Copy3 FM 54-3

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FIELD MANUAL

A HE FIELD ARMY

SUPPORT COMMAND

HEADiQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYJUNE 1965

FM 54-3

FIELD MANUAL i HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

No. 54-3 WASHINGTON, D. C., 30 June 1965

THE FIELD ARMY SUPPORT COMMAND

Paragraph PageCHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 1-7 2

2. FIELD ARMY SUPPORT COMMANDHEADQUARTERS

Section I. General information .................................................. 8-9 8II. General and special staff ................................................... 10-17 8

III. Separate units .................................................. 18-22 14

CHAPTER 3. ARMY-WIDE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONSSection I. Ordnance ammunition brigade ................................................ 23-25 18

II. Medical brigade ........................................ .......... 26-28 21III. Military police brigade .................................................. 29-31 22IV. Transportation brigade ......................................... 32-34 24V. Civil affairs group .................................................. 35-37 26

CHAPTER 4. SUPPORT BRIGADES ............................................................ 38-41 285. MAINTENANCE .................................................. 42-48 366. SUPPLY

Section I. General supplies .................................................. 49-52 40II. Class III supplies ........................................................ 53-54 42

III. Ammunition supply and medical supply ................................ 55-58 43

CHAPTER 7. REPLACEMENTS AND PERSONNEL SERVICESSection I. Replacements ................. ................................. 59-60 45

II. Personnel administration, postal services, and specialservices .................................................. 61-62 45

III. Finance service ............................................................................ 63-65 46IV. Legal service .................................................. 66-68 47V. Chaplain service .................................................. 69-70 47

CHAPTER 8. COMMUNICATIONS ............................................ 71-76 49

APPENDIX I. REFERENCES ................. ................................... 52II. ESTIMATED UNIT RESUPPLY DATA ........................................ 54

III. SUGGESTED LOADING PLAN ............................ .................... 55

INDEX ............................ ... .... .... 59

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1, Purpose ization capable of sustained administrativeThis manual provides guidance on the organ- and tactical operations. It directs the combat

ization and operation of a field army support operations of its assigned forces and providescommand. It is intended for use by personnel them with combat support and combat servicewho need information related to combat serv- support.ice support at the higher echelons within a field a. Composition. The field army is composedarmy. More detailed information on specific of a headquarters; certain organic troops whichoperations and systems and on organizations are not further assigned; a field army supportat lower echelons is provided in related field command, to which nondivisional combat serv-manuals which are listed in appendix I and ice support troops are assigned; a variablereferred to individually at appropriate places number of corps; and a variable number ofin this manual. divisions, which are normally attached to the

corps. For planning, a type field army is used2. Scope which has three corps of four divisions each.

This manual describes the field army sup- The field army may operate under a theaterport command headquarters; units employed army commander, an army group commander,with the headquarters; responsibilities peculiar or the commander of a joint force.to the headquarters; and relationships between b. Responsibility. Depending upon the or-field army headquarters, field army support ganization within the theater, the commandercommand headquarters, and major subordinate of a field army is responsible to one of theheadquarters. The manual also describes the commanders listed above for both the tacticalmajor subordinate organizations within the and administrative operations of the army. Hefield army support command and the systems is responsible for providing combat serviceor methods through which they provide com- support to U. S. Army forces and, in accord-bat service support to the field army. (The ance with agreements and as directed, to otherinformation provided is applicable to both nu- U. S. and Allied forces and civilians in the fieldclear and nonnuclear warfare.) Users of the army area. The field army commander andmanual can determine the complete scope from major subordinate commanders are assignedthe table of contents and can locate particular territorial responsibility to include planning,facts through use of the index. coordinating, and executing rear area security

and area damage control activities.3. Comments c. Staff. The field army staff includes assist-

Users of this manual are encouraged to sub- ant chiefs of staff G1 (personnel), G2 (intelli-mit comments concerning it or recommenda- gence), G3 (operations), G4 (logistics), andtions for its improvement. Comments should G5 (civil affairs). These officers have armybe keyed to the page, paragraph, and line in general staff responsibility for activities inwhich the change is recommended. Reasons their fields of interest throughout the fieldshould be provided for each comment to insure army, and they provide advice to the armyunderstanding and complete evaluation. Com- commander concerning them. In connectionments should be forwarded directly to Head- with combat service support operations, theyquarters, U. S. Army Combat Developments assist the army commander in developingCommand Combat Service Support Group, Fort plans and policies, maintain liaison with theLee, Va. 23801. field army support command staff to insure

that approved courses of action are being fol-4. Basic Characteristics of the Field Army lowed successfully, and make recommendations

The field army is the largest combat organ- to the army commander concerning any

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changes needed. Their relationship with the bility for the combat service supportfield army support command staff concerning situation of the entire army. He iscombat service support operations is essential- responsible for the preparation ofly the same as their relationship with the corps outline administrative plans or ordersstaffs concerning tactical operations. Their which are issued by the army andspecific relationships with particular field army carried out by the field army supportsupport command staff members are described command. He also prepares broadbriefly below. Additional information is pro- plans for the support of future oper-vided in paragraphs 11 through 16, which dis- ations. In general, the field army G4cuss the field army support command staff. provides missions and broad guidance

(1) Assistant chief of staff, G1. The field while the field army support com-army G1 provides staff advice con- mand staff develops the detailedcerning field army support command plans and supervises their execution.personnel matters to the field army Field army plans for combat servicesupport command assistant chief of support primarily fall in the areas ofstaff for personnel. In addition, he interest of the field army support com-monitors medical service and the per- mand assistant chiefs of staff forsonnel services which are provided to services, for supply, and for mainte-the army by field army support com- nance. (These officers have FASCOMmand elements (e.g., postal, finance, staff responsibility for provision ofand special services). support to the entire army.)

(2) Assistant chief of staff, G2. The field (5) Assistant chief of staff, G5. The fieldarmy G2 provides staff advice con- army G5 provides staff advice to thecerning field army support command field army support command assistantintelligence matters to the field army chief of staff for civil affairs, who hassupport command assistant chief of field army support command staff re-staff for security, plans, and opera- sponsibility for the provision of civiltions. Field army support command affairs support to the entire army byintelligence activities consist primar- the army-wide civil affairs organiza-ily of submitting timely reports and tion.of obtaining and disseminating infor-mation on enemy capabilities as they 5. Basic Characteristics of the Field Armyaffect combat service support opera- Support Commandtions. A field army support command is made up

(3) Assistant chief of staff, G3. The field of a headquarters and various subordinatearmy G3 establishes priorities and al- units and organizations. Each element, includ-locations for resources to support ap- ing the headquarters, is organized according toproved courses of action. In connec- a table of organization and equipment. Thetion with field army support command number and kinds of subordinate organiza-operations, these priorities and allo- tions, therefore, can be varied to suit the par-cations are normally expressed in ticular situation. The complete field army sup-administrative plans or orders coor- port command (fig. 1) is designed to supportdinated between the field army G3 a field army which includes three corps of fourand G4. The field army G3 also pro- divisions each. For smaller forces, the supportvides staff advice concerning such structure is modified to provide only the capa-matters as the organization, alloca- bilities needed. The field army support com-tion, and movement of field army sup- mand provides all combat service support toport command elements to the field the field army (or other supported force) ex-army support command assistant chief cept replacements. (Signal and engineer sup-of staff for security, plans, and opera- ply and maintenance are included in field armytions. support command responsibilities. Responsibil-

(4) Assistant chief of staff, G4. The field ity for signal and engineer combat support,army G4 has general staff responsi- however, is retained by the field army com-

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mander.) Additional introductory information ice support primarily through two kinds ofis provided below; each subject is covered in major subordinate elements: army-wide serv-more detail in a later chapter. ice organizations and support brigades.

a. Commanding General, Field Army Sup- (1) Army-wide services. The army-wideport Command. The commanding general of services are each provided throughoutthe field army support command is a major the field army by a separate organiza-subordinate commander to the commanding tion. The army-wide services pro-general of the field army and is on the same vided by elements of the field armylevel as the corps commanders. He is charged support command are ammunitionwith providing combat service support to all service, medical service, military po-elements of the field army to support the tac- lice service, transportation service,tical operations directed by the field army and civil affairs service. The organi-commander. In performing his mission, he zations which provide them are therelieves the field army commander and staff ammunition brigade, medical brigade,from detailed planning and operational respon- military police brigade, transporta-sibilities in combat service support and in secu- tion brigade, and civil affairs group.rity of the army service area. Thus, the field (Army-wide engineer and signal serv-army commander and staff are left free to ices are provided by the engineer andconcentrate on the tactical mission and on long- signal brigades which are directlyterm planning. The responsibilities of the field subordinate to the army headquarters.army support command commander include These brigades perform the functionsdealings with support elements in the com- usually associated with their branchesmunications zone and other detailed work re- except for supply and maintenance;quired in implementing approved plans and which are support command responsi-policies and in computing support require- bilities.)ments. The commanding general of the field (2) Support brigades. The support bri-army support commanid commands and controls gades provide supply, maintenance,his subordinate units in all of their activities. and certain other services in a desig-He is assisted by the field army support corm- nated area. In supporting a completemand staff. 12-division field army, one support

b. Field Army Support Command Staff. The brigade is employed in each of thefield army support command headquarters has three corps areas and another in thea modified general staff (or coordinating staff) army service area. The headquartersand a small special staff, both of which are elements of all support brigades aredescribed in chapter 2. The general staff of identical, but the numbers and typesthe field army support command includes six of subordinate units vary dependingassistant chiefs of staff. These are the assist- upon the area in which the brigadeant chiefs of staff for personnel; for security, is employed. The three organized forplans, and operations; for services; for supply; employment in the corps areas arefor maintenance; and for civil affairs. The called corps support brigades; the oneseparation of services, supply, and maintenance organized for employment in theinto. individual sections is necessary because army service area is called the armyof the size of the field army support command rear support brigade. Thus, mostand because of its extensive and complicated maintenance and supply are providedresponsibilities in these fields. The general in each corps area, for example, bystaff sections include the technical specialists the corps support brigade employedfound in special staff sections in certain other there. Ammunition, medical, militaryheadquarters. The small special staff, there- police, transportation, construction,fore, includes administrative rather than tech- communications, and civil affairsnical elements (i.e., engineer, ordnance, trans- services are provided in all of theportation sections, etc., are not provided). corps areas and the army service area

c. Methods of Providing Support. The field by the army-wide service organiza-army support command provides combat serv- tions.

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FASCOMCOMMANDER

FASCOM HQ BAND I NFORATIONAND SPECIAL TROOPS CONTROL AND PRESS

CENTER CENSORSHIP TEAMSI I . .........I

AMMUNITION MEDICAL TRANSPORTAT MP BRIGADEBRIGADE BRIGADE BRIGADE

~ ~~~ ISUPPORT BR IGAD ESUP GROUP

'ALSO SUPPORTS FIELD ARMY HEADQUARTERS AND THE ARMY REAR SUPPORT BRIGADE HEADQUARTERSFigure 1. Field army support command.

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6. Command Relationships will provide the flexibility necessary to supportThe field army support command provides the tactical forces successfully under any type

a structure for command and control of non- of attack.divisional combat service support units which a. Flexibility. To provide effective support

under the conditions imposed by enemy nu-is basically the same as the structure for com- under the conditions imposed by enemy nu-mand and control of tactical (combat and com- clear, chemical, and biological capabilities, com-bat support) units. bat service support organizations and systems

must be flexible. The flexibility depends upona. Command of Tactical Units. The tactical adequate communications and upon adequateunits of a field army are primarily the divi- adequate cmmuncati ad pnaeqtenumbers of properly located and dispersed in-sions and corps. The commanding general ofthe field army directs tactical operations by maintaining the flow of supplies rather thanissuing orders to the corps commanders, whoi n te on building stockpiles. Essential stocks, how-implement them by issuing orders to the divi- ever must be maintained near anticipatedsions. Orders to attached combat or combat points of consumption to permit continued op-support units are issued from the headquartersto which the units are attached (division, rupted.corps, or army.) b. Alternate Channels and Facilities. Alter-

b. Command of Nondivisional Combat Serv- nate channels for each type of support mustice Support Units. Nondivisional combat serv- be provided, and combat service support plansice support units are assigned to the field army must provide for rapid rerouting both to andsupport command. Major units included are from them. Support means (units, equipment,the army-wide service organizations, the corps installations) of any one particular type shouldsupport brigades, and the army rear support be dispersed as much as is practical so thatbrigade. The commanding general of the field the capability involved cannot be destroyedarmy issues broad directives for combat serv- through one attack. Support facilities shouldice support of operational plans to the com- be dispersed and duplicated to the degree in-manding general of the field army support dicated by enemy capabilities and permittedcommand, who implements them by issuing by the mission.orders to the support brigade commanders, to c. Specific Effects on Support Functions. Inthe commanders bf the army-wide service addition to immediate casualities and otherorganizations, and to other subordinate com- damage, enemy use of nuclear, chemical, ormanders. biological weapons will produce specific and

far-reashing effects on combat service support7. Impact of Hostile Use of Nuclear, Chemi- functions. Moreover, the threat of use of such

cal, and Biological Weapons weapons requires provision of appropriateThe combat service support system described countermeasures in all planning.

in this manual is designed essentially to oper- (1) Supply. Reducing the vulnerabilityate under the threat of or actual limited use of supply operations requires disper-of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. sion (both in transit and in storage),The system represents a combination of dis- protective packaging, use of cover,persed units, dispersed stocks, and responsive and the capability to relocate rapidly.command structures. Large combat service Supplies exposed to contaminationsupport installations become prime targets for must be monitored prior to use ornuclear attack. The relatively large numbers of issue. Class I supplies and waterpersonnel needed to operate such installations suspected of any form of contamina-may also constitute targets for chemical or tion must be given special attention.biological.attack. Under the organizational and (2) Maintenance. Frequent movement ofoperational concepts stated, careful planning maintenance units and facilities iswill make it possible to keep combat service essential. This requirement, however,support installations at the smallest size which reduces the time available for main-will permit mission accomplishment. Such tenance and can result in more workplanning must also include measures which being evacuated to the rear. When

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equipment requiring maintenance is decontamination and rehabilitation ofcontaminated or suspected of contami- those which were damaged.nation, moreover, it must be checked (5) Transportation. Establishment of al-by the maintenance unit before repair ternate routes for supplies and foris undertaken. other essential traffic is of great im-

(3) Medical service. Large unanticipated portance. Detours and rerouting re-increases in casualities may result quired in the event of attack, however,from nuclear, chemical, or biological may significantly reduce the effective-attack and cause great disparities be- ness of transportation units. Avail-tween medical resources and the medi- ability of transportation for reloadingcal workload. Under such circum- and for resupply is essential.stances, medical elements will require (6) Discipline, law, and order. Employ-emergency assistance from other or- ment of nuclear, chemical, or biologi-ganizations. Care of patients will be cal weapons will increas problems oflimited, and evacuation will be ex- traffic control, evacuation of person-pedited. nel (patients, civilians, POW's), and

(4) Construction. Protective features are security of critical installations andneeded in headquarters, communica- material. Contamination of areas,tions facilities, and other critically facilities, and traffic routes with re-important installations. Many facil- sulting confusion and decreased con-ities may be both damaged and con- trol will impose heavy demands fortaminated. In such instances, con- sealing off areas and routes and col-struction of new facilities may be lecting military personnel for returneasier and less time consuming than to their units.

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CHAPTER 2

FIELD ARMY SUPPORT COMMAND HEADQUARTERS

Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION

8. Size and Location army are the corps and the field army supportA complete field army support command in- command. The commanding general of the

cludes about 90,000 persons and the installa- field army accomplishes his mission by issuingtions and facilities needed to provide combat orders to these organizations. The membersservice support to a 12-division field army. of the army general staff exercise staff super-The headquarters of a field army support com- vision over activities of the corps and of themand includes about 400 persons and the field army support command in their areas ofvehicles, other equipment, and facilities needed interest. They make recommendations to theto enable the commander and his staff to per- commanding general of the field army to assistform their functions in controlling and direct- him in making decisions and in issuing ordersing the operations of the command. to the corps commanders and the field army

a. Field army support command headquar- support command commander. The army gen-eral staff officer most concerned with combatters is located in the army service area, as ervice support and therefore with operations

are many headquarters, army rear support bri-gademay headquarters, a rndmy rhea sporyntbri- of the field army support command is the as-gade headquarters, and the inventory controlcenter. The relationship between army head- sponsibiit is to make broad long-range planssponsibility is to make broad long-range plansquarters and field army support command for the support of anticipated tactical opera-headquarters is very close. Field army support tions. He maintains liaison with other armycommand headquarters (or appropriate ele- staff officers and with the field army supportments of it) must, therefore, be located within command concerning future plans, and he alsoreasonable travel distance of army headquar- observes the effectiveness of combat serviceters. The army rear support brigade head- support operations in support of plans cur-quarters must be located where it can best rently in effect. He makes recommendationsprovide services to the elements which it sup- concerning these matters to the commandingports. general of the field army. The commander

b. The number of major headquarters in the of the field army support command and hisarmy service area makes it essential that staff are responsible for the success of combatproper use be made of dispersion and natural service support operations related to the tacti-and manmade cover. The factors which must cal operations in progress and for detailedbe balanced are successful mission accomplish- planning for upport of operations in the nearment and the risk is justifiable in view of future. This responsibility includes the de-enemy capabilities. velopment of detailed implementing plans,

policies, and directives for combat service sup-9. Relationship with Army Headquarters port in conformance with army policies, direc-

The major subordinate elements of a field tives, and guidance.

