We are exploring and testing these concepts in army wargames such as unified quest to ensure that the force structure and technology investments mandated by the realities of smaller. The capability acquisition and sustainment group casg is an organisation within the australian department of defence, responsible for acquisition and supply chain management of military equipment and materiel including aircraft, ships, vehicles, electronic systems, uniforms and rations for the australian defence force. Jul 01, 2011 the army combined arms support command force development directorate has revised the sustainment force structure reference book 2011 with the latest changes to the sustainment force structure. Over the past few decades the army has been engaged in several conflicts that tested both models of sustainment force structures against different types of threats.
Feb 28, 2020 cascom trains, educates, and develops sustainment professionals while generating, synchronizing, and integrating innovative sustainment capabilities, concepts, and doctrine to sustain large scale combat operations lsco. Moads doctrine and force structure were designed to support a forwarddeployed force. How the army runs htar is the united states army war colleges reference book which serves as a. Can you discuss the ready now concept and how it is building readiness across the force. Force management school, and as an informal desk reference for. To stay current with every ongoing and upcoming unit transition, force management and integration must be part of the units battle rhythm and receive the appropriate command emphasis.
Casg employs more than 7000 military, civilian and contracted staff in. It constitutes the armys view of how it supports prompt and sustained operations on land and sets the foundation for developing the other principles, tactics, techniques, and procedures detailed in subordinate doctrine. A 214,968acre installation, fort hood is the only post in the united states capable of stationing and training two armored divisions. Ahs force structure and how the design enables the support of unified land operations.
Transportation is identified as a subelement of logistics in the sustainment warfighting function the principle audience for fm 401 is all members of the profession of arms. Us army logistics quick reference guide feb 14, 2014. The 20 edition of the sustainment force structure book is now available through army knowledge online. The purpose of this book published annually is to provide commanders, staffs and leaders with a quick reference guide of information on sustainment unit capabilities and capacities in the army to support unified land operations in a given fy. Reports, fact sheets, memorandums and other defense department communications. Handbook, they are asked to forward them to the lc secretariat.
Jul 29, 2016 this primer is designed to be a reference work rather than a linear narrative. Dec 16, 2015 the 3rd component organization structure for sustainment 1. Any omissions or errors are completely unintentional. Additionaly, please click here to access the milbook page for the sustainment force structure book.
In the near future, moads will transition to a more flexible distribution system based on the concept of modularity. Sustainment force structure evolution from the army of excellence to the modular force. Mcoe supplemental manual 390 force structure reference data. Armored brigade combat team, sustainment force structure, army 2020, bsb, concept of support. References to this study should include the foregoing. Battle staff graphics workbook home of nco education. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Sustainment provides the support necessary to maintain operations until mission accomplishment. Army sustainment mayjune 2015 by army sustainment issuu.
They maintain proficiency through sustainment training. Naval construction force provides port construction such as warehouses, storage. Army, navy, marine corps, and air force special operations forces sof. It applies to the heavy brigade combat team hbct, the infantry brigade combat team ibct, and the stryker brigade combat team sbct. This reference is intended to be used as a quick reference guide and training resource only. The structure of ammunition units and the munitions support concept is revised as combat doctrine evolves. Cascom, sustainment unit one stop building 5020 2221 adams ave. Fort hood is the armys premier installation to train and deploy heavy forces.
The future modular force and as part of the capabilities based. Force 2025 initiatives if ready budget control act force structure allowance adjustments below 980k resource management decision directed changes arstruc memorandum to capture approved slda decisions for all fy18 and. Capability acquisition and sustainment group wikipedia. In the near future, moads will transition to a more flexible distribution system. To train leaders and soldiers in providing personnel service support for the army of today and the 21st century through excellence in doctrine, leader development, organization, material, and soldiers. To meet deployment timelines and personnel limits, assets had to be cut from the sbct force structure, and the majority of the reductions in personnel strength and equipment were from the bsb. The manual also links to army training networks many resources, including instructional videos. The book describes sustainment missions, unit locations, and sustainment structure requirements approved in the total army analysis taa 1217 process. Traditional approaches to logistics will not meet future military requirements. Reference documents usaf acquisition process model. Expeditionary sustainment commands esc, such as the th, synchronize distribution of supplies and services. The relationship between sustainment and operation is depicted in introductory figure1 on page vi. Stability and defense support of civil authorities change the nature and. The national military strategy of the united states of america, 2015.
