Constant and complete systeks is also necessary to ensure effective and integrated transportation support in constantly changing circumstances. The battalion surgeon operates the battalion aid station.

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Routine resupply operations cover items in Classes I, III, V, and IX as well as mail and other items the Infantry platoon and squad requests. Whenever possible, the Infantry company should conduct routine resupply daily, ideally during limited visibility. BFV s and other large combat vehicles use large amounts of fuel, so the platoon must resupply Class III at every opportunity.

The LOGPAC technique is a simple, efficient way to accomplish routine resupply operations. The key feature is a centrally organized resupply convoy originating at the unit trains.

It carries all items needed to sustain the Infantry platoon and squad for a specific period, usually 24 hours or until the next scheduled LOGPAC. Infantry company and Infantry battalion SOPs specify the exact composition and march order of the LOGPAC. The Infantry platoon must provide supply requests to the company in order to receive supplies.

Based on the requests, he then assembles the LOGPAC under the supervision of the FSC or the headquarters company HHC or FSC commander. This usually entails employment of one or two fuel heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks HEMTT and one or two cargo HEMTT.

Class II, Class IV basic load resupply only , Class VI, and Class VII supplies from Infantry battalion S-4 personnel in the field trains. Routine Class IX supplies and maintenance documents as required from the prescribed load list section in the field trains.

Replacement personnel and Soldiers returning from a medical treatment facility. Vehicles returning to the rifle company area from maintenance. Mail and personnel action documents including awards and finance and legal documents from the battalion S-1 section.

When LOGPAC preparations are completed, the supply sergeant initiates tactical movement to the LRP under the supervision of the FSC, support platoon leader. The supply sergeant and LOGPAC link up with the first sergeant at the LRP. When the first sergeant or his representative arrives at the LRP to pick up the Infantry company LOGPAC, he updates all personnel and logistical reports and is briefed by the field trains officer in charge on changes to the tactical or support situation.

He then escorts the convoy to the rifle company resupply point, providing security during movement from the LRP. The time required for resupply is an important planning factor. Units must conduct resupply as quickly and efficiently as possible to ensure operational effectiveness, and to allow the Infantry company LOGPAC to return to the LRP on time.

Once the unit completes resupply operations, the unit prepares the LOGPAC vehicles for the return trip. Infantry rifle company vehicles requiring recovery for maintenance or salvage are lined up and prepared for towing. Cargo trucks, fuel trucks, or damaged vehicles transport those KIA and detainees ride in the cargo trucks, and are guarded by capable friendly wounded or other capable company personnel.

All supply requests, human resources actions, and outgoing mail are consolidated for forwarding to the field trains, where the appropriate staff section processes them for the next LOGPAC.

The first sergeant or supply sergeant leads the LOGPAC back to the LRP, where he links up with the FSC, support platoon leader. Whenever possible, the reunited task force LOGPAC convoy returns to the field trains together.

When METT-TC dictates or when the LOGPAC arrives too late to rejoin the larger convoy, the Infantry company vehicles must return to the field trains on their own. Because only minimal security assets are available, this situation should be avoided.

He briefs each LOGPAC driver on which method or methods to use. When the resupply point is ready, the first sergeant informs the commander, who in turn directs each platoon or element to conduct resupply based on the tactical situation. The platoon sergeant can resupply the squads the same way the first sergeant resupplies the platoons.

Allows the squads to move individually to a centrally located resupply point. See figure This method requires the Soldiers to leave their fighting positions. Depending on the tactical situation, a squad moves out of its position, conducts resupply operations, and moves back into position.

The squads rotate individually to eat; pick up mail, Class IX supplies, and other supplies and sundries; and refill or exchange water. This process continues until the entire platoon has received its supplies.

The technique is used when contact is unlikely and for resupply of one or several classes of supplies. With the service station method, vehicles move individually or in small groups to a centrally located resupply point.

Depending on the tactical situation, one vehicle or section or even an entire platoon moves out of its position, conducts resupply operations, and moves back into position. This process continues until the entire Infantry company or platoons have been resupplied.

When using this method, vehicles enter the resupply point following a one-way traffic flow; only vehicles requiring immediate maintenance stop at the maintenance holding area. Vehicles move through each supply location, with crews rotating individually to eat, pick up mail and sundries, and refill or exchange water cans.

When all platoon vehicles and crews have completed resupply, they move to a holding area, where, time permitting, the platoon leader and platoon sergeant conduct a PCI. The company command group company commander, executive officer and first sergeant also can take this opportunity to conduct PCIs of each platoon as it passes through the resupply point.

The platoon order should state the sequence for moving squads or Soldiers out of position. Companies may vary the technique by establishing a resupply point for each platoon or squad and moving the supplies to that point. The first sergeant or platoon sergeant normally uses the tailgate method in the AA.

Individual Soldiers rotate through the feeding area. While there, they pick up mail and sundries and refill or exchange water cans.

They centralize and guard EPW. Tailgate resupply usually requires significantly more time than do service station operations. Usually, units use the tailgate method only when the tactical situation allows or dictates. Combat vehicles remain in their vehicle positions or back out a short distance to allow trucks carrying Class III and Class V supplies to reach them.

Individual crewmembers rotate through the feeding area, pick up mail and sundries, and fill or exchange water cans. Detainees are centralized and guarded. Soldiers KIA and their personal effects are brought to the holding area, where the first sergeant takes charge of them.

The Infantry company or platoon may select to employ the tailgate resupply method, but selected platoons may have to use the service station resupply method. Selected platoons may use the service station resupply method and some sections may have to use the tailgate resupply method.

In-position resupply is used during operations when contact with the enemy is imminent; the in-position resupply method see figure may be required to ensure adequate supplies are available to the squads. This method requires the company to bring forward supplies, equipment, or both to individual fighting positions.

The platoon normally provides a guide to ensure the supplies are distributed to the most critical position first. This method: Is used when an immediate need exists.

Is used to resupply single classes of supply. Enables leaders to keep squad members in their fighting positions.

Figure In-position resupply method. If resupply vehicles cannot move near platoon positions, platoon Soldiers may need to help resupply personnel, move supplies and equipment forward. Occasionally usually during combat operations , the units of the Infantry company or platoons have such an urgent need for resupply it cannot wait for a routine LOGPAC.

Emergency resupply may involve Classes III, V, and VIII, as well as CBRN equipment and, on rare occasions, Class I. Discussion about the ADA brigade is included to facilitate adequate understanding of the support operations conducted at corps and EAC level.

The ADA brigade, whether assigned at corps or EAC, concentrates on centralized logistics staff planning to interface with corps and EAC materiel management centers MMCs. At the corps level, the ADA brigade receives support from the COSCOM corps support battalion CSB assigned to the corps support group CSG.

In some cases, support may come from the division support command's DISCOM forward support battalions FSBs and main support battalions MSBs. With the proper coordination, divisional support units can support Patriot units but will require augmentation from elements of the corps support battalion.

Units in the DISCOM can provide general supplies, but do not have the capability to provide adequate maintenance support peculiar to the Patriot system. To draw logistics support from corps support elements through MMCs, the ADA brigade has to centralize its requirements.

The central logistics staff planning and visibility function can be accomplished by a logistics readiness center that has responsibility for planning supply, maintenance, transportation, services, and support operations functions.

The brigade S4 section interfaces with the corps MMC or their supporting operations section at the corps support group or corps support battalion level. The relationship is METT-TC driven, but it should be pointed out that direct coordination with the corps MMC is not always the case.

At the EAC level, the ADA brigade receives logistics support from the appropriate functional battalion assigned to the TAACOM's area support groups ASGs. In some cases, EAC ADA brigade elements operating within corps forward areas receive their support as described above. Because of the large area of operations for an EAC ADA brigade and the wide dispersion of the support elements, the EAC brigade must be aggressive in task-organizing available logistics personnel and assets to provide continuous support.

The Patriot battalion commander provides logistics support for his organic elements and for any attached elements. Logistics support received through the ADA battalion encompasses those support activities required to sustain campaigns and major operations.

Patriot battalion support is provided by the organic supply and maintenance support element of the battalion. It normally deals with Classes I, II, III package , IV, V, VII, and IX. The batteries coordinate through the battalion to draw or receive support.