Section II. GENERAL AND SPECIAL STAFF

10. Introduction special staff, which is described in paragraph17. The various general staff officers advise

The field army support command headquar- the field army support command commanderters (fig. 2) is organized under TOE 54-12. in their specialized fields, make recommenda-It has a modified general staff and a small tions based upon their detailed knowledge of

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these fields, and provide staff advice to subordi- the six assistant chiefs of staff. The deputynate units. Orders and direct instructions for commander-chief of staff and the secretary ofsubordinate units of the command are issued the general staff perform the functions des-by authority of the commander. The general cribed for these positions in FM 101-5. Thestaff includes the deputy commander-chief of duties of the assistant chiefs of staff are des-staff, the secretary of the general staff, and cribed in succeeding paragraphs.

FASCOMCOMMANDER

COMMANDSECTION

DEPUTY CG-CHIEF OF STAFF

O. ASECURITY, ACofS, ACofS, CfS ACfS,PERSONNEL SECURITY, SERVICES SUPPLY MAINTENANCE CIVIL AFFAIRSPLANS, & OPERATIONS

A CH FO A FIN MED Co

MED9COMD

UNITS2. Field army support co

Figure 2. Field army support command headquarters.

11. Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel the adjutant general, chaplain, finance officer,The assistant-chief of staff for personnel judge advocate, and surgeon (para. 17c). One

plans, coordinates, and advises on personnel method of organizing the personnel section isand administration matters within the com- as follows:mand. His area of interest includes the pro- a. Administrative Branch. The administra-vision of finance, postal, and special service tive branch is established to control corre-support by elements of the support brigades, spondence and reports, maintain files, and per-and he also exercises staff supervision over form other internal administration.

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b. Manpower and Personnel Management and programs pertaining to commandBranch. The manpower and personnel manage- operations and functions.ment branch plans, coordinates, and supervises (2) Makes recommendations concerningactivities related to managing the military and organization of the command andcivilian personnel of the command, to obtaining compiles the phased troop basis forpersonnel replacements for the command, and submission to field army headquarters.to providing the required personnel records (3) Selects and allocates combat serviceand reports. The branch also administers man- support troops and units by types andagement policies related to use of non-US numbers required to perform the com-civilian employees and prisoner-of-war labor. mand mission.

c. Law and Order Branch. The law and (4) Plans and supervises movement oforder branch prepares plans ad policies related units between major subordinate com-to discipline, law, and order and monitors their mands.implementation by subordinate units including (5) Recommends priorities for allocationthe military police brigade. Troop conduct and of equipment, weapons, and ammuni-appearance, control and disposition of strag- tion within the command.glers, and handling of prisoners of war are (6) Plans and supervises training of sub-included in the area of interest of the branch. ordinate units and inspects units, in-

d. Graves Registration Branch. The graves stallations, and activities of the com-registration branch is responsible for graves mand.registration plans and policies. It determines b. Intelligence Branch. The intelligencerequirements and preferred locations for army branch is responsible for plans and policiescemeteries, specifies the flow of graves regis- pertaining to the collection, processing, dis-tration records and reports, and maintains seminating within the command, and forward-liaison with graves registration activities ing to field army headquarters of informationthroughout the field army and with similar of intelligence value. In addition, the branchactivities of the Air Force and Navy when coordinates technical intelligence matters with-necessary. The branch also prepares the army in the command and furnishes technicalgraves registration SOP. specialists to assist the field army technical

intelligence company when necessary. It also12. Assistant Chief of Staff for Security, supervises intelligence training in subordinate

Plsans, and Opertions units, conducts security investigations, andsupervises military and civil censorship ac-

The assistant chief of staff for security, tivities.plans, and operations coordinates and advises c. Security and Damage Control Branch. Theon plans for the combat service support of field security and damage control branch is respon-army operations, on intelligence matters sible for plans and policies related to rear areawithin the command, or rear area security security, security of installations, and areaand area damage control, on the organization damage control. The branch is divided into aand allocation of field army support command security office and an area damage controltask elements, and on training. He receives center.broad outline plans prepared at field army (1) Security office. The security officeheadquarters and insures that the necessary prepares directives, plans, and SOP'sdetails are provided by the other assistant for security of combat service supportchiefs of staff to insure adequate support of installations and for rear area securitythe planned operations. One method of orga- within the army service area. It alsonizing the security, plans, and operations sec- supervises implementation of thesetion is as follows: instructions by subordinate units.

a. Plans and Operations Branch. In coordi- (2) Area Damage Control Center. Thenation with other interested staff elements, area damage control center is oper-the plans and operations branch performs the ated by the assistant chief of stafffollowing functions: for security, plans, and operations to

(1) Prepares plans, procedures, policies, serve the entire headquarters. It pre-

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pares and maintains a visual display sing service officer for the command. Theof information concerning nuclear communications service officer develops theblasts, radiological fallout, blowdown, communications requirements of the command,chemical and biological contamination, maintains liaison with personnel of the armyand any other effects -of mass-destru- area communications system, requests and al-tion weapons or natural disasters locates frequencies for command elements,which will have an impact upon com- provides overall technical advice on communi-bat service support operations. The cations within the command, and resolves com-information developed and presented munications problems related to movement ofincludes both established facts and major elements of the command. He also super-forecasts. The center also maintains vises the use of proper communications pro-a current situation map showing the cedures and the distribution and use oflocations of units and facilities, route operations codes and cryptographic materialsconditions, and any other information within the command. The automatic data-suitable for visual presentation and processing service officer supervises the useof interest to headquarters personnel. of electric-accounting machines and automaticIt is provided with projection and data-processing equipment throughout the com-reproduction equipment to display in- mand. This includes resolution of technicalformation in several ways. The area problems and recommendations concerning al-damage control center director is a locations of personnel and equipment.nuclear weapons employment officer, b. Transportation Branch. The transporta-and he is provided with enough as- tion branch is staffed with air and surfacesistants to operate the center on a transportation specialists who perform func-24-hour basis. The center, thus, can tions related to the provision of army-wideserve as the receiving point for all transportation service by the transportationreports of incidents of the types indi- brigade and to the use of organic vehiclescated. throughout the command. These functions in-

clude making recommendations concerning13. Assistant Chief of Staff for Services movement plans, allocation,of transportation

The assistant chief of staff for service plans, resources, movements-management policies andcoordinates, and advises on the provision of directives, movements control, traffic regula-several services to the field army by subordi- tion, and traffic control (in coordination withnate elements of the field army support com- the traffic control branch). The chief of themand. Basically, he provides the detailed transportation branch also exercises technicalservices portions of plans prepared in outline supervision over the field army support com-form by the army staff and monitors the service mand traffic headquarters, which is staffedoperations performed to support them. His jointly by personnel of the transportationarea of interest includes real estate and field branch and of the transportation brigade. Heinstallations; field services; transportation; also maintains liaison with the transportationtraffic control; local procurement and contract- brigade, with communications zone transporta-ing; and evacuation of excess or captured ma- tion support elements, and with other elementsterial. He is also responsible for developing of the field army support command staff tocommand requirements for construction, corn- provide transportation advice.munications, automatic data-processing service, c. Installations and Field Services Branch.utilities, and fire-fighting support. One method This branch develops requirements for realof organizing the services section is as follows: estate and field installations for the command

a. Plans and Operations Branch. The plans and prepares plans for their acquisition, alloca-and operations branch coordinates plans for tion, and use. This responsibility includes de-the provision of services with the other velopment of requirements for constructionbranches of the section to insure that all de- and maintenance support for real property andtails of the plans are provided for effectively. for provision of utilities and fire-fighting sup-The branch also provides the communications port. The installations and field services branchservice officer and the automatic data-proces- also prepares plans for the provision of laun-

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dry, bath, and clothing exchange service; for for determining detailed supply requirementsdecontamination; and for food service. In ad- for the field army. He also insures thatdition, it monitors the implementation of these supplies are obtained received, stored, distri-plans by subordinate units. buted, and documented according to established

d. Traffic Control Branch. The traffic control policy; manages supply stocks through staffbranch is staffed with military police traffic supervision over the inventory control center;control personnel who prepare plans and and, in coordination with the assistant chief ofpolicies for traffic control throughout the com- staff for security, plans, and operations, al-mand and coordinate with the transportation locates supplies and equipment to field armybranch on the movement program carried out command units according to established prior-by the transportation brigade. The branch ities. He also coordinates with the assistantalso provides representation in the traffic head- chief of staff for maintenance on all mattersquarters and insures that proper traffic co- of mutual interest. One method of organizingordination is maintained between the corps and the supply section is as follows:the corps support brigades. a. Plans and Operations Branch. The plans

e. Procurement Branch. The procurement and operations branch coordinates plans forbranch purchases locally available products supply support with the commodity-orientedand contracts for the service of corporation branches described below. In addition, it moni-or individuals for the field army. In general, tors overall acquisition, storage, and distri-its purchasing is limited to products needed bution matters. This responsibility includesthroughout or by major elements of the army. routine coordination and monitoring of the pro-Smaller-scale purchases are made by the pro- gram for obtaining resupply from the com-curement elements in the headquarters of the munications zone. The plans and operationssupport brigades. In addition to providing branch also insures that cryptologistics matterspurchasing and contracting service, the pro- are properly coordinated at field army supportcurement branch also establishes policies for command level. This includes insuring thatprocurement throughout the command and pro- proper security is provided for cyptographicvides technical advice concerning problems material in transit and for cyptographic workencountered. Overall policies for oversea pro- areas. In accomplishing this function, the planscurement are described in paragraph 10.21 of and operations branch deals with the crypto-FM 100-10. graphic control and issue section of the inven-

tory control center and with communications14. Assistant Chief of Staff for Supply personnel in the office of the assistant chief

The assistant chief of staff for supply plans, of staff for services. The cyptographic controlcoordinates, and advises on the provision of all and issue section, however, exercises detailedclasses of supply to the field army and any cyptographic control.other supported forces. Basically, he provides b. Electronic Material Branch. The electronicthe detailed supply portions of plans prepared material branch recommends plans and policiesin outline form by the army staff and monitors for the supply of electronic material. It alsothe supply operations performed to support monitors and provides staff advice concerningthem. He also recommends supply policies and stock management operations performed byprocedures and insures that they are followed the electronic material and supply section ofby monitoring operations of the inventory con- the inventory control center.trol and the supply elements of subordinate c. Petroleum Branch. The petroleum branchcommands and providing staff advice as re- recommends plans policies for the provision ofquired. His area of interest includes the pro- class III supplies. It also monitors and pro-vision of class V and supplies missile-related vides staff advice concerning stock manage-items by the ammunition brigade, the provision ment operations performed by the petroleumof medical class II and IV supplies by the section of the inventory control center.medical brigade, and the provision of all other d. General Material Branch. The generalsupplies by elements of the support brigades. material branch recommends plans and policiesIn accordance with army plans and in co- for the supply of subsistence, clothing andordination with the army staff, he is responsible textile items, topographic supplies and equip-

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ment, chemical items, airdrop equipment, con- field army. One method of organizing the main-struction and industrial supplies (not includ- tenance section is as follows:ing special-purpose vehicles), and all repair a. Plans and Operations Branch. The plansparts. It also monitors and provides staff ad- and operations branch coordinates plansvice concerning stock management operations for maintenance support with the materialperformed by the textile and general supply, branches described below. In addition, it moni-construction and industrial supply, subsistence, tors overall maintenance management includ-and repair parts sections of the inventory ing the maintenance data collection, analysis,control center. and reporting required under the Army equip-

e. Mobility Branch. The mobility branch ment record system.recommends plans and policies for the supply b. Light Equipment Maintenance Branch.of aircraft and both general- and special- The light equipment maintenance branch rec-purpose vehicles. The vehicles include cargo ommends plans and policies for the mainte-and passenger vehicles, road graders and other nance of electronic and avionic equipment,construction equipment, materials-handling generators, office equipment, field heating andequipment, vehicle-mounted decontamination cooking equipment, mine detectors, infraredequipment, and other wheel and track special- devices, survey equipment, refrigerators, andpurpose vehicles and trailers. Tanks and self- air conditioners.propelled guns are not included. The branch c. Heavy Equipment Maintenance Branch.also monitors and provides staff advice con- The heavy equipment maintenance branch rec-cerning stock management operations per ommends plans and policies for the maintenanceformed by the mobility branch of the inventory of vehicles including tanks and self-propelledcontrol center. weapons, all armament items except missile-

f. Weapons, Missiles, and Munitions Branch. related equipment maintained by the ammuni-The weapons, missiles, and munitions branch tion brigade, instruments and fire control items.recommends plans and policies for the supply construction equipment, heavy special-purposeof conventional and special ammunition and equipment, and vehicle-mounted equipment.all types of missiles and weapons. Tanks and d. Aircraft Maintenance Branch. The air-self-propelled guns are included. The branch craft maintenance branch recommends plansalso monitors and provides staff advice concern- and policies for the maintenance of aircraft,ing stock management operations performed including armament and avionic equipment.by the weapons and munitions branch of the e. Missile and Nuclear Weapons Maintenanceinventory control center. Branch. The missile and nuclear weapons main-

tenance branch recommends plans and policies15. Assistant Chief of Staff for Maintenance for the maintenance of missile systems, mis-

The assistant chief of staff for maintenance siles. and the nuclear components of specialplans, coordinates, and advises on the provis- ammunition.ion of direct and general support maintenanceto the field army by maintenance elements of 16. Assistant Chief of Staff for Civil Affairsthe field army support command. These main- The assistant chief of staff for civil affairstenance elements are assigned to the support recommends plans and policies for field armybrigades, the ammunition brigade, and the civil affairs operations, serves as staff advisermedical brigade. Basically, the assistant chief on all related matters, and monitors operationsof staff for maintenance provides the detailed ' of the civil affairs group. A small organicmaintenance support portions of plans pre- civil affairs staff is provided for the continuingpared in outline form by the army staff and or routine civil affairs requirements. An aug-monitors the maintenance operations per- mentation is provided to meet any additionalformed to support them. His area of interest needs imposed by complex or unusual civilincludes the maintenace of material, mainte- affairs matters.nance management including the maintenanceaspects of inventory control center operations, 17. Special Staffmaterial readiness, and implementation of the The field army support command specialArmy equipment records system within the staff includes an adjutant general, chaplain,

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inspector general, finance officer, surgeon (c section is provided to the headquarters by the.below), and headquarters commandant. The medical brigade. The brigade commander alsoinformation officer may be considered a mem- serves additionally as the field army supportber of the personal staff if the commander so command surgeon, and the section provideddesires. The scopes of the responsibilities of is augmented as necessary by other medicalthe special staff officers vary, based upon the brigade personnel. The surgeon section keepsstructure of the command itself. the commander and staff informed on the

a. The chaplain, information officer, and in- health of the command and on medical aspectsspector general serve as advisers to the com- of matters affecting combat service support.mander and also perform staff supervision In addition, the section develops, prepares, andover the provision of services in their fields coordinates medical portions of plans andof interest to the field army support command. policies for the command; coordinates medicalThey are not involved in the provision of these service operations and performs medical regu-services outside of the field army support com- lating for the field army; and provides staffmand. supervision over medical supply.

b. The adjutant general, staff judge advo- d. The headquarters commandant performscate, and finance offier also advise the com- the usual staff functions and commands specialwander and perform the functions usually troops. Special troops include the headquartersassociated with their positions for the com- company, the flight support section (when au-mand. In addition, however, they also partici- thorized), and any other units suitable to bepate in planning, coordinating, and supervising attached at this level.the provision of certain services in their areasof interest to elements outside of the command. (1) Headquarters company. The head-

(1) Adjutant general. The adjutant gen- quarters company provides the com-eral exercises staff supervision over mand element for enlisted personnelthe provision of postal service and of the headquarters and also providesspecial services support (para. 61 and unit level support of the headquarters62) to all elements of the army. to include administration, mess, or-

(2) Judge advocate. The staff judge ad- ganizational supply, and organiza-vocate exercises staff supervision over tional maintenance of most organicthe provision of legal service (para. equipment. The company is staffed66-68) to all nondivisional elements to operate a headquarters mess on aassigned to elements of the field army 24-hour basis. The company com-support command for this purpose. mander functions under the opera-

(3) Finance Officer. The finance officer tional control of the headquartersexercises staff supervision over the commandant and is assisted by anfinance elements of the field amry sup- executive officer and first sergeant.port command (para. 63-65). These (2) Flight support section. The flight sup-elements pay all nondivisional troops port section is authorized when or-and provide all funds used throughout ganic light aircraft are required forthe army for all purposes. command, staff supervision, and liai-

c. The field army support command head- son. The section provides two fixed-quarters does not have an organic surgeon wing utility aircraft and four utilityor surgeon section. Under the provisions of helicopters and is usually satellited onTOE 8-112 (Headquarters and Headquarters an avaition unit for refueling andDetachment, Medical Brigade), a small surgeon for aircraft maintenance.

