MCWP 4-6

MAGTF Supply Operations

U.S. Marine Corps

PCN 143 000001 00 

MCWP 4-6 MAGTF SUPPLY OPERATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

Headquarters United States Marine Corps

Washington, DC 20380-1775

29 February 1996

FOREWORD

1. PURPOSE

Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 4-6, MAGTF Supply Operations,

provides guidance governing the principles and concepts of supply and the organization, planning, and execution of supply support for a MAGTF in an expeditionary

environment (afloat/ashore). This publication also provides essential information

concerning supply sources and options available internally and externally to sustain

the MAGTF during predeployment and deployment. 

2. SCOPE

This publication is intended primarily for MAGTF commanders and their staffs to

expand their knowledge and understanding of the supply process during a peacetime

environment and the supply mission area in an expeditionary environment. It concentrates on the ground and aviation supply functions and operations necessary to sustain MAGTF operations. 

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MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND

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5. CERTIFICATION

Reviewed and approved this date.

BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

PAUL K. VAN RIPER

Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps

Commanding General

Marine Corps Combat Development Command

Quantico, Virginia

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MAGTF Supply Operations

Table of Contents

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1001 MAGTF Overview 1-1

1002 Supply Relationship to Combat Service Support 1-1

1003 Combat Service Support 1-2

1004 Supply 1-2

Chapter 2. Marine Corps Supply Programs

2001 War Reserves 2-1

2002 Operational Readiness Float 2-3

2003 Repairable Issue Point 2-3

Chapter 3. Marine Corps Supply System

Section I. Marine Corps Supply System Management Elements

3101 Headquarters Marine Corps 3-1

3102 The In-Stores Element 3-2

3103 The Out-of-Stores Element 3-3

Section II. MCSS Within FMFs and Bases

Chapter 4. Sources of Supply

4001 Interservice Support 4-1

4002 NATO/Host Nation Support 4-2

4003 Maritime Prepositioning Force 4-2

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Chapter 5. Organization of the CSSE for Supply Operations

 

5001 Types of MAGTF CSSEs 5-1

5002 Combat Service Support 5-2

5003 Supply Battalion, FSSG 5-3

Chapter 6. Supply Support for Amphibious Operations

6001. Landing Force Supplies 6-1

6002 Resupply 6-2

6003 Ground Supply Operations For Amphibious Operations 6-2

Chapter 7. Supply Support Ashore

7001 Control of Supply Support 7-1

7002 Distribution 7-2

7003 Replenishment Systems 7-2

7004 Supply Operations Ashore 7-3

7005 Train Concept 7-4

7006 Medical-Peculiar Supply Support 7-6

Chapter 8. MAGTF Aviation Combat Element

8001 ACE Organization 8-1

8002 ACE Logistic Sources 8-1

8003 ACE Supply Support Organizations 8-2

8004 Logistic Support Programs for the ACE 8-4

8005 ACE Supply Support for Expeditionary Operations 8-5

Chapter 9. Planning for Supply Operations

9001 Supported Unit Responsibilities 9-1

9002 Supporting Unit Responsibilities 9-2

9003 CSS Planning References 9-2

9004 Requirements by Classification 9-2

9005 Security 9-3

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Chapter 10. MAGTF II/LOGAIS

10001 MAGTF War Planning System II10-2

10002 MAGTF Deployment Support System II 10-2

10003 Computer-Aided Embarkation Management System 10-2

10004 Computer Assisted Load Manifest 10-2

10005 Transportation Coordinators' Automated Information 

 for Movements System 10-2

10006 MAGTF Data Library 10-2

10007 Asset Tracking for Logistics and Supply System 10-2

Appendix A. Planning Data A-1

Appendix B. Integrated Material Managers B-1

Appendix C. Glossary C-1

Appendix D. References D-1

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1001. MAGTF Overview

The Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) is a taskorganized unit consisting of elements from the Marine division, Marine aircraft wing, and the Marine force service

support group formed into an air-ground-logistics team under one commander. In a MAGTF operation, each

MAGTF is task organized according to the mission as a

self-contained unit that has the necessary logistic support to

sustain itself for varying periods of time. The mission of

an operation determines the size of the MAGTF and the

amount of time that the MAGTF will be deployed. Prior

to deployment, a MAGTF has a basic load of supplies.

Based on the recommendations from the CSSE commander and the MAGTF staff, the MAGTF commander

makes decisions on supplies required beyond its basic

load. Throughout the operation, the MAGTF commander

will find it necessary toadjust his supplies. 

The degree of supply support will vary with the size of the

MAGTF. The different types of MAGTFs that require

supply support are a MEU, MEF forward, and a MEF. A

Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) normally deploys with

the logistic capability to sustain itself with some classes of

supply for up to 15 days, a brigade-sized MAGTF (MEF

forward) for up to 30 days, and a Marine expeditionary

force (MEF) for up to 60 days. The combat service support element (CSSE) commander in each MAGTF provides combat service support to include supply support to

the MAGTF commander. When a MAGTF participates in

protracted land operations involving joint forces, a wellestablished logistic pipeline for sustainment will eventually

be required. The joint force commander (JFC) will normally be responsible for coordinating this logistic support.

MAGTF combat service support elements must be prepared to function with or integrate into the joint force logistic support pipeline. 

1002. Supply Relationship to 

Combat Service Support 

Combat service support (CSS) is logistics for the tactical

level of war. The objective of combat service support is to

sustain all elements of an operating force (MAGTF) in an

area of operations. Supply is one of the six functional areas

of combat service support. See figure 1-1. The overall effectiveness of combat service support is de- pendent on a

sound supply system. Although all CSS functions are important, supply support has the greatest potential impact on

the MAGTF commander’s ability to integrate essential 

elements of firepower, mobility, and

Figure 1-1. CSS Functional Areas.

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

One of the primary logistic concerns of a MAGTF commander is to have the requisite supplies, equipment, and repair parts on hand to sustain the mission. If this is not possible, the

concern of the MAGTF commander then becomes the timely acquisition of the required

items. This manual is structured to provide the MAGTF commander with supply support options that sustain a MAGTF operation.

SUPPLY

MAINTENANCE

TRANSPORTATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING

HEALTH SERVICES

SERVICES
sustainability. More failures in the other CSS functional

areas occur due to failure of the related supply system than

any other single cause.

 

1003. Combat Service Support

A primary concern of the MAGTF commander is to have

flexible and responsive combat service support that will

support a variety of operations. Commanders who have

responsibility for structuring and organizing CSS elements

and organizing CSS operations use the seven principles of

logistics to provide this flexibility. Like the principles of

war, the CSS principles are guides for planning, organization, management, and execution. Identifying the principles which have priority in a specific situation is essential

to establishing effective logistic support. See figure 1-2. 

1004. Supply

The CSSE commander’s primary concern is providing the

MAGTF commander with initial supplies when deployed

and resupply when supply requirements change. Supplies

are defined as all material and items used in the equipment, support, and maintenance of military forces. Supply

consists of the procurement, distribution, maintenance

while in storage, and salvage of supplies, including the determination of kind and quantity of supplies. Supply consists of two phases — the producer phase and the

consumer phase. The producer phase extends from determination of procurement schedules to acceptance of finished supplies by the military Services. The consumer

phase extends from receipt of finished supplies by the military Services through issue for use or consumption. 

a. Classes of Supplies. All supply activities in support of MAGTFs are concerned with the management of

supplies. For planning, management, and administrative

purposes, modern logisticians have divided supplies into

ten categories known as classes of supply. These classes of

supplies are universal to all U.S. military Services. Figure

1-3 illustrates the classes of supplies and their

subclassifications.

b. Subfunctions of Supply. Supply requires the

longest forward planning and the most detailed planning

data system to sustain the MAGTF’s throughput requirements. Supply also has more tasks, concepts, terms, and

RESPONSIVENESS

Responsiveness is providing the right support at the right

time and in the right place. Among the principles of combat

service support, the principle of responsiveness is considered the most important. For the supply process to be responsive and flexible, it will take close coordination of

supply and trans- portation.

SIMPLICITY

CSS operations should be conceptually, structurally, and

procedurally simple. Simplicity is achieved through use of

mission-type orders and reliance on well-understood, standardized procedures. The same can be said for supply operations. However, there needs to be an awareness of

keeping supplies moving.

