FORWARD SUPPORT COMPANY
FORWARD SUPPORT
COMPANY
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FORWARD SUPPORT COMPANY
BRIGADES SUPPORTED
MODULAR BRIGADES
X
X
X
HEAVY
INFANTRY
AIRBORNE
SUPPORTING BRIGADES
X
X
X
FIRES
COMBAT
SUPPORT
BATTLEFIELD
SURVEILLANCE
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LESSON OBJECTIVES
• 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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FORWARD SUPPORT
COMPANY
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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
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FORWARD SUPPORT COMPANY
COMPANY ORGANIZATION
FSC
HQ
FLD
FEED
MAINT
DIST
PLT HQ
CL III/WATER
SECTION
• Provides field maintenance,
distribution-based re-supply, and
subsistence support to the
supported battalion
• May be augmented/reduced to meet
mission requirements
GEN SUP
SECTION
CL
CL V
V
SECTION
SECTION
PLT HQ
MAINT
SECTION
MNT CTL
SECTION
MAINT
SUP
RECOVERY
SECTION
FMT
(AR)
FMT
(EN)
TRANS
SECTION
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ORGANIZATION VARIATION
FSC
FSC
HQ
FLD
FEED
• Due to mission and composition of
aviation units, FSC organizational
structure greatly reduced
• Majority of support to aviation
units provided by Aviation Support
Battalion
MAINT
MAINT
DIST
PLT HQ
PLT HQ
ACFT
REFUEL
MAINT
SECTION
MNT CTL
SECTION
ACFT
ARMNT
MAINT
SUP
RECOVERY
SECTION
FMT
(AR)
FMT
(EN)
DIST
CL V
SECTION
SECTION
TRANS
SECTION
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COMPANY HEADQUARTERS
• Provides C2, administration, supply, security, and
sustainment support for all assigned and attached
personnel
FSC
• Requests, receives, issues, stores, maintains, and turns in
all supplies and equipment for the company
HQ
• Coordinates unit movement and issues movement orders
• Perform route reconnaissance
• Coordinate perimeter defense IAW the BSB OPORD
DIST
• Maintains load plans
• Conducts company-level training
MAINT
• Provides chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
(CBRN) defense assets
• Performs field maintenance on company’s small arms
FLD
FEED
• 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
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FIELD FEEDING
CONCEPT OF SUPPORT
BRIGADE SUPPORT AREA
Sustainment (BSA)
BATTALION SUPPORT AREA
Bde
FMT
FSC
BSB
Field
Feeding
Section
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FIELD FEEDING ENABLERS
• Containerized Kitchen (CK)
• Multi-Temperature, Refrigerated Container
System (MTRCS)
• Containerized Roll-In/
•
Roll-Out Platform (CROP)
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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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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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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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Let’s Review
Company Headquarters Overview
and Concept of Support
• HQ Mission
• HQ Organizational Structure
• HQ Concept of Support
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DISTRIBUTION PLATOON
JP8
?
FSC
HQ
DIST
MAINT
DIST
• 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
PLT HQ
CL III/WTR
SECTION
CLV
SECTION
GEN SUP
SECTION
• Conducts RO for
refueling and water re-supply
• Conducts RO for
ammunition re-supply
• Transports Class I, II, III (P), IV, and
VII to maneuver units
• Lines of transport are METT-TC
dependent
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DISTRIBUTION CONCEPT OF SUPPORT
Replenishment Operations (RO)
3d Combat Load 2d Combat Load 1st Combat Load
Preplanned sustainment operations
that allow combat forces to replenish
routinely.
X
I
FSC
I
CO
X
SUST
II
RO
BSB
I
RO
FSC
I
FSC
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
I
CO
I
CO
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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DISTRIBUTION
ENABLERS
• Palletized Load System (PLS)
• Container Handling Unit (CHU)
• Load Handling System (LHS)
• LHS Compatible Water
Tankrack System (HIPPO)
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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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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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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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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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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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MAINTENANCE PLATOON
• Performs all TAMMS functions and
dispatching operations
MAINT
• Provides C2 for all admin
functions
PLT
HQ
MAINT CTL
SECTION
FSC
HQ
DIST
• Coordinates maint operations IAW unit
requirements and applicable Forward Maint
Team (FMT)
• Provides recovery support to FSC
RECVRY
SECTION
• Provides limited reinforcing recovery
support to FMTs supporting the line
battalion
MAINT
SECTION
• Conducts field maintenance for the FSC
and line battalion HHC
• Provides reinforcing maintenance to FMTs
FMT
(MECH)
FMT
(AR)
MAINT
• Supervises ULLS-G operators from
maneuver units
FMT
(EN)
• 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
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MAINTENANCE CONCEPT OF SUPPORT
BRIGADE SUPPORT AREA
Sustainment (BSA)
BATTALION SUPPORT AREA
Bde
Reinforcing
Maintenance
Support
FMT
UMCP
FMT
FSC
BSB
FMT
Reinforcing
Recovery
Support
FMT
FMT
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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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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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Lesson Summary
FSC Capabilities Overview and
Concept of Support
• FSC Mission
• FSC Organizational Structure
• FSC Concept of Support
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