Section III. SEPARATE UNITS

18. General tation car company, and a signal operationsSeparate units which are employed with the company. These units are organized under in-

field army support command headquarters in- dividual TOE's and may be employed as neededclude the inventory control center, a transpor- according to their capabilities. Normally, how-

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ever, they operate directly subordinate to the Within the overall policy established by thefield army support command headquarters in commander of the field army support command,performing the missions indicated below. the commander of the inventory control center

makes decisions concerning day-to-day supplyoperations. When decisions are required which

19. Inventory Control Center are outside of established policy, he refersThe field army supply system, described in them to the proper material branch of the

chapter 6, operates upon the basis of rapid FASCOM supply section or to the assistantresponse rather than upon positioned reserves. chief of staff for supply. To the extent practi-The inventory control center (fig. 3) is the cal, the inventory control center also supportskey element in making rapid response possible. the maintenance data collection program super-The unit is essentially a control point in the vised by the assistant chief of staff for main-field army supply operation. Its mission is to tenance. The inventory control center is orga-provide overall stock management for all field nized under TOE 29-402 and is described inarmy supplies. This includes computing re- detail in FM 29-10, Supply Management in thequirements, requesting supplies from the sup- Field Army. Its operations are also mentionedporting communications zone units, managing in chapers 5 and 6 of this manual. The inven-the field army supply distribution system, moni- tory control center is dependent upon the signaltoring stock levels, and providing supply data medium headquarters operating company (TOEto the field army support command headquar- 11-127) supporting the field army support com-ters, the support brigades, the ammunition bri- mand headquarters for both internal and ex-gade, and the medical brigade. The inventory ternal communications. The primary functionscontrol center operates under the staff super- of tIl major operating elements of the centervision of the assistant chief of staff for supply. are as follows:

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a. Plans and Policy Office. The plans and data-processing element in emergen-policy office reviews all directives and other cies. It cannot do so, however, forinstructions received to determine their ef- extended periods of time.)fect on the supply system. It also prepares c. Stock Management Division. The stockdetailed instructions for use within the center management division is made up of an adminis-and makes special studies and develops statis- trative branch and various material branchestics for the field army support command staff. and sections. Organizationally, these branches

b. Systems Division. The systems division and sections correspond closely with theoperates and services the computing and data- branches of the FASCOM supply section andprocessing equipment which the center is au- with the supply elements at lower levels withinthorized. The division also supervises the em- the field army support command. The actionsployment and operations of transceiver teams taken by these branches result in requisitionsprovided from TOE 11-500. These teams pro- being placed on supporting elements in thevide both the transceivers and the operators communications zone, in redistribution offor the transmission and reception of supply supplies within the field army, in procurementdata between the inventory control center, the within the field army, in repair of stocks whichgeneral support groups of the support brigades, are in maintenance channels, and in otherthe supply elements of the ammunition and types of supply transactions. These branchesmedical groups, and the supporting supply also submit data and reports to the correspond-elements in the communications zone. ing supply branch at field army support com-

(1) Programing Branch. In coordination mand headquarters so that appropriate recom-with operating elements of the stock mendations can be made to the assistant chiefmanagement division, the programing of staff for supply concerning policies, pro-branch develops computer programs grams, control actions, and similar matters offor processing data received and mak- broad interest.ing the computations needed. Theprograms designed are intended to 20. Transportation Car Companyprovide routine supply actions auto- The transportation car company providesmatically. Actions handled in this the field army, field army support command,manner include processing routine and army rear support brigade headquartersstockage list replacement requisitions, with transportation for individuals, smallsearching field army supply resources groups of personnel, and light items of cargo.for items requisitioned, and other ac- The company is organized under TOE 55-19tions which do not require human and is capable of providing command, control,decision. administration, mess, and supply for its as-

(2) Data-Processing Branch. The data- signed personnel. A car company is also as-processing branch is equipped with a signed to each corps support brigade. The carcomputer and associated tape and company is described in detail in FM 55-35,punchcard equipment to conduct the Motor Transport Operations and Units.computer programs developed by theprograming branch. It provides ma- 21. Signal Operations Companychine-printed versions of data which The signal operations company which sup-can be read and acted on by person- ports the field army support command head-nel of the stock management division. quarters is called a signal operations companyIt also provides the capability to (medium headquarters). It is organized underpunch cards to transmit instructions TOE 11-127 and is described further in chapterand requisitions. The branch is cap- 8. The company provides communications facil-able of continuous operations. (The ities and photographic service to meet thealternate data-processing branch op- normal requirements of the headquarters anderates at the army rear support bri- establishes and operates a message centergade to provide the same basic capa- which provides messages-handling facilities,bilities. It maintains duplicate records facsimile transmission and reception, andand is able to serve as the primary motor messenger service for the headquarters.

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It also installs, operates, and maintains the talion. Units of this battalion provide supply,following: maintenance, and field services support for the

a. A manual telephone center office and a headquarters.local telephone system. b. Personnel Service Company. The person-

b. A circuit control and testing facility. nel service company (TOE 12-67) of the armyc. Radio, teletypewriter, and radio-wire inte- rear support brigade provides centralized per-

gration communications service. sonnel administration for the headquarters.c. Military Police Company. A military po-

22. Other Supporting Units lice company (TOE 19-37) of the militaryThe field army support command headquar- police brigade provides traffic control, identi-

ters receives supply and service support from fies and controls personnel in the headquarterselements of the army rear support brigade and area, and provides internal security.the army-wide service organizations. These in- d. Medical Brigade. Area medical service isclude the following: provided by elements of the medical brigade as

a. Direct Support Supply and Service Bat- designated by the brigade commander.

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CHAPTER 3

ARMY-WIDE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Section I. ORDNANCE AMMUNITION BRIGADE

23. Mission is described in detail in FM 9-6, AmmunitionThe ordance ammunition brigade supplies Service in the Field Army.

and performs direct and general support main-tenance on both conventional and special 24. Organizationammunition. It also supplies and maintains The ordnance ammunition brigade (fig. 4)ground guidance, launching, handling, and consists essentially of brigade headquarters,test equipment for missiles and provides ex- three ordnance ammunition direct support/plosives ordnance disposal service. The brigade general support (DS/GS) groups, and a per-

I BRIGADECOMMANDER

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DS COMPANY

Figure 4. Ammunition brigade.

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sonnel service company. The personnel service a. Conventional Ammunition DS Companies.company maintains personnel records and pre- The two conventional ammunition DS com-pares payroll data for all elements of the bri- panies of each ammunition DS battalion sup-gade. The groups are the major operating ele- port the units of a corps. These companies arements of the brigade. Each group is made up employed as far forward as practical and areof one ordnance ammunition (DS/GS) battal- located to meet the convenience of major sup-ion and one ordnance ammunition DS battalion. ported units as much as possible. They carryThese are organized as indicated below. two days stock (one for issue and one for re-

a. DS/GS Battalions. The ammunition DS/ serve). These companies receive ammunitionGS battalions primarily support the DS ammu- from three sources: directly from supportingnition battalions. However, they also provide depots in the communications zone, from thedirect support themselves by issuing ammuni- conventional ammunition DS/GS company (oftion to units in their areas. Each DS/GS bat- each battalion) in the army service area, andtalion is made up of a headquarters and from the two conventional ammunition DS/GSheadquarters company (TOE 9-86), and ord- companies (of each battalion) in the corpsnance special ammunition GS company (TOE area. They operate ammunition supply points9-87), a missile GS company (TOE 9-227), from which the units they support pick up theand three conventional ammunition DS/GS ammunition which they are authorized (supplycompanies (TOE 9-17). point distribution).

b. DS Battalions. The ammunition DS bat- b. Conventional Ammunition DS/GS Com-talions support firing units in the division and panies. Two of the three conventional ammu-corps areas. Each DS battalion is made up nition DS/GS companies of each DS/GS bat-of a headquarters and headquarters company talion are employed in the corps area, and the(TOE 9-86), two ordnance special ammunition third one is employed in the army service area.

DS companies (TOE 9-47), two DS missile (1) The company in the army service areacompanies (TOE 9-247), and two conventional receives ammunition shipments fromammunition DS companies (TOE 9-17). (The the communications zone and arrangesconventional ammunition companies in the two for shipments to be made directly totypes of battalions are identical.) the conventional ammunition DS com-

panies by the transportation brigade.25. Method of Operation This company also makes local issues

The ordnance ammunition brigade headquar- of ammunition to units in its area,ters commands subordinate units of the brigade, for which it carries three days stock.directs their operations, and insures necessary In addition, it carries its portion ofcoordination with the transportation brigade the two days of total army reserveand other major organizations. The operating stocks maintained in the army serv-elements of the ordnance ammunition brigade ice area.are the companies, the operations of which are (2) The companies employed in the corpsdescribed in general terms in the subpara- area also receive shipments directlygraphs below. Each ammunition DS/GS group from the communications zone. Theyprovides ammunition, missiles, and related then arrange further shipment eithermaintenance to a corps slice. The ammunition to the conventional ammunition DSDS battalion of each group is employed in and companies supporting the divisions orimmediately behind the division areas. The directly to the firing unit itself byammunition DS/GS battalion of each group unit distribution. Both kinds of ship-operates both in the corps area and in the army ments are made by the transportationservice area. A simplified representation of brigade upon the request of the am-the possible employment of all of the companies munition unit. These companies carryof both kinds of battalions is shown in figure three days back-up for the forward5. Both forecasts and actual ammunition re- companies and two days supply of thequirements are provided to the brigade by the stocks which they issue directly toinventory control center based upon command firing units.allocations. c. Ordnance Special Ammunition and Missile

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DS Companies. One special ammunition DS Therefore, the special ammunition GS com-company is employed with one missile DS cornm- pany is involved primarily in maintenancepany so that the two companies can together and in issuing ground-to-air missile compo-support the same using units. The two cornm- nents for units in the army service area andpanies of each type in each ammunition DS the rear of the corps area. The same is true ofbattalion are employed in this manner to sup- the missile GS company. It performs mainte-port the missile-firing units of each corps. The nance on items received both from the missilespecial ammunition and missile DS companies DS company and from the special ammunitionare supported by the one special ammunition GS company. As in the case of conventionalGS company and the one missile GS company ammunition, shipments of missile componentsin each ammunition DS/GS battalion. Thesein each ammunition S/S battalion. These within the field army are made by the trans-units are employed in the army service areaand work in conjunction with each other in portation brigade and arranged by the specialthe same manner as the direct support units, ammunition and missile companies. SecurityThe primary supply channel for special ammu- for special ammunition in the hands of specialnition, and specifically for all nuclear rounds, ammunition companies is provided by attach-is direct from the communications zone to the ment of physical security elements from thespecial ammunition direct support company. military police brigade.

XXX I XX-AMMO OS/S AMMOSP HQ

| AMMO XX-DS/GSO-1 OS CO-

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UNITS OF DS BNFigure 5. Employment of ammunition units.

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Section II. MEDICAL BRIGADE

26. Mission medical group includes two medical battalion

The medical brigade provides medical evacu- headquarters and headquarters detachmentsation and hospitalization; dispensary-type med- and various other elements that can be orga-ical treatment; medical supply and mainte- nized into two battalions as appropriate tonance; and dental, veterinary, and preventive provide the support needed. These elementsmedicine services to the field army. It is de- include four evacuation hospitals, four mobilescribed in detail in FM 8-16. army surgical hospitals, four medical clearing

companies, four medical ambulance companies,and one air ambulance company.

27. Organization b. Rear Medical Group. The rear medicalThe medical brigade (fig. 6) consists essen- group also includes two medical battalion head-

tially of brigade headquarters, three forward quarters and headquarters detachments so thatmedical groups, one rear medical group, a pre- its units can be organized into two medicalventive medicine field service unit, a medical battalions. The rear medical group includeslaboratory, a convalescent center, a medical nine evacuation hospitals, three medical am-depot, and a personnel service company. The bulance companies, three medical clearing com-major elements of the brigade are the forward panies, and three medical collecting companies.and rear medical groups, which are describedin general terms below. Subordinate operating 28. Concept of Operationsunits can be transferred from group to group Under current concepts, the medical brigadeand from battalion to battalion as necessary. must be able to process casualities caused by

a. Forward Medical Groups. Each forward conventional weapons at rates based upon the

BRIGADECOMMANDER

PERSONNEL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE CONVALESCENT MEDIC MEDICAL O MEICAL

EVACUATION AIR MOBILE ARMY EViACUATIONHOSPITAL AMBULANCE SURGICAL HOSPITAL H & UH OET OsPu

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Figure 6. Medical brigade.

particular type of operation and must also be with the capability for its hospital units toable to process mass casualties caused by mass expand quickly to accommodate peak loads ofdestruction weapons at rates which cannot be patients without extensive preparation. In ad-predicted. Therefore, the brigade is organized dition, a sufficient number of hospitals are pro-

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vided to insure continuous hospital service units and to treat them to the extent necessarythroughout the field army while some units to prepare them either for return to duty orare moving or inactive for other reasons. In for further evacuation. The four mobile surgi-general, hospitalization and treatment facilities cal hospitals of each group provide immediatewithin the field army provide patients with surgical service as necessary. The groups alsothat therapy which will permit them either to provide area medical service for local units.return quickly to duty or to be evacuated In general, hospital units of the forward medi-quickly to the communications zone. Certain cal group are employed where patients candefinitive hospitalization, however, may be pro- conveniently be evacuated rearward by air orvided when the tactical situation and hospital ground transportation.capabilities permit. The medical depot operatesa base in the army service area and provides b. Rear Medical Group. The rear medicala forward supply element in each corps area. group provides supporting medical service for

a. Forward Medical Groups. The forward the field army. It receives patients evacuatedmedical groups operate as close as possible to from the forward groups and handles theirthe divisions and other combat units without further evacuation or other disposition. Ininterfering with combat operations. Their pri- addition, it provides area medical service formary mission is to evacuate patients from these units in the army service area.

