FORWARD SUPPORT COMPANY

FORWARD SUPPORT
COMPANY

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BRIGADES SUPPORTED
MODULAR BRIGADES
X X X

HEAVY INFANTRY AIRBORNE

SUPPORTING BRIGADES
X X X

FIRES COMBAT BATTLEFIELD

SUPPORT SURVEILLANCE

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LESSON OBJECTIVES

• Identify the mission, organizational structure, and

concept of support of the Forward Support Company
(FSC)*
• Describe the FSC’s concept of support with respect
to a line battalion
• Describe the enablers used by the FSC and match
them to the capabilities they enhance
* Denotes Lesson Terminal Learning Objective (TLO)

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FORWARD SUPPORT
COMPANY

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FSC MISSION

• Provides supported battalion with field maintenance

for all organic equipment
• Conducts distribution-based resupply of all classes
of supply, with exception of Class VIII
• Provides supported battalion with field feeding
capabilities
• Provides transportation support to ‘Light’ BCT
organic units

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COMPANY ORGANIZATION
FSC

HQ DIST MAINT

FLD PLT HQ
FEED PLT HQ

CL III/WATER MAINT MNT CTL

SECTION SECTION SECTION
GEN SUP MAINT RECOVERY
• Provides field maintenance, SECTION SUP SECTION
distribution-based re-supply, and
subsistence support to the CL
CL V
V
FMT FMT
supported battalion SECTION
SECTION
(AR) (EN)
• May be augmented/reduced to meet
TRANS
mission requirements
SECTION

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ORGANIZATION VARIATION
FSC
FSC

HQ DIST MAINT
MAINT
FLD PLT HQ PLT HQ
FEED
ACFT MAINT MNT CTL
REFUEL SECTION SECTION
• Due to mission and composition of ACFT MAINT RECOVERY
aviation units, FSC organizational ARMNT SECTION
structure greatly reduced SUP

• Majority of support to aviation DIST

CL V FMT
SECTION
SECTION FMT
units provided by Aviation Support (EN)
(AR)
Battalion
TRANS
SECTION

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COMPANY HEADQUARTERS
• Provides C2, administration, supply, security, and
sustainment support for all assigned and attached
FSC personnel
• Requests, receives, issues, stores, maintains, and turns in
all supplies and equipment for the company
HQ • Coordinates unit movement and issues movement orders
• Perform route reconnaissance
• Coordinate perimeter defense IAW the BSB OPORD
DIST
• Maintains load plans
• Conducts company-level training
MAINT • Provides chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
(CBRN) defense assets
• Performs field maintenance on company’s small arms

• Provides food service support to the supported battalion

FLD and organic personnel
FEED • Food distribution METT-TC dependent
• Has capability to prepare one heat-and-serve meal and one
cook-prepared meal (A or B) per day
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FIELD FEEDING
CONCEPT OF SUPPORT
BRIGADE SUPPORT AREA
BATTALION SUPPORT AREA
Sustainment (BSA)
Bde

FMT
AC
LOGP
FSC
BSB
Field
Feeding
Section

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FIELD FEEDING ENABLERS

• Containerized Kitchen (CK)

• Multi-Temperature, Refrigerated Container
System (MTRCS)

• Containerized Roll-In/
• Roll-Out Platform (CROP)

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CONTAINERIZED KITCHEN
Mission: Provide a mobile, modern, efficient
kitchen serving up to 800 meals up to 3x
daily
Description:
• 3:1 ISO 8x8x20 container with seven
Modern Burner Units, two commercial
refrigerators, an environmental control unit, a
10KW generator and other required field
feeding equipment
• Towed by 5T FMTV; PLS / LHS
Compatible
• Cost is approximately $129,000
Value:
• Reduces logistics infrastructure by 1 cook,
1 vehicle, and 1 kitchen when replacing 2
MKTs
• Supports Single Battlefield Fuel (JP8)
• Significantly improves working environment

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MULTI-TEMPERATURE, REFRIGERATED
CONTAINER SYSTEM (MTRCS)
Mission: Distributes and stores mixed rations:
fresh, chilled, frozen (perishable/semi-perishable)
Description:
• LHS capable 8X8X20 refrigerated container with
a single movable partition, which allows
compartment volume to be adjusted according to
type subsistence
Value:
• Compartment volume adjusted to load type
• Reduced logistics footprint, performs mission of
a standard refrigerated container and a flatbed
trailer
• Can hold 2 days of rations for up to 800
personnel
Basis of Issue:
• 21 per perishable subsistence platoon
• 1 per CK in BCT

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CONTAINERIZED ROLL-IN/ROLL-OUT
PLATFORM (CROP) M3/M3A1
Mission: Enhance through-put by providing
capability to transport configured loads from
distributor across battle space to forward units
Description:
• Interfaces with the PLS and HEMTT LHS
systems
• 16.5 ST payload (PLS)
• 11 ST payload (LHS)
• Fits inside 20’ ISO container
• Folding A-frame allows for stacking 2-6 high
for retrograding
Value:
• Reduces MHE and personnel required to
download containers from distributors
• Reduces need to build loads in theater, thus
shortening time cargo spends at port/airfield
• Increases velocity in the distribution pipeline
– ‘factory to foxhole’ faster
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Let’s Review

Company Headquarters Overview

and Concept of Support
• HQ Mission
• HQ Organizational Structure
• HQ Concept of Support

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DISTRIBUTION PLATOON
LOGPAC
JP8
? • Manages the distribution of supplies
and food service coming
from/passing through the FSC
FSC DIST
• Stock Control Section utilizes Army
STAMIS to provide supply receipt
and issue management