FLEXIBILITY

Flexibility is the ability to adapt CSS structures and procedures to changing situations, missions, and concepts of operation. The principle of flexibility also includes the

concepts of alternative planning, anticipation, reserve assets, redundancy, and echelons. See Responsiveness.

ECONOMY

Economy is the prudent and austere use of available CSS

assets. Economy is used to provide support with the least

amount of resources available and with only the support

necessary to accomplish the mission. The goal of supply

operations is to provide quantities of supplies that correspond to consumption requirements to ensure economy.

ATTAINABILITY

Attainability is providing minimum essential supplies and

services required to begin combat operations. 

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is the ability to maintain support throughout

the period during which that support is required. To sustain the using units throughout the operation, supply-related

limitations on support must be minimized. It will take aggressive and innovative action to provide sustainability.

SURVIVABILITY

Survivability is the inherent capacity of the organization to

prevail in the face of potential destruction. Without supplies, there may be no battle of tomorrow. 

Figure 1-2. Principles of Logistics as They

 Relate to Supply.

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documents than other CSS functional areas. Every unit and

individual has some involvement in a functional area of

supply. The six subfunctions of supply are determination

of requirements, procurement, storage, distribution, salvage, and disposal. 

(1) Determination of Requirements. In logistic/CSS

terms, supply requirements are the needs for those

commodities essential to begin and sustain combat operations. The three types of supply requirements are routine,

preplanned, and long-range.

(a) Routine Requirements. Routine requirements support normal daily operations. The CSSE supports routine requirements with available sources or through

redistribution of assets within the MAGTF.

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CLASS OF SUPPLY SUBCLASSIFICATIONS

Class I. Subsistence. This category is strictly defined to

include the basic requirements to sustain life and health

on a temporary basis.

A - air (in flight rations)

C - combat rations

R - refrigerated subsistence

S - nonrefrigerated subsistence

Class II. Clothing and Individual Equipment. Aside from

uniforms and combat equipment, this class also includes

tentage, tool sets and tool kits, administrative/cleaning

equipment and supplies.

B - ground support material

E - general supplies

F - clothing and textiles

M - weapons

T - industrial supplies including cable, chain, 

 bolts, etc.

Class III. Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL). All basic

oils are included here to include preservatives, liquid and

compressed gases, chemical products, coolants, deicing,

and antifreeze compounds.

A - air

W - ground

Class IV. Construction Materials. This includes all

construction items, installed equipment, and fortification

and barrier materials such as: wood, wire, sandbags.

NONE

Class V. Ammunition. Includes all types of ammunition

(chemical, biological, radiological, and special weapons)

along with fuzes, detonators, pyrotechnics, and

associated items.

A - air

W - ground

Class VI. Personal Demand Items. This includes various

nonmilitary health, comfort, and recreational items that

are sold to personnel through the Marine Corps

exchange system.

NONE

Class VII. Major End Items. This category includes all

items that are end products and are considered principal

items (e.g., tanks, vehicles, mobile machine shops, etc.).

A - air K - tactical vehicles

B - ground support material L - missiles

D - administrative vehicles M - weapons

G - electronics N - special weapons

Class VIII. Medical/Dental Supplies. This category includes all

medicines, drugs, major and minor pieces of equipment.

NONE

Class IX. Repair Parts. This includes repair parts for all

nonconsumable end items. The only exceptions are class

VIII supplies that have both end items and repair parts

listed together.

A - air L - missiles

B - ground support material M - weapons

D - administrative vehicles N - special weapons

G - electronics T - industrial supplies

K - tactical vehicles

Class X. Non-military Programs. This includes all material

used to support non-military/civic action programs such

as agricultural and economic development. This category

also includes all items which were not included in

classes

NONE

Figure 1-3. Classes of Supplies.
(b) Preplanned Requirements. Preplanned requirements pertain to support for special missions or operations. Since there is not enough time to obtain new

resources during these types of operations, the CSSE

supports these requirements with available resources or

through redistribution of assets within the MAGTF.

(c) Long-Range Requirements. Long-range requirements involve unusual or high-cost items. If this type of

support is not correctly determined and programmed in

a timely manner, resources may not be available.

(2) Procurement. In the consumer phase, procurement

relates to those supplies and items of equipment which

the commander determines he needs to begin and sustain

operations. The Marine Corps, like the other Services,

will be given special funds for the purchase of Class VII

(major end items) or be given the items themselves as an

initial issue. From this point on, the acquisition of repair

parts and maintenance supplies required for these items

will be the responsibility of the Marine Corps. Most secondary items are purchased through stock funds (operating budget funds). Supply will procure these items

through the General Services Administration (GSA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), or from civilian manufacturers and contractors for the Marine Corps. These

items are then stored in warehouses for eventual purchase

by using units. 

(3) Storage. Storage is the safekeeping of supplies and

equipment in a ready-for-issue condition. The storage

function includes the process of receipting for supplies

and equipment from a source and the responsibility for

maintaining accurate inventory controls. Storage of class

I, II, IV, VII, IX, and X items can usually be provided

by the using unit. Packaged food supplies, clothing, construction materials, major end items and repair parts basically require simple shelter and security. However,

perishable food supplies do require refrigeration. Most

medical supplies stored at the force service support 

group’s (FSSG’s) medical logistics (MEDLOG)

have special considerations such as shelf life and/or refrigeration requirements. Class III (POL) and class V

(ammunition) supplies generally have some special or

unique storage requirements because of their potential to

be hazardous. 

(4) Distribution. For the MAGTF, distribution is the issue of supplies and equipment to using units or to intermediate supply points for future issue. The distribution

process has two steps. The first step is to requi- sition. A

requisition identifies the user’s needs and the priority of

the requirement. The second step is to issue items. The

supply activity issues supplies and equipment based on

the commander’s priorities and availability of the item. 

(5) Salvage. The salvage process encompasses the recovery, evacuation, receipt processing, storage, reclamation, and reissue of material, to include captured

material. Salvage is property that has some value beyond

that of its basic material content, is not economically repairable, and can no longer be used for its intended purpose. Salvage collection points (SCPs) are established

points which receive salvage items, usually from the disposal collection points, for reissue. SCPs are managed by

detachments of the CSSE.

(6) Disposal. Disposal is the process of eliminating excess, obsolete, or unserviceable property. Disposal may

include transfer, donation, sale, or abandonment. It does

not include redistribution or reissue. Consumable supplies are disposed of by the local using unit. When a unit

is deployed, controlled, serialized, and major end items

must be sent to SCPs for disposal. In an exercise or contingency environment, vehicles used to bring in supplies

can be used to send disposal items to the rear. Many

times items such as clothing and canvas can be reclaimed

by laundering and renovation. More durable items have

scrap metal value, and certain items may contain radioactive and/or other controlled substances which must be

forwarded through salvage channels to a property disposal unit.

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2001. War Reserves

a. War Reserve Materiel Requirement

(WRMR). The WRMR represents the total requirement

of War Reserve Materiel (WRM) to sustain forces in

combat based on the requirements of the individual MEF

units committed to distinct major regional contingencies.

For these specific MAGTFs, the sustainment requirements

for on hand supplies could vary by as much as 60 days per

MEF. This requirement is based on Class VII principal

end items (PEIs), mission-essential Class IV construction

and fortification material, Class V ammunition, and

OPLAN specific guidance received from the supported

commander in chief (CINC). 

b. The Marine Corps War Reserve Program.

War reserves today not only represent sustainment stocks

(supplies needed to support a particular operation), but the

entire comprehensive sum of materiel needed to train,

equip, and sustain our forces in their daily operations.

WRM stocks consist of the peacetime operating stocks

(POS), training stocks (TRNG), core war reserves

(CWR), and the contingency retention war reserves

(CRWR). This breakdown is illustrated in figure 2-1.