Section III. MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE

29. Mission 30. OrganizationThe military police brigade provides service The military police brigade (fig. 7) includes

to nondivisional organizations assigned or at- a brigade headquarters, which performs thetached to army and corps and area service in usual command and control functions, two mili-the corps rear and army service areas. When tary police group headquarters and headquar-necessary, it can also augment division military ters detachments, five army military police bat-police companies to provide increased capa- talions, one composite military police battalion,bilities at that level. Division military police and various companies and functional teams.operations, however, are covered in FM 19-1 One possible method of deploying a brigadeand are not further discussed here. Operations organized in this manner is as follows:of the brigade are covered in FM 19-2, Military a. Forward Military Police Group. The for-Police Support in the Field Army. The overall ward military police group is usually made upmission of the military police brigade is to pro- of a group headquarters and headquartersvide the following services: detachment, three army military police bat-

a. Law enforcement, crime prevention and talions, one military police escort guard bat-investigation, and crime laboratory service. talion, one composite military police battalion,

and a crime investigation detachment. Eachb. Security for property, personnel, installa- army military police battalion in the forward

tions, and facilities including command posts, group is made up of a battalion headquartersheadquarters, and special ammunition storage and headquarters detachment and three armyareas. military police companies. The escort guard

c. Receipt, limited processing, guarding, and battalion is made up of a headquarters andevacuating of prisoners of war and civilian headquarters detachment and three escortinternees. guard companies. The crime investigation de-

d. Control of disturbances and confinement tachment (team LD) operates directly underof military prisoners, the forward military police group headquarters.

b. Rear Military Police Group. The rear mili-e. Traffic control and circulation control. tary police group is usually made up of two

f. Assistance in rear area security and area army militarp police battalions, one compositedamage control operations and provision of aid military police battalion, a crime laboratory,in natural disasters. and a crime investigation detachment. Each of

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BRIGADE COMMANDER

BMROIJET mO 0 mnGRO MP UIOUP MP CONPANY MPCIHMPAII PERSONNEL

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Figure 7. Military police brigade.

the army military police battalions is made up army military police battalions of the forwardof a battalion headquarters and headquarters military police group are employed to supportdetachment and three army military police com- the three corps and the units associated withpanies. The composite military police battalion each corps. These battalions are usually lo-includes three miltary police guard companies, cated well forward in the corps area wherea crime investigation detachment (team LA), they can respond rapidly and efficiently to re-and a military police confinement detachment. quirements for military police support. TheAn additional crime investigation detachment military police escort guard battalion is respon-(team LD) and the crime laboratory operate sible for evacuating prisoners of war anddirectly under the group headquarters. civilian internees. It is employed where it can

provide rapid evacuation, and each of its three31. Method of Operations companies usually supports one corps. The pri-

The miltary police brigade headquarters pro- mary mission of this battalion is the evacuationvides command and staff supervision for all of prisoners of war from divisions to the armymilitary police operations, plans future opera- service area. It may also provide temporarytions, and furnishes recommendations on mili- holding facilities in the corps area whentary police requirements and on the employ- prompt evacuation to the army service area isment of military police troops. Functions of not possible. The army military police battal-the brigade headquarters include planning the ions of the forward group perform the usualsupport needed in the event of unusual situa- military police duties within their areas oftions such as the capture and evacuation of responsibility and provide support to organi-large numbers of prisoners of war in one zations as required.division area, traffic control for movements of b. Rear Military Police Group. The pri-major units and lengthy logistical movements, mary mission of the rear military police groupand assistance in the evacuation of large num- is to provide military police support on an areabers of refugees. Other elements of the bri- basis and to operate prisoner of war holdinggade operate as indicated below. facilities, civilian internee camps, and a stock-

a. Forward Military Police Group. The three ade. All of these usually are located in the

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army service area. The group headquarters gade, three are attached to the corps supportassigns geographical areas of responsibility to brigades and the fourth is usually attached tothe two army military police battalions, which the field army support command headquarters.further assign these areas to their organic The companies attached to the corps supportcompanies and to any attached units. These brigades provide direct support to the brigadebattalions provide crime prevention and inves- headquarters and corps headquarters. Thetigation, furnish traffic control posts and con- company attached to field army support com-trols on .an area basis to channel refugees, mand headquarters supports it, the inventoryapprehend stragglers, perform route recon- control center, the army headquarters, and thenaissance, direct traffic as necessary, act as headquarters of the army rear support brigade.special information sources, and, within their Usually one platoon is provided to each of thesecapabilities, capture or destroy infiltrators and headquarters. The three separate militarypartisans. The composite military police bat- police physical security companies assigned totalion employs its three military police guard the military police brigade are attached to thecompanies as required by the facilities which ammunition brigade to provide security for thethey must support. general support special ammunition companies.

c. Separate Companies. Of the four separate One company is usually provided to each am-military police companies assigned to the bri- munition maintenance and supply group.

Section IV. TRANSPORTATION BRIGADE

32. Mission 33. OrganizationThe transportation brigade provides both air The transportation brigade (fig. 8) is made

and ground transport for combat service sup- up of a brigade headquarters and headquartersport activities of all units in the army service company, a transportation motor transportand corps areas and provides back-up support group, an aviation group, a movement controlto the divisions as required. It is described in center, three transportation terminal transferdetail in FM 55-9, Transportation Services companies, and a personnel service company.and the Transportation Brigade in the Field The principal operating elements are the twoArmy. Units of the brigade provide the con- groups and the transportation movement con-necting link between communications zone trol center.transportation and units in the field army area a. Transportation Motor Transport Group.and between general and direct support units The transportation motor transport group iswithin the area. In addition, they provide fur- made up of three forward transportation truckthe transportation for cargo delivered into the battalions, which operate in the corps areas,army service area by the Military Air Trans- and two rear transportation truck battalions,port Service. The specific function of the bri- which operate within and forward from thegade include the following: army service area. These battalions are

a. Provision of long-haul motor transport equipped with the trucks best suited for'theirfor all classes of supply except bulk fuel and particular missions. For example, the lightfor personnel. truck company of each forward transportation

b. Provision of air transport for selected truck battalion is equipped with 5-ton trucks,cargo and for replacements and medical pa- which are used primarily to deliver ammuni-tients. tion in forward areas. In the rear transporta-

tion truck battalion, there is little local haulc. Planning, control, and management of of ammunition. The light truck company in

nontactical air and ground movements into or each of these battalions is equipped with 29-out of the field army area and of long-haul ton trucks, which are suitable for a widemovements within the area. variety of cargo needed locally. The rear bat-

d. Provision of terminal transfer services talions, however, are responsible for line-haulincluding the loading, unloading, and trans- delivery of ammunition, and their mediumshipment of cargo as required. truck companies are equipped with 12-ton

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ICOMPANY I I COMPANYAVIATION

LIGHT/MEDIUM MEDIUM TEDWINTRUCK COMPANY _ I M COMPANY

HEAVY TRUCK HEAVY TRUCKCOMPANY SQUAD

Figure 8. Transportation brigade.

trailers for this purpose. The particular types transportation, movements management, andand numbers of vehicles authorized the com- operation of terminal facilities. Movementspanies of both types of battalions are shown management is provided by personnel of thein TOE's 55-17, 55-18, 55-28, and 55-67. transportation movement center and terminal

b. Aviation Group. The aviation group is transfer operations are performed by the threemade up of headquarters elements for four terminal transfer companies.aviation battalions and 12 aviation companies a. Transportation Motor Transport Group.which can be assigned to the various battalions The motor transport group headquarters is lo-as required. Eight aviation medium helicopter cated either in the army service area or in onecompanies and four aviation fixed-wing com- of the corps areas at a point from which it canpanies are provided. control the operations of its three forward

c. Transportation Movement Control Center. truck battalions and two rear truck battalions.The transportation movement control center is The group headquarters plans for the most eco-the movement management agency for the field nomical and efficient use of the motor transportarmy support command. It provides personnel equipment assigned to its subordinate units.to operate the center headquarters and 17 sub- The two rear motor transport battalions nor-ordinate transportation movements offices. mally are employed in the army service area

to handle long-haul transport of supplies from34. Method of Operotion army reserves or terminal transfer points to

The transportation brigade headquarters forward general and direct support battalions.normally is located in the army service area. The three forward motor transport battalionsBrigade operating units are deployed through- operate in the corps areas to transport sup-out the army area to provide air and ground plies from general support and direct support

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units in those areas to the units which they c. Transportation Movement Control Center.support. The transportation movement control center

b. Aviation Group. The aviation group head- headquarters is usually located in the armyquarters is usually located in one of the corps service area, and the 17 subordinate transpor-areas. The headquarters plans for and super- tation movement offices are located at pointsvises the operations of four aviation battalions. of origin and destination throughout the fieldOverall, the group can provide 100 short tons army area. These offices receive all requestsper division per day in support of a 12-division for support by units of the transportation bri-field army. The group receives daily logistical

gade and make routine allocations of resourcessources and assigns missions to the battalionsairlift requirements through the transporta- and other operational decisions based on guid-tion movement control center and allocates ance and direction from the center headquar-accordingly, ters and the brigade headquarters.

Section V. CIVIL AFFAIRS GROUP

35. Mission vided from TOE 29-500 and switchboard andThe general mission of the civil affairs signal center teams from TOE 11-500. The

group is to provide civil affairs support to the remainder of the organization, including thefield army as necessary to insure the successful headquarters elements, is provided by teamscompletion of the required military operations. from TOE 41-500. Included are several func-Additional secondary missions include provi- tional civil affairs teams which are assignedsion of the civil affairs support necessary to directly to the group, companies, and platoons.insure the fulfillment of treaty obligations and a. Group Headquarters. Group headquartersof obligations arising from other agreements, is the command and control element for thefrom the customs of war, and from national entire organization. It is made up of Team ACpolicies. Overall, the missions of the group from TOE 41-500 and is supported by assignedinclude fulfillment of the political-military re- mess and maintenance teams. Functional civilsponsibilities assigned to the commanders of affairs teams of the following types are alsothe field army, corps, divisions, and other units usually assigned directly to the headquarters:in relation to the civilian population, govern- (1) Civilian supply.ment, and economy in the area in which the (2) Supply transport.field army is employed. Civil affairs support is (3) Displaced persons.divided into two general categories: command (4) Labor.support and area support. Command support (5) Public health.is provided by civil affairs units or elements (6) Public safety.which travel with given commands and sup- (7) Public welfare.port them wherever they operate; area sup- (8) Language.port is provided by civil affairs units or ele- b. Civil Affairs Companies. Company head-ments which operate in a given geographical

quarters is provided by Team AB of TOE 41-area to support whatever units enter that area.The field army support command civil affairs 500 Each company is supported by mess

maintenance, and signa Iteams and includesgroup provides command support to the entire maintenance, and signa Iteams and includesgroup provides command support to the entire functional civil affairs teams of the same types

assigned to the group headquarters but

36. Organization smaller.The civil affairs group (fig. 9) is organized c. Civil Affairs Platoons. Platoon headquar-

into a group headquarters, four civil affairs ters is provided by Team AA of TOE 41-500.companies, and 16 civil affairs platoons. The Displaced persons, public health, public safety,group and company headquarters elements are and language teams are provided which aresupported by mess and maintenance teams pro- smaller than those assigned to the companies.

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|GCROUP COMMANDER |ly to the group headquarters can be employedto provide the support needed by units andheadquarters in the immediate area or can beattached to civil affairs companies or platoonswhich require assistance. These teams can alsobe used to support tactical units during partic-

EAML IFFAIRS T ular operations when necessary.CML FFIRS COMPA I b. Civil Affairs Companies. The four civil

TFAMS l ~ I affairs companies are usually employed to sup-port units in the army service area and the

Figure 9. Civil affairs group. three corps areas. They command and controlwhichever civil affairs platoons are employed

37. Method of Operations in their designated areas. Companies, how-ever, may also be placed under the operational

The civil affairs group is extremely flexible control of corps or task force commandersand can be employed as necessary to perform when civil affairs authority is delegated tothe specific missions assigned. The assistant them. The functional civil affairs teams as-chiefs of staff for civil affairs at field army signed directly to the companies can be usedsupport command and support brigade level to assist the platoons, employed in the com-provide staff supervision. pany area, or made available to tactical units.

a. Group Headquarters. The civil affairs c. Civil Affairs Platoons. The 16 civil af-group headquarters is usually located in the fairs platoons can be employed to support divi-army service area for convenient liaison with sions or other major units directly or can bethe field army support command headquarters attached to the companies as necessary to pro-and effective central control of the four cornm- vide support in the army service area andpanies. The civil affairs teams assigned direct- corps area.

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CHAPTER 4

SUPPORT BRIGADES

38. General tions are provided but the personnel strengthsThe army rear support brigade and the are lower at the brigade level. The brigade

corps support brigades (figs. 10 and 11) are headquarters are also provided with communi-major subordinate elements of the field army cations, transportation, and military policesupport command at the same level as the service in the same manner as the field armyarmy-wide service organizations. In contrast support command headquarters.to the latter organizations, however, each of a. The commanders of support brigades arethe support brigades provides a variety of concerned with detailed short-range plans forservices (supply, maintenance, finance, pos- operations of the units which they command.tal) within its assigned area. Their primary Each brigade commander is concerned withmissions are supply and maintenance of all support of units within a specified area, andequipment and supplies not provided by the each operates as directed by the commanderammunition or medical brigades (i.e., func- of the field army support command.tionalized supply and maintenance). Each of b. Although the headquarters elements ofthe corps support brigades provides general both types of brigades are the same, there aresupport to the divisions of the corps and pro- some differences in the subordinate operatingvides both direct and general support to non- units assigned to them. This is necessary be-divisional units in the corps area. The army cause of the differences in missions and en-rear support brigade provides both direct and vironment in the army service area and thegeneral support to the units in the army service corps areas.area. It also provides certain services to the (1) The corps support brigade command-entire field army and provides backup support ers must maintain continuous liaisonfor the corps support brigades. The specific and effective working relationshipsfunctions performed by the support brigades with the corps commanders and staffsare stated in this chapter, and their supply and to insure effective support of all corpsmaintenance operations are further described units, including the committed divi-in chapters 5 and 6. Both types of support sions and other tactical elements.brigades include a replacement battalion, which (2) The army rear support brigade com-is attached for administrative support, as well mander has certain additional re-as postal units, finance elements, and a special sponsibilities which the corps supportservices detachment. The operations of these brigade cammanders do not have.elements are described in chapter 7. Both types These include rear area security, stor-of brigades receive orders and operating in- age and handling of supply reserves,structions from the field army support com- and provision of certain services tomand, and both types are described in detail the entire army.in FM 54-4. 40. Army Rear Support Brigade

The army rear support brigade is made up39. Support Brigade Headquarters of those units of the field army support com-

The command element is the same in both mand which are employed in the army servicetypes of support brigades. It is organized un- area and are not assigned to an army-wideder TOE 54-22, Headquarters and Headquar- service organization. Its major elements, liketers Company, Support Brigade. The support those of the corps support brigades, are twobrigade command and staff organization is the general support groups and two direct supportsame as that of the field army support com- groups. Both kinds of support groups are de-mand. The same general and special staff sec- signed to perform the particular combat serv-

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ARMY REARSUPPORT BRIGADE

COMMANDER

ARMY REAR GENERAL DIRECT QUARTERMASTER REPLACEMENTSUPPORT SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORTGROUP AIR DELIVERY CO BATTALIONWBRIN{E NTC

G SMALL QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY & SERVICE FIANCEHQ OP CO PETROLEUM BATTALION (OS) ELEMENTS

BATTALION I _ 9SRIEi LA SUPPLY & SERVICE MAINTENANCE PEASOM EL

L_________ BATTALION BATTALION MOS) SERVICEMP PLAY" (GS) (ARMY) COMPANY

MAINTENANCE SPECIALBATTALION (GS) SERVICES

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE DETACHMENT& SUPPLY BATTALION (GS) A RMYPOSTAL

UNITS*UNDER OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF FIELD ARMY HEADQUARTERS**ORGANIC TO MP COMPANY SUPPORTING FASCOM HEADQUARTERS*ORGANIC TO CAR COMPANY SUPPORTING FASCOM HEADQUARTERS

Figure 10. Army rear support brigade.

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CORPSSUPPORT BRIGADE

COMMANDER

I~ ___-_1I

ISUPPORT IENERAL h I DRECT FINANCE REPLACEMENTBRIGADE SUPPORT SUPPORT DISBURSING BATTALION

H GROUP GROUP SECTION

ISUPPLY&SERVICEI I SUPPLY & PERSONNELSIG/ - BATTALION SERVICE SERVICEHO OP CO (GS) (WD) BATTALION (WS) COMPANY

C M MAINTENANCE Ih EA II ARMY POSTAL1BATTALION (GS) BATTALION (DS) UNITS

SPECIALL rMP CO(-* SERVICESI. DETACHMENT

*UNDER OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF FIELD ARMY HEADQUARTERS**ORGANIC TO THE SUPPORT BRIGADE; ALSO SUPPORTS THE CORPS HEADQUARTERS"*ORGANIC TO THE MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE; ALSO SUPPORTS THE CORPS HEADQUARTERS

Figure 11. Corps support brigade.