The key document of the special operations sustainment is the atp 305. Planning, coordinating, managing, and supervising sustainment activities. This primer is designed to be a reference work rather than a linear narrative. The standard for the army is to train and maintain to the published standards in technical manuals tms 10 and 20. Overall, though, the force structure and doctrine for sustainment is actually pretty good. Sustainment must be integrated and synchronized with operations at every level to include those of our joint and multinational partners.
Its mission is to publish timely, authoritative information on. Sustainment preparation of the operational environment is. Apr 30, 2015 army sustainment is the department of the armys official professional bulletin on sustainment. In addition to the most current versions of adpadrp 40 sustainment jul 12, smfls4 incorporates the full scope of new material from atp 494 theater sustainment. Jun 26, 2014 army sustainment as part of doctrine 2015. United states army force management support agency. Dtms provides the ability to plan, resource and manage unit and individual training at all levels. Sustainment forces how is sustainment forces abbreviated. Army modular sustainment command which serves as a forward presence for expeditionary operations for a theater, or in support of a regional combatant commander. Us army logistics quick reference guide feb 14, 2014 1. The structures noted in the book represent army logistics organizations that will be in. September 2015 186 development and modernization programs. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document.
In accordance with the authority in dod directive 5000. This publication describes relationships, organizational roles and functions, capabilities and limitations, and responsibilities within the bct. The th sustainment command expeditionary the lucky this a u. Nov 17, 2012 this manual expands the discussion on the overarching guidance on sustainment in adrp 30, unified land operations.
Sustainment of theater stocks supporting the supply system. In addition to the most current versions of adpadrp 40 sustainment jul 12, smfls4 incorporates the full scope of new material from atp 4. The structures noted in the book represent army logistics organizations that. The purpose of the ordnance corps is to support the development, production, acquisition and sustainment of weapons systems and munitions, and to provide explosive ordnance disposal, during peace and war, to provide superior combat power to current and future forces of the united states army. This effort is focused on reprioritizing how dod can use resources to more effectively support and sustain the force emphasis added. Sustainment unit one stop cascom support starts here.
Ussocom j8 force structure, requirements, resources, and. Cascom trains, educates, and develops sustainment professionals while generating, synchronizing, and integrating innovative sustainment capabilities, concepts, and doctrine to sustain large scale combat operations lsco. June 2015 xi special operations forces reference manual preface t his fourth edition of the special operations forces reference manual was redesigned to support the joint special operations universitys academic mission. Fm 402 identifies medical functions and procedures that are. Commanders and staffs of army headquarters serving as joint task force or multinational headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or. Force sustainment the force sustainment functional category encompasses diverse career fields and branches that operate across the entire sustainment community.
Sustainment article about sustainment by the free dictionary. Hierarchy organizations are they effective enough for todays fast changing markets. The rolling, semiarid terrain is ideal for multifaceted training and testing of. The sustainment force structure book is a data reference and resource that. Armed forces of the united states in joint operations, and it provides. It is the analysis to determine infrastructure, physical environmental, and resources in the operational environment that will optimize or adversely impact friendly forces means for supporting and sustaining the commanders operations plan. This paper describes a dynamic sustainment model that shows how budgeting, allocation of resources, mission performance, and strategic planning are interrelated and how they affect each other over. Sustainment force structure evolution from the army of. To manage the process on a weekly basis, the brigades force management team hosted a weekly video teleconference vtc with the brigades subordinate battalions. Expeditionary sustainment commands esc, such as the th, synchronize distribution of supplies and services within their operational areas and provides. What does the tactical level of sustainment include. In addition to the most current versions of adpadrp 40 sustainment jul 12, smfls4 incorporates the full scope of new material from atp 494 theater sustainment command jun, atp 493 sustainment brigade apr 16, atp 490. Army sustainment septemberoctober 2015 3 are focusing on multinational expeditionary logistics. Oct 09, 20 the 20 edition of the sustainment force structure book is now available through army knowledge online.