Higher echelons provide combat elements with food, fuel, ammunition both conventional and missile , GS maintenance, and medical support when required. The battalion S4 coordinates logistics support for assigned or attached Patriot batteries.

The battalion S4 along with all other staff must thoroughly understand the battalion mission. To provide positive and responsive support to each element of the supported force, he must determine the needs of each supported element, when and where it will be done, and how it will be accomplished.

The type, quantity, and priority of required logistics support must be understood and defined. Anticipation and planning are very important for supply Classes II, III, IV, V, VII, and IX and materiel maintenance because all these items and actions are sensitive to variations in weather, terrain, and the tactical situation.

Class III and Class V are both particularly sensitive to variations in intensity of combat. Before any type of operation, direct coordination between the S3 and the S4 in both of these areas is required to determine support requirements. Materiel densities in each support area within the battalion must be established so risks may be assessed, proper operational decisions made and adequate supply and maintenance resources allocated to meet support requirements.

For Class VIII, medical materiel requirements are based upon medical materiel densities and the level of patient support activity.

The environment affects water supply. The battalion executive officer is the commander's assistant and also second in command responsible for directing, coordinating, supervising, and training the staff, He is the manager of all administrative and logistical functions within the battalion.

In addition, he is normally responsible for coordinating maintenance and reconstitution efforts. As such, he should organize and take advantage of all assets available. Some materiel readiness functions the XO must coordinate throughout the battalion are—.

The XO and the logistics personnel are normally located with the battalion TOC or trains during combat operations. The XO is responsible for the supervising of all tasks assigned to the staff officers.

The staff officers continuously provide information and recommendations to the XO on the progress of the battle and related events, which in turn provides the commander with needed information that allows the big picture to be seen.

The personnel officer S1 prepares the personnel estimate, and assists the S4 with preparation of the support annex to the OPORD. The focus during planning must be on maintenance of unit strength and soldier readiness.

The S1 is the primary administrative officer. He is responsible for administrative functions within the battalion such as strength accounting, forecasting personnel requirements, replacement operations, and casualty operations.

The S1 is also responsible for mail. He is normally located wherever the battalion TOC is during combat operations. The S1 also has primary staff responsibility for enemy prisoner of war EPW operations and medical planning. He coordinates with the S2 for interrogation of prisoners and with the S4 for processing captured equipment and for transportation requirements.

The S1 coordinates with the battalion surgeon to ensure that patient treatment and evacuation are planned and coordinated throughout the battalion. Personnel support operations maintain unit strength and provide special services to the individual soldier.

Personnel support includes but is not limited to—. The S1 section provides personnel, legal, finance actions, and other general administrative services for the battalion.

If the battalion chooses to echelon its trains into combat trains and field trains, the S1 section has personnel at both locations. The S1 and his staff, in the combat train's command post CP , primarily perform the critical tasks of strength accounting and forecasting, as well as CP functions.

S1 personnel in the field trains perform the critical task of casualty reporting, as well as replacement operations, administrative services, personnel actions, legal services, and finance services. The S1 plans and coordinates EPW operations, collection points, and evacuation procedures.

EPWs are evacuated from the battalion area as rapidly as possible. The capturing battery is responsible for guarding EPWs until relieved by proper authority, recovering weapons and equipment, removing documents with intelligence value, and reporting to the field and combat trains CPs.

EPWs may be evacuated to the vicinity of the combat trains for processing and initial interrogation. The battalion surgeon operates the battalion aid station. He also coordinates the operations, administration, and logistics of the medical section.

This includes coordinating patient evacuation to the supporting medical company and providing support to batteries. The medical section sorts, treats, and evacuates casualties or returns them to duty.

It carries a basic load of supplies for medical section operations. It is also responsible for maintaining and evacuating battalion medical equipment.

The chaplain supports the S1 as the morale officer. He conducts religious services, personal and religious counseling, and pastoral care. He may also be asked to provide religious support to the community to include confined or hospitalized personnel, EPWs, civilian detainees, and refugees.

The S4 is the logistics officer for the battalion, and is responsible for supply, maintenance, services, and transportation of unit personnel and equipment. He forecasts logistical requirements and supports requests from subordinate units. During combat, the S4 concentrates on seven classes of supply: Classes I subsistence items , II general supplies and equipment , III POLs , IV engineer supplies , V ammunition , VII major end items , and IX repair parts and components.

The S4 and headquarters and headquarters battery HHB commander coordinate the requisition, receipt, preparation, and delivery of Classes I, III, and V. The S4 is supported by the battalion maintenance officer BMO located in the motors section, the food service noncommissioned officer NCO , and the S4 section which includes a missile reload section.

The S4 section is responsible for supply, transportation, and field service functions. The section coordinates requisition and distribution of supplies to battery supply sections and turns in captured supplies and equipment as directed.

If the battalion chooses to subdivide its trains into combat trains and field trains, the S4 section has personnel at both locations. They are cross-trained with personnel from the S1 section in critical tasks to permit continuous operations.

The supply section coordinates the requisition, receipt, and delivery of Classes II, IV, V, VII, and IX. The signal officer is the principal staff officer for all matters concerning signal operations, automation management, network management, and information security.

The areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to— managing radio frequencies, managing communication protocols and security, and coordinating the configuration of local area networks that support the force.

The battalion maintenance officer BMO monitors and supervises motor maintenance activities within the battalion. He advises the battalion XO on vehicle repair, conventional maintenance, and recovery operations during peacetime operations.

However, in wartime he supports the S4. He monitors the status of the battery motor pools and coordinates with the combat support company CSC on priority of repair. The electronic missile maintenance officer evaluates, supervises, and monitors Patriot missile maintenance operations throughout the battalion.

He advises the battalion XO and the S3 and S4 on Patriot unit system outages, system capabilities, and status. He also assists battery warrant officers with maintenance programs and coordinates with the direct support DS unit on repair priority.

Task force TF operations with THAAD add additional planning and sustaining operations. When a THAAD battery joins the battalion and a TF is created, the attachment should bring an appropriate "slice" of CSS assets from its parent unit.

Likewise, when a Patriot "slice" joins a TF, the TF S4 integrates these assets. The attached unit leader must coordinate with the TF S1 and furnish a copy of his unit battle roster. Thereafter, the attached unit submits reports and requests resupply according to the TF SOP.

Everyone involved must understand his responsibilities and those of the CSS organizations. The fire unit is the lowest tactical organizational unit with personnel designated by the modified table of organization and equipment MTOE to perform logistics functions. Battery elements perform unit-level maintenance and supervise unit supply operations.

It is at the battery level that supplies requests, personnel status reports, and other requirements for logistics support originate. The Patriot firing battery headquarters has a command element, supply element, food service element, maintenance, and security section when augmented.

The first sergeant is the one who usually controls the unit trains consisting of mess teams, supply section, and medics. The battery commander has overall responsibility for logistics in the battery.

During combat operations, the battery XO, first sergeant, motor sergeant and battery warrant officer assist in the supervision and execution of logistics operations. The battery XO is the logistics coordinator. During preparation for the operation, he coordinates closely with the first sergeant, the conventional motor maintenance officer, and the Patriot missile system technician to determine what is required and makes sure arrangements have been made to support the tactical plan.

Besides his tactical requirements, he manages and monitors the battery's logistics operations. The XO also receives periodic maintenance updates from platoon leaders, platoon sergeants, the first sergeant, and warrant officers.

The motor sergeant supports the battery maintenance officer and ensures all maintenance procedures are properly followed. Other section supervisors will also ensure that proper organizational maintenance is performed on equipment assigned to their respective sections.

The motor sergeant organizes and supervises motor maintenance and advises the XO and first sergeant on vehicle recovery, repair, and destruction.

He directs the motor maintenance and ensures requests for repair parts are prepared and forwarded to the direct support unit. This NCO distributes repair parts when they are received and supervises exchange and cannibalization when authority is delegated to him.

He coordinates with platoon sergeants for maintenance status of the platoons. POL handlers fall under control of the motor sergeant, all requests and waste products are turned into the motor NCO for approval.