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ice support functions required in the army units of the battalion are three petro-service area, and both can be modified as nec- leum truck companies and three petro-essary to suit specific situations. In addition leum supply companies. The truckto the units of the support groups, the army companies are equipped with 5,000-rear support brigade also has a quartermaster gallon tank trucks which are used toair delivery company which is not found in the distribute bulk fuel to forward directcorps support brigades and finance and adju- and general support petroleum supplytant general units which are different from elements in the corps areas and to thethose found in the corps support brigades. supply and service companies of the

a. General Support Groups. The two general two direct support groups in the armysupport groups of the army rear support bri- service area. The petroleum supplygade (rear GS groups) primarily provide gen- companies of the battalion maintaineral support supply and maintenance to the and operate fuel storage facilities, in-two direct support groups of the brigade and cluding forward tank farms if thebackup supply and maintenance support for the petroleum intersectional service pipe-corps support brigades. The command element line is extended into the field armyof all general support groups is organized un- area. The petroleum truck companiesder TOE 29-102, Headquarters and Headquar- make bulk deliveries as far forwardters Company, General Support Group. Those as possible from these installationsgroups assigned to the army rear support bri- and at least to the supply points oper-gade are usually made up of one each of the ated by the direct and general supportbattalions described below. groups in the corps areas. The petro-

(1) Transportation aircraft maintenance leum supply companies, in addition toand supply general support battalion. operating the storage facilities, alsoThe maintenance units of this battal- make deliveries within the army serv-ion are three transport aircraft gen- ice area. The petroleum operationseral support companies, which per- section of the quartermaster petro-form general support aircraft main- leum battalion headquarters providestenance and backup direct support technical supervision over companymaintenance which is beyond the ca- operations, and the mobile petroleumpacity of the direct support aircraft laboratory assigned to the headquar-maintenance units. These companies ters performs quality control tests andstock the aircraft and aircraft-related other laboratory functions.repair parts needed to support their (3) General support maintenance battal-own operations. The aircraft supply ion (army). The maintenance battal-platoon of the battalion headquarters ion provides general support mainte-company provides overall repair parts nance of all ground equipment othersupply both for the battalion and for than medical items, ammunition, andthe direct support aircraft mainte- the missiles and associated equipmentnance units. (A battalion is required maintained by the ammunition bri-to provide aircraft supply and main- gade. In addition to performing gen-tenance in the army service area be- eral support maintenance of equip-cause of the high density of aircraft ment located in the army service area,and the broad stockage of aircraft re- it also receives overflow workloadpair parts. The organization and from the maintenance units in theoperations of aircraft maintenance corps support brigades. Both of theand supply units are described in de- general support maintenance battal-tail in FM 55-45. ions in the army rear support brigade

(2) Quartermaster petroleum battalion have one light equipment maintenance(army). The quartermaster petroleum company and three heavy equipmentbattalion provides both bulk and pack- maintenance companies. One of theaged class III supplies. The operating two battalions also has a collection,

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classification, and salvage company; pany are used primarily for supplyand one has a tire repair company. movements within the local area.Only one of each of these companies (Supplies being shipped to forwardis ordinarily needed to support a field units are normally carried by trans-army. (Both direct and general sup- portation brigade vehicles.) The fieldport maintenance of ground equip- service company provides laundry andment are described in FM 29-22.) clothing and textile renovation serv-

(4) Supply and service general support ice, decontamination, and general dutybattalion (army). The supply and labor for battalion operations. In ad-service general support battalion in dition, its cemetery platoon establishesthe army rear support brigade pro- and operates a temporary cemetery.vides class I supplies, most class II Organization of the supply and serv-and IV supplies (medical items, am- ice general support battalion is de-munition, and missile items are the scribed in detail in FM 29-45, Gen-major exceptions), and field services eral Support Supply and Service into units in the army service area. In the Field Army.addition, it provides backup supply b. Direct Support Groups. The two directsupport to units in the corps areas support groups of the army rear support bri-and maintains a portion of the overall gade provide direct support supply, mainte-field army supply reserves. (Collec- nance, and other services to units in the armytively, the two supply and service bat- service area. The command element of thetalions of the army rear support bri- direct support groups is organized under TOEgade maintain two days of supply for 29-202, Headquarters and Headquarters Com-the entire field army in the classes pany, Direct Support Group. Each group con-which they handle.) The battalion sists of a supply and service direct supportusually includes one heavy material battalion and two maintenance direct supportsupply company, two general supply battalions.companies, one repair parts company, (1) Supply and service direct supportone transportation light-medium truck battalion. The supply and service di-company, and one field service com- rect support battalion includes twopany. The heavy materiel supply corn- identical supply and service directpany provides combat vehicles, gen- support companies and two transpor-eral-purpose and special-purpose ve- tation light-medium truck compa-hicles, and special-purpose equipment nies. The supply and service compa-which requires somewhat complicated nies provide class I and III suppliesprocessing and in-storage mainte- and class II and IV supplies exceptnance. The two general supply corn- medical items, repair parts, mainte-panies of each battalion provide class nance materials, airdrop equipment,I supplies, class II and IV expenda- and missile items. These companiesbles, and general-use end items (i.e., also provide laundry, bath, clothingall items not stocked by an army-wide exchange, and graves registrationservice or a specialized supply unit). service. The light-medium truck com-A topographic supply section may also panies provide transportation foraugment one of the general supply routine operations of the entire directcompanies of one of the battalions to support group. Additional transporta-handle topographic supplies and equip- tion is provided by the transportationment. The repair parts company han- brigade. Stock control, bakery, anddies repair parts other than those decontamination elements are includedprovided by the ammunition and med- in the headquarters company. Organ-ical brigades and the aircraft mainte- ization and operations of the supplynance and supply general support bat- and service direct support battaliontalion. Vehicles of the truck com- are described in detail in FM 29-3.

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(2) Maintenance direct support battalions. Postal regulating detachments receive bulkThe two maintenance direct support mail from the base post office and regulate itsbattalions provide direct support delivery throughout the army. Army postalmaintenance, repair parts and main- units operate Army post offices and providetenance material supply, and evacua- normal postal service to all units in the armytion service for units in the army service area. A special services detachmentservice area. Each battalion includes provides entertainment specialists to assist per-a headquarters and main support com- sonnel of supported units who perform specialpany, two light maintenance direct services functions as additional duties. Sevensupport companies, and a transporta- finance disbursing sections and a funding teamtion aircraft direct support company. are also assigned to the army rear support bri-These battalions provide essentially gade and operate under the staff supervisionthe same maintenance to nondivision- of the brigade finance officer. The finance dis-al units that division support com- bursing sections pay all units in the armymands provide to divisional units. service area and also work closely with the sec-The headquarters and main support tions in the corps support brigades to insurecompany is usually located in an area that all nondivisional units throughout theof high equipment density where army are paid. The funding team provides allheavy equipment is common. The two funds used throughout the field army for alllight maintenance companies operate purposes. (The operations of personnel serviceseparately and are supported as nec- companies and finance and adjutant generalessary by the headquarters and main elements are described in chapter 8.) Rearsupport company. The transportation area damage control detachments may also bedirect support company usually oper- assigned.ates near an airfield in the battalionarea of responsibility. It can also de- 41. Corps Support Brigadestach sections to support aircraft units The corps support brigades are made up ofin the same general area. those elements of the field army support com-

c. Quartermaster Air Delivery Company. mand which are employed in the corps areasThe mission of the quartermaster air delivery and are not assigned to an army-wide servicecompany is to pack, store, and issue parachutes organization. Their major elements are twoand other airdrop equipment; to repair these general support groups and two direct supportitems as necessary; and to rig supplies and groups, and they also include adjutant generalequipment for delivery by air (airdrop). The and finance units as well as a personnel servicecompany supports the field army for both company. The two direct support groups pro-emergency and normal resupply by air and can vide supply, maintenance, and certain otheralso serve as the principal source of resupply services to the nondivisional units in the corpsfor an airborne division after the assault phase area. The two general support groups (for-of an airborne operation. The company oper- ward GS groups) provide backup support toates at a supply installation or other suitable the direct support groups and also to the divi-rigging area and prepares material for direct sions of the corps through their organic divi-movement to an airfield for subsequent air- sion support commands. The direct supportdrop. It performs organizational maintenance groups of the corps support brigades are veryon airdrop equipment, assists in loading rigged similar to those of the army rear supportsupplies into aircraft when necessary, and pro- brigade. The general support groups of the twovides technical assistance in recovering airdrop types of brigades, however, are significantlyequipment after an operation. different from each other.

d. Other Units. The personnel service com- a. General Support Groups. The forwardpany of the army rear support brigade, like general support groups are different from thethose of the army-wide service brigades and rear general support groups primarily becausecorps support brigades, provides centralized they maintain lower supply levels and a nar-personnel service to all elements of the brigade. rower range of items. Essentially, the forward

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groups support the troops and equipment found formed respectively by the quarter-in,,a corps area while the rear groups support master petroleum battalion and thethe' entire field army. Each of the forward transportation aircraft maintenancegeneral support groups is made up of two and supply battalion in the rear gen-maintenance battalions and one supply and eral support groups.) Each of theservice battalion. forward general support supply and

(1) General support maintenance battal- service battalions includes a light-ions. The maintenance battalions in medium truck company, a repair partsthe forward general support groups company, and two general supply com-have the same command element as panies which are the same as thosethe maintenance battalion in the rear in the rear general support group.group. Two such battalion heodquar- A heavy materiel supply company ofters and headquarters detachments the same type included in the rearare provided to each forward group, group is also provided to one of theand operating units are assigned indi- forward groups of each corps supportvidually as appropriate. Three heavy brigade. Class III supplies are handledequipment maintenance companies and in forward groups by two quarter-one light equipment maintenance com- master petroleum supply companiespany identical with those in the rear authorized to each group. One for-general support groups are included. ward field service company is alsoOne transportation aircraft general provided in each forward supply andsupport company identical with those service battalion to furnish the serv-provided in the aircraft maintenance ices needed in that area. A bakeryand supply battalion in the rear platoon is added to provide bread forgroups is also provided. (Aircraft the divisions, and the two laundrymaintenance and supply in the corps and renovation platoons are capableareas do not require a battalion.) of handling bulk work in support ofEach forward general support group division clothing exchange operations.also is provided with two division The two graves registration platoonsdirect support maintenance companies. operate graves registration collectingThese companies are designed to ab- points rather than a temporary ceme-sorb the overflow maintenance from tery, as is the case in the army serv-maintenance battalions of division ice area.support commands. They are pro- b. Direct Support Groups. The direct sup-vided in the forward general support port groups of the corps support brigades aregroups because these groups provide organized and operate in the same manner asbackup maintenance support to the those of the army rear support brigade exceptdivisions. These companies have es- that each has only one light-medium trucksentially the same capabilities as the company. The two direct support groups inmain support company of a divisional each corps support brigade support all of themaintenance battalion. (Further in- nondivisional units (army, corps, FASCOM)formation is provided in FM 29-22.) in the corps area.

(2) Supply and service general support e. Other Units. The personnel service com-battalion (forward). The command pany of the corps support brigade provideselement of the forward general centralized personnel service to units of thesupport supply and service battal- brigade. Army postal units operate Army postion is organized slightly differently offices and provide normal postal service on anthan that of the corresponding bat- area basis to all nondivisional units in thetalion in the rear groups in order to corps area. (Division mail is routed by theprovide for control and supervision postal regulating detachments of the army rearover class III supply and aircraft re- support brigade and handled internally bypair parts. (These functions are per- division personnel.) Two finance disbursing

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sections are provided to each corps support team assigned to the army rear support bri-brigade to provide finance service to non- gade. The special services detachment performsdivisional units in the corps area. These sec- the same function as that in the army reartions receive funds from the finance funding support brigade.

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CHAPTER 5

MAINTENANCE

42. Introduction nance. It is not usually performeda. Maintenance Categories. The categories within a field army.)

of maintenance are organizational, direct sup- b. Maintenance Data Collection. As requiredport, general support, and depot. These cate- by AR 750-1, commanders at all echelons in-gories and basic maintenance policies are sure that the data generated by the Armystated in AR 750-1. integrated equipment record and maintenance

(1) Organizational maintenance. Organi- management system are accurately recordedzational maintenance is that main- and used in maintenance management. Thetenance normally authorized for, per- subject of maintenance data collection is de-formed by, and the responsibility of scribed in TM 38-750-1. The assistant chiefsa using unit or organization on equip- of staff for maintenance at the support bri-ment in its possession (formerly gades and at field army support commandknown as first and second echelon headquarters are responsible for staff super-maintenance). vision of the data collection effort.

(2) Direct support maintenance. Directsupport maintenance is that mainte- 43. Maintenance Responsibilities of Unitsnance normally authorized and per- a. All organizations of the field army per-formed by designated maintenance form organizational maintenance on their ownorganizations or activities in direct equipment. Division support commands andsupport of the using units or organi- direct support units of the field army supportzations (formerly known as third command perform direct support maintenance.echelon maintenance). General support units of the field army support

(3) General support maintenance. Gen- command perform general support mainte-eral support maintenance is that main- nance. Thus, the field army support commandtenance authorized and performed by provides general support maintenance for alldesignated maintenance organizations field army organizations. For the divisions,or activities in support of the Army it provides backup direct support maintenancesupply system (formerly known as in addition to general support maintenance.fourth echelon maintenance). In For nondivisional units, it provides all directother words, at the level of general support maintenance as well as all generalsupport maintenance, repaired items support maintenance. Ammunition. missile,are customarily returned to the sup- and missile equipment maintenance is per-ply system rather than to the user. formed by the ammunition brigade; medical

(4) Depot maintenance. Depot mainte- maintenance is performed by the medical bri-nance is that maintenance which, gade. All other maintenance is performed bythrough overhaul of economically division support commands and by direct andrepairable material, augments the general support groups of the field army sup-procurement program in satifying port command. This chapter describes the fieldoverall Army requirements, and, army maintenance system in general termswhen required, provides for repair from the level of the division support com-of materiel beyond the capability of mands to the level of the field army supportgeneral support maintenance organi- command headquarters. FM 29-22 and thosezations. (Depot maintenance was for- field manuals which contain detailed descrip-merly known as fifth echelon mainte- tions of units which perform maintenance

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should be used whenever more specific infor- nance company of the designated generalmation is needed. support maintenance battalion. The division

b. No field army maintenance units (units direct support maintenance company has es-which perform direct or general support main- sentially the same capabilities as the maintenance) are designed to be capable of per- support company of the organic division main-forming all maintenance which, over long tenance battalion. The company can move intoperiods and under varied circumstancees, might the division area and assist the maintenancebe required of them. A complete capability of battalion in handling peak workloads for what-this kind would increase the requirements for ever period is necessary. Although these com-maintenance personnel, equipment, and sup- panies perform direct support maintenance,plies and would also result in periods when they are assigned to the general support groupspersonnel and equipment would not be active. because these groups support the divisions andTherefore, all maintenance units are designed because they can be committed from this levelto perform an efficient and economical propor- to perform whatever direct support mainte-tion of the peak workload which they may re- nance work is most critical.ceive. Provision is then made for the capa- c. When repairs on divisional equipment arebility of each type of maintenance unit to be beyond the scope of direct support maintenancesupplemented by the capability of another and when the volume of direct support workunit. exceeds the capabilities of the maintenance

c. Organizational maintenance workloads battalion and the division direct support main-may also reach unusually high peaks at times. tenance company, the equipment is evacuatedTherefore, provision is also made for direct to a heavy or light equipment maintenancesupport maintenance units to assist in the per- company of the appropriate general supportformance of organizational maintenance when group.this is essential.