(1) Peacetime Operating Stocks (POS). POS are everyday Marine Corps operating supplies. The major/PEIs

and secondary items of POS are allocated to the various

tables of equipment (T/Es) (FMF and supporting establishment). T/Es represent the table of authorized material

(TAM). The TAM consists of three types: I - Required

Items; II - Local Allowances; and III - Environmental

Items. Type I are required items such as 782 gear and

weapons. Type II are local allowances authorized by

commanders such as encampment and garrison equipment allowances to be on hand for unit/commands to

support their assigned missions. Selected units are also

authorized TAM Type III environmental items such as

cold weather, desert, and tropical equipment. A more

complete discussion on various T/E allowances and their

maintenance can be found in MCO 4400.150 (Consumer

Level Supply Policy Manual) and MCO 4400.172 (T/E

Allowance Change Procedures). 

 

(2) Training Stocks. Training stocks are those secondary

consumable items (normally classes I, II, V [W], and IX)

that are procured to support the programmed annual

training requirements of the Marine Corps. Upon crisis

or mobilization, the training stocks will be 

 Chapter 2

 MARINE CORPS SUPPLY PROGRAMS

Current U.S. military strategy is directed towards a smaller, more flexible force capable of

responding to a broad spectrum of regional contingencies, particularly in the third world littoral areas of the globe. U.S. forces stationed overseas will be reduced and the forward presence and response of the MAGTF will be enhanced. This “operational maneuver from the

sea” (OMFTS) concept means that our war reserve materiel program must be able to support

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Sustained operations ashore by the MAGTF.

The conditions for the introduction of other forces.

A successful continental operation, if required.
used to support the increased training levels of active/ reserve units prior to their deployment.

(3) Core War Reserves (CWR). CWR makes up both

the accompanying supplies and the resupply for

MAGTFs. Thus, CWR provides the fundamental sustainment capability to the MAGTF. This category of supplies may be held in stores, aboard maritime

prepositioned ships (MPS), or with integrated materiel

management (IMM) activities. For purposes of control,

CWR is further divided into the categories of starter and

swing stocks. Starter stocks are war reserve materiel

stocks prepositioned in or near a theater of operations to

last until resupply at wartime rates is established. These

supplies are normally held by the forces aboard prepositioned ships. Swing stocks are war reserve materiel

stocks prepositioned ashore or afloat for meeting war reserve requirements of more than one contingency in

more than one theater of operations.

(4) Contingency Retention War Reserves (CRWR).

CRWR are supplies and equipment already in the military inventory that exceed the core war reserve materiel

requirement. They represent a stock retention objective

only and typically contain items not currently being

manufactured or ones that would be procured from a

dedicated foreign source. CRWR are used for force reconstitution, expansion, or war reserve support to allies.

(a) Reconstitution. As stockage objectives are met

in CWR, assets may become excess. Before these

stocks are disposed of, a determination will be made

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Figure 2-1. Marine Corps WRM.
if they are viable for storage in support of the

planned reconstitution force. The Marine Corps may

focus more on reconstituting individual units, vice a

whole force, which would augment or reinforce the

capabilities of existing MAGTFs. 

(b) Norway Airlanded MEB Stocks (NALMEB). Previous agreements between the United States and

Norway, have established prepositioned stocks

(NALMEB) which are part of the CRWR. These

stocks are used for regional contingencies and are

maintained at the same level as maritime prepositioning force (MPF) assets in the CWR, to include necessary modernization. 

(c) War Reserve Stocks for Allies (WRS-A).

WRS-A is a DOD program that the Marine Corps

supports for specific Allied countries using USMCowned stocks. Its primary focus is to provide for an

initial sustainment capability for the Allied country

where the stocks are stored. These stocks can be, but

are not normally, used for MAGTF support. 

2002. Operational Readiness Float 

The operational readiness float (ORF) contains PEIs of

equipment maintained to ensure continuous readiness of

the FMF. ORF assets are managed separately from

WRMR but may be applied against WRMR deficiencies

during routine operational deployments and in response to

contingency commitments of deployed units. The ORF allowances are CMC-directed and based on formal T/E densities and on replacement, maintenance, and historical

factors. The maintenance battalions of FSSGs and logistic 

bases hold ORF equipment. ORF assets held by the FSSG

belong to the force commander who approves withdrawal

and use of these assets based on operational needs of units.

For further information regarding the ORF program, refer

to MCO P4400.150. 

2003. Repairable Issue Point

The repairable issue point (RIP) is the focal point for management of repairable items. Its operation is described as a

pool of repairable components located in an area to ensure

immediate availability for consumers. It is operated on a

direct exchange (unserviceable item exchanged for a serviceable item) basis. The RIP serves as the intermediary between consumer and supporting repair facilities. These

organizations are approved by HQMC and given their

own activity address code. Figure 2-2 shows the structural

relationship of the RIP within the Marine Corps. There are

two classifications of RIPs — main RIPs and using unit issue points. 

(1) Main RIPs. The main RIPs are operated to support

multiple major commands and categorized as intermediate level supply accounts. Main RIPs are authorized and

established by HQMC to support particular units and

maintenance activities. 

(2) Using Unit Issue Points. The using unit issue points

are operated to support a single unit and categorized as

consumer-level supply accounts. They are established, as

required, and are responsible to the main RIP. Figure 2-3

shows the relationship between the main RIP and using

unit issue points.

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Figure 2-2. RIPs Within the Marine Corps.
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Figure 2-3. Main RIP and Using Unit Issue Point.
3101. Headquarters Marine Corps

a. The Commandant of the Marine Corps

(CMC). The CMC is directly responsible for the total

performance of the supply system, including requirements,

efficiency, readiness, and operation. Assisting the CMC

with these responsibilities is the function of the Headquarters staff.

b. The Deputy Chief of Staff Installations and

Logistics (DCS I&L). The DCS I&L is the principal

staff advisor to the CMC in supply matters and is responsible for management of the supply system. The DCS I&L

is also the principal logistician on the general staff of the

CMC. He is responsible for logistics and CSS policies,

materiel program objectives, and programs relating to

materiel readiness. He plans and establishes requirements

Chapter 3

 

MARINE CORPS SUPPLY SYSTEM

The Marine Corps supply system (MCSS) provides the MAGTF commander with the necessary materiel for conducting combined arms operations. As a result, supply management and

readiness must be emphasized at all levels of command to ensure an effective, responsive, and

flexible supply program. The MCSS is often considered the “cornerstone” for all support activity. An example of the broad base of supply support is the sophistication of combatessential equipment. This sophistication has increased the emphasis on equipment readiness to

support mission functions. As a result, the supply system has become a vital link in a commander’s maintenance program. 

Section I. Marine Corps Supply SystemManagement Elements

The mission of the MCSS is to provide and manage those items necessary for the equipment,

maintenance, and operation of the FMF and supporting establishments. When MAGTFs are

deployed, the MCSS makes every attempt to forecast requirements so that necessary on-hand

stocks are maintained. The availability of these stocks is often reduced due to shipping constraints, extended distances from resupply points, and a lengthened administrative time to

process supply requisitions. Depending on situations and conditions, the requisition process

may be prolonged if the actual source of supply changes. Whether the supply system is working to provide repair parts or initial issues of new equipment, reconciliation of the supply

system is necessary. Special emphasis should be placed on supply requisitions that have adverse impacts on the mission. The customer should never assume his requisitions’ status is being monitored. 

The MCSS consists of three essential managerial levels — Headquarters Marine Corps

(HQMC), the in-stores, and the out-of-stores functional elements. The systems extend from

HQMC down to the user. Concepts, policies, and guidance emanate from HQMC; distribution is performed by the in-stores system; and the ultimate user is the out-of-stores element. 
for research and development efforts in the area of logistics

and combat service support and is responsible for the

ground materiel equipment required for support of

operations.

3102. The In-Stores Element

The in-stores element includes those assets and management functions pertaining to financial and/or centralized

item accountability and control. The in-stores element also

serves as an initial distribution point of finished supplies

for users. The in-stores element is managed under the Marine Corps Unified Materiel Management System

(MUMMS). 

a. MUMMS. This system consolidates management

functions normally associated with the MCSS into a single

integrated system. It uses advanced management technology and automatic data processing and incorporates all

standardized requirements of the Department of Defense

(DOD). The system is compatible with interfacing systems

of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), General Services

Administration (GSA), and other military Services through

the use of standardized formats. MUMMS operational

policy emanates from HQMC under the auspices of DCS

I&L. MUMMS organizational support consists of the

DSSC activities and a single ICP located at one of the two

Marine Corps logistics bases (MCLBs).

