FORWARD SUPPORT COMPANY

BRIGADES SUPPORTED X X X X MODULAR BRIGADES SUPPORTING BRIGADES HEAVY AIRBORNE INFANTRY SUPPORTING BRIGADES X FIRES X X COMBAT SUPPORT BATTLEFIELD SURVEILLANCE 151M007-2

LESSON OBJECTIVES concept of support of the Forward Support Company Identify the mission, organizational structure, and concept of support of the Forward Support Company (FSC)* Describe the FSC’s concept of support with respect to a line battalion Describe the enablers used by the FSC and match them to the capabilities they enhance * Denotes Lesson Terminal Learning Objective (TLO) 151M007-3

FORWARD SUPPORT COMPANY

FSC MISSION Provides supported battalion with field maintenance for all organic equipment Conducts distribution-based resupply of all classes of supply, with exception of Class VIII Provides supported battalion with field feeding capabilities Provides transportation support to ‘Light’ BCT organic units 151M007-5

COMPANY ORGANIZATION FSC HQ DIST MAINT FLD FEED PLT HQ PLT HQ CL III/WATER SECTION MAINT SECTION MNT CTL SECTION GEN SUP SECTION MAINT SUP RECOVERY SECTION Provides field maintenance, distribution-based re-supply, and subsistence support to the supported battalion May be augmented/reduced to meet mission requirements CL V SECTION CL V SECTION FMT (EN) FMT (AR) TRANS SECTION 151M007-6

ORGANIZATION VARIATION FSC FSC HQ DIST MAINT MAINT FLD FEED PLT HQ PLT HQ ACFT REFUEL MAINT SECTION MNT CTL SECTION Due to mission and composition of aviation units, FSC organizational structure greatly reduced Majority of support to aviation units provided by Aviation Support Battalion ACFT ARMNT MAINT SUP RECOVERY SECTION DIST SECTION CL V SECTION FMT (EN) FMT (AR) TRANS SECTION 151M007-7

COMPANY HEADQUARTERS FSC HQ DIST MAINT FLD FEED Provides C2, administration, supply, security, and sustainment support for all assigned and attached personnel Requests, receives, issues, stores, maintains, and turns in all supplies and equipment for the company Coordinates unit movement and issues movement orders Perform route reconnaissance Coordinate perimeter defense IAW the BSB OPORD Maintains load plans Conducts company-level training Provides chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense assets Performs field maintenance on company’s small arms FSC HQ DIST MAINT Include in narrative that HQ also performs the everyday mundane HQ-type tasks like establish communications, prepare unit for mv, personnel functions, etc. Provides food service support to the supported battalion and organic personnel Food distribution METT-TC dependent Has capability to prepare one heat-and-serve meal and one cook-prepared meal (A or B) per day FLD FEED 151M007-8

FIELD FEEDING CONCEPT OF SUPPORT BRIGADE SUPPORT AREA (BSA) BATTALION SUPPORT AREA Sustainment Bde FMT LOGPAC FSC BSB Field Feeding Section 151M007-9

FIELD FEEDING ENABLERS Containerized Kitchen (CK) Multi-Temperature, Refrigerated Container System (MTRCS) Containerized Roll-In/ Roll-Out Platform (CROP) 151M007-10

CONTAINERIZED KITCHEN Mission: Provide a mobile, modern, efficient kitchen serving up to 800 meals up to 3x daily Description: 3:1 ISO 8x8x20 container with seven Modern Burner Units, two commercial refrigerators, an environmental control unit, a 10KW generator and other required field feeding equipment Towed by 5T FMTV; PLS / LHS Compatible Cost is approximately $129,000 Value: Reduces logistics infrastructure by 1 cook, 1 vehicle, and 1 kitchen when replacing 2 MKTs Supports Single Battlefield Fuel (JP8) Significantly improves working environment 151M007-11

MULTI-TEMPERATURE, REFRIGERATED CONTAINER SYSTEM (MTRCS) Mission: Distributes and stores mixed rations: fresh, chilled, frozen (perishable/semi-perishable) Description: LHS capable 8X8X20 refrigerated container with a single movable partition, which allows compartment volume to be adjusted according to type subsistence Value: Compartment volume adjusted to load type Reduced logistics footprint, performs mission of a standard refrigerated container and a flatbed trailer Can hold 2 days of rations for up to 800 personnel Basis of Issue: 21 per perishable subsistence platoon 1 per CK in BCT 151M007-12

CONTAINERIZED ROLL-IN/ROLL-OUT PLATFORM (CROP) M3/M3A1 Mission: Enhance through-put by providing capability to transport configured loads from distributor across battle space to forward units Description: Interfaces with the PLS and HEMTT LHS systems 16.5 ST payload (PLS) 11 ST payload (LHS) Fits inside 20’ ISO container Folding A-frame allows for stacking 2-6 high for retrograding Value: Reduces MHE and personnel required to download containers from distributors Reduces need to build loads in theater, thus shortening time cargo spends at port/airfield Increases velocity in the distribution pipeline – ‘factory to foxhole’ faster 151M007-13

Company Headquarters Overview and Concept of Support Let’s Review Company Headquarters Overview and Concept of Support HQ Mission HQ Organizational Structure HQ Concept of Support 151M007-14

DISTRIBUTION PLATOON DIST FSC HQ DIST MAINT LOGPAC PLT HQ CLV SECTION ? JP8 Manages the distribution of supplies and food service coming from/passing through the FSC Stock Control Section utilizes Army STAMIS to provide supply receipt and issue management DIST FSC HQ PLT HQ Conducts RO for refueling and water re-supply CL III/WTR SECTION DIST Conducts RO for ammunition re-supply CLV SECTION MAINT Transports Class I, II, III (P), IV, and VII to maneuver units Lines of transport are METT-TC dependent GEN SUP SECTION 151M007-15