45. Maintenance in the Corps Rear Area44. Division Maintenance General support maintenance is performed

Organizational maintenance and direct sup- in each corps rear area by elements of the twoport maintenance are both performed within general support groups which support both thedivisions. All divisional units perform organi- division support commands and the direct sup-zational maintenance on their organic equip- port groups. The two direct support groupsment, and their commanders are responsible perform direct support maintenance for thefor insuring that this is done effectively. When various nondivisional organizations operatingrepairs are required which are beyond the in the corps area.scope of organizational maintenance, the using a. General Support Maintenance. The main-unit or organization requests support from the tenance elements of the general support groupsmaintenance battalion of the division support receive general support work from the divi-command. sions. In addition, they receive from the direct

a. The division support command is the support groups any work involving repairsdirect support element for the division, and its which are not within the scope of direct sup-maintenance battalion performs direct support port maintenance and any direct support main-maintenance on most division equipment. The tenance work which exceeds the capabilities ofmaintenance battalion sends mobile teams to the direct support group. At the general sup-the locations of the equipment needing repair port level, there is no maintenance float. Itemswhenever this is practical. It also makes direct received are repaired and returned to the fielditem-for-item exchanges when authorized and army stock maintained by the group. Itemstakes any other expedient measures authorized which cannot be repaired within the scope ofto insure rapid repair of important items and general support maintenance or which exceeaprompt return to the user. unit capabilities are evacuated to the communi-

b. The capabilities of the division mainte- cations zone or disposed of as directed. Directnance battalion are augmented when neces- exchange of critical items may be authorizedsary by the division direct support mainte- between general support supply elements and

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division support commands or direct support parts stockage levels authorized at the variousgroups. The unserviceable items turned in, maintenance levels. The assistant chiefs ofhowever, are repaired and returned to stock. staff for supply and maintenance at field armyThis procedure is not to be confused with the support command headquarters and at corpsoperation of the maintenance float at direct support brigade headquarters then exercisesupport level. staff supervision over repair parts supply op-

b. Direct Support Maintenance. Direct sup- erations within their area of responsibility andport maintenance is performed by elements of make recommendations to their commandersthe two direct support groups employed in the for modifications or improvement. Details ofcorps rear area. These groups support corps repair parts supply at the direct support leveland army units employed in the same area. and within maintenance battalions are pro-The supported units perform organizational vided in FM 29-22.maintenance in the same manner as using unitsin the division, and they receive maintenance 48. Maintenance Controlsupport from the direct support elements in Maintenance operations must be carefullythe same way that units in the divisions re- controlled so that the maintenance workloadceive support from the division maintenance will be balanced. If the workload is notbattalion. balanced, bottlenecks may develop and sup-

ported units and organizations may not be able46. Maintenance in the Army Service Area to operate effectively because of shortages of

Maintenance in the army service area is pro- serviceable items. If repair operations are notvided by the two general support and two coordinated and controlled, items which are indirect support groups employed there. These excess may be repaired while items in shortgroups do not normally support units in the supply are left unserviceable. The objectivescorps area. Therefore, the army service area of control and coordination are met through a.does not represent a higher level of mainte- system of priorities and staff supervision. Thenance support and there is no routine flow overall system operates, in general terms, asof maintenance work between it and the areas indicated below:forward of it. (As indicated previously, how- a. Organizational Level. At organizationalever, materiel evacuated from the corps rear level, equipment operators or users and unitarea is shipped through the army service area mechanics undertake to perform all of theto the ocmmunications zone. Moreover, general maintenance operations required and author-support maintenance units in the army service ized. When the organizational maintenancearea may provide backup support to forward operations exceed unit capability and when re-general support units if necessary.) Direct pairs are required which are not within thesupport maintenance elements in the army scope of organizational maintenance, the unitsservice area provide assistance to units and or- must obtain assistance from a direct supportganizations in the same manner as direct sup- maintenance unit.port elements in the forward areas. In addi- b. Direct Support Level. During routine op-tion they establish and operate whatever main- erations, direct support maintenance unitstenance float is authorized. usually repair items on a first-in first-out

basis with priority given to mission-type items.47. Repair Parts Supply For special situations, additional priorities can

Repair parts allowances and initial guide be established. A priority can be given to aquantities are selected and allocated to organi- combat organization which is about to makezational, direct support, general support, and a major effort, or priority can be given todepot maintenance levels based on the level specific critical items which are in short supply.of maintenance authorized, consumption rates, At the direct support level, items returned forand the ability of units to maintain and move repair are still unit property. They can be re-the items to be stocked. Within the framework placed by an item from the maintenance float,of field army policies and directives, the field or they can be held for repair by the directarmy support command announces the repair support unit and returned to the using unit.

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They are handled by one of these methods ac- manding officer and exercises staff supervisioncording to the priority system established for over maintenance operations performed by thethe kind of item involved or for the organiza- direct and general support groups of the bri-tion which returned it. Items which cannot be gade. Operations which fall within establishedrepaired or replaced at the direct support level policy and control are handled by the directare handled according to the priorities and con- and general support groups. The assistant chieftrols established for the general support level. of staff for maintenance, however, assists in

c. General Support Level. Equipment items such matters as balancing workload betweenwhich must be evacuated to the general support groups, establishing new priorities or modify

ing old ones, and in any other problems whichlevel are no longer organization property; they ing old ones, and in any other problems whichare part of the field army stocks. Therefore, cannot be handled at group level. Information

supply elements at the direct suppconcerning the overall stockage situation withinsupply elements at the direct support levelrequisition items to replace them. Items re- each brigade is provided by the inventory conturned to the general support level for repai tro center

e. Field Army Support Command Level. Theare also repaired according to a priority sys- e. Field Army Support Command Level. Thetem. If they cannot be repaired, they are evacu- assistant chief of staff for maintenance at the

ated to the communications zone or disposed field army support command headquarters per-of according to command instructions. Repair forms essentially the same control and policyof according to command instructions. Repair

operations at general support level must be functions for the entire command as his coun-operations at general support level must becarefully controlled and coordinated with antici-erforms within each brigade. How-pated and known supply requirements. General ever, be receives all appropriate maintenance

information from the inventory control centeritems according to a schedule which will make and has access to the technical service stockage

items according to a schedul direct specialists of the staff and at the center forthe items available for reissue to the directsupport level when needed. Items which cannot advice in making decision The commanding

be repaired at the general support level or officer of the inventory control center makesbe repaired at the general support level orwhich cannot be repaired in time for their operating decisions within the area of estab-anticipated need must be provided from comr- lished policy. When decisions outside this area

are required in connection ,with maintenance,munications zone sources. Decisions on ques- are required in connection with maintenance,

ations of this kind are based on established he refers them to the assistant chief of staff fornolicy and priorities and on overall stockage maintenance. If the assistant chief of staff fornolicy and priorities and on overall stockageinformation provided by the inventory control aintenance cannot resolve them on the basiscenter. of his knowledge of the overall maintenance

situation, he makes recommendations concern-d. Support Brigade Level. The assistant ing them to the field -army support command

chief of staff for maintenance at each of the commander for decision. Coordination is alsofour support brigades makes recommendations required with the assistant chief of staff forconcerning maintenance operations to his corm- supply.

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CHAPTER 6

SUPPLY

Section I. GENERAL SUPPLIES

49. Introduction parts and class III supplies are each

In this manual, supplies are considered in provided by a specialized companyfour groupings: general supplies, fuels and of the battalion. Heavy class II andlubricants, ammunition, and medical items. In IV items are provided by the heavythis grouping, general supplies include class I materiel supply company, and the re-supplies and all class II and IV items except maining class II and IV items (lessmedical supplies and missile items. General repair parts, missile and medicalsupplies and class III supplies (fuels and lubri- items, and heavy equipment) are pro-cants) are provided by the direct and general vided by the general supply company.support groups of the four support brigades. b. Throughput. The initial delivery of sup-Medical supplies are provided by the medical plies to forward areas is emphasized, andbrigade. Missile items and ammunition are multiple handlings are reduced as much asprovided by the ammunition brigade. In this possible. In general, about three quarters ofchapter, general supply is described in section the supplies needed in the corps and divisionI and class III supply is described in section II. areas (with the exception of bulk class III andAmmunition and medical supply are described medical items are delivered forward of thebriefly in section III and in detail in FM 9-6 army service area on communications zoneand FM 8-16. transportation. The remaining quarter will re-

quire transfer from one type of transport to50. Concept of Supply Operations another by a terminal transfer company of the

The following factors are fundamental to transportation brigade or will be shipped for-field army general supply operations. ward from a rear general support group. In

a. Single or Centralized Supply Sources. addition, supplies will be delivered initially to(1) Direct Support. Using units receive direct support groups when possible. Those re-

all of their supplies except ammuni- ceived by general support groups will betion and missile and medical items shipped directly to using units whenever possi-from one kind of unit. Within divi- ble. Bypassing a support echelon in this man-sions, this supply source is the supply ner reduces the necessity for rehandling.and service company of the division c. Requisitioning. Requisitioning proceduressupport command. For nondivisional and documents are described in AR 725-50. Theunits, the source is the supply and requisition normally used for supplies otherservice company of a direct support than bulk fuel and ammunition is the DA Formgroup of the field army support com- 2765 in either manual or machine-card form.mand. Both types of units provide In routine supply transactions, this form isclass III supplies in addition to gen- usually filled out manually by the requisioningeral supplies. unit, converted to a punched card at the gen-

(2) General support. The direct support eral support level, and transceived from thatunits (division support commands and level to the inventory control center.direct support groups) receive all of d. Transportation Brigade. The supply ele-their supplies except ammunition and ments of the field army support command, withmissile and medical items from supply the execption of the quartermaster petroleumand service general support battalions. supply battalion, do not have a capability forAt the general support level, repair delivering supplies outside of their local area.

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Therefore, the transportation brigade is the in class II and IV supply because consumptionprimary means for moving supplies. Its re- of items in these classes cannot ordinarily besources are controlled systematically by the predicted accurately. Moreover, the requisi-transportation movements center and subordi- tions provide the only means of making unitnate transportation movements offices located needs known in highly specific terms (stockthroughout the field army area. numbers, model numbers, quantities, etc.).

Preparation of requisitions, however, must not51. Supply Levels become a burden to the supported units. For

Field army general supply assets (exclusive this reason, requisitions which have beenof repair parts) approximately eight to ten partially prepared in advance are used as muchdays of supply. This level includes one to three as possible. In addition, direct support supplydays of supply in the hands of using units. units assist the units which they support inSupply elements of the field army support corn- solving any problems related to requisitioning.mand and of the division support commands Requisitioning procedures for nondivisionaltogether have a target stockage level of seven units are described in general terms below.days broken down as follows: They are covered in detail in FM 29-3 and FM

a. Direct Support Units. Direct support sup- 29-45. Procedures for divisional units are de-ply units (division support commands and ele- scribed in FM 10-50 and FM 54-2. Supplyments of the direct support groups) maintain procedures at the support brigade and supporttwo days of supplies for their customers (one group levels are also described in FM 54-4.day for issue and one day in reserve). The a. Nondivisional using units submit requisi-supplies held by direct support supply units are tions for class II and IV items (other thandispersed throughout the entire field army area repair parts) to supply and service companiesin the vicinities of the units to which they will of direct support supply and service battalions.be issued. Supplies included in the two-day (Repair parts are provided at the direct sup-level maintained by direct support units, like port level by the maintenance battalion.) Thethose already in the hands of using units, are class II items requisitioned are usually replace-not included in the field army inventory con- ments for like items which were turned in totrol system. Direct support units, however, also the general support level for repair, damagedoperate maintenance floats. The floats are made beyond repair, or lost. Class IV items are au-up of selected critical items and are part of the thorized by tables of allowances or local decis-field army supply reserves. ions for particular projects.

b. General Support Units. General supportsupply groups throughout the corps areas andthe army service area maintain three days of the stock control section receives the requisi-supply (one day for issue and two days in tions and determines whether or not regulatedreserve) for the direct support units which they or command-controlled items are involved. Ifsupport. In addition, those general support they are, the requisition is placed in commandsupply units located in the army service area channels to reach the level at which it can btalso maintain two days of supply for the entire approved or disapproved. If the items involvedfield army. All supplies held at the general are not regulated or command-controlled, com-support level are included in the field army pany stock is checked and, if possible, issueinventory control system. They are dropped is made. If the items are not in stock, theyfrom it when issued to the direct support level. are requisitioned from the general supportThe items included in the maintenance floats level. In either case, the appropriate supplyoperated by direct support units are charged status information is provided to the generalagainst the three days of supply which the gen- support level.eral support units maintain for the units they e. At the general support level, requisitionssupport. These items are accounted for under and other supply data are received by thethe inventory control system. supply control office of the supply and service

battalion. This office also checks requisitions52. Requisitioning Procedures and directs issues if the stock is available. The

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then transceived directly to the inventory con- or command-controlled items.trol center. e. In contrast to class II and IV supplies,

d. In class II and IV supply transactions, class I supplies can be forecasted on the basissupport brigade headquarters activities are of present and projected troop strengths. There-usually limited to overall supervision, resolu- fore, class I supplies can be provided accordingtion of specific problems (management by ex- to a schedule agreed upon by supporting andception), provision of policy guidance, and supported units. This system is used when-authorized action on requisitions for regulated ever possible.

Section II. CLASS III SUPPLIES

53. Concept of Operations appropriate supply actions and in developingClass III supplies are fuels and lubricants, class III supply requirements.

The class III supply system is based on the d. In contrast to the other classes of supply,distribution and issue of fuels in bulk quanti- bulk fuels are not delivered by the transporta-ties. Lubricants, most of which come into the tion brigade. They are delivered by tank truckstheater of operations in manufacturers con- organic to the petroleum units of the generaltainers, are handled in smaller quantities and and direct support groups. Packaged class IIIare called "packaged products." Both bulk and supplies are delivered in cargo trucks author-packaged class III supplies are processed ized these units.through the same channels. Class III suppliesare delivered as far forward as possible by 54. Distribution of Class III Suppliescommunications zone organizations. Usually, Whenever possible, bulk fuel is moved for-they are delivered into the army service area. ward through pipelines operated by petroleumThe field army requires about seven gallons intersectional commands based in the communi-of bulk fuel per man per day. Consequently, cations zone. These commands also operateemphasis is placed upon the rapid delivery of the terminals located at the head of the pipe-large quantities of fuel to forward locations. lines. Bulk products may also come forward inThroughput deliveries are used to bypass inter- rail tank cars or tank trucks. In these instancesmediate echelons whenever possible. The class also, the terminals located at the point whereIII supply system is covered in detail in FM delivery by communications zone organizations29-3 and FM 2945. ends are operated by communications zone or-

a. Bulk fuels are not requisitioned in the ganizations. Temporary storage and furthersame manner as class II and IV supplies. In- distribution of products received from thesestead, they are issued primarily on the basis terminals are handled by field army supportof forecasts of requirements and supply status command elements as indicated below.reports (consumption reports). Initial issues a. Both of the general support groups as-or allocations are made based on forecasts of signed to the army rear support brigade in-requirements. Replenishment issues are based clude a quartermaster petroleum battalion.on demands or stock status reports, which in Both of these battalions include three petroleumboth cases are after-the-fact actions taken to supply companies and three petroleum trucksubstantiate the issues already made during companies. The petroleum supply companiesa given period. operate bottled-steel or fabric tanks to receive

b. Because of the critical need for fuel and and store bulk fuels. Usually, they store twothe constant and widespread demand for it, days of supply for the direct support unitsthe support brigade headquarters participate which they support and three days of supplyin class III supply actions more frequently for the entire field army. The petroleum truckthan in actions concerning the other classes companies make linehaul deliveries of bulkof supply handled by brigade elements. products in their organic tank trucks; local

c. As with other classes of supply, auto- deliveries are usually made by the petroleummatic data-processing equipment at the inven- supply companies. Overall, deliveries are madetory control center is used in determining to direct support groups in the army service

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area and to general support and direct support battalion, maintain about two days of supplygroups (and division support commands) in for the units which they support. They do not,forward areas. Thus, in some cases, class III however, maintain any other reserves. De-supplies are delivered from general support liveries are made directly to major using unitselements in the army service area to other gen- when possible and to direct support groups anderal support elements in th corps area. In division support commands. In addition toaddition, however, throughput deliveries to providing temporary storage of bulk products,direct support elements and to major using the petroleum platoons also operate convoyunits are also used as much as possible. refueling points and mobile filling stations.

b. Both of the general support groups as-signed to each corps support brigade include a c. The two direct support groups assignedsupply and service battalion with two forward to the army rear support brigade and to eachpetroleum supply companies. Each of these corps support brigade include two supply andcompanies includes three petroleum platoons, service companies. Each of these companieseach made up essentially of a storage section includes a petroleum platoon made up essenti-and a distribution section. The storage sec- ally of a storage and issue section and a distri-tions receive class III supplies delivered by the bution section. Each petroleum platoon can op-petroleum truck companies of the petroleum erate two issue points for bulk fuels and cansupply battalion or by communications zone also distribute directly to major using units.transportation. The storage sections provide In addition, they can operate convey refuelingtemporary storage of bulk products in collap- points and mobile filling stations. The petro-sible tanks, and the distribution sections make leum platoons in the army service area anddeliveries in organic tank trucks. The petro- in the corps areas maintain about two days ofleum supply companies ip the general support class III supply for the units which they sup-battalions, like those in the petroleum supply port.