The Patriot missile systems technicians are extremely important logistics members of the Patriot battery. They are the Patriot system experts. They are responsible for maintaining all Patriot equipment assigned to the battery according to the maintenance SOP.

These officers, using the unit-level logistics system ULLS , control the Patriot prescribed load list PLL , and the usage of Patriot peculiar repair parts. They advise the platoon leaders and battery commander on Patriot system capabilities, limitations, and equipment status.

They coordinate among battery officers to ensure Patriot peculiar parts and supplies are available for maintaining a mission-capable posture. They direct the actions of Patriot system maintenance personnel and ensure Patriot equipment outages, work orders, and requisitions for repair are initiated and recorded.

Patriot warrant officers ensure Patriot equipment status reports are forwarded to the battalion per SOP. The systems maintenance officer is normally located in the battery maintenance group during combat operations, but may be located with the battery CP as necessary for coordination of missile maintenance and logistics actions.

The first sergeant is the battery's primary CSS operator. He executes the battery logistical plan, relying heavily on the battery and battalion SOP. The first sergeant directly supervises and controls the battery trains. He receives CSS reports from the platoon sergeants, provides information to the XO, helps the XO complete CSS preparations, and plans and conducts CSS operations.

He also receives, consolidates, and forwards all administrative, personnel, and casualty reports to the battalion trains. He directs the medical evacuation team forward when the situation requires. He orients new personnel to the battery and assigns replacements to the platoons.

The first sergeant supervises the evacuation of casualties, EPWs, and damaged equipment. Additionally, he maintains the battle roster for the battery. The motor section personnel, using the ULLS, maintain the unit's conventional PLL.

Standardized combat PLL items set forth in the mandatory parts list for the unit's TOE must be stocked in the PLL. Other items may be stocked, based upon demands and availability of funds. Arms room equipment, NBC equipment, and dining facility equipment must be considered when designing a unit's PLL.

The supply sergeant is the battery's representative to the battalion CSS elements. He submits requests for issue and turn-in of Class II, IV, VII, VIII first aid and combat lifesaver supplies only , and IX items. The supply sergeant coordinates with the battalion S4 for Class I, III, and V supplies.

He maintains individual supply and clothing records and picks up personnel replacements at the battalion and or task force trains, and prepares them for the first sergeant. He also receives and evacuates personnel killed in action KIA to the mortuary affairs collection point in the support area.

The supply personnel maintain the battery commander's hand receipts, as well as run other supply room functions. It is the supply sergeant's job to maintain the subhand receipts, as well as the component listings. Supply is responsible for ordering supplies for the unit.

The supervisors assigned to the various sections in the unit are responsible to ensure that all supply procedures are properly followed. It is the section sergeant's responsibility to ensure that all of the equipment under his control is properly accounted for and sub-hand-receipted down to the lowest level possible.

This company provides maintenance support to HHB and up to 6 Patriot batteries through the battalion 6 batteries is based on location of theater. It repairs automotive, communications, communications security COMSEC , construction, power generation, small arms, quartermaster, chemical, and utilities equipment.

It performs metal-working functions and repairs special electronic devices and tactical microwave systems. The company also conducts day and longer interval preventive maintenance checks and services.

For nonsystem equipment, the DS company provides the following support to the Patriot battalion and battery:. The technical supply section manages the flow of repair parts. This section stocks and dispenses repair parts used by the supported units.

The augmentation team provides DS and general support GS maintenance for the Patriot missile system at EAC or corps. This support includes limited base shop and two maintenance support teams MSTs for Patriot peculiar equipment, limited Class IX base shop and MST support.

The conventional maintenance platoon provides automotive, communications, COMSEC, power, and air-conditioning repairs for the Patriot battalion. Logistics planning ensures support during all phases of an operation. The plan is developed concurrently with the tactical plan.

Supporting plans are as detailed as planning time permits. Using SOPs and planning for contingencies will greatly assist the logistics staff officers in the planning efforts. Task force orders only address deviations from the routine planning priorities established in the SOP.

Successful operations depend on three basic principles. These principles must direct the logistics effort as follows:. Logistics functions are anticipatory in nature and are performed as far forward as the tactical situation permits. Support must be continuous, using immediately available assets.

Ammunition, fuels, parts, end items, maintenance personnel, and replacements are "pushed" forward to the combat trains, unit maintenance collection point if established , and logistical release points LRPs. Logistics planning is a continuous function.

Coordination among tactical planners and logistics planners is essential and addresses all factors that can greatly affect the tactical mission.

Staff officers and commanders must act rather than react to support requirements. Personal involvement, remaining abreast of the tactical situation and on-the-scene appraisal of the situation are critical to mission accomplishment. Logistical planning begins when the unit starts to formulate a tactical plan.

The XO and the S4 must participate in developing the logistics annex to the tactical plan. The planning process begins when the battalion commander provides mission guidance to the staff. The XO and other staff follow the planning process outlined in FM The logistics estimate is an analysis of logistics factors affecting mission accomplishment.

Logistics planners use these estimates to recommend COAs and to develop plans to support selected concepts of operation. The key concerns of ADA battalion logistics planners are the status of supply Classes III, V, and IX, and the operational status of ADA equipment, generators, and associated vehicles.

To ensure effective support, logistics planners must understand the commander's tactical plans and intent. They must know—. After analyzing the concept of operations, logistics planners must be able to accurately predict support requirements. They determine—.

Patriot battalion and battery commanders can ensure flexibility by tailoring organizations and methods. They should not allow themselves or their organizations to be bound by traditional support methods. Logistics planners, for their part, must accept deviation from plans as routine.

They must use initiative to carry out their responsibilities, know the CSS requirements of their forces and the details of operational plans, and devise innovative ways to support the plan and reduce the risks.

The battalion's combat mission must remain the first consideration in the task organization. Resources and priorities must be adapted to changing combat situations. Assets must be flexible enough to support from any base arrangement and still be able to survive and accomplish their mission. Maintenance, supply, and other support elements must be instantly responsive to the requirements of the unit.

All of this means continual and direct coordination between operations planners battalion S3. In coordination with the battalion S3, the S4 must establish priorities for support.

Ammunition and bulk fuel resupply, DS maintenance, personnel replacement, and medical evacuation may all have high priority, depending on the tactical plan. Effective communications must be maintained between the Patriot battalion staff and the staff of the ADA brigade to determine the support requirements of the battalion and to coordinate support activities.

Close coordination is also necessary to ensure that units with the highest tactical priority receive their required support first. Effective communications and coordination enable support elements to emphasize the flow of supplies rather than the buildup of stocks. It may be necessary to stock critical supplies near points of anticipated consumption to permit continued operations in the event of disruptions in the supply system.

However, such actions must not impede battery mobility. It may be necessary for the support elements to shuttle many of the required supplies. Constant and complete coordination is also necessary to ensure effective and integrated transportation support in constantly changing circumstances.

Built-up areas are good locations for trains. They provide cover and concealment for vehicles and shelter that enhance light discipline during maintenance. When built-up areas are used, trains elements should occupy buildings near the edge of the area to preclude being trapped in the center.

Elements behind the FLOT form base clusters and must be prepared to defend themselves against guerrillas, special operations type forces, and forces that have broken through or bypassed the defense.

Responsibility for train's security should be delineated in the unit SOP. In all trains areas, a perimeter defense is normally planned.

Elements in the trains are assigned a specific sector to defend. Mutually supporting positions that dominate likely AAs are selected for vehicles armed with heavy machine guns.

Reaction forces and observation posts OPs are established, based on the unit SOP. To enhance security, an alarm or warning system is arranged. Sector sketches, fire plans, and obstacle plans should be prepared. Rehearsals are conducted to ensure that all personnel know the part they play in the defensive scheme.

The OIC establishes a shift schedule for operations and security on a hour basis. The schedule is determined based on the number of personnel, amount of area to be covered, type of security needed.

Logistics C 2 in the Patriot battalion is defined as the system used to control and direct activities to support accomplishment of the mission. The essential elements are an established hierarchy of control centers, continuous communications between those control centers, and a responsive logistics control element S4, battalion XO, and battery executive officer , and supervision of the execution of the logistics support plan.