(1) Direct Support Stock Control (DSSC) Activities.

Marine Corps installations operate DSSC outlets. These

outlets are operated as a direct support function for the

in-stores supply system of host and tenant units alike.

The accounts maintained through these outlets are selfservice centers, retail clothing outlets, subsistence accounts, ammunition accounts, and petro- leum/oils and

lubricant accounts. The stocks of these outlets belong

to, and are under technical control of MCLB, Albany,

and the DSSC subsystem in the MUMMS.

(2) Inventory Control Point (ICP). MCLB Albany,

Georgia serves as the Marine Corps’ ICP, the central

supply processing point, and the technical direction

agency for the operation of MUMMS. As such, this logistics base controls the actions required in the acquisition, availability, and the disposal of materiel assets in

the supply system. The Commanding General, MCLB,

Albany, is responsible for the inventory control of all

centrally managed and centrally procured items (other

than subsistence and commissary items) under the

Marine Corps stock fund, plus the majority of appropriation stores’ account items (excluding ground

ammunition). 

b. Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB). There

are two logistic storage activities in the Marine Corps

stores distribution system — MCLB Albany, Georgia, and

MCLB Barstow, California. These activities are geographically located nearby the FMF units they serve and

are able to support deployed units from either coast of the

United States. Each storage activity is a part of the base in

which it is located. The base commander exercises all aspects of command over the storage activities, except in the

area of technical direction for the entire system, which is

under the cognizance of the Commanding General,

MCLB, Albany. 

(1) Responsibilities. MCLB Albany, Georgia and

MCLB Barstow, California oversee the supply functions for the Marine Corps. They are also responsible

to DCS, I&L for —

 Implementing war reserve policies/procedures.

Directing the FMF in the computation and validation

of war reserve requirements in the stores system.

Managing the storage, maintenance, care in-stores,

and physical distribution of all war reserve stock.

Monitoring the automatic data processing (ADP)

system and requisitioning supplies.

Monitoring the operational requirements requested

by the MEFs against in-stock assets and Marine

Corps stocks held by the IMM activity.

Maintaining/monitoring Class VII major end items

and their fifth echelon (depot level) repairs.

Management control for the DOD CWR supplies for

which the Marine Corps is the responsible integrated

materiel manager.

Coordinating with the DLA all transportation requirements for movement of in-stores WRM to designated ports of embarkation (POEs)/stations of

initial assignment (SIA), as appropriate.

(2) Functions. The general functions conducted at

these storage activities are warehousing, materiel

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management customer service, physical distribution

control, and complete management of locally controlled

items. The remote storage activities function primarily

in direct support of the FMFs by providing depot level

repair and rebuild, and by serving as the principal storage sites for prepositioned mobilization stocks of both

major and secondary items. In addition, they stock and

issue items for which the Marine Corps is the integrated

materiel manager. In general, IMM responsibility is assigned to the service or agency which purchases the

most of a certain item (e.g., U.S. Army is the integrated materiel manager for M-1 tanks, USMC is the

integrated materiel manager for LAVs/AAVs). Appendix B lists some of the IMM activities that the Marine

Corps uses.

3103. The Out-of-Stores Element

The third portion of the MCSS is the out-of-stores element. It consists primarily of the assets that have been issued to the user, i.e., units of the FMF (divisions, aircraft

wings, CSS support units) and non-FMF (posts, camps,

stations, and recruiting and reserve districts). 

a. Materiel Control. Materiel in the out-of-stores element is not centrally managed except for those stocks of

the FMF that are managed by the Supported Activities

Supply System (SASSY). Stockage objectives are based

on actual usage or on mandatory T/E allowances published

for each unit by HQMC. Currently in the FMF, all phases

of supply accounting (ammunition excepted) at the organic

or using unit are performed under the rules of the SASSY.

This system serves to eliminate most of the manual accounting by the use of a centralized, computer management system. However, the Marine Corps is currently

working to replace SASSY with the Asset Tracking for

Logistics and Supply System (ATLASS). See chapter 10

for information on the ATLASS.

b. Intermediate Supply Support. Within each

FMF are intermediate supply support elements called Supported Activities Supply System Management Units

(SMUs). They are mechanized in their accounting function, but they are not mobile as an entity and do not 

usually deploy with major troop units. The SMUs stock

the materiel necessary to support the major units for prescribed level of operations. These intermediate supply

support elements perform their own inventory accounting

through standard computerized procedures controlled by

HQMC. The using units requisition materiel from the

SMU’s general accounts (i.e., the account which controls

the inventory for the geographical region that the SMU

supports), and their demand is either filled, back-ordered,

or procured locally by open purchase contracts, through

interservice support agreements (ISSA), or passed to the

integrated materiel manager. SMUs are the connecting link

between unit level supply accounts, the MCLBs, and the

IMM activities.

c. Materiel Requests. The interrelated actions produced by a customer’s request for materiel illustrate the

overall operation of the out-of-stores system. Essentially,

the using unit/customer places demands (requisitions) on

the system in two ways — the informal (non-requisition)

demand and the formal demand conforming to the Military

Standard Requisition and Issue Procedure (MILSTRIP).

(1) Informal Demands. These demands are processed

within the DSSCs and through outlets such as the selfservice center or retail clothing store using a charge

card. Informal demands are also placed on the maintenance float system employed by the Marine Corps,

whereby unserviceable but repairable components are

exchanged for serviceable assets.

(2) Formal Demands. These demands generally start as

materiel requests by using units forwarded to the SMU.

The SMUs submit formal requisitions directly to the

appropriate integrated materiel manager via the automatic digital network, if available, or by mail or message. When the integrated materiel manager is the

Marine Corps, the logistics base processes the requisition against the assets of the in-stores system and transmits a materiel release order directing a storage activity

to release the materiel. If the materiel is not in stock,

the requirement is placed on back-order and procured

from a commercial source for direct delivery to the requisitioner. Procurement priority is in accordance with

the urgency of the priority assigned to the requisition.

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Section II. MCSS Within FMFs and Bases 

In addition to HQMC direction and MCLB overview, the MCSS is comprised of warehouses, SMUs, and self-service stores residing in the major bases/within the FSSGs. These

warehouses are the using unit’s first step in obtaining their required supplies. The warehouses’ usual stocks include class I, II, IV, VIII, and IX items. Major end items (class VII)

are ordered by the units directly from the MCLBs. Class V ammunition and POL, because of

their combustible/hazardous nature, are stored at specialized sites on bases. Class VI personal

demand items are those which are sold through base exchanges, ship stores, and tactical field

exchanges (TFE). Most personal demand items are not stocked by the MCSS, but are ordered, stocked, and sold by the morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) program. During deployment, the MWR/exchange system will support the MAGTF with class VI supplies either

as a gratuitous issue of basic health and comfort or purchasable goods in the exchanges/TFEs.
4001. Interservice Support

Interservice support is support provided to the MAGTF by

another Service. This is a primary source of external support for the MAGTF commander. However, the MAGTF

commander cannot expect to receive support from other

Services without first negotiating in peacetime the support

that will be required in time of war. Interservice support is

arranged through memorandums of agreement (MOAs),

memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and interservice

support agreements (ISSAs). MAGTF supply and logistic

planners must be aware of MOAs, MOUs, and ISSAs already in effect and include them in their supply/logistic

planning. 

Interservice Support Agreement (ISSA). An

ISSA is a formal, legal, and binding funding document that specifies actions and responsibilities to be

performed by the Service provider and the receiver.

