1. FORWARD SUPPORT COMPANY

2. BRIGADES SUPPORTED X X X X MODULAR BRIGADES SUPPORTING BRIGADES HEAVY
AIRBORNE
INFANTRY
SUPPORTING BRIGADES X
FIRES X X
COMBAT SUPPORT
BATTLEFIELD
SURVEILLANCE
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3. 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)
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4. FORWARD SUPPORT COMPANY

5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. FIELD FEEDING CONCEPT OF SUPPORT
BRIGADE SUPPORT AREA (BSA)
BATTALION SUPPORT AREA
Sustainment Bde
FMT
LOGPAC
FSC
BSB
Field Feeding Section
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10. FIELD FEEDING ENABLERS
Containerized Kitchen (CK)
Multi-Temperature, Refrigerated Container System (MTRCS)
Containerized Roll-In/
Roll-Out Platform (CROP)
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11. 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
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. 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
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16. 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.
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17. DISTRIBUTION ENABLERS
Palletized Load System (PLS)
Container Handling Unit (CHU)
Load Handling System (LHS)
LHS Compatible Water
Tankrack System (HIPPO)
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18. 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
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19. 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
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20. 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
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21. 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
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22. 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
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23. 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)
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24. MAINTENANCE CONCEPT OF SUPPORT
BRIGADE SUPPORT AREA (BSA)
BATTALION SUPPORT AREA
Sustainment Bde
BSB
FSC
FMT
UMCP
Reinforcing Recovery Support
Reinforcing Maintenance Support
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25. 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
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26. 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
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27. 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
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