Patriot battalion logistics support has the internal UHF network as its primary communications see Figure for breakdown. For lengthy reports, use messenger, wire, or mobile subscriber equipment MSE communications.

EAC and corps customer's request supplies from the supply point assigned to support them. Classes II, III, IV, and VII, and DS water support are provided to ADA units by the supply company DS respectively assigned or attached to the CSG or ASG battalions in the COSCOM and TAACOM to provide area support.

ADA units submit requests for these classes of supply to the designated supply company's direct support unit DSU , which either fills the request or passes the requisition to the corps materiel management center CMMC or the TAACOM MMC for action. Most requirements for Class VII items are submitted by units to the proper S4 property book officer and or section, which then submit requisitions to the DSU.

Class V and IX support is provided by the designated COSCOM and TAACOM operated ammunition supply point ASP , and the nondivisional maintenance company, respectively.

All DSUs provide supply point distribution on an area or task basis. The corps or TAACOM MMC may direct issue from another DSU to the customer, or direct issue from corps and or theater GS stocks to the servicing DSU, which then issues to the customer. While issue from the supply point is considered the normal method of distribution, the MMC can order direct unit distribution.

This would consist of delivery of the requisitioned items from the designated DS or GS supply source directly to the supported ADA unit customer, using corps or theater army transportation assets.

Coordination with the battery or battalion for missile reload depends on the tactical situation. The battalion always maintains some combat-essential supplies and repair parts.

These are called combat loads, basic loads, and PLLs. The minimum stockage level is normally directed by brigade or higher. The purpose of these loads is to enable a unit to sustain itself in combat for a limited period, should there be an interruption in the resupply system.

This period normally is 15 days for general supplies and repair parts, and 3 to 5 days for Classes I, III, and V. There are three categories of supplies, with regard to how supplies are requested and issued. These are discussed in the following paragraphs. Scheduled supplies are those for which requirements can be reasonably predicted or have a recurring demand.

Normally, a scheduled supply does not require submission of requisitions by users for its replenishment. Requirements are based, for the most part; on troop strength, equipment density, forecasts, and or daily usage factors.

Scheduled supplies are normally shipped to users based on pre-planned distribution schemes. Class II and VI general supplies and equipment, and personal demand items requirements are based on troop strength. Class III bulk POL requirements are based on long-range forecasts, equipment densities, and historic usage factors experience.

Demanded supplies are those for which a requisition must be submitted. This is for expendable items such as nuts and bolts, tools, or items that have a recurring demand. Items in supply Classes I, III packaged , VI, VII, and IX are considered demanded supplies.

Regulated supplies can be scheduled or demanded, but the commander must closely control these supplies because of scarcity, high cost, or mission need. Any item or group of items can be designated as regulated. Normally, some items in supply Classes II, III bulk, IV, V, and VII are regulated.

If an item is regulated, the commander who designates it must approve its release prior to issue. Items designated as command regulated are identified in operation plans OPLANs and OPORDs for operations that occur during the time in which the items are regulated.

The battalion uses two distribution methods to replenish its stocks, supply point and unit. Established requisition channels are used, regardless of the issue method chosen by higher headquarters.

The S4 section is organized to process supply requests and to receive, issue, and temporarily store supplies. The commander, based on recommendations by the S4 and the operational requirements of the battalion for items in short supply, determines distribution priorities. The battalion, using organic transportation, goes to the supply point to pick up supplies.

This is the normal method used. The battalion supply system is designed to operate self-sufficiently. Supplies are delivered to the battalion by transportation assets other than its own. The battalion uses unit distribution to resupply its subordinate elements.

When feasible, supplies are shipped directly from the issuing agency as far forward as possible, if the receiving unit has the material-handling equipment necessary to handle the shipping containers. This means that some supplies may be issued directly to the battalion from COSCOM or even theater army level, especially Classes III and VII.

This issue usually occurs no farther forward than the field trains. Supplies are grouped into 10 classes Classes I through X and miscellaneous supplies. These classes are described below.

In the initial states of combat, rations are pushed through the system based on strength reports. Water is not a Class I supply item, but is normally delivered with Class I. Water supply points are established as far forward as possible. Water for the battalion and or battery is picked up in water trailers from area water points which, whenever possible, is collocated with the Class I supply point.

Battalion and battery requirements for Class II supplies other than principal items are submitted to the supporting COSCOM or TAACOM supply company DS. The DSU then fills the requirement from its supply point inventory, or passes the requisitions to the CMMC or the TAACOM MMC for action. POL consists of petroleum fuels, hydraulic and insulating oils, chemical products, antifreeze compounds, compressed gases, and coal.

Unit requirements for Class III packaged materials are submitted to the supporting COSCOM or TAACOM supply command DS. The DSU fills requisitions from its supply point inventory or passes the requisition to the CMMC or the TAACOM MMC for action.

A dedicated supply system manages, transports in special containers, and issues the supply of bulk petroleum products. POL is obtained by the battalion or battery using organic bulk POL assets from the designated Class III supply point established by the supply company DS.

A formal request is not needed to obtain bulk fuel at a supply point. Requests from batteries to the battalion are not required for bulk POL resupply. POL carriers move forward with each logistics package LOGPAC to the batteries as needed.

This class includes construction and barrier materials: lumber, sandbags, and barbed wire. Class IV supplies are requisitioned in the same manner as Class II.

Timely resupply of ammunition is critical. To determine the requirements for a specific operation or time, Patriot units develop a required supply rate RSR for each type of ammunition. Expressed as rounds per weapon per day, the RSR may derive from experience or from reference manuals.

The operations officer S3 prepares the RSR for the commander during the planning stages of the operation. Requests are consolidated at each level until they reach the highest Army headquarters in the theater corps and EAC.

At that level, the G3, G4, and commander review the requirements and availability of ammunition. Based on this review, the force commander establishes a controlled supply rate CSR , the actual resupply rate.

The CSR is expressed as rounds per weapon per day by ammunition item. The OPLAN or OPORD will normally identify those ammunition items for which the CSR is less than the RSR.

After consulting with their operations and logistics staff officers, commanders will normally establish priorities for the allocation of ammunition. The unit basic load is the quantity of conventional ammunition authorized and required by a unit to sustain itself until normal resupply can be affected.

The unit basic load must be capable of being carried in one lift by the unit's soldiers and organic vehicles. SOPs will prescribe distribution of the basic load.

In a mature theater, units will have their basic load. Units deploying to a theater normally carry their basic load with them. However, a unit arriving in theater without a basic load will receive it at a designated ammunition supply location.

A unit's basic load is designed to meet its anticipated initial combat needs and is influenced by the following factors:. For requisition of Patriot missiles, missile support the battalion S4 generates requests based on missile expenditure reports submitted to the S3.

The requests are prioritized at brigade by the S3 in coordination with the brigade S4 to ensure that there is no impact on the brigade's mission.

The battalion is then notified of what has been approved for annotation using the necessary paperwork. Patriot missiles are classified as conventional ammunition, and as such arrive at the theater of operation from the continental United States CONUS using the same channels as conventional ammunition see Figure for illustration.

From port areas, missiles move directly to the TSA. Theater transportation assets can make delivery of high-cost, low-density missiles such as Patriot directly to the Patriot battalion from the theater storage area throughput. This is the desired method of delivery. The battalion accepts delivery in or near the battalion area.

In emergencies, Army aviation assets may be used to airlift Patriot missiles directly from the CSA to the battalion or fire unit. Missile resupply operations depend on the tempo of combat operations, the number of missiles available in the theater, and the availability of transport.

Resupply may be either centralized push at battalion or decentralized pull at battery. Key considerations have to be taken into account by commanders and staff officers when deciding how to structure missile resupply operations. First, the guided missile transporter GMT is the only organic means the battalion has for loading missiles onto the launcher.

If GMTs are used for transporting missiles, they cannot, at the same time, be used for reloading launchers. Second, the launcher that has fired its missiles is of no use to the battery. Third, Patriot missiles delivered by theater transportation assets directly to the Patriot battalion area may be delivered in military vans MILVANs.

