Army command structure, which includes all army commands acom, army service component commands ascc and direct reporting units dru. Department of the army, operations, field manual 1005. Sustainment forces how is sustainment forces abbreviated. Army sustainment is the department of the armys official professional bulletin on sustainment. The sustainment warfighting function consists of three major elements. The sustainment warfighting function is related tasks and systems that provide support and services to ensure freedom of action, extend operational reach, and prolong endurance. Logistics handbook for strategic mobility planning 2fwrehu 2011 deployability division military surface deployment and distribution command transportation engineering agency 1 soldier way scott air force base, il 622255006 this document supersedes mtmctea pamphlet 7002, september 2002. The purpose of this book published annually is to provide commanders, staffs and leaders with a quick reference guide of information on sustainment unit capabilities and capacities in the army to support unified land operations in a given fy. Headlines, sustainment force structure reference book 2011, brief article by army sustainment. Jp 30, joint operations, 17 january 2017, incorporating change 1. Some documents on this site require you to have a pdf reader installed. Publication of this text at this time, when the army has been at war for almost a decade, has almost completed restructuring of its operating force, and is addressing the structure of the generating force, as well as completing formidable base closure and restationing actions, gives.
The structures noted in the book represent army logistics organizations that will be in. The preparing agency is the combined arms support command, g3 training support and doctrine division. It constitutes the armys view of how it supports prompt and sustained operations on land and sets the foundation for developing the other principles, tactics, techniques, and procedures detailed in subordinate doctrine. The purpose of the ordnance corps is to support the development, production, acquisition and sustainment of weapons systems and munitions, and to provide explosive ordnance disposal, during peace and war, to provide superior combat power to current and future forces of the united states army.
Army, navy, marine corps, and air force special operations forces sof. Expeditionary sustainment commands esc, such as the th, synchronize distribution of supplies and services. Adp 30 provides a common operational doctrine for army forces operating across the full range of military operations in multiple domains. Dpap prepared this handbook with the assistance of the defense acquisition university and representatives from the united states army, navy, air force, and defense agencies.
The total army end strength grows to fill critical personnel gaps and grow force structure. Changes driven by resource constraints, reorganization, and redesign will be incorporated into the book as they are approved. This section focuses on important facts and provides insight into todays air force. All logistics organizations were removed from the division structure and placed under command of the theater sustainment command. Chapter 1 describes cbos conceptual approach to analyzing the militarys force structure and costs, and the following three chapters discuss the particular organizational structures and roles of the departments of the army, the navy, and the air force. The cssb provides support and services to enable operational reach, to ensure freedom of action, and to prolong endurance of army forces conducting decisive action tasks. This reference is intended to be used as a quick reference guide and training resource only.
Special operations forces reference manual preface t his fourth edition of the special operations forces reference manual was redesigned to support the joint special operations universitys academic mission. Armed forces of the united states in joint operations, and it provides. Over the past few decades the army has been engaged in several conflicts that tested both models. This is intended as a limited program that is needed to support operations against isildaesh, with costs to be transitioned to the iraqi government as soon as possible. Overall, though, the force structure and doctrine for sustainment is actually pretty good. At the request of the chief of naval operations, the national research council nrc conducted a study to determine the technological requirements, operational changes, and combat service support structure necessary to land and support forces ashore under the newly evolving navy and marine corps doctrine. Can you discuss the ready now concept and how it is building readiness across the force. Campaign planning handbook academic year 2017 united states army war college department of military strategy, planning, and operations.
The role of the sustainment brigade in army operations in response to the challenge of transforming into an expeditionary army, the modular force was designed. Oct 26, 2010 sustainment brigades, functional groups, combat sustainment support battalions, and functional sustainment units serve as the building blocks of the force structure designed to execute tsc missions within the theater. Deployment and redeployment operations joint chiefs of staff. He also spoke of how important the air force sustainment center and logistic complexes are to the future needs of not only afmc, but the larger air force mission. For more information on apex, see cjcs guide 3, adaptive planning and execution. Army modular sustainment command which serves as a forward presence for expeditionary operations for a theater, or in support of a regional combatant commander. Identify theater sustainment organizations and key staff elements. This directive is one line of effort as the force structure for a dedicated maneuver shorad capability increases. Mission cascom trains, educates, and develops sustainment professionals while generating, synchronizing, and integrating innovative sustainment capabilities, concepts, and doctrine to sustain large scale combat operations lsco. Cascom, sustainment unit one stop building 5020 2221 adams ave.
G4 logistics strategic planning guidance 7 army operating concept aoc6 and initiated actions to determine force sizing needs such as the army 2025 and beyond7, global responsive sustainment, and the army staff, along with forscom, is implementing the srm to better prepare a. Arnie bunch outlines his initiative for the air force materiel we need. I have authorized the defense contingency contracting handbook. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Nov 01, 2014 the sustainment force structure book is a data reference and resource that provides a snapshot of sustainment organizations by standard requirements code and includes a brief statement of organizations missions, functions, capabilities, employment, basis of allocation, doctrinal mobility, and dependencies derived from their base table of. Jul 10, 2018 sustainment center of excellencescoe, and the soldier support instituteand amedd. One of the most critical changes that was made in order to ensure seamless logistical support is the sustainment structure. As the army transitioned from an army of excellence force structure to the modular force structure many changes were necessary.
