1. Rapid Deployment Considerations
Pre-departure analysis
Flow of forces
Distribution processes
Communications considerations
Engineering / infrastructure considerations
Financial planning factors
Operators and logisticians alike, should understand the entire mission and the complexities involved with logistics processes and capabilities, and integrating them into the overall mission plan

2. Pre-departure Analysis
What is at the deployment location, and what is needed?
Predetermine possible location prior to a crisis (standing assessments)
Environment (terrain, climatology, airport / seaport capacity)
Identify shipping requirements and prepackage equipment if possible (modes of travel; multimodal ability)
Host Nation governmental requirements (access, customs, MOU/MOA)
Regional requirements (immunizations / medications, training, special equipment)
Multination force caveats and cultural requirements

3. Flow of Forces What do you need and when do you need it?
Determine Air/Sea capabilities and movement schedule
Know who else is using the arrival location (NGOs, Private sector)
Pre-determine the flow of forces (who arrives when)
Establish a reception team: unload cargo, force protection, contract officer (commit funds), command and communication experts, personnel accountability, maintenance, medical
Should be selected and trained prior to a crisis (on call)
Expertise excess to Vanguard Brigade capabilities
Should be the first ones to arrive
Have a return plan (rapid evacuation, containers, medevac / mortuary)

4. Distribution Considerations
Where do you need it?
Establishing the regional network
Joint effort with DPKO, DFS, Mission HQs and T/PCCs
Establishing and exercising nodes and infrastructure for delivery
Enable visibility for decision making
Control and regulate movements in support of the force flow
Transition equipment from transportation mode to mission ready (fuel, ammo, reassemble..)
Integrate personnel with equipment
Execute onward movement
Transition from deployment to sustainment
Preventing gaps in operational capacity
Where do you need it?
Often referred to as the “last tactical mile”
Can present a slew of challenges that will impact your modes of movement and your control nodes
Risks and risk factors: often the highest risk is associated with this portion of the deployment (terrorists groups, criminal activity, host nation restrictions, infrastructure and environment).
How do you account and mitigate?
Establishing the regional network
Joint effort with DPKO, DFS, Mission HQs and T/PCCs
During this portion of the execution c
Establishing and exercising nodes and infrastructure for delivery
Enable visibility for decision making
Control and regulate movements in support of the force flow
Transition equipment from transportation mode to mission ready (fuel, ammo, reassemble..)
Integrate personnel with equipment
Execute onward movement
Transition from deployment to sustainment
Preventing gaps in operational capacity

5. Communications Considerations
Departure point
Enroute
Arrival
Final Destination
Control, Communications, Visibility, Navigation (aids and routes)
Expeditionary capability to fill any gaps; risk mitigation plan when something arrives late

6. Engineering / Infrastructure Considerations
Local environmental conditions
Harsh or temperate?
Desert, jungle, or arctic?
High or low precipitation?
Cultural or natural resources?
Available host nation facilities/infrastructure
Adequate power?
Water source?
Waste water?
Communications
Force protection / local threat
High, medium, or low threat?
Integrate with local agencies?

7. Engineering / Infrastructure Considerations
Unique mission sustainment requirements
Fuel storage / distribution
Ammunition storage
Logistics support
Installation sustainment requirements
Berthing
Dining
Refuse / Waste
Special services
Fire fighting
EOD
Disease / Pest Control
Others?

8. Financial Considerations
Contracting Logistics versus organic capabilities
Must consider the impact on the host nation operations
Reduce cost / Transportation; impact on local efforts
Central coordination to avoid competing contracts that drive up cost
Cannot wait until you need it to ask for it; it will cost more (compete with similar requirements from other organizations) and may go unfilled
Established contracts expedite services and reduce risk
Can minimize troop requirements; must maintain visibility of contractors

9. Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSA)

10. Overview ACSA – What, Why, Purpose Permitted/Prohibited Support Items
Key Tenets
Key Take Away
UN ACSA

11. ACSA – What, Why, Purpose What:
Bilateral agreement for the exchange of logistics support, supplies, & services (LSSS) during exercises, training, or emergency situations
“An Agreement Under Which the United States Agrees to Provide Logistic Support, Supplies and Services to Military Forces of a Qualifying Country or Organization … in Return for the Reciprocal Provision of Logistic Support, Supplies and Services by Such Government or Organization to Elements of the [United States] Armed Forces.” Est. by US Law: 10 U.S.C. Section 2342(a)(2)
Why:
US law prohibits buying, selling, giving, and loaning support to another country without legal authority
ACSA statute provides authority
Purpose:
To further readiness of U.S./Multinational forces by reducing initial logistics embarkation

12. Permitted Support MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS TRAINING BASE SUPPORT
REFUELING OF AIR OR GROUND VEHICLES
COLD WEATHER ITEMS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (EMERGENCY ONLY)
FIELD RADIO SUPPORT; ACCESS TO COMMS SATELITES
AIRLIFT AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION
PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE; EMERGENCY PROVISION OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES
SMALL ARMS AMMO;
MAINTENANCE &
TRAINING
SPARE PARTS AND COMPONENTS
TEMPORARY USE OF ANOTHER NATION’S BUILDING
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
TRAINING IN AIRCRAFT/VEHICLE CROSS-SERVICING; USE OF TRAINING RANGES
LEASE/LOAN OF GENERAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
BASE SUPPORT
FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE
BILLETING OR TEMPORARY SHELTER
STORAGE SERVICES
BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT (CONSTRUCTION)
BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT (LAUNDRY)
BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT (SECURITY)
PERMITTED SUPPORT
PORT SERVICES

13. Examples of Prohibited Items
TRANSFER OF HELICOPTERS
Weapon Systems
Aircraft, Ships, Tanks
Major End Items of Equipment (Systems)
Radar, Navigation, Fire Control, Communication
Guided missiles, naval mines, bombs, pistols, rifles, machine guns, and torpedoes
Nuclear & Chemical ammunition
Guidance kits for bombs and other ammunition
GUIDED MISSILES OR BOMBS
COMBAT AIRCRAFT

14. Key Tenets All transactions are reimbursable
Reimbursement made in cash, replacement in kind (RIK) or equal value exchange (EVE)
Parties to the ACSA can decline support requests
Reciprocal pricing principles apply
Annual ceilings apply except when ACSA is used to support contingencies, humanitarian & foreign disaster assistance efforts

15. ACSA Key Take Away
Allows logistics exchanges between US and other military forces/organizations
Provides flexibility to on-scene commander
Provides means to meet logistics shortfall emergencies
Reduces the logistics tail for joint exercises and/or contingencies
Applies worldwide

16. UN ACSA
Concluded 25 Sep UN Concept of Operations Key Concepts and Major Differences from Traditional ACSA: Top down approach and approval process Exigency/Emergency use only UN desire to use as bridging mechanism to commercial procurement Next Steps: High level and tactical SOP in development SOP for Defense Logistics Agency US Transportation Command Implementing Arrangement NOTE: All ACSA inquiries received from UN field elements should be directed to UN HQ, Department of Field Support

17. ACSA Benefits In Summary
During HA/DR & Peacekeeping Operations Enhances:
Interoperability
Readiness
Effectiveness
Serves as a “Force Multiplier” allowing purchase of:
Petroleum, Oil & Lubricants at US Department of Defense fuel depots located around the globe
Air to Air Refueling capability
Airlift capability
Sealift capability
Provides more cost effective mutual support