Upon receipt of the MILVANs, the battalion S4 is responsible for the unloading of the missile canisters.

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As mentioned previously, the centralized inventory management approach involves a business storing all of their stock at a single warehouse or location, and managing logistical functions such as order fulfillment from that hub.

This is the most traditional approach to inventory management, as it simplifies your supply chain management by keeping most critical functions under one roof. Each of these locations perform warehousing and fulfillment functions, and process, pick, pack, and ship orders going to a particular region or area close to them.

Retailers may use retail locations or storefronts as micro fulfillment centers, and employ direct store delivery instead of one centralized warehouse. Neither of these two approaches is necessarily always better than the other; rather, both have benefits and drawbacks.

Ultimately, you will need to weigh the costs and benefits of centralized inventory against decentralized inventory to decide which approach is best for your business.

To help you evaluate your options, here is a breakdown of the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized inventory. In most cases, centralized inventory makes inventory control and management simpler. Operating only one warehouse also consolidates expenses and decreases facilities and operations costs.

However, shipping orders from just one location means that orders will take longer to reach most of your customers, and will cost more to ship. This could make it more difficult to scale your operations, especially if you plan to sell internationally. Best for: Smaller ecommerce businesses that ship to a local customer base, sell through multiple channels, and do not plan to scale quickly in near future.

With the need for ecommerce retailers to provide fast and hassle-free deliveries, decentralized inventory is quickly gaining in popularity.

Storing inventory in multiple strategically placed fulfillment centers allows a business to fulfill orders closer to the customer, which reduces shipping distance, shortens transit time for most orders, and drastically reduces average shipping cost. Decentralized inventory also allows businesses to allocate inventory based on changes in demand at certain locations.

For example, if a certain product is experiencing high demand in one city, retailers can take the inventory from a low-demand warehouse and reallocate it to the warehouse where it will see greater demand. Overall, decentralizing your supply chain makes it easier to scale your operations — especially even if you want to expand globally — and provides pockets of backup inventory if one warehouse experiences an unexpected disaster.

But there are some drawbacks to decentralized inventory. It is costly for a business to rent, operate, and maintain multiple facilities, which can eat into profit margins.

Tracking inventory levels across multiple warehouses is also challenging, and it can be difficult to plan inventory and see the bigger picture of your operations. As your logistics partner, ShipBob enables you to manage inventory remotely from a single platform.

This system also provides comprehensive inventory analytics to help your business allocate inventory, and tracks your historical sales data so that you can produce better demand forecasts. ShipBob also allows merchants to scale their operations, without having to sacrifice easy inventory management.

ShipBob has dozens of strategically fulfillment centers across the United States, Europe, and Australia that merchants can use to store inventory and minimize shipping distance.

Whether you use one of our fulfillment centers or multiple, ShipBob takes care of all inventory storagefulfillment, and shipping for you, while letting you retain the control and real-time visibility you need to run your business. There is a lot of value in their technology.

Traditional centralized inventory is better for small businesses and ecommerce stores that are shipping locally, while decentralized inventory is better for growing ecommerce brands looking to scale, expand internationally, or increase throughput. The right 3PL partner will also have the technological tools to help you manage various inventories from one platform.

Inventory centralization enables you to keep all inventory in one place, which simplifies inventory management enormously. It is also cheaper than renting and operating multiple warehouses, and makes multi-channel fulfillment easier.