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). An MOA

is an “action officer precise” document that details

the same actions and responsibilities as an ISSA, but

is not considered a funding document.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). An

MOU is a document which specifies actions and responsibilities to be performed by the provider and

receiver but only in general terms. An MOU should

be backed by an ISSA.

a. Dominant User Concept. A dominant user is

generally the principal peacetime consumer within a geographical area that is designated to plan for, provide, or arrange common logistic support to U.S. forces in peacetime

and times of war. MAGTFs with supply and logistic planning requirements for dominant users should provide clear

and complete common logistic support requirements in advance. The updating and validation of these requirements

occur every two years by the MAGTF.

b. Common-Item Supply Support. Common-item

is defined as any item of materiel which is required for use

by more than one activity. Specified component

commanders are usually assigned common-item supply

support to all U.S. Forces and other U.S. agencies in a region. Generally this support involves classes I, III (packaged), V, and VIII supplies. The MAGTF must establish

direct liaison with the prescribed component/ agency to ensure that required common-item supply support is received. The component/agency will furnish the MAGTF

with implementing plans, programs, and operating instructions to provide common-item support required. 

c. U.S. Navy Support. The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) provides materiel support to Marine units

for Navy furnished materiel, equipment, and ammunition

through the various systems commands. These commands

formulate and issue policies, determine methods of procurement, and perform contracting functions and production, procurement, and distribution of naval materiel,

Chapter 4

SOURCES OF SUPPLY

After anticipated sustainment requirements have been determined for a MAGTF, they are

sourced from available assets within the MEF or within the stores system. Sustainment shortfalls which cannot be sourced from in-Force or in-stores assets are directed toward interservice support, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), or host nation support (HNS)

resources. The MAGTF should use nonorganic sources to the fullest extent possible in order

to conserve its organic logistic and supply capabilities. 
equipment, and ammunition that are under CNO

cognizance.

(1) Aviation and Medical Support. Included

throughout the Marine Corps are supplies provided by the Navy used to provide medical/dental

support and support for Marine Corps aviation.

See chapter 7 for additional information concerning U.S. Navy medical/dental support. Likewise,

information concerning support for Marine aviation is located in chapter 8.

(2) Naval Construction Force (NCF) Support .

MAGTFs are generally assigned NCF personnel

to support any military construction requirements.

A MEF-sized MAGTF is supported by a naval

construction regiment (NCR). Based on the Navy

policy and agreements between the two Services,

the Marine Corps is responsible for logistic support of an NCF beyond its unilateral accompanying supplies level. The MCSS is primarily

respon- sible for resupply of these units. However, this supply responsibility begins when the

supporting NCF units and their equipment have

been marshalled at the port of embarkation. Further information on NCF support/use can be

found in FMFM 13-4, Naval Construction Force

Support of MAGTF Operations.

(3) Religious Support. Religious services support

to the Marine Corps is also provided by the

Navy. It is sustained in the same manner as medical/ dental support. For more information, refer

to FMFM 3-61, Ministry in Combat.

d. U.S. Army Support. The theater Army headquarters (TAHQ) manages U. S. Army CSS operations. The

TAHQ will establish priorities, assign missions, and allocate resources per the theater Army’s concept of operations and the supported commander in chief’s (CINC’s)

guidance. The TAHQ uses a materiel management center

(MMC) to manage supply and maintenance. The theater

Army commander will establish one or more theater

Army area commands (TAACOM) that will be supported

by the theater Army materiel management center

(TAMMC). MAGTF supply and logistic planners will

need to make liaison with the supporting TAACOM(s)

when the Army is responsible for providing any combat

service support to the MAGTF. 

4002. NATO/Host Nation Support 

NATO and HNS resources should be used to enhance sustainability and support of MAGTFs. However, these resources should not be a total substitution for essential

logistic planning and for combat service support. The

MAGTF supply and logistic planners must have a broad

perspective that encompasses critical interactions with

NATO and HNS agencies. Once again, MAGTFs should

use these resources to the fullest extent so that organic logistic and supply capabilities are conserved for employment purposes. Specific agreements are classified and can

be found in the regional logistic support guide. 

4003. Maritime Prepositioning Force

The Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) concept reflects

brigade-sized unit deployment/MEF employment utilizing

Military Sealift Command (MSC) chartered ships to

preposition necessary supplies and equipment. Several

MSC chartered ships of various capabilities deploy to form

a single maritime prepositioning ships squadron

(MPSRON). Equipment and supplies administratively embarked in each MPSRON are based on the T/E, individual

materiel readiness lists, and/or the tables of allowances for

units assigned to the MPF’s geographical responsibility.

Each MPSRON is designed to sustain one MEF (Fwd)-

sized unit for 30 days in most classes of supply. Prior to

employment, the MPF fly-in echelon comprised of personnel and essential air transportable equipment deploy to an

airfield near a port or beach where ships of the MPSRON

can be offloaded. When maritime prepositioned equipment

and supplies (MPE/S) are unloaded, they are issued to the

arriving units and personnel of the MAGTF. 

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5001. Types of MAGTF CSSEs

The designation, size, and composition of the MAGTF

CSSE is a function of the mission, size, and composition

of the MAGTF it supports. There are five basic types of

CSSEs — force service support group, combat service

support group, Marine expeditionary unit service support

group, combat service support detachment, and landing

force support party.

a. Force Service Support Group (FSSG). The

FSSG is a permanently structured command whose mission is to provide combat service support to the MEF. Although it has eight permanent battalions, task organizations

from those battalions normally support MEF-sized

MAGTF operations over a large geographic area. As the

CSSE of the MEF-sized MAGTF, it supports the MEF

command element to include the surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence group (SRIG); a ground combat

element (GCE) comprised of one Marine division; and an

aviation combat element (ACE) comprised of one Marine

aircraft wing (MAW). 

b. Combat Service Support Group (CSSG). The

CSSE is task-organized from the permanent organization

of the FSSG. Personnel and equipment are assigned to it

from permanent battalions of the FSSG. This support

group is organized to provide general and direct combat

service support to designated brigade-sized units. If required, the brigade-sized service support group may be

augmented by assets from the division and/or wing.

c. Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support

Group (MSSG). The MSSG is the task-organized

CSSE of the MEU. Like the MEF (Fwd)-sized support

group, the MSSG draws its personnel and equipment from

the organic battalions of the FSSG. The MSSG will provide combat service support to the MEU. It may also contain assets from the division and/or the wing.

Chapter 5

ORGANIZATION OF THE CSSE 

FOR SUPPLY OPERATIONS

The combat service support element (CSSE) is the MAGTF element which is task organized to provide a full range of combat service support to the MAGTF. See figure 5-1. The

supply responsibilities for a CSSE include organic supply support for itself and direct/general

supply support for the MAGTF. CSSEs vary in size from a combat service support detachment (CSSD) to a FSSG. Normally, there is only one CSSE in a MAGTF.

The CSSE/ACE commanders deal with the tactical and operational phases of supply which

impact on the sustainability of the MAGTF. The CSSE commander and the MAGTF staff

work together to make recommendations to the MAGTF commander on the control of supply support, distribution methods of supplies, and the replenishment systems (pull/push systems) in the supply operation. See chapter 7, Supply Support Ashore. They also initiate the

action for supply support based on the MAGTF commander’s decision.
d. Combat Service Support Detachment

(CSSD). A CSSD is task organized from a combination

of sources. Its primary tasks are to rearm, refuel, and provide limited maintenance repair/supply for the supported

force. CSSDs are created by the CSSE to meet the specific

CSS mission at hand. For example, a CSSD usually supports a regiment, but one may provide direct support to a

battalion conducting independent operations or to an aircraft squadron operating at a remote airfield. CSSDs can

also be designated as mobile CSSDs. Mobile combat service support detachments (MCSSDs) are detachments with

capabilities that mirror those of the CSSD but on a more

reduced scale. These CSS elements are mobilized in order

to be flexible enough to support the maneuvering element.

e. Landing Force Support Party (LFSP). This is a

temporary organization that is normally dissolved when

the CSSE phases ashore. The mission of the LFSP is to

support the landing and movement of troops, equipment,

and supplies across the beaches and into helicopter landing

zones. The nucleus for this task organization is the landing

support battalion, FSSG. The organization and mission of

the landing force dictate the structure of the LFSP. Marine

Corps elements of the LFSP may include

units/detachments from the GCE, the ACE, and the

CSSE. Naval elements may include detachments from the

cargo handling and port group (CHAPGRU) and beach

master unit (BMU). 

5002. Combat Service Support

Installations

Operational logistic installations are the source of most

combat service support for the MAGTF. These installations are physical locations either aboard ship or ashore.