This handbook is meant to serve as a guide for the maneuver leader to help train and employ their stinger teams. Army combined arms support command cascom at fort lee, va, operates as the sustainment center of excellence and is the major conduit for all force sustainment activities accomplished through forums. The army combined arms support command force development directorate has revised the sustainment force structure reference book 2011 with the latest changes to the sustainment force structure. The proponent of fm 401 is the united states army transportation school. The sustainment force structure book is a data reference and resource. Over the past few decades the army has been engaged in several conflicts that tested both models of sustainment force structures against different types of threats. Department of the army, field manual fm 495, logistics operations. Data in the book highlights the services major commands and their functions, weapon systems, demographics. Army sustainment januaryfebruary 2017 army sustainment is the department of the armys official professional bulletin on sustainment. This manual applies to unified land operations extending from stable peace to general war. Its mis sion is to publish timely, authoritative information on army and defense sustainment plans, programs, policies, operations, procedures, and doctrine for the benefit of all sustainment personnel. United states army force management support agency. The 2018 almanac version of air force link is now available online.
How the army runs 20172018 army war college publications. It discusses the elements of sustainment logistics, financial management, personnel services and health service support and describes the sustainment of unified action. Win in a complex world describes the anticipated challenges the army might face in the future. This effort is focused on reprioritizing how dod can use resources to more effectively support and sustain the force emphasis added. Its mission is to publish timely, authoritative information on army and defense sustainment plans. The manual also links to army training networks many resources, including instructional videos. The book describes sustainment missions, unit locations, and sustainment structure requirements approved in the total army analysis taa 1217 process.
It applies to the heavy brigade combat team hbct, the infantry brigade combat team ibct, and. Nato forces change to meet political and other guidance and, most importantly, operational needs. General interest military and naval science books electronic dictionaries and electronic reference books. The immediate solution is to train and arm teams of soldiers organic to select brigade combat teams with stinger missiles. This primer is designed to be a reference work rather than a linear narrative. The th sustainment command expeditionary the lucky this a u. Jan 05, 2017 army sustainment januaryfebruary 2017 published on jan 5, 2017 army sustainment is the department of the armys official professional bulletin on sustainment. How the army runs defense technical information center. Awesome 74 the 42nd military culinary arts competitive training event photos by stefanie antosh pb 7001703 volume 49, issue 3 mayjune 2017 army sustainment issn 21535973 is a.
References to this study should include the foregoing. These organizations will help produce future updates. Sustainment unit one stop cascom support starts here. Fm 401 applies to the active army, the army national guardarmy nati9onal guard of the united states, and the united states army reserve unless otherwise stated. The 20 edition of the sustainment force structure book is now available through army knowledge online. It describes the sustainment warfighting function and discusses the principles of sustainment. Introduction the operations and support phase of the life cycle in a department of defense dod system begins with the initial system utilization and lasts until the final system ceases operations. Why the army should cut 22,500 personnel in hawaii the army is downsizing, the army is in a downward budget. Engineer augmentation may come in teams, sections, platoons, or companies or under the mission command of a taskorganized, multifunctional, battalionsized engineer task force tf headquarters.
We are exploring and testing these concepts in army wargames such as unified quest to ensure that the force structure and technology investments mandated by the realities of smaller. Us army logistics quick reference guide feb 14, 2014 1. Army combined arms center and his fellow authors discuss the importance of doctrine. Its mission is to publish timely, authoritative information on army and defense sustainment. Pdf published 21 dec 2017 during warfighter exercises, it had become apparent that division and corps commanders were challenged with mission command of forces in their support areas. This manual expands the discussion on the overarching guidance on sustainment in adrp 30, unified land operations. A cross reference such as see adrp xyy follows the definition, signifying the publication discussing army usage of the term, as in the following example. Additionaly, please click here to access the milbook page for the sustainment force structure book. Washington, dc, 19 june 2017 combat sustainment support battalion. Mcoe supplemental manual 390 force structure reference data.
The equipment annex includes all of the icons depicted in the sustainment force structure handbook. At the request of the chief of naval operations, the national research council nrc conducted a study to determine the. Hot topics links to new and improved sustainment resources. Dtms provides the ability to plan, resource and manage unit and individual training at all levels. The relationship between sustainment and operation is depicted in introductory figure1 on page vi. Division logistics organizations and the ability to support. Army sustainment may june 2017 by army sustainment issuu. In the move to the brigadecentric force structure, or modularity, the army replaced its. Any information, products, services or hyperlinks contained within this website does not constitute any type of endorsement by the dod, air force, navy or army.
To compliment the modular force, the modular force logistics concept was developed to provide commensurate increased operational flex and unity of command. Sustainment provides the support necessary to maintain operations until mission accomplishment. Us army logistics quick reference guide feb 14, 2014. This reference manual provides army leaders with the details of how. Describe the logistics and sustainment communitys roles and responsibilities in the program integrated product team ipt structure including how the ipts bring together the major functions with a stake in the acquisition and execution of the sustainment process. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
Changes driven by resource constraints, reorganization and redesign will be incorporated into the book as such changes are approved. Stability and defense support of civil authorities change the nature and. Army force generation arforgen was designed to prepare units to be at the highest state. Congressional budget office, using data from the department of defenses 2017 budget request. Acqnotes is not an official department of defense dod, air force, navy, or army website. The commander of united states army forces command directed commanders to establish a support area command post sacp to improve mission command. Jan 05, 2017 army sustainment is the department of the armys official professional bulletin on sustainment. Sustainment must be integrated and synchronized with operations at every level to include those of our joint and multinational partners. This will align the afmc with the air force we need initiative. Armored brigade combat team, sustainment force structure, army 2020, bsb. Beyond fy 2017, costs are estimated to decrease as iraqi sustainment capabilities continue to. Notice of liability the information in this smartbook and quick reference guide is distributed on an as is basis, without warranty. The force structure integration branch determines the force designs and force structure requirements for army multifunctional logistics organizations. Deployed cssbs are task organized to support army forces in support of decisive action tasks.