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Batteries obtain Class IX supply support for their PLLs. Requirements for parts not supported by the PLLs are submitted on DA Form or requested by the unit-level logistics system. RX for selected repairable items to include components, racks, and major assemblies is accomplished by exchanging the unserviceable item for a serviceable item. Unserviceable items must have a DA Form E attached so the maintenance support activity can do a quality assurance QA inspection. RX items are normally limited to those authorized for replacement by supported units. Unit PLLs submit requests to their supply element. This allows validation of mission critical repair parts at the supporting supply element. From there, requests are delivered or transmitted to the non-divisional maintenance company ASL and from there to either the CMCC or the TAACOM MMC. The CMCC or TAACOM MMC provides document control and supply management for the items requested. Supply management is accomplished by a combination of manual and machine methods. DSU procedures provide increased management control. The materiel officer MATO can introduce criteria and parameters to be programmed so machine methods may be used to control available assets, or manual intervention can be used when human judgment is required. Receipt, storage, and issue of items are done under the direct supply support DSS. Class IX items arriving in the battalion are received by the battalion maintenance company's technical supply operating elements. Non-stockage list NSL items are forwarded directly to the units that ordered them. Turn-ins are handled in the same manner as receipts and are reported. Material to support nonmilitary programs such as agriculture and economic development not included in Classes I through IX is Class X. These items are requested and obtained by the S4 based on civil-military requirements. Specific instructions for request and issue of Class X supplies are provided by division or higher. Maintenance is sustaining materiel and equipment in an operational status, restoring it to serviceable condition, and upgrading functional abilities through modification. These functions are performed at four levels—organizational, DS, GS, and depot. Successful maintenance at these levels is the key to a unit's ability to shoot, move, and communicate. Therefore, maintenance must be a top priority at all levels. A key aspect of maintenance is the ability to repair equipment quickly and as close as possible to the point of equipment failure or damage. The operator is the first link in the chain of maintenance followed by the organizational mechanics of the using and or owning unit. These soldiers must use their fullest capabilities to reduce downtime and to identify organizational deficiencies. If a deficiency is beyond organizational-level capability, then DS-level or GS-level maintenance is requested. The function of direct support maintenance is to repair end items and return them to the user and or owner unit. It must be mobile and support focused as far forward as possible. Direct support conventional maintenance units perform maintenance on an area or task basis in the theater of operations. Each DS maintenance unit establishes and operates maintenance collection points MCPs and base maintenance areas for support of all customer units. Certain units may have the job of providing area support and backup support to other maintenance units during surge periods or to provide reconstitution support. In cases such as these, mobile augmentation tailored support teams may be assigned. DS maintenance units use maintenance support teams MSTs or contact teams to provide close-in support and on-site repair fix forward of critical systems. DS maintenance units will then establish base operations and MCPs for repair of equipment, which cannot be repaired on site. Their capabilities and capacities are tailored to the types and densities of equipment and units for which they provide support. The MSTs are deployed from the maintenance units to supported unit MCPs or directly to downed equipment evacuated to a safe position, depending upon the situation. The MST's maintenance capability is constrained by time, environment, and total maintenance burden. At supported unit MCPs, teams must assess the total maintenance burden with the objective of returning the maximum number of weapon systems to combat in the minimum amount of time. Thus, full use of controlled substitution and cannibalization is made. The tactical situation is the overriding factor. By using diagnostic test sets, the MSTs can concentrate on component or assembly replacement. The unserviceable components are sent to the DS maintenance unit. For DS maintenance units, emphasis is placed on repair of end items, and some repair of components and modules. The extent of maintenance performed is restricted by time available for repair, availability of repair parts, resupply, workload, and priorities. DS maintenance is performed at EAC by the non-divisional maintenance company DS assigned to the maintenance battalion of the ASG or TAACOM. These COSCOM or TAACOM missile support DS maintenance units provide DS or backup DS to the Patriot battalion or battery, and have a Class IX repair parts direct support supply mission. These units maintain ASLs and RX functions, which reflect the items in demand-supported stocks. Parts and RX items are also provided to the MSTs in the repair of end items or components. If the maintenance unit is unable to repair Patriot end items or components at its level, the end item or component is sent to depot. GS maintenance is primarily limited to repair and return to the supply system. GS maintenance is provided at the COSCOM or theater level. Depot-level maintenance is performed in fixed facilities and is production-oriented. The mission is primarily rebuilding or refurbishing end items and some components. Repair time guidelines are not established. Each unit is responsible for recovering its own damaged equipment. Wreckers and other recovery vehicles should be used to move irreparable equipment to collection points along designated routes. Immovable items remain in place until supporting maintenance units can recover them. Unserviceable materiel should be recovered to the nearest collecting point or main supply route MSR as appropriate, and should be protected from pilferage and deterioration. Maximum use is made of on-site repairs before unserviceable equipment is recovered. Using units should attempt recovery within their capability and request assistance from the supporting element, when necessary. Evacuation begins when recovery operations end. It is a coordinated effort between maintenance, supply, and transportation elements. It includes end items and unserviceable assemblies and components. Evacuation of unserviceable materiel starts at the DS maintenance collection point or designated MSR. Commanders must establish priorities for recovery and evacuation of materiel under their control. Priorities established should offer the greatest potential for the early return of equipment to service. An operational readiness float ORF is a major end item to provide replacement for an unserviceable item of equipment when repairs cannot be accomplished within a command set time. Selected ORF end items are maintained by maintenance companies supporting the ADA battalions brigade when appropriate. The responsible major commander theater and corps establishes policies and procedures for control of these float assets. The issue of items from float stocks is rigidly controlled. Within the ADA brigade, the battalion commanders establish policies and procedures for the control and use of float assets. The authorized ORF for the ADA brigade is carried by the maintenance operating elements located in the brigade support area. Maintenance elements in the battalion trains areas are not normally capable of providing a float, although specific items may be retained by the battalion support elements. ORF assets must be accounted for, and ORF items should be maintained in a ready-to-issue state by DS elements. Maintenance definitions are discussed below. These methods are used when required parts, components, or assemblies cannot be obtained in a timely basis through normal Class IX supply channels. Controlled exchange is authorized by battery commanders for the systematic removal of serviceable parts from unserviceable equipment for immediate use to restore a like item to readiness. When controlled exchange is practiced, the serviceable part is removed and replaced by the unserviceable part. Controlled exchange is performed at the organizational and intermediate maintenance levels. Parts cannibalization is authorized by the battalion commander for removal of serviceable repair parts, components, or assemblies from unserviceable, uneconomically repairable, or excess end items of equipment authorized for disposal. It is a supply source for authorized low-mortality or difficult-to-obtain repair parts. Additionally, cannibalization is a source for high-priority items when delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date. It is also a source for items not stocked in the supply system. This function is normally performed at a cannibalization point. Cannibalization of organic equipment in a peacetime environment is not authorized. This is the process of assessing the status of damaged equipment. Trained battle damage maintenance personnel will perform this function. They will make the critical decision whether the equipment will be repaired on-site, recovered, or evacuated. If the decision is to recover or evacuate, the equipment is moved directly to maintenance units with the capability to repair it. As the connecting link between other logistics functions, transportation moves personnel and materiel. A Patriot battalion is percent mobile. However, higher echelon transportation moves repaired equipment from maintenance units to storage areas or using units, and moves supplies, including repair parts, where they are needed. It also moves personnel replacements from reception areas to combat units. The transportation elements within a theater perform three functions: modal operations, terminal operations, and movement management. Modal operations move personnel or materiel in any conveyance by one of four modes: air, rail, road, or sea. Terminal operations shift cargo from one mode of transportation to another or from one type of transport within a mode to a different type. The COSCOM provides integrated movement management and transportation support services through its CMCC and corps movement control teams CMCTs. Light-medium or medium transportation truck companies are assigned or attached to corps support battalions as required, while a mix of light-medium and heavy truck companies are assigned or attached to the corps-level transportation battalion. Command and control of the battalions are exercised by the corps support group CSG. In the theater army, the Transportation Command TRANSCOM provides command and control of attached or assigned motor transport units engaged in line-haul operations, and in support of the TAACOM supply and maintenance missions. The Theater Army Movement Control Agency TAMCA provides movement management and highway traffic regulation through its subordinate theater army regional movement control teams RMCTs , movement regulating teams MRTs , and air terminal movement control teams ATMCTs. Theater army motor, aviation, rail, terminal service, and terminal transfer units operate in the COMMZ and combat rear area, as well as in the corps AO, as required. Delivery and retrograde transportation services can be provided all the way into the division sector, if needed. Field services are services required by units in the field but not usually available with the units. Clothing exchange and bath CEB and mortuary affairs services are provided on an area basis by the field service company and mortuary affairs elements respectively assigned or attached to the CSG or ASG. Field services generally include—. These are generally divided into the classifications of primary and secondary field services. The primary field services are those considered essential to the support of combat operations. Mortuary affairs and airdrop comprise the primary classification. These are necessary from the beginning to the end of hostilities. The Army must always take proper care of its dead. Airdrop is also essential. It provides a method of supply delivery that is responsive and fast enough to meet the demands of modern battle. Details on airdrop services are in FM The secondary classification consists of those field services that are not immediately critical to combat operations. Mortuary affairs procedures are controlled by the S4. All procedures for field services must be covered in battalion SOPs. Rear area and base security includes rear area combat operations RACOs and area damage control ADC activities. The purpose of rear area base security operations is to prevent interruption of combat, combat support, and CSS operations, and to minimize the effects when interruptions occur as a result of enemy activity, sabotage, or natural disaster. Those actions taken to prevent, neutralize, or defeat hostile actions against units, activities, and installations in the rear area are RACOs. ADC activities are those prevention and control measures taken prior to, during, and after an attack or a natural or manmade disaster to minimize its effects. The ADA brigade has defined responsibilities