Their number, location, and specific capabilities are dictated by the concept of combat service support which, in

turn, is based on the MAGTF mission and concept of operations. The MAGTF’s concept of operations must address the requirement to defend and protect these

installations and facilities. The major types of CSS installations include the force combat service support area, combat service support area, beach support area, landing zone

support area, repair and replenishment point, and the forward arming and refueling point.

a. Force Combat Service Support Area

(FCSSA). At the MEF level, the CSSE establishes a

FCSSA near a beach, seaport, and/or an airfield. From

this location, which might contain the CSSE commander’s

command post, the FCSSA supports other CSS installations and provides greater support capabilities to the

MAGTF than those available at forward installations. All

six functional areas of combat service support, or any

combination thereof, is resident within the FCSSA to include dumps and issue points for rations, fuel, ammunition, and the water. The central supply capability of the

FSSG is normally retained in the FCSSA. CSSE commanders usually hold their recovery assets at the

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Figure 5-1. CSSE in the MAGTF.
FCSSA/CSSA where they can achieve a balance between

economy and responsiveness.

b. Combat Service Support Area (CSSA). The

CSSA is a forward support installation having less than the

full spectrum of CSS capabilities. It provides minimum essential support to the elements of the MAGTF in any one,

all, or any combination of the six functional areas of combat service support. The CSSA composition (dumps, issue

points, etc.) will be determined by the CSSE commander

based on the MAGTF concept of operations. Additionally,

the CSSA will be supported by the FCSSA, when

established.

c. Beach Support Area (BSA). The BSA is normally one of the first CSS installations established ashore

during an amphibious operation. Established by the LFSP

to facilitate initial throughput requirements, the BSA may

expand to include the full spectrum of CSS functions or be

designated as a CSSA. Also, it may eventually be dissolved or become the FCSSA. In some situations, the

BSA may be the only CSS installation ashore; however, in

other situations, it may be one of several. As with the

CSSA, the BSA composition (dumps, issue points, etc.)

will be determined by the CSSE commander based on the

MAGTF concept of operations.

d. Landing Zone Support Area (LZSA). The

LZSA is a CSS area established to support helicopterborne

operations. It is normally developed from an existing helicopter landing zone (HLZ) which was established by a

helicopter support team (HST). A HLZ is established

when a CSS buildup beyond the helicopterborne unit’s basic load of supplies and ammunition or organic CSS capabilities is required. When a CSS buildup in a HLZ

commences, the control of the HLZ will normally transition from the helicopterborne unit’s HST to a designated

CSS unit and the HLZ is redesignated a LZSA. Although

it can be expanded into a full-fledged CSSA, it is most often a short-term installation with limited capabilities. A

LZSA normally contains dumps only for rations, fuel, ammunition, and water. 

e. Repair and Replenishment Point (RRP). A

CSSD normally establishes a RRP to support mechanized

or rapidly moving forces. RRPs may be either a

preestablished point or a hastily selected point to rearm,

refuel, 

or to provide repair services to the supported force. Depending on the mission, a CSSD may establish multiple

RRPs. Although the main body of the CSSD usually follows in trace of the advancing force, RRPs are normally in

forward areas near the supported units’ trains. The CSSD

can also select RRPs further to the rear of the advancing

force where they themselves can be resupplied. The handling of supplies should be minimized by directing vehicles from the CSSA in the rear to make deliveries directly

to the users at forward RRPs.

f. Forward Arming and Refueling Point

(FARP). The purpose of the FARP is to permit rapid refueling and rearming of combat aircraft. It is a temporary

facility that is organized, equipped, and deployed by an

ACE commander. The FARP is normally located in the

main battle area closer to the area of operations rather than

the aviation unit’s CSSA. This location in or near the main

battle area provides fuel and ammunition necessary for the

employment of aviation maneuver units in combat. 

5003. Supply Battalion, FSSG

a. Mission. The supply battalion (SupBn) is assigned the

mission of providing general supply support (less bulk fuel

and Navy-funded stock/program sustainment) for MAGTF

operations. In fulfilling this mission, it accomplishes the

following tasks: 

 

Provides supply support management for the FSSG

and other MAGTF elements beyond the organic capabilities of supported units. This support includes

the following stock control functions:

Management of the MAGTF’s special allowance training pool items and initial issue provisioning assets (e.g., contingency training

allowance pool [CTEP]).

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Management of the MAGTF’s secondary repairables through the repairable issue point (RIP)

(e.g., transmissions and engines).

Technical management, data research, cus- tomer

service, and general assistance to the MAGTF for

supply matters.

Supply status management reports for the

MAGTF, as required.

Interface with the MAGTF and the financial/

maintenance management systems.

Provides contracting services and cross-servicing

functions (i.e. other service/host nation) for supported units, as required.

Provides warehousing capability for the MAGTF.

Accounts for class I, II, IV, VII, VIII, IX, and X

supplies; initial issue provision assets; and authorized

levels of war reserves.

Provides subsistence support to the MAGTF, to include operation of class I subsistence dumps for storage and issue. 

 

Receipts, stores, and forwards packaged class III

supplies.

Receipts, stores, issues, and accounts for class V

items.

Provides technical assistance in receipt, storage, assembly, and provisioning of special ordnance.

Receipts, stores, issues, and provides organizational

(2d echelon) and intermediate (3d and 4th echelon)

maintenance support for class VIII supplies and

equipment.

 

Provides intermediate level shop stores/issue points

for the MEF. 

 

 Procures items held by IMM activities.

b. Organization. The SupBn consolidates the intermediate supply capabilities of the FSSG and task-organizes

commodity-oriented detachments to support MAGTF requirements. These functions are organized into four companies. See figure 5-2. 

(1) Headquarters and Service Company (HQSVC) .

The company is organized to plan, coordinate, and supervise the command support functions of the battalion

and to provide specified general support supply functions for MAGTFs. It is also structured to facilitate task

organization of detachments for operations conducted

by the battalion in support of MAGTF oper- ations.

(2) Supply Company. The supply company is structured to provide centralized supply control and management for the SupBn, FSSG, and the MAGTFs through

the SMU which is capable of accounting for SASSY.

The officer-in-charge of the SMU directs and controls

external supply support and internal SMU operations.

Data processing support is provided by the local regional automated services center.

(3) Ammunition Company. The ammunition company

is organized to plan, coordinate, and supervise class V

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Figure 5-2. Supply Battalion, FSSG.
support functions. It is also structured to facilitate task

organization of detachments for operations conducted

by the supply battalion in support of the MEF, two

MEFs forward, or any combination of smaller

MAGTFs.

(4) Medical Logistics Company (MEDLOG). The

MEDLOG company is structured to provide a centralized supply and maintenance facility for class VIII supplies and equipment. See figure 5-3. The supply

platoons are capable of centralized operations under the

medical logistics company or decentralized operations

in three balanced units in support of MAGTFs smaller

than a MEF. The equipment repair platoon is capable

of in-store maintenance of medical and dental equipment of the MAGTF and operating a centralized repair

site or through decentralized, on-site maintenance support teams. 

The medical logistics company performs the following

tasks:

Provides general supply support, to include

establishment/operation of class VIII supply points

and acquisition, receipt, and issue of the MAGTF’s

class VIII material.

Provides for the receipt, storage, and issue of class

VIII supplies in support of MAGTF medical and

dental units; intermediate maintenance support for

biomedical/technical medical and dental equipment;

and organizational maintenance support for MAGTF

medical/dental equipment.

Provides organizational (1st and 2d echelon) and intermediate (3d and 4th echelon) maintenance support

for the MAGTF’s class VIII equipment.

Provides support for the packing, preserving, storage, and maintenance of class VIII resupply.

Provides technical assistance to MAGTF medical/

dental units for the maintenance, inventory, and

quality control of class VIII supplies. 

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Figure 5-3. Medical Logistics Company.
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6001. Landing Force Supplies

Landing force supplies are the supplies and equipment in

the AE and the AFOE of an amphibious task force (ATF).

They include the initial supply support needed before arrival of resupply in the amphibious objective area (AOA).

These are usually the supplies which were made organic to

the MAGTF during pre-deployment planning. Landing

force supplies include basic loads, prepositioned emergency supplies, and remaining supplies. 

a. Basic Load. The basic load is the Force’s initial

source of supply support. Basic loads are the types and

quantities of supplies which the commander directs his unit

to carry for a specific operation. The amount is usually expressed as days of supply or days of ammunition

(DOS/DOA) and may change each day as tactical situations dictate. The basic load should not exceed organic

transportation capabilities or what is necessary for combat

operations until replenishment becomes available. 

b. Prepositioned Emergency Supplies. The commander uses prepositioned emergency supplies for replenishment early in the ship-to-shore movement. These 

supplies are available on-call for immediate delivery to

units ashore. This category of supplies is broken down into

floating dumps and prestaged helicopter-lifted supplies. 