DISTRIBUTION CONCEPT OF SUPPORT Replenishment Operations (RO) Preplanned sustainment operations that allow combat forces to replenish routinely. 3d Combat Load 2d Combat Load 1st Combat Load MSO X I FSC I CO RO RO X RO Objective I I I SUST I BSB FSC CO I I FSC CO MSO: Mission Staging Operations are initiated by Div order, conducted by the BCT and enabled by the SUST BDE at a forward location within the BCT AO. MSO tasks are METT-TC; may include planning, rehearsals and limited reorganization ICW sustainment tasks. The Sust Bde will provide replenishment to the BSB / FSC’s along with field services / other services as required. RO: Replenishment Ops are deliberate, time sensitive logistics operations conducted by the BSB to replenish the FSCs (May be augmented with EAB assets), and quick, in-stride replenishment operations conducted by the FSC. 151M007-16

DISTRIBUTION ENABLERS Palletized Load System (PLS) Container Handling Unit (CHU) Load Handling System (LHS) LHS Compatible Water Tankrack System (HIPPO) 151M007-17

PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM (PLS) Mission: Utilizing self-loading and unloading capabilities, the Palletized Load System (PLS) provides rapid movement of combat configured loads of all classes of supply, shelters, and containers Description: Prime mover (HEMTT) with integral self-loading and unloading transport capability, 16.5-ton payload trailer, and demountable flatracks Two configurations: M1074 is equipped with a variable reach Material Handling Crane (MHC) to support FA units; M1075 lacks an MHC, is used in conjunction with the M1076 trailer to conduct line haul Value: Capable of transporting multiple configurations of cargo utilizing a variety of flatracks Limits the requirement for MHE 151M007-18

CONTAINER HANDLING UNIT (CHU) Mission: Enables a PLS to upload, transport, and download 20 foot containers without aid of a flatrack Description: Installed as a kit on PLS Does not require use of an external flatrack Value: Reduces logistics footprint, performs mission of flatbed trailer and rough terrain container handler (RTCH) Limits the requirement for MHE 151M007-19

LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM (LHS) Mission: Provides rapid transport of equipment and supply loads without the aid of MHE Description: Consists of a HEMTT prime mover equipped with an integral load-handling system Carries equipment/supply loads on demountable cargo beds Capable of towing an 11-ton payload trailer able to carry flatracks Value: Reduces logisitcs footprint, performs mission of flatbed trailer and MHE Enables units to load supplies in cargo bed prior to on-site arrival of prime mover – ‘factory to foxhole’ faster 151M007-20

LHS COMPATIBLE WATER TANKRACK SYSTEM (HIPPO) Mission: Provides rapid distribution of potable water across the battlefield using fewer transportation and water storage assets Description: 2,000 gallon hardwall tank capacity LHS/PLS compatible with ISO frame 125 GPM pump and filling stand Value: Unlike 3K SMFT, can transport partial loads of water Water storage assets not required at receiving unit location Positions water farther forward - matches mobility of HEMTT-LHS Provides bulk (Corps and below) and retail distribution capability Replaces 5K tanker, FMTV tanker, and 3K SMFT 151M007-21

Distribution Platoon Overview and Concept of Support Let’s Review Distribution Platoon Overview and Concept of Support Distribution Platoon Mission Distribution Platoon Organizational Structure Distribution Platoon Concept of Support 151M007-22

MAINTENANCE PLATOON FSC HQ DIST MAINT MAINT PLT HQ Performs all TAMMS functions and dispatching operations Supervises ULLS-G operators from maneuver units Coordinates maint operations IAW unit requirements and applicable Forward Maint Team (FMT) MAINT PLT HQ Provides C2 for all admin functions MAINT CTL SECTION Provides recovery support to FSC Provides limited reinforcing recovery support to FMTs supporting the line battalion FSC RECVRY SECTION MAINT SECTION Conducts field maintenance for the FSC and line battalion HHC Provides reinforcing maintenance to FMTs HQ FMT (MECH) Provide field maintenance for all combat platforms organic to maneuver battalion Perform BDAR, diagnostics, on-system replacement of line replaceable units Repairs METT-TC dependent; carry limited Class IX DIST FMT (AR) MAINT FMT (EN) 151M007-23

MAINTENANCE CONCEPT OF SUPPORT BRIGADE SUPPORT AREA (BSA) BATTALION SUPPORT AREA Sustainment Bde BSB FSC FMT UMCP Reinforcing Recovery Support Reinforcing Maintenance Support 151M007-24

FORWARD REPAIR SYSTEM (FRS) Mission: Provides FMTs the capability to perform on-site maintenance forward of the BSA Description: Comprised of a 10-ton crane, 35k generator, air compressor, welding and cutting equipment, tool load equivalent to Common #1 High-mobility, module system Transported by PLS or HEMMT-LHS Value: Enables FMT mechanics ability to perform field maintenance Reduces time an NMC vehicle is removed from the battle 151M007-25

Maintenance Platoon Overview and Concept of Support Let’s Review Maintenance Platoon Overview and Concept of Support Maintenance Platoon Mission Maintenance Platoon Organizational Structure Maintenance Platoon Concept of Support 151M007-26

FSC Capabilities Overview and Concept of Support Lesson Summary FSC Capabilities Overview and Concept of Support FSC Mission FSC Organizational Structure FSC Concept of Support 151M007-27