for RACO. The ADA brigade or battalion participates in RACO, which is the responsibility of the corps or theater support commander. The RACO commander has tasking authority for all units within rear areas. The ADA brigade S3 has primary staff responsibility for rear AD planning and coordination for the brigade. In coordination with the S2 and S4, he plans and assigns ADA brigade rear area protection RAP responsibilities for RACO. Each unit provides its own local self-defense and assists in the defense. The battalion S3 may be required to provide support operations with combat forces to secure critical areas and resupply routes, escort convoys, or counter hostile forces that threaten accomplishment of the support battalion mission. Surveillance and security for those areas not essential to accomplishment of the support battalion mission are the brigade's responsibility. Unit personnel are trained by the battalion in basic defense techniques including passive AD measures and use of non-AD weapons against attacking aircraft. Communications and warning systems are established, SOPs are developed, and OPLANs for reaction forces are developed and rehearsed. Protection is provided for personnel, key activities, and essential lines of communications. Operations are dispersed, and defensive positions are prepared consistent with the effective execution of the mission. Other RAP measures employed include—. Conducting a vulnerability analysis of the rear area to determine which battalion elements and facilities are the most vulnerable to enemy attack. Performing NBC reconnaissance, chemical detection, and radiological monitoring and survey operations. Coordinating with the battalion S2 to ensure adequate counterintelligence support for the detection, prevention, and neutralization of hostile intelligence threat. Coordinating with the appropriate local civilian and paramilitary authorities and forces. If control of the civilian population becomes a prime factor in RAP operations, a request may be submitted to the ADA brigade S3 for additional psychological operations support and military police support to control refugees and displaced personnel. Coordinating with the brigade S3 and with the military police unit for area security operations. These operations may include area reconnaissance, convoy security, security of critical points along MSRs, and chemical detection and radiological monitoring and survey operations along the MSRs. When enemy activity exceeds the capability of Patriot units, military police provide the initial force to close with and destroy enemy forces. In the event of a large-scale enemy incursion, tactical forces will be required. The battalion S4 has primary staff responsibility for ADC within the battalion AO. The battalion S3 is responsible for the plans and activities necessary to reduce the effects of enemy attack or natural disaster on battalion elements. During the planning and supervising of ADC, the priority is on actions that prevent or reduce the interruption of CSS operations. The battalion commander and staff must be aware of any diversion of CSS elements to an ADC mission. The personnel and equipment of subordinate units located in the area are the principal ADC means available. Coordination with the brigade staff for engineer, military police, and signal support is essential in ADC activities. Locally procured resources and assistance from nonbrigade units located in the brigade support area BSA may be available in some situations. Designating, training, and employing firefighting, damage clearance, decontamination, rescue, food service, chemical detection, biological sampling, radiological survey, medical, chaplain, and repair personnel. Each unit will organize teams with appropriate skills and equipment. Assessing the extent and significance of damage and instituting area damage control measures to reduce the effects of losses in personnel, materiel, and facilities. Ensuring that coordination is made for military police to control traffic, conduct law enforcement, and protect designated personnel, facilities, units, and installations. Rerouting traffic, as required, to provide continual support to tactical elements and to facilitate the reduction of damage and contamination. Dispersing units and facilities to reduce their vulnerability to attack by enemy forces and nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons. Establishing warning procedures for prompt information dissemination of known or suspected attacks and natural disasters. Preparations must be undertaken to reduce vulnerability. The warning system should include fallout prediction, if appropriate. Operations security OPSEC deals with protecting military operations and activities by identifying and eliminating or controlling intelligence indicators that the enemy could use. It is concerned with the protection of both classified and unclassified data that hostile intelligence agencies could process into military intelligence. It includes physical security, signal security SIGSEC , and information security. OPSEC consideration must be a routine part of operations. It must become second nature to CSS planners and operators in all types of units and at all levels of command. Modern military forces are increasingly dependent upon electronic devices for command and control, employment of forces, weapons security, and logistics support. This dependence makes them vulnerable to hostile actions designed to reduce the effectiveness of friendly Communications-Electronics CE devices. Command posts, weapon systems, and logistics bases cannot survive during force-projection operations if they are easily identified and located because of their electromagnetic emissions. Tactics, which conceal emitters or deceive the enemy as to their identity and location, are vital to successful operations. Because of technical advances in intelligence collection, sensors, communications, and data processing, survival on the battlefield requires extensive countersurveillance. Countersurveillance must be a state of mind; a skill reduced to habit, where everyone practices camouflage, noise, light, litter, smoke, and communications discipline. OPSEC considerations must be included in all CSS plans. The increasing capabilities and lethality of modern weapon systems greatly increase the chances of high losses of troops and equipment over short periods. The success or failure of Patriot units during the air attack depends upon their ability to reconstitute their combat power. The quality of prior planning will determine how quickly Patriot units will be able to reenter the air battle. Reconstitution consists of non-routine actions taken to restore damaged units to a specific level of combat readiness. These non-routine actions are based on priorities established by the battalion commander and result in the receipt of specified available resources to accomplish the reconstitution mission. Commanders have two reconstitution options available for returning a unit to a specified level of combat capability. Reorganization is accomplished within the unit. Reorganization consists of asset cross leveling to form composite teams, sections, platoons, or higher-level units. Since reorganization is conducted internally, it is the most expedient means of maintaining combat power in the early stages of a conflict and in forward units throughout the duration of the conflict. It is the option most often executed by commanders. Regeneration requires outside support. Regeneration consists of rebuilding a unit by infusing new personnel, equipment, and supplies into a unit and then conducting the necessary training to develop combat effectiveness. Regeneration is the more difficult of the two available reconstitution options. It requires a great deal of both outside assistance and time for training. Commanders may choose regeneration as the method of reconstitution because regeneration can preserve the cohesion, trust, and confidence of the unit by infusing new personnel into existing squads and sections. Patriot units should attempt to reconstitute at the lowest level possible based on the following considerations:. Reconstitution responsibilities rest with the commander one level higher than the damaged unit. Reconstitution efforts flow from the platoon leader all the way to the theater commander. The battery commander reestablishes the damaged unit's AD capability. A key ingredient for the return of unit command and control is the initiation of damage assessment leading to subsequent reconstitution efforts. Unit reconstitution points, the predetermined chain of command, decontamination procedures, and the requirements for determination of equipment operability following enemy attack must be addressed in detail in unit SOPs. SOPs must also address specific priorities for reconstitution. Prioritization should always be oriented towards reestablishing the combat power of the unit. Medical support procedures are carried out as the unit attempts to reestablish C 2 within the unit and to higher headquarters. Soldiers perform buddy aid on wounded personnel, and unit teams initiate rescue, collection, identification, and separation of contaminated casualties. Combat medics triage, treat, and request evacuation of patients. Predesignated field ambulances evacuate the critically injured to the battalion aid station. The battery commander and key personnel determine soldier and equipment losses. The commander assesses the unit's capability to function in the air battle, and the unit forwards the information to the battalion using a standardized weapons system status report. The battle damage control team saves as much equipment as possible and estimates the requirement for further assistance. The services already use JPADS in operations today. The system comes in two variants — one able to carry 2, pounds of supplies and a 10,pound version — that are typically launched from a C aircraft from altitudes up to 24, feet and around 15 miles from the target destination, Callis said. Once dropped, an onboard computer uses GPS-designated coordinates to autonomously steer a parachute that delivers the palletized load. Multiple JPADS can be launched simultaneously and sent to different waypoints on a battlefield, Callis noted. At Project Convergence, the Army used JPADS to conduct an aerial resupply mission through congested airspace to a GPS-jammed battlefield. The experiment reflects an operating environment Army leaders said they believe will be common in the future: one with multiple manned and unmanned systems, as well as cyber and electronic warfare technologies. 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Centralized vs. Decentralized Logistics: Which is Better?	When should you select a centralized vs. decentralized UPS? decentralized UPS include: Cost. Because centralized UPSs provide the ability to perform less maintenance, coupled with much higher efficiency ratings, they tend to yield higher ROI. The maintenance and monitoring costs are less when the UPS and batteries are housed together in one location, enabling easy and efficient servicing and monitoring. In a decentralized set-up, multiple UPSs need to be serviced and monitored individually, which increases costs. However, the installation costs are higher for a centralized UPS since special electrical outlets and support personnel are usually required. Conversely, most distributed UPSs are plug-and-play. However, not all centralized UPSs provide immunization against single point-of-failure, where all resources are concentrated in one place and if damage occurs to that resource, all dependent systems are affected. Centralized units are typically more reliable than their decentralized counterparts. Capacity Enhancement. With technology evolving at a rapid pace, most IT organizations will need to increase power requirements at some point. It can be helpful to have a UPS that is flexible enough to meet the increased demands for capacity or reliability. This can be accomplished by purchasing an additional decentralized UPS and adding it to the distributed system. However, some centralized UPSs now offer scalability through the simple and cost-effective addition of power modules. Space can be either an advantage or disadvantage for both types of UPS, depending on your specific environment. A centralized set-up requires a separate room or location to house the larger UPS and its batteries. On the other hand, with decentralized systems, some amount of space is essential beside the equipment or within the rack where each UPS will be placed. Competitive service level agreements SLAs put pressure on technicians to resolve problems faster every year. By distributing the products closer to the clients, service and repair businesses pay out fewer penalties. Decentralized storage solutions like Warehouse Anywhere are even able to deliver hardware to the destination so the technician never loses time driving to the warehouse. RFID tracking speeds up the process further by automating the tracking of serial numbers. By scanning the product as it enters and leaves the facility, it can move quickly through the process without systems getting in the way. E-commerce giant Amazon continues to open more distribution centers around the world. To better control the last mile, they are looking at opening up to 3, Amazon Go stores by where customers can purchase online and conveniently pick up their items on the way home. To compete with that level of expectation, decentralized logistics can help small e-commerce businesses stay competitive with companies