(1) Floating Dumps. Floating dumps normally consist

of selected pre-packaged class I, III, V, and VIII supplies. These supplies are established to support the surface assault elements and are staged aboard landing craft

or assault amphibious vehicles for immediate on-call

delivery to units ashore. The primary control officer

dispatches floating dumps to the beach in response to

requests from forces ashore via the tactical-logistical

group (TACLOG). The landing craft/assault amphibious vehicles are unloaded ashore and the supplies are

used to expand dumps in the beach support area (BSA).

The commander dissolves floating dumps once there

are enough supplies ashore to meet critical needs. 

(2) Prestaged Helicopter-Lifted Supplies. The commander uses prestaged helicopter-lifted supplies primarily in support of helicopterborne units, but can use them

to support surface assault units, if required. These are

prepackaged units of selected high priority supplies positioned aboard ships for helicopter transport. Like

floating dumps, these supplies are available on call for

Chapter 6

SUPPLY SUPPORT FOR 

AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS

Supply support during amphibious operations basically involves the process of supplying and

resupplying the assault echelon (AE) and assault follow-on echelon (AFOE) as transition from

sea to shore occurs. Each ship participating in offload operations requires a well-conceived

offload/discharge plan to ensure sustainment is available as required. The conduct and sequencing of the offload will, in many cases, be constrained by the availability of offload systems. At anchorage, self-sustaining ships are constrained by anchorage locations and

lighterage availability. Non-self-sustaining ships will be further constrained by the availability

of specialized shipping or systems for offload. At the beach, cargo movement from both selfsustaining and non-self-sustaining ships will be constrained by the number and availability of

beach offload points. 
units ashore. Requests for this category of supplies are

made from the unit to the TACLOG. Any of these supplies remaining after the initial stages of assault are used

to expand supply dumps ashore. Both prestaged supplies and floating dumps may be assigned landing serial

numbers to help identify and deliver specific supplies. 

c. Remaining Supplies. The remaining supplies are

all the MAGTF supplies not included in the basic load or

prepositioned emergency supplies. They constitute the major portion of the supplies transported to the AOA in the

AE and the AFOE. When the tactical situation permits, the

commander uses some of these supplies to build dumps

ashore. The CSSE unloads the bulk of the remaining supplies during the general offload.

6002. Resupply

Resupply are those supplies transported to the AOA after

arrival of the AE and AFOE. Resupply includes such

sources as host nation and inter-Service support, supplies

aboard other ships or aircraft in an on-call status outside

the AOA, ship or aircraft on fixed delivery schedules, and

CINC-directed common item support. Additional information concerning landing force operations is contained in

Joint Publication 3-02, Joint Doctrine for Amphibious

Operations.

6003. Ground Supply Operations

For Amphibious Operations 

As the objective is secured during the amphibious operation, the general offload process begins. This offload process is necessary to allow for the stationing of supplies

closer to the consumer. This in turn allows for a faster response time to consumer’s needs. Certain units are placed

ashore to ensure that the offload site is efficiently and properly organized for offload, storage, flow of requests, and

the distribution of supplies. 

Figure 6-1 depicts the management and execution of

ground supply operations during the amphibious assault.

Although the agencies are different and the capabilities

less, the process closely resembles CSSE support operations once it is established ashore. This transition is gradual; as combat forces move inland, more CSS capability

lands.

a. The Landing Force Support Party (LFSP).

The LFSP provides personnel who land with the assault

elements of the GCE. The LFSP advance party lands in

later waves and establishes a link between the liaison personnel and the TACLOG on the primary control ship for

each beach. After the LFSP lands, it establishes the beach

support area with dumps for essential classes of supply.

b. Landing Zone (LZ) Buildup. During helicopterborne operations, a helicopter support team (HST) provides support to units landing in each LZ. When the

operation plan calls for a CSS buildup in the LZ, the

landing support company provides the nucleus for the

HST. When there is not a CSS buildup, the HST comes

from the helicopterborne force. 

 

c. The Tactical-Logistical Group (TACLOG).

The landing force establishes a TACLOG at each level of

the Navy ship-to-shore control organization. The purpose

of the TACLOG is to advise Navy control groups of landing forces’ requirements for the waterborne and helicopterborne ship-to-shore movements. The TACLOG monitors

scheduled unloading and helps the Navy control organization with movement during scheduled waves, on-call

waves, and nonscheduled serials. The personnel in the

TACLOG must have a thorough knowledge of the unit’s

tactical and administrative plans. 

d. Requesting Supplies. Assault units submit requests for supplies to either the shore party group or helicopter support teams. The teams relay the requests to the

TAC-LOG over shore party or HST control nets. As an

alternative, the assault element may pass requests directly

to the TACLOG over a tactical net. However, requesting

supplies directly from the TACLOG over tactical nets

should only be done for emergencies so that there is no interference with tactical message traffic or during failure of

other communications. When the tactical net is used, the

TACLOG should alert the shore party team or HST.

They, in turn, must prepare to receive the supplies or

equipment. The warning order should identify the requesting unit and the quantity of supplies or equipment needed

ashore. 

e. Shore Party Group Landing. After the shore

party group lands, it establishes dump sites inland and controls the selective unloading of supplies, limiting the effort

to high priority serials. Shore party group and HST personnel unload, sort, store, safeguard and issue supplies.

These personnel then distribute supplies directly to the

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consumer using the fastest available means. The emphasis

is on responsiveness, even at the expense of economy and

accountability.

f. Critical Item Requisition. If a critical item is not

on hand, the shore party or HST notifies the TACLOG by

radio. The TACLOG first locates the item and then coordinates transportation with the Navy control organ- ization.

g. Unscheduled Supplies Movement. Before the

Navy assigns transportation to move unscheduled supplies ashore, the TACLOG must determine the impact on

the tactical situation. It must assess the priority against the

priority for landings scheduled and on-call serials. The

landing force commander or his representative makes the

final decision on all changes to landing priorities. All other

agencies must respond to his decisions.

h. Supply Distribution. The shore party team or HST

receives the supplies and distributes them to the user. Delivery by helicopter can be direct from the ship or from the

beach if landing craft brought the item ashore. For additional information, refer to FMFM 4-3, MAGTF Landing

Support Operations.

MAGTF Supply Operations (reverse blank) 6-3

Figure 6-1. Ground Supply Operations During Amphibious Assault.
7001. Control of Supply Support

a. Flow of Supplies. Supplies should flow from the

source to the consumer by the most direct route. CSS delivery of supplies must be simple so that excess handling

does not reduce responsiveness. Direct shipment to the

consumer is the best method of delivery because bypassing

intermediate installations reduces handling. However,

when moving large bulk quantities, transportation economy is enhanced by utilizing CSSDs. Likewise, record

keeping should be as simple as possible and include only

essential information for controlling supply activities. 

b. Stock Control. To aid in the control of stock quantities, supply organizations utilize stockage objectives and

reorder points. Selection of a proper stockage objective

level is critical for transportation management and continued support of combat operations.

(1) Stockage Objective. The stockage objective is the

maximum quantities of material that the CSSE/GCE/

ACE must have on hand to sustain current operations.

The MAGTF commander prescribes the stockage objective for CSS installations based on the CSSE/ACE commanders’ recommendations. Too high a stockage

objective can place an excessive burden on handling and

management systems. Too low a stockage objective can

delay or even prevent combat operations. 

The stockage objective consists of two levels of supply

stocks—the operating level and the safety level. The operating level of supply stocks is the quantity required to

sustain operations between submission of requisitions or

between the arrival of successive shipments. These quantities are based on the established replenishment period

(daily, monthly, quarterly). In combat, the replenishment

period is usually more frequent than during peacetime

operations. The safety level of supply stocks is the quantity required to continue operations if there are minor delays in resupply or unpredictable changes in demand. In

combat, the safety level is more critical than during

peacetime.