HQ PLT HQ
• Conducts RO for
refueling and water re-supply
CL III/WTR
DIST SECTION
• Conducts RO for
CLV ammunition re-supply
SECTION
MAINT
• Transports Class I, II, III (P), IV, and
GEN SUP VII to maneuver units
SECTION • Lines of transport are METT-TC
dependent
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DISTRIBUTION CONCEPT OF SUPPORT

Replenishment Operations (RO) 3d Combat Load 2d Combat Load 1st Combat Load
Preplanned sustainment operations
that allow combat forces to replenish
routinely. X I
FSC
MSO I
CO

X
II I I
SUST RO BSB RO FSC RO CO Objec
t ive

I I
CO
FSC

MSO: Mission Staging Operations are initiated by Div
order, conducted by the BCT and enabled by the SUST
BDE at a forward location within the BCT AO. MSO tasks
are METT-TC; may include planning, rehearsals and
limited reorganization ICW sustainment tasks. The Sust
Bde will provide replenishment to the BSB / FSC’s along
with field services / other services as required.
RO: Replenishment Ops are deliberate,
time sensitive logistics operations
conducted by the BSB to replenish the
FSCs (May be augmented with EAB
assets), and quick, in-stride
replenishment operations conducted by
the FSC.

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DISTRIBUTION
ENABLERS
• Palletized Load System (PLS)
• Container Handling Unit (CHU)
• Load Handling System (LHS)
• LHS Compatible Water
Tankrack System (HIPPO)

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PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM (PLS)

Mission: Utilizing self-loading and unloading
capabilities, the Palletized Load System (PLS)
provides rapid movement of combat configured loads
of all classes of supply, shelters, and containers
Description:
• Prime mover (HEMTT) with integral self-loading and
unloading transport capability, 16.5-ton payload trailer,
and demountable flatracks

• Two configurations: M1074 is equipped with a

variable reach Material Handling Crane (MHC) to
support FA units; M1075 lacks an MHC, is used in
conjunction with the M1076 trailer to conduct line haul
Value:
• Capable of transporting multiple
configurations of cargo utilizing a variety
of flatracks
• Limits the requirement for MHE

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CONTAINER HANDLING UNIT (CHU)

Mission: Enables a PLS to upload,

transport, and download 20 foot containers
without aid of a flatrack
Description:
• Installed as a kit on PLS
• Does not require use of an external
flatrack
Value:
• Reduces logistics footprint, performs
mission of flatbed trailer and rough terrain
container handler (RTCH)
• Limits the requirement for MHE

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LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM (LHS)

Mission: Provides rapid transport of
equipment and supply loads without
the aid of MHE
Description:
• Consists of a HEMTT prime mover
equipped with an integral load-handling
system
• Carries equipment/supply loads on
demountable cargo beds
• Capable of towing an 11-ton payload
trailer able to carry flatracks
Value:
• Reduces logisitcs footprint, performs
mission of flatbed trailer and MHE
• Enables units to load supplies in
cargo bed prior to on-site arrival of
prime mover – ‘factory to foxhole’
faster

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LHS COMPATIBLE WATER TANKRACK
SYSTEM (HIPPO)
Mission: Provides rapid distribution of
potable water across the battlefield using
fewer transportation and water storage
assets
Description:
• 2,000 gallon hardwall tank capacity
• LHS/PLS compatible with ISO frame
• 125 GPM pump and filling stand
Value:
• Unlike 3K SMFT, can transport partial
loads of water
• Water storage assets not required at
receiving unit location
• Positions water farther forward -
matches mobility of HEMTT-LHS
• Provides bulk (Corps and below) and
retail distribution capability
• Replaces 5K tanker, FMTV tanker, and
3K SMFT
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Let’s Review

Distribution Platoon Overview and

Concept of Support
• Distribution Platoon Mission

• Distribution Platoon Organizational Structure

• Distribution Platoon Concept of Support

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MAINTENANCE PLATOON
• Performs all TAMMS functions and
dispatching operations
MAINT • Supervises ULLS-G operators from
maneuver units
• Provides C2 for all admin PLT • Coordinates maint operations IAW unit
functions HQ requirements and applicable Forward Maint
Team (FMT)
MAINT CTL
SECTION • Provides recovery support to FSC
FSC • Provides limited reinforcing recovery
RECVRY support to FMTs supporting the line
SECTION battalion

MAINT • Conducts field maintenance for the FSC

HQ SECTION and line battalion HHC
• Provides reinforcing maintenance to FMTs
FMT
(MECH) • Provide field maintenance for all combat
DIST platforms organic to maneuver battalion
FMT • Perform BDAR, diagnostics, on-system
(AR) replacement of line replaceable units
• Repairs METT-TC dependent; carry limited
MAINT FMT Class IX
(EN)
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MAINTENANCE CONCEPT OF SUPPORT

BRIGADE SUPPORT AREA
BATTALION SUPPORT AREA
Sustainment (BSA)
Bde

FMT
Reinforcing
Maintenance UMCP
FMT
Support FSC
BSB
FMT

Reinforcing
FMT
Recovery
Support FMT

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FORWARD REPAIR SYSTEM (FRS)

Mission: Provides FMTs the capability to
perform on-site maintenance forward of
the BSA
Description:
• Comprised of a 10-ton crane, 35k
generator, air compressor, welding and
cutting equipment, tool load equivalent to
Common #1
• High-mobility, module system
• Transported by PLS or HEMMT-LHS
Value:
• Enables FMT mechanics ability to
perform field maintenance
• Reduces time an NMC vehicle is
removed from the battle

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Let’s Review

Maintenance Platoon Overview and

Concept of Support
•Maintenance Platoon Mission
• Maintenance Platoon Organizational Structure
• Maintenance Platoon Concept of Support

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Lesson Summary

FSC Capabilities Overview and

Concept of Support
• FSC Mission
• FSC Organizational Structure
• FSC Concept of Support

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