Section 111. AMMUNITION SUPPLY AND MEDICAL SUPPLY

55. General transportation units to maintain these levels.The ammunition and medical brigades, like Ammunition supply is controlled by a systemThe ammunition and medical brigades, like

the support brigades, receive staff supervision of credits to the army level and by a systemconcerning their supply activities from the of rationing and restrictions (available supplyfield army support command assistant chief rates) within the army. Normal deploymentof ammunition supply units and methods ofstaff for supply. They also transceive data tothe inventory control center in the same gen- roviding supply support are as followsa. Two conventional ammunition companieseral manner, and their stocks are controlled bythe center. The primary difference between are located well forward in each corps area tothe center. The primary difference betweenthe supply operations of the support brigades provide direct support to divisions and to anyand of the ammunition and medical brigades nondivisional units in the area. Usually, sup-is that those of the latter two take place ported units pick up their ammunition at the

supply points operated by these companiesthroughout the field army area under centra-(supply point distribution.)

b. Two direct support/general support am-munition companies are located in the rear of

56. Conventional Ammunition Supply each corps area (or well forward in the armyAmmunition supply is based on a continuous- service area) to provide general support to

refill system, under which units are responsible the companies described in a above an directfor maintaining a prescribed basic load of am- support to tactical units. More than half ofmunition. Stock levels to be maintained in am- the ammunition issued by these DS/GS unitsmunition installations within the army and in is normally delivered directly to using unitsforward communications zone depots are estab- in the division areas (unit distribution).lished, and ammunition is moved forward by c. One DS/GS ammunition company per

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corps is also located in the army service area can also be provided through missile generalto support units employed there and to provide support companies.backup support for the forward ammunitionunits. 58. Medical Supply

Medical supply is provided by the medical57. Special Ammunition Supply depot of the medical brigade. This unit is

Special ammunition is allocated to designated made up of a headquarters, a base platoon,commanders by specific item either for a speci- and three advance platoons. Usually, the basefled period of time or for a particular action. platoon is located centrally in the army serviceCommanders then prescribe the distribution area and one of the advance platoons is locatedof available weapons to include designation in each corps area. The depot receives, stores,of ownership, storage units, locations, types of and issues medical supplies and equipment;weapons, yields, and total numbers. supervises organizational and performs gen-

a. The primary flow of special ammunition eral support maintenance of medical items;is from communications zone installations to and distributes whole blood to field army medi-special ammunition direct support companies. cal installations. The depot is relatively small,Backup support, however, is provided by spe- stocks a 5- to 7-day level of selected necessarycial ammunition general support companies items, and can be moved easily. In ordinaryand special ammunition can also be moved operations, the base platoon makes bulk issuesforward from these units when necessary. to the advance platoons for further issue to

b. The primary flow of class II and IV items using units, but it can also support local usingrelated to special ammunition is from communi- units directly when desirable. Usually medicalcations zone installations to missile direct sup- supplies are transported in medical unitport companies. As in the case of special am- vehicles. However, the transportation brigademunition, however, these class II and IV items provides support when necessary.

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CHAPTER 7

REPLACEMENTS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

Section I. REPLACEMENTS

59. Organization a fourth battalion supports organizations inThe field army replacement system, which the army service area. The battalions em-

is described in FM 12-2, provides individual ployed in the corps areas are attached to theand unit replacements to all elements of the corps support brigades, and the battalion em-field army. The replacement system is oper- ployed in the army service area is attached toated by the field army commander. Staff super- to the army rear support brigade. These at-vision is provided by the G1 and technical di- tachments ore for administration and logisticalrection by the adjutant general. support only.

a. Operating Units. The nondivisional oper- 60. Functionsating units of the replacement system are re- Replacement units receive, process, assign orplacement battalions and their subordinate reassign, and arrange transportation for re-companies. Each division also has a replace- placements to all units of the field army. Thement detachment within the division adminis- replacements processed include both newly ar-tration company. The division commander is rived personnel and returned-to-duty personnelresponsible for the operations of this detach- such as hospital returnees and recovered pris-ment. oners of war. The replacement companies

b. Employment A replacement battalion receive, mess, billet, control and equip replace-made up of three to five replacement companies ments and provides limited training for themis usually employed to support each corps, and when required.

Section II. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION, POSTAL SERVICES AND SPECIAL SERVICES

61. Personnel Service Companies control center, and all units of the brigadePersonnel administration above unit level is itself. The companies assigned to the other

provided to all elements of the field army sup- support brigades and the army-wide serviceport command by personnel service companies. brigades support all elements of the brigadeThese companies are provided in five types to which assigned.(A through E) and are organized under TOE12-67. One company is assigned to each sup- 62. Postal Serviceport brigade and to each army-wide service Army postal units (APU's) are provided inbrigade. Each company operates under the the corps support brigades, and both Armystaff supervision of the brigade adjutant gen- postal units and postal regulating detachmentseral (or adjutant) and provides centralized are provided in the army rear support brigade.personnel administration for the units of the The APU's in the army rear support brigadebrigade. Functions performed include main- provide complete postal service (mail distribu-tenance of field military personnel records, tion and dispatch, insured and registered mail,preparation of pay vouchers for submission to stamps, and money orders) to all units in thea finance disbursing section, and related per- army service area. Those in the corps supportsonnel administrative actions. The personnel brigades provides the same service to all non-service company of the army rear support bri- divisional units in the corps areas. The postalgade supports army headquarters, field army regulating detachments in the army rear sup-support command headquarters, the inventory port brigade provide in-transit mail routing

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and redistribution to the entire field army. going mail is received at the APO's and routedThe APU's and postal regulating detachments to the postal regulating detachments.usually operate as follows:usually operate as follows: , b. Army Rear Support Brigade APU's. In

a. Corps Support Brigade APU's. Corps sup- the army rear upport brigade APU' sup-port brigade APU's receive incoming mail from the army rear support brigade, one APU sup-the postal regulating detachments. They route ports the army headquarters and another sup-

and redistribute it as necessary within the ports the brigade itself. A third APU supportsand redistribute it as necessary within the the field army support command headquartersarea, arranging for whatever transportation the field army support command headquartersis needed. One APU is attached to the person- and the inventory control center and providesnel service company to provide postal serviceto the brigade headquarters and adjacent units. c. Postal Regulating Detachments. The postalThis units also provides directory service for regulating detachments provide intransit rout-the command APO system. Another APU pro- ing and redistribution of all incoming and out-vides service to the corps headquarters, and going mail. This service is provided betweenothers are employed as necessary to provide all APO's in the field army and the APO's andeffective postal support on an area basis. Out- base post office supporting the field army.

Section III. FINANCE SERVICE

63. General all units in the army service area. The fundingFinance service provided by the field army section in the same brigade provides all of the

support command includes pay of nondivisional funds needed throughout the field army. The fi-troops and any other authorized personnel as nance disbursing sections in the corps supportdirected, provision of funds of appropriate brigades provide finance service in the corpstype for all purposes, and preparation of re- areas.quired financial data and reports. (Division a. The finance disbursing sections in thetroops are paid by the organic divisional fi- army service area support the army and fieldnance sections. All funds required by the divi- army support command headquarters, the armygions, however, are provided by the funding rear support brigade, and the army-wide serv-section assigned to the army rear support bri- ice organizations as well as all other units em-gade.) Complete information on finance service ployed in the area. These sections receive payis provided in FM 14-1. data from personnel service companies and, in

the case of organizations which do not havesuch companies, from unit personnel sections.They.then compute pay vouchers for payment

Finance service is provided by seven finance by class A agents.disbursing sections and a funding section as- b. The personnel service company of eachsigned to the army rear support brigade and army-wide service brigade provides pay databy two finance disbursing sections assigned to to the finance disbursing section serving theeach corps support brigade. The funding sec- particular area in which the brigade headquar-tion provides funds to the entire field army for ters is located. These sections make the com-all purposes. The 13 finance disbursing sections putations and forward the completed payhandle monthly payments and various others vouchers to the finance disbursing sections serv-for all of the nondivisional elements of the ing the areas in which the various elements offield army. The finance disbursing sections and the brigade are employed. Payment is thenthe funding sections are organized under TOE made by class A agent officers from the various14-500. They operate under the staff super- brigade elements from funds provided to themvision of the brigade finance officers. by a finance disbursing section in their par-

ticular area.65. Method of Operation c. The two finance disbursing sections as-

The finance disbursing sections in the army signed to each corps support brigade supportrear support brigade provide finance service to all nondivisional organizations in their areas.

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This includes payment of army-wide service port of other organizations on the basis of payelements on the basis indicated above and sup- data submitted by unit personnel sections.

Section IV. LEGAL SERVICE

66. General 68. Concept of OperationsA commander who exercises general court- To free the army commander from most of

martial authority is required by law to have a the administrative duties related to generalstaff judge advocate to advise him. The mis- courts-martial, units under his command andsion of the judge advocate is to furnish legal not assigned or attached to corps or divisionsservice and advice to his commander, to other are usually attached to the field army supportstaff members, and to the commanders and command for general court-martial jurisdictionmembers of units assigned or attached. The and legal service. The army commander can,specific functions of the judge advocate include therefore, limit his exercise of general court-administration andsupervision of military jus- martial authority to those instances when it istice and claims; provision of legal assistance; not possible for subordinate commanders tostating legal opinions concerning personnel ac- convene a court and act on its proceedingstions, procurement, and civil-militray jurisdic- (i.e., if the subordinate commander has becometion; supervision of war crimes matters; and personally involved in the case or is otherwiseformulation and administration of certain in- disqualified).ternational agreements. a. The commander of the field army support67. Organization command and the commanders of the four sup-

The army commander, field army support port brigades provide legal service and generalcommand commander, corps and division com- court-martial jurisdiction for all field armymanders, and support brigade commanders all support command units and all units under the

direct control of the army commander (withexercise general court-martial jurisdiction. direct control of the army commander (withEach, therefore, has a staff judge advocate and the exception noted above)r Army units notan organic judge advocate staff section to pro-vide legal advice and service. These staff sec- port brigade for legal service and general court-

tions are augmented by Judge Advocate Gen- marti jusdiction.eral Service Organization teams (TOE 27- b. Corps and division commanders exercise500) when necessary. Other commands, includ- general court-martial jurisdiction over theiring the army-wide service brigades, are usually assigned units. In addition, they may tempo-attached to one of the commands mentioned rarily exercise such jurisdiction over armyabove for general court-martial jurisdiction. units attached to support them.

Section V. CHAPLAIN SERVICE

69. General staff chaplains assigned to appropriate head-quarters.

The commander of the field army supportcommand is responsible for insuring that re- 70. Method of Operationsligious services and other chaplain support The field army support command chaplainfunctions are provided for the personnel of support mission is to provide complete chap-all assigned and attached units. Because there lain service and professional advice to the com-is no TOE chaplain organization in the com- mand. To perform this mission, three chaplainsmand, this responsibility is met through the are assigned to the field army support com-coordinated operations of chaplains assigned mand headquarters, to each support brigade,to subordinate elements of the command. Staff and to each direct and general support group.supervision and coordination are provided by In addition, a chaplain is assigned to each

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appropriate separate battalion and to units of tailored taks forces of the field armythe army-wide service brigades. Denomina- support command when employed intional and area religious coverage are accom- support of special or independent op-plished throughout the command by means of erations.centrally coordinated operations and the regu- (5) Coordinating and staffing the reli-lar attachment of chaplains to subordinate gious supply requirements for the fieldunits in areas of high troop density. The func- army and recommending, within fieldtions of and relationships between chaplains army policies, controls and prioritiesare as follows: when required.

a. Field Army Support Command Chaplain. (6) Providing staff planning to insure theIn addition to the usual staff chaplain respon- overal integration of subordinate unitsibilities stated in FM 101-5, the field army chaplains into the command area dam-support command chaplain provides special age control plans.staff planning, supervision, technical direction, b. Field Army Chaplain. The field armyand coordination of all chaplain activities with- chaplain exercises staff supervision over thein the command. His specific responsibilities field army support command chaplain.include:

(1) Providing for religious rites at field c. Corps Chaplains. Close coordination isarmy temporary cemeteries. maintained with corps staff chaplains by the

(2) Providing professional advice to the field army support command chaplain to insureassistant chief of staff for civil affairs proper and effective cooperative religious cov-on indigenous religions as they affect erage where appropriate.the mission of the command. d. Support Brigade Chaplains. Support bri-

(3) Maintaining professional liaison with gade chaplains exercise staff supervision overcivil affairs religious relations teams the chaplains of subordinate units, insure thatoperating in the army area. the headquarter itself is properly supported,

(4) Planning and recommending appro- and provide professional advice to the brigadepriate attachment of chaplains to commander and other brigade staff officers.

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CHAPTER 8

COMMUNICATIONS

71. General units are assigned to the army signal brigade,Communications for the field army support which establishes and operates the army area

command are provided by the army area com- communications system. This system consistsmunications system together with signal com- essentially of the interconnected signal centerspanies which support the major headquarters located between the field army rear boundaryand the inventory control center. In addition, and the division rear boundaries. The fieldsome elements of the field army support com- army signal officer also performs the duties in-mand itself have some organic communications dicated in FM 101-5.equipment and personnel. The army area 73. Field Army Support Commandcommunications system is operated by the army Communications Responsibilitiessignal brigade. It is made up primarily of sig-nal centers located throughout the field army The commanding general of the field armyarea. These centers provide communications support command has responsibilities relatedcenter service to units in their areas. In addi- to communications operations within the com-tion, they serve as central points for wire serv- mand and to support provided by the areaice to units in the area which are authorized communications system. He is assisted by thevoice and teletype equipment. The centers are assistant chief of staff for services and thelocated according to a grid system which per- communications service officer (para 13).mits easy access to supported units and pro- a. The commanding general of the field armyvides for alternate routing during emergencies. support command is responsible for commandTelephone and teletype equipment organic to and control of organic communications-elec-the signal companies and to elements of the tronics facilities in command headquarters andfield army support command is connected to in all subordinate elements. This overall re-the facilities provided by the army area com- sponsibility includes the following functions:munications systems, and communication is (1) Preparation of the field army supportthen maintained principally by radio relay, command signal operation instruc-cable, or a combination of both. Systems con- tions (SOI) and standing signal in-trol and circuit-routing facilities are provided structions (SSI).by the army signal brigade. Radio sets organic (2) Management of frequencies.to the signal companies can operate either in (3) Preparation of communications secu-the area system through radio-wire integra- rity instructions.tion or outside it in nets usually controlled by (4) Preparation of communications-elec-the senior unit participating. It is expeted that tronics portions of plans, orders andthe army area communications system will be SOP's.extended in the future and that organic com- b. The commanding general of the field armymunications equipment will be progressively support command is also responsible for co-withdrawn from other units. The following ordination with the commanding general ofparagraphs describe the current authorizations. the army signal brigade in matters related to

the overall support provided to his commandby the brigade. He is responsible for submis-

72. Field Army Communications sion of requirements for support to be pro-Responsibilities vided by the army area communications sys-

The field army signal officer exercises opera- tem. In performing these functions, hetional control over signal units assigned to the establishes SOPs for the submission of com-field army to provide, operate, and maintain munications support requirements by subordi-the army area communications system. These nate elements.

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74. Field Army Support Command Signal teletypewriter circuits; secure tapeElements relay and terminal teletypewriter fa-

a. Signal Operations Company (Medium cilities; and circuit control and in-Headquarters). The signal operations company formation service(2) Establishes and operates a message(medium headquarters) furnishes and oper- center which provides messageates signal communications facilities and pro-vides photographic support (except air photog-raphy) for the command headquarters and the and reception service; and motor mes-inventory control center. The company is de- senger service within the headquar-

scribed further in paragraph 75. ters and to major subordinate units.(3) Performs photographic service in-

b. Signal Operations Company (Small Head- eluding still and motion picture pho-quarters). A company of this type provides togrpahy (except air photography)signal support to each of the corps support bri- and operates a mobie photographicgade headquarters and the army rear support laboratory to process film.laboratory to process film.brigade headquarters. Additional information (4) When augmented by teams from TOEis provided in FM 54-4 and FM 11-147. 11-500, provides transceiver and com-

c. Signal Platoon, Headquarters and Head- munications center service to the in-quarters Company, Direct and General Support ventory control center.Groups. An organic signal platoon provides b Organization The company is currentlysignal support to each direct and general sup-port group headquarters. They are described phone operations platoon, a communications

center platoon; and a radio section and a pho-d. Electronic Branch, Stock Management tographic section, which are not asigned to

Division, Inventory Control Center. Signal platoons. The company headquarters performssupply and maintenance are field army support the usual command and control functions. Thecommand responsibilities fulfilled by elements functions of the other elements are as follows:of the support brigades. Inventory control over (1) Telephone operations platoon. Thecommunications-electronics equipment is pro- telephone operations platoon provides,vided by the electronic branch of the inventory installs, operates, and maintains thecontrol center. The electronic materiel and sup- telephones and telephone switchingply section of the branch is responsible for facilities for the field army supportmanagement of most communications-electron- command headquarters. This includesics equipment. The cryptographic control and connection of local wire circuits forissuing section controls and accounts for all internal communications as well ascryptomaterial in the field army. cable connections for access to the

army area communications system.75. Signal Operations Company (Medium army area communications system.75. Signal Operations Company (Medium The platoon includes a telephone cen-tral office section, a circuit control and

The signal operations company (medium information section, and a telephoneheadquarters) is organized according to TOE installation and maintenance section.11-127 and is described in detail in FM 11- (2) Communications center platoon. The127. It provides organic communications sup- communications center platoon pro-port to the field army support command head- vides message center service, teletypequarters and the inventory control center and terminal and tape relay service, andprovides these units access to the army area maintenance of teletypewriter andcommunications systems. cryptographic equipment. The mes-

a. Mission. At full strength, the company sage center section of the platoon pro-performs the following major missions: vides normal message-handling and

(1) Installs, operates, and maintains com- motor messenger service within themunications facilities which include headquarters and to major subordi-a manual telephone central office and nate units. The teletype terminal sec-local telephone system; secure radio- tion provides page copy of messages

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addressed to the headquarters and trol station. It also operates the net controlprepares message tapes for transmis- station in the field army support commandsion over teletype circuits of the army command/logistics net. In addition, it main-area communications system. The tains a station in the rear area security-areatape relay section provides facilities damage control net and another station in theto relay teletype messages. The tele- net of the suporting communications zone lo-type and cryptographic maintenance gistical installation. The field army supportsection maintains platoon equipment. command command/logistics net includes the

(3) Radio section. The radio section pro- corps and army rear support brigades, thevides the headquarters with a capa- army-wide service brigades, and the inventorybility for radio teletypewriter com- control center.munications. The method of employ- b. Support Brigade Headquarters. Each sup-ment of the radios provided by this port brigade headquarters enters into threesection is discussed in paragraph 76. radio nets by means of equipment and person-

(4) Photographic section. The photo- nel provided by the signal operations companygraphic section provides photographic (small headquarters). Each corps support bri-coverage and processes the film used. gade headquarters is provided with stations in

the corps net and the field army support com-76. Field Army Supportdio Command Organic mand command/logistics net. In addition, eachRadio Communications is provided with the net control station for its

The signal operations companies (small own brigade net, in which the subordinate di-headquarters and medium headquarters) and rect and general support groups maintain sta-certain other elements assigned or attached to tions. The army rear support brigade is pro-the support command has organic radios which vided with net control stations in its brigadeenable them to operate or participate in nets command net and in the rear area security-which are additional to those established in the area damage control net. In addition, a sta-army area communications system. tion is maintained in the field army support

a. Field Army Support Command Headquar- command command/logistics net. Other sta-ters. Field army support command headquar- tions in the rear area security-area damageters enters into four radio nets by means of control net include field army support commandequipment and personnel provided by the signal headquarters, the two area damage control de-operations company (medium headquarters). tachments assigned to the army rear supportThe company provides command headquarters brigade, and any other units in the army serv-with a station in the army command net, in ice area which have special security or damagewhich field army headquarters is the net con- control functions.