like Amazon. While consignment used to be a way to get the product in the hands of customers faster, losing control of the customer relationship and the chain of custody are becoming risks that businesses can no longer accept. Supply chains that facilitate stronger interactions with customers will continue to lead their industries. Having a robust chain of custody while still rapidly being able to satisfy customers needs is a powerful tool for salespeople in the field. Decentralized distribution centers that can pair access with any and all product movement mitigates the risk of carrying sensitive materials. Healthcare supply chain management hinges on traceability. Expiry of sensitive items, serial tracking, lot numbers, and even temperature controls can be requirements of the business or even regulatory compliance. RFID is an excellent tool to automate the tracking of key information such as serial number, lot, expiration, and even temperature throughout the life of an item. LIFO or FIFO picking methods ensure the customer always receives the best product. While these may be difficult to implement, engaging a logistics provider that already has the capabilities to track these data points can save both time and money. A decentralized logistics provider like Warehouse Anywhere can help direct businesses to the tools best suited for each stage. Just like the cost-effective solution used to be centralized distribution, businesses used to overstock inventory in case of unforeseen spikes in demand. While this did solve the problem, it tied up cash in inventory, increased the chance of damage, and consumed large amounts of real estate. Being able to satisfy customers demands through better last mile management can give businesses a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Increased technological capabilities allow systems to communicate and bring the product where it is needed when it is needed, so cash isn't parked in inventory. Changing the entire supply chain of a business may seem like a larger project than it actually is. Decentralizing is an agile supply chain solution by definition, and can be done in phases. When you decide to move your business forward with a decentralized logistics solution, you can roll it out strategically. My team and I specialize in decentralized logistics solutions. We're here to answer any questions you may have about mini warehouses or third-party logistics. I'm always happy to help businesses serve their customer best, especially in today's competitive landscape. Are you ready to get started with a decentralized solution? Let's get in touch! Supply Chain Efficiency: Centralized vs. Decentralized Logistics The term supply chain refers to the many links that a product goes through on the way to a customer. Centralized Supply Chain Centralized distribution is the traditional network that most businesses are familiar with. Centralization Positives Fewer locations make the standardization of systems and processes through the business easier. Company culture is easier to foster and maintain in a single location. Management has the ability to have eyes on a product within moments if there is a concern since everything is often located in the same building. Centralization Negatives Limited to talent within a geographic radius, centralized businesses often find themselves competing for employees with other distribution centers that have similar concerns. Ownership of cost and staffing for all areas of business including systems, security, recruiting and training can be very costly. Businesses can be locked into a multi-year contract for a specific building or geographic area regardless of growth or opportunity in the market. These leases often have penalties for early termination. Cross-country customers who have an urgent need may be charged steep shipping fees. In a market dominated with free 2nd-day delivery, this could force them to look elsewhere for fulfillment. Decentralized Positives Each node of the supply chain can be tuned to that specific area's demand to best serve the customer base. Product levels can be distributed to locations across the country based on the volume of orders in that area. Customers with critical need may have the option of will call or same-day delivery with moderate cost.
Subscribe to updates by email	And trying to stock every room once one grows beyond three primary doctor rooms is an exercise in futility. The size of your practice will dictate the optimal size for Central Sterilization and Resupply. This also serves as a pass-through corridor for staff and may be used for a quick, semi-private conversation out of patient view. The Sterilization area at Rotem Dental Care. A great example of visual restocking. The Sterilization area at Altoona Smiles. Hydraulic pulldown cabinets provide easy-to-access vertical storage. As you focus on your Sterilization area, you should look for an arrangement that provides large work surfaces, and is arranged in a linear flow with easy access to dental instruments, supplies, and storage. My team at Design Ergonomics developed Desergo Steri Centers for my own two thriving dental practices and in we started putting these systems into production for all of our clients. 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As a result, Zara has been able to reduce inventory costs and improve its ability to meet customer demand. Amazon: Amazon uses a centralized inventory management system to manage its vast inventory of products. The system allows the company to track inventory levels in real-time, optimize inventory levels, and reduce stockouts. As a result, Amazon is able to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and reduce inventory costs. These case studies demonstrate the benefits of centralized inventory management, including improved inventory control, reduced costs, and increased operational efficiency. By leveraging technology, optimizing inventory levels, and promoting collaboration and communication across different departments and locations, companies can improve their supply chain management and gain a competitive advantage. Here are a few future trends in centralized inventory management that are likely to emerge in the coming years:. AI and machine learning technologies are expected to play a significant role in the future of centralized inventory management. These technologies can help organizations predict demand patterns more accurately, optimize inventory levels, and automate key inventory management tasks. Real-time data is becoming increasingly important in centralized inventory management. With the rise of IoT sensors, organizations can now track inventory levels in real-time, which can help them respond to changes in demand more quickly and make more informed decisions about inventory management. As companies become more focused on sustainability, centralized inventory management is expected to play a key role in reducing waste and minimizing the environmental impact of inventory management. By optimizing inventory levels and reducing excess inventory, companies can reduce waste and improve their sustainability. Blockchain technology is expected to play an important role in the future of centralized inventory management. By using blockchain, organizations can create a more secure and transparent inventory management system, which can help them reduce fraud and improve overall supply chain transparency. As centralized inventory management becomes more widely adopted, there is likely to be greater collaboration across the supply chain. This includes collaboration between suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, which can help organizations optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain efficiency. These trends are likely to shape the future of centralized inventory management, and organizations that stay ahead of the curve by adopting these technologies and strategies can gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Centralized inventory management is a critical aspect of supply chain management that enables organizations to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. By leveraging technology, standardizing inventory data, and promoting collaboration across different departments and locations, organizations can achieve greater visibility into their inventory levels and make more informed decisions about inventory management. Founder of Cash Flow Inventory. Prior to , he gained diverse experience across industries, crafting solutions for specific challenges. As CEO, he actively consults clients and champions innovation, ensuring Cash Flow Inventory delivers cutting-edge solutions. Test your inventory management knowledge. Short multiple-choice tests, you may evaluate your comprehension of Inventory Management. Questions: 10 Next Question Retake Test Inventory Control Make It Easy Sign up Tags: inventory control inventory optimization inventory tracking Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Benefits of Centralized Inventory Management Author - Mohammad Ali CEO of Cash Flow Inventory. Last Updated: 14 th Sep Inventory Inventory Management. Benefits of Centralized Inventory Management: Centralized inventory management provides several benefits for businesses, including: Improved inventory control: Centralized inventory management allows for better control over inventory levels, ensuring that stock is neither over nor under-stocked. This helps businesses avoid stockouts , reduce carrying costs associated with excess inventory , and optimize their inventory levels to meet demand. Improved accuracy: Centralized inventory management can improve the accuracy of inventory data, ensuring that inventory levels are accurate and up-to-date, and reducing the risk of errors or discrepancies. This can help businesses make better-informed decisions, reduce waste, and improve their overall operational efficiency. Enhanced coordination between different departments and locations: In a centralized inventory management system, all inventory data is accessible from a central location, allowing for better coordination between different departments and locations. This ensures that inventory is allocated appropriately and efficiently, reducing the risk of stockouts and improving overall efficiency. Cost reduction: By centralizing inventory management, businesses can reduce costs associated with excess inventory, stockouts, and inefficient allocation of resources. This can lead to significant cost savings, improving the bottom line of the business. Centralized Inventory Management vs. Decentralized Inventory Management: Centralized inventory management and decentralized inventory management are two different approaches to managing inventory. Key Elements of Centralized Inventory Management: The key elements of centralized inventory management include : Data accuracy: Accurate and up-to-date inventory data is critical for effective centralized inventory management. This requires establishing clear inventory data standards and ensuring that data is consistently recorded, monitored, and analyzed from a central location. Technology: Technology is essential for effective centralized inventory management. This includes inventory management software, warehouse management systems, and other technologies that enable efficient tracking and management of inventory data. Collaboration and communication: Collaboration and communication between different departments and locations is essential for effective centralized inventory management. This requires establishing clear communication channels, sharing inventory data in real-time, and coordinating inventory levels and stock allocation across different locations. Inventory optimization: Centralized inventory management enables businesses to optimize their inventory levels to meet demand, reduce carrying costs, and minimize stockouts. This requires careful analysis of demand patterns, forecasting, and inventory optimization strategies. Continuous improvement: Centralized inventory management is an ongoing process that requires continuous improvement. This requires regular review and analysis of inventory data, identification of areas for improvement, and implementation of strategies to optimize inventory levels and reduce costs. Implementing Centralized Inventory Management: Implementing centralized inventory management requires careful planning and execution. The following are key steps to implementing centralized inventory management: Conduct a feasibility study: The first step in implementing centralized inventory management is to conduct a feasibility study to determine if the organization is ready for a centralized inventory management system. This includes identifying the benefits and potential challenges of centralized inventory management, evaluating the existing inventory management system, and assessing the technology and resources required.

Author - Mohammad Ali. CEO of Cash Flow Fat loss for busy individuals. Centralized inventory management Rsupply a system in which inventory data Centralised control is managed Green tea extract for brain health a Centtralized Antioxidant rich fruits, such as a systesm office or a central warehouse. In a centralized inventory management systemall inventory data is collected, analyzed, and managed from a central location, allowing for better control and coordination of inventory levels, as well as improved accuracy in forecasting demand. This centralized approach ensures that all inventory data is up-to-date, accurate, and accessible to all relevant stakeholders in the organization.