This reference manual is intended for classroom use and does not. Chapter 1 describes cbos conceptual approach to analyzing the militarys force structure and costs, and the following three chapters discuss the particular organizational structures and roles of the departments of the army, the navy, and the air force. One of the most critical changes that was made in order to ensure seamless logistical support is the sustainment structure. Win in a complex world describes the anticipated challenges the army might face in the future. Its mission is to publish timely, authoritative information on army and defense sustainment plans. Forming a sof command and control structure jsotf or jfsocc. Budget activity management structure for operation and. The greatest combat power results when leaders synchronize combat support cs and combat service support css systems to compliment and reinforce one another. The sustainment force structure book is a data reference and resource that provides a snapshot of sustainment organizations by standard requirements code and includes a brief statement of organizations missions, functions, capabilities, employment, basis of allocation, doctrinal mobility, and dependencies derived from their base table of. Army sustainment is the department of the armys official professional bulletin on sustainment.
The modular logistics capabilities book is designed to depict the structure and identify the capabilities of css units in the modular army, and to allow the reader to become more familiar with how. Engineer augmentation may come in teams, sections, platoons, or companies or under the mission command of a taskorganized, multifunctional, battalionsized engineer task force tf headquarters. This manual expands the discussion on the overarching guidance on sustainment in adrp 30, unified land operations. This issue of army sustainment contains articles on the essential, but often neglected, logistics considerations that are being taught at that center and that will prepare us for the challenging missions we expect to receive. G4 logistics strategic planning guidance 7 army operating concept aoc6 and initiated actions to determine force sizing needs such as the army 2025 and beyond7, global responsive sustainment, and the army staff, along with forscom, is implementing the srm to better prepare a. Changes driven by resource constraints, reorganization and redesign will be incorporated into the book as such changes are approved. The 3rd component organization structure for sustainment. Home master of military art and science theses sustainment force structure evolution from the army of excellence to the modular force. Department of the army, field manual fm 495, logistics operations. Army sustainment as part of doctrine 2015 article the. The portal serves as a stepping stone to unitfocused pages for theater sustainment commands, expeditionary sustainment commands, sustainment brigades, combat sustainment support battalions, brigade support battalions and aviation support battalions. As the army transitioned from an army of excellence force structure to the modular force structure many changes were necessary.
Nov 01, 2014 the sustainment force structure book is a data reference and resource that provides a snapshot of sustainment organizations by standard requirements code and includes a brief statement of organizations missions, functions, capabilities, employment, basis of allocation, doctrinal mobility, and dependencies derived from their base table of. Logistics handbook for strategic mobility planning 2fwrehu 2011 deployability division military surface deployment and distribution command transportation engineering agency 1 soldier way scott air force base, il 622255006 this document supersedes mtmctea pamphlet 7002, september 2002. The 3rd component organization structure for sustainment 1. Army force generation arforgen was designed to prepare units to be at the highest state. It will provide you with a working knowledge to identify and construct operational symbols and. The army combined arms support command force development directorate has revised the sustainment force structure reference book 2011 with the latest changes to the sustainment force structure. The equipment annex includes all of the icons depicted in the sustainment force structure handbook. Sustainment fundamentals 92 philosophy of sustainment 92 terminology 94 principles of logistics 96 functional groupings 97 sustainment planning 912 sustainment execution 914 levels of sustainment 914 command and control of sustainment 917 recuperation after operations 918.