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APPENDIX I

REFERENCES

AR 11-14 Army Programs-Materiel ReadinessAR 220-1 Unit ReadinessAR 320-5 Dictionary of United States Army TermsAR 320-50 Authorized Abbreviations and Brevity CodesAR 711-16 DSU/Installation Stock Control and Supply ProceduresAR 711-17 Utilization and Processing of DA Forms 2765 and 2765-1, Request for Issue

Turn InAR 735-50 Requisitioning, Receipt, and Issue SystemAR 735-35 Supply Procedures for TOE Units, Organizations and Non-TOE ActivitiesAR 750-5 Organizations, Policies, and Responsibilities for Maintenance OperationsAR 750-10 Materiel Readiness (Serviceability of Unit Equipment)AR 750-45 Materiel Readiness of Selected EquipmentFM 3-5 Chemical, Biological, and Radiological OperationsFM 8-16 Medical Service in the Field ArmyFM 9-6 Ammunition Service in the Theater of OperationsFM 10-8 Air Delivery of Supplies and EquipmentFM 10-50 Supply and Transport BattalionFM 10-60 Supply of Subsistence in a Theater of OperationsFM 11-127 Signal Operations Company, Medium HeadquartersFM 12-2 Adjutant General Operations in the Field ArmyFM 14-1 Finance Service in the Field ArmyFM 16-5 The ChaplainFM 19-2 Military Police Operations in the Field ArmyFM 29-3 Direct Support Supply and Service in the Field ArmyFM 29-10 Supply Management in the Field ArmyFM 29-22 Maintenance Operations in the Field ArmyFM 29-45 General Support Supply and Service in the Field ArmyFM 30-9 Military Intelligence Battalion, Field ArmyFM 31-15 Operations Against Irregular ForcesFM 31-16 Counterguerrilla Operations(CM) FM 32-5 Communications Security (U)FM 41-10 Civil Affairs OperationsFM 54-2 The Division Support CommandFM 54-4 The Support BrigadeFM 55-9 Transportation Service and the Transportation BrigadeFM 55-10 Transportation MovementsServices in the Field ArmyFM 55-35 Motor Transportation OperationsFM 55-45 Army Aircraft Maintenance Service and Units in the Field ArmyFM 55-46 Army Aviation Transportation Services and Units in the Field ArmyFM 55-56 Transportation Terminal Transfer CompanyFM 61-100 The DivisionFM 100-10 Field Service Regulations, AdministrationFM 100-15 Larger UnitsFM 101-5 Staff Organization and ProcedureFM 101-10 Organizational, Technical, and Logistical Data-Unclassified Data

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FM 101-10-2 Organizational, Technical, and Logistical Data-Extracts of TOE's(S) FM 101-10-3 Organizational, Technical, and Logistical Data-Classified DataTM 3-200 Capabilities and Employment of Toxic ChemicalsTM 3-210 Fallout PredictionTM 5-700 Field Water SupplyTM 38-750 Army Equipment Record ProceduresTM 38-750-1 Maintenance Management Field Command Procedures

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APPENDIX II

ESTIMATED UNIT RESUPPLY DATA FOR HEADQUARTERS AND SPECIAL TROOPSFIELD ARMY SUPPORT COMMAND

1. Class Ia. Reference paragraph 5.49b, FM 101-10.b. Daily requirements: 1.1 short tons.

2. Class Va. Reference paragraph 5.41, FM 101-10.b. Daily requirements:

Weapon Rds per No. of Total Wt per Totalwpn wpns rounds rnd(lb) wt(lb)

Pistol Auto Cal .45 .................................. 21 135 2,835 .057 161.6Rifle Semiauto 7.62-mm ............................ 160 254 40,640 .081 3,291.8Gun Mach 7.62-mm LWGP ........................ 2,200 12 26,400 .088 2,323.2Gun Mach Cal .50 Hv Bbl ........................ 525 4 2,100 .039- 81.9Launcher, Rocket, 3.5-In ......................... 3 8 24 17.0 424.8Launcher, Grenade, 40-mm ..................... 10 10 100 0.8 80.0

Total wt 6.362.9 lbs3.2 short tons

3. Class IIIa. Bulk petroleum requirements:

(1) Daily vehicle requirements-25 mi. 50. gal(2) Daily equipment requirements-(2 10-hr Shifts) 189.2 gal

239.2 galb. Packaged petroleum requirements

(grease, oils, and lubricants) Negligible

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APPENDIX III

LOADING PLAN FOR HEADQUARTERS AND SPECIAL TROOPSFIELD ARMY SUPPORT COMMAND

This loading plan is offered as a guide and is intended only to illustrate the degree of mobilityprovided by the organic unit vehicles.

2. The organic transportation provided a headquarters unit of this type is the minimumessential required to meet day-to-day administrative (overhead support) requirements. Trans-portation required for performance of staff activities will be provided by elements of the attachedtransportation car company; other vehicles for relocating must be provided by transportationunits.

3. The loading plan, using organic vehicles, is based upon a solely administrative move. Therequirement for supplemental transportation to displace the unit must be met by supportingtransportation units.

Veb No. Type vehicle Primary function Personnel Cargo

HQ COMDT

I 1A-ton utility truck; Command and 3 2-Trunk lockers'-ton cargo trailer control 3-Folding tables

1-Field desk1-Safe1-TypewriterClothing and equipment of per-

sonnel in the vehicle

HQ CO

2 'A-ton utility truck; Command control 3 1-TypewriterV4-ton cargo trailer Command section 2-Folding tables

equipment 1-Trunk locker1--Tent GP small w/linerClothing and equipment of per-

sonnel in the vehicle3 '/A-ton utility truck; Command and 3 1-Safe

1A-ton cargo trailer control 1-Field desk2-Folding tables1-Trunk locker1-Tent GP small w/liner1-TypewriterClothing and equipment of per-

sonnel in the vehicle4 34-ton cargo truck; Overhead support 3 3-Field desks

%-ton cargo trailer 3-File cabinets2-Typewriters1-Message center clock3-Trunk lockers9-Folding tables1-Flag, distinguishing1-Flag, national1-Grenade launcher3-Tent GP medium w/liner1-Tent GP small1-Generator set, 5-KW3-Light sets

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Veh No. Type vehicle Primary function Personnel Cargo

1-Latrine screenClothing and equipment of per-

sonnel in the vehicle5 Y'-ton cargo truck; Overhead support 3 1-Detector kit

'%-ton cargo trailer 1-Guidon2-Machine guns1 Grenade launcher1-Rocket launcherI-Tvpewriter1-. ald desk1-File cabinetI-Safe2-Foldin' tablesI-Trunk locker1-Public address set1-Charger, radiac1-Radiac set3-Radiacmeters1-Tool kit, auto mechanic1-Tool kit, El6-Receivers, AN/PRR-96-Transmitters, AN/PRT-42-Tents GP medium w/liner2-Tents GP small1-Generator set, 5-KW3-Light sets2-Marker panelsClothing and equipment of per-

sonnel in the vehicle6 aA-ton cargo truck; Overhead support 2 2-Field desks

V.-ton cargo trailer 2-Duplicating Machines2-File cabinets1-Safe5-Folding tables1-Tent GP medium w/liner1-Tent GP small5-Trunk lockers2-TypewritersI-Recorder-reproducer1-Adding machine1-Calculating machine301-Heaters w/burnersClothing and equipment of per-

sonnel in the vehicle7 21-ton cargo truck; Mess ...................... 5 4-Range outfits

l'.-ton water tank 2-Accessory outfitstrailer 4-Tableware outfits

2-Kitchen tents13-Immersion heaters2-Receivers, AN/PRN-92-Transmitters, AN/PRT-42-Water bags

RationsClothing. and equipment of per-sonnel in the vehicle

8 21,-ton cargo truck; Mess supplies ....... 3 9 -Immersion heaters112-ton water tank 2-Grenade launchers

trailer 2-Rocket launchers10-Cook sets w/stoves16-Food containers2-Range outfits

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Veh No. Type vehicle Primary function Personnel Cargo

1-Accessory outfit2-Tableware outfits1-Kitchen tent2-Water bags

Rations9 2%-ton cargo truck; Supply .................... 12 5-Machine guns

1l-ton cargo trailer 2-Grenade launchers2-Rocket launchers2-Barber kits2-Typewriters1-Field desk2-Tent repair kits1-Stencil-cutting machine1-Strapping kit6-Folding tables3-Trunk lockers13-Tableware outfits2-Armorer tool kits2-Pioneer tool kits2-Radiac detector chargers1-Public address set9-Radiaemeters18-Receivers, AN/PRN-918-Transmitters, AN/PRT-41-Generator, 15-KWClothing and equipment of per-

sonnel in the vehicle10 2½-ton cargo truck; Maintenance 5 2-Machine guns

1h-ton cargo trailer supplies 1-Grenade launcher1-Rocket launcher1-Organizational tool kit no. 11-Supplemental tool kit no. 12-Tool cabinets1-Dispensing pump2-Auto mechanic tool kits1-Armorer tool kit1-Generator, 15-KWClothing and equipment of per-

sonnel in the vehicle11 2 1h-ton cargo truck; Pooled 2 1-Tank and pump unit, gasoline

112-ton cargo trailer transportation diesel fuel1-Light set, 15-KW2-Tent GP medium3-Latrine screensClothing and equipment of per-

sonnel in the vehicle12 2 1h-ton cargo truck; Pooled 9 2-Light sets 15-KW

1%-ton cargo trailer transportation 3-25-Outlet light sets1-Generator, 5-KW2-Tent GP small2-Grenade launchers2-Rocket launchers5-Machine guns1-Generator, 15-KWClothing and equipment of per-

13 2½h-ton expansible Area Damage sonnel in the vehiclevan truck; Control Center 2 2-Machine guns11h-ton cargo trailer 2-Drafting Equipment sets

1-Drawing board1-Lettering set1-Adding machine

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1-Storage cabinet1-Calculating machine1-Message center clock1-Reproduction set1-Safe5-Folding tables1-Projector1-Screen5-Trunk lockers1-Typewriter2-Field desks1-File cabinet1-Reproduction supply set2-Tents GP medium w/liner2-Tents GP smallClothing and equipment of per-

sonnel in the vehicle

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INDEX

Paragraph Page Paragraph Page

Administrative order .................................... 4c(3) 3 Nuclear, chemical, biological weapons,Area damage control ............................ .... 12, 12c 10 impact of ............................................... 6Ammunition service .................................. 23-26 18 Ordnance ammunition operations ..................23-26 18Chaplain service ..................................... 69-70 46 Organization:Civil affairs service ...... .................... 16, 35-37 13, 26 Army-wide services ................................23-37 18Commanding general, FASCOM ........................5a 5 FASCOM Headquarters .................... 10-16 8Command relationships ............. ................. 6, 9 6 Support brigades ................................. 38-41 28Communications . ..................... 13, 13a, 21, 13, 16, Personnel service ........................................ 61 44

71-76 48 Postal service .................................... 38-41, 62 28,44Direct support maintenance ..........................45-46 36 Procurement ......... ...... .. 13, 13e 11, 12Field services .............. ................ 13, 13c 13 Real estate .................................................. 13 11, 12Finance service ..... ....................... 38-41, 63-65 28, 45 Repairs parts supply ............. 8.................... 37General support maintenance .............. 45-46 36 Replacements ...................................... 3841, 59-60 28,44Graves registration ............................ l............ id 10 Security ................ ........... 12, 12c 10Intelligence .................................. 12, 12b 10 Signal company .................................21 16Inventory control center ..................... 1.............19 15 Special ammunition ...................................... 23-26 18Legal service - ..................... .......66-68 46 Special services ............... ............... 38-41 28Maintenance, categories of ... .................. ... 42 35 Special staff, FASCOM .................................. 17 13

Data collection 42-8........................... 42 35 Staff:In divisions ....................... ...... 44 36 Field army ..................................................... 2Operations ........................... 42-4 8 35 FASCOM ....................................... 11-17 5, 9Staff organization for ................................15 13

Supply, staff organization for ............................ 1 4 14Ammunition --- ----................................56-57 42

Medical service ............................... 21, 26-28 16, 21 Class III ..... ....................................... 41Medical supply ................. . . ............. 28 21 General ........................................ 39Military police service .......................... 12, 29-31 10, 22 Medical .................. ...................... 58 43Missile support ................. ..... 23-26 18 Traffic control 1........................................ 13, 11Movement control ................ ------- - 33c, 34c 25, 26 Transportation service .................. ... 13, 32-34 11, 24

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

HAROLD K. JOHNSON,General, United States Army,

Official: Chief of Staff.

J. C. LAMBERT,Major General, United States Army,The Adjutant General.

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Distribution:

Active Army:

DCSPER (2) LOGCOMD (5) USAOGMS (2)ACSI (2) Armies (5) except USASWS (5)DCSLOG (2) OS Armies (25) USWACS (50)DCSOPS (2) Corps (10) USACDCCAG (10)ACSFOR (2) Corps Arty (3) USACDCNG (2)CORC (2) Div (5) USACDCIAS (1)CRD (1) Bde (5) USACDCEC (5)COA (1) CC (5) USACDCCCISG (2)CINFO (1) DISCOM (2) USACDCCSSG (10)TIG (1) Regt/Gp (2) Units org under fol TOE:TJAG (1) Bn (2) 8-112 (20)TPMG (1) USALMC (5) 8-122 (10)TSG (1) MAAG (2) 9-22 (10)OPO (1) USMA (10) 9-32 (20)CofEngrs (2) USAAGS (4) 19-262 (20)CofCh (1) USAARMS (50) 19-272 (10)USACDC Agey (5) USAAVNS (7) 29-102 (10)USCONARC (10) USAES (10) 29-202 (10)USAMC (10) USAFS (50) 29-402 (10)USACDC (10) USAINTS (6) 54-12 (50)ARADCOM (10) USAIS (40) 55-22 (10)ARADCOM Rgn (5) TJAGSA (2) 54-22 (20)OS Maj Comd (5) USAMPS (10) 55-62 (20)

NG: State AG (3); Div (5); Div Arty (2); Corps Arty (2); Bde (2); DISCOM (2).

USAR: Units-Same as Active Army except allowance is one copy to each unit.

For explanation of abbreviations used, see AR 320-50.

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