(2) Reorder Point. The reorder point is that point at

which the CSS unit must submit a requisition to maintain

the stockage objective. It consists of the sum of stocks

represented by the operating level and the safety level.

The reorder point is the sum of the safety level, the reorder time, and shipping time. Figure 7-1 is an example of

reorder point calculation. In this example, the CSS unit

reorders when the on-hand balance reaches 22 days. The

reorder quantity is the difference between the stockage

objective and the on-hand balance (reorder point). To determine actual quantities, the CSSE multiplies the number of days by the daily usage rate.

Chapter 7

SUPPLY SUPPORT ASHORE

Once supply support is transferred ashore, there must be an established process for the flow

of supplies from the appropriate source to the consumer. The beginning of the supply flow is

when consumers submit requisitions. The consumers must know at what point to order supplies so that they do not have shortages. The consumer must also order the correct quantity of

supplies to prevent excess of on hand supplies which hinders mobility. Likewise, the supply

sources (CSSE/CSSD) ashore will have to establish the means of transporting the supplies for

distribution and replenishment. This chapter will discuss ground supply operations ashore and

the supply knowledge required to sustain operations ashore. 
 Figure 7-1. Reorder Point Calculation.

7002. Distribution

a. Distribution Methods. The two distribution methods are supply point distribution and unit distribution. The

supply point distribution method is when the receiving unit

is issued supplies at a supply point (depot, airhead, navigation head, railhead, combat train site, distribution point)

and then moves the supplies in organic transportation. The

unit distribution method is when the receiving unit is issued supplies in its own area and the transportation is furnished by the issuing agency. The receiving unit is then

responsible for its own internal distribution. Supported

units usually prefer the unit distribution method. However,

the MAGTF seldom has enough transportation assets to

permit unit distribution to all supported organizations. 

b. Distribution Method Considerations. The

MAGTF commander usually determines the distribution

method used, and the method is reflected in annex D of

the OPORD. When supply point distribution is used, care

must be taken not to restrict operations for units which

have limited organic transportation. When the MAGTF

commander selects unit distribution, the CSSE/ACE commander must develop a transportation network from the

supported organization to the rear supply area that does not

generate equipment shortages in rear areas. As a general

rule, the MAGTF commander must use a combination of

supply point and unit distribution. Highest priority for unit

distribution is usually given to engaged units having limited organic transportation. Engaged units having organic

transportation are usually the next priority. Units which

are not in contact with the enemy usually receive the lowest priority.

7003. Replenishment Systems 

a. Types of Systems. The two types of replenishment systems are pull systems and push systems. Available resources and tactical situations usually dictate that a

MAGTF commander use a combination of the “pull” and

“push” systems. 

(1) Pull Systems. The pull system utilizes consumer requests in the form of requisition forms. Pull systems will

only provide supplies which are ordered by the consumer. Therefore, pull systems are not as responsive as

push systems because they do not anticipate user’s needs.

(2) Push Systems. The push system uses reports (e.g.,

on-hand or usage reports) to determine the type and

quantity of resupplies. These supplies are then automatically sent (pushed) to the consumer. When using a push

system, extreme caution should be used to avoid burdening the user with excess stocks.

b. Replenishment Methods. The two most commonly used replenishment methods are service station and

tailgate issue. 

(1) Service Station. The service station method is

quicker than the tailgate issue method. However, the

service station method involves vehicles leaving their tactical positions and entering an established resupply area.

The number of vehicles being resupplied at one time is

dependent upon the enemy situation and resupply capabilities. The resupply area is designed as a series of resupply points for vehicles when they need resupply

service. Traffic flow through the resupply area is one

way to enhance efficiency. Once all vehicles have completed resupply, the vehicles move to the holding area

where a pre-combat inspection is conducted (time permitting). See figure 7-2.

(2) Tailgate Issue. The tailgate issue method is normally

conducted in an assembly area only. This method places

the resupply vehicles at greater risk, but maintains tactical

positioning and reduces traffic flow. If the tailgate issue

method is used in forward positions, then resupply must 

be masked by the terrain. This method involves 

 

resupply while combat remain in their positions. Vehicles

stocked with POL and ammunition stop at each

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SAFETY LEVEL 5 DAYS

REORDER TIME 2 DAYS

SHIPPING TIME 15 DAYS

REORDER POINT 22 DAYS
individual vehicle position to conduct resupply services.

Other general supplies and services such as enemy prisoner of war retention and maintenance are centrally located at fixed sites. Individuals are rotated in much the

same manner as the service station for feeding and general resupply. See figure 7-3. 

7004. Supply Operations Ashore

In general, the organic supply source for ground units is at

the battalion level and for aviation units at the aircraft

group level. Current Marine Corps/Navy directives and

standing operating procedures (SOPs) will dictate the specific procedures that units use to request resupply. Figure

7-4 illustrates the management and execution of ground

supply operations after the CSSE is functioning ashore.

Paragraphs a. through d. are the basic supply procedures

and principles used for resupply.

a. CSSD Support. Simple, locally established manual

procedures are the norm for initial requests from users. On

receipt of user requests, the supporting CSSD determines

if the item is on hand. If the item is available, the

CSSD transports it to users with unit distribution, when

possible. Consumers on supply point distribution are notified where and when they can pick up the item. If the item

is not on hand, the CSSD passes the requisition to the next

higher level for requisition. There is likely to be a transition period when both the CSSE and CSSDs use manual

supply processing procedures.

b. CSSD/CSSE Interaction. The CSSE receives requisitions from the CSSD or, in some instances, direct from

the user. The CSS agency uses formal procedures both for

stock replenishment and for passing unfilled user requests

to the CSSE. Where possible, CSSDs in direct support of

consumers use automated systems to pass both requisitions

and reports to the CSSE. During the early stages of an operation, the likelihood of the CSSE having data processing

capability ashore to process automated requisitions is low. 

c. CSSE Requisitions. When the CSSE cannot fill the

 requisition, it either back orders or passes it on to intheater sources. The CSSE passes requisitions to these

sources rather than to continental United States (CONUS)

depots. Marine Corps user manuals and MAGTF operation orders will establish specific supply procedures for an

operation.

d. CSSE Supply Transportation. The CSSE normally provides the transportation to deliver supplies and

equipment to its subordinate CSSDs. Selection of the

mode of transportation is the CSSE’s responsibility.

MAGTF Supply Operations 7-3

Figure 7-2. Service Station.
Surface transportation is the norm; however, water or air

transportation may be used, when available. Although the

consumer does not select the mode of transportation, his

request should contain the urgency of need and any information which might influence the mode. For example, if

the tactical situation requires rapid ammunition resupply,

the use of air delivery may be essential. 

7005. Train Concept

The train concept is a means of internally task-organizing

and employing the organic CSS assets of tactical units.

Trains serve as the link between forward tactical elements

and the supporting CSSE. The use of trains enables combat service support to be performed as far forward as the

tactical situations permit. Depending on the situation,

trains may provide combat service support to units organic

or attached to the battalion, and/or be fully mobile. However, trains are usually movable rather than mobile. In the

Marine Corps, this concept equates to unit, battalion, and

regimental trains. 

a. Unit Trains. Unit trains centralize the supported

units’ CSS assets under the direct control of their commander. Unit trains are most appropriate in defensive,

slow moving, or static situations. The commander uses

this option when a tactical situation dictates self-contained

train operations for centralization and control. For example, during the early phases of an amphibious operation,

the battalion must locate its CSS capability in the beach

support area or landing zone. Unit trains provide simplicity, economy, and survivability against ground attack. 

b. Battalion Trains. Normally, trains supporting

battalion-sized units will be echeloned into combat trains

and field trains. This echelonment concept improves responsiveness, flexibility, and survivability against air

attack. 

(1) Combat Trains. Combat trains are organic elements

which provide critical combat service support in forward

areas. The key to combat trains is mobility. This element

is intentionally kept as small as possible so that it can

travel or stay with supported forces. A combat train’s

survivability depends on remaining small and possessing

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Figure 7-3. Tailgate Issue.
MAGTF Supply Operations 7-5

Figure 7-4. Ground Supply Operations Ashore.
its own firepower. Combat trains usually include handling of rations, fuel, ammunition, and critical repair

parts; maintenance contact teams with limited repair capability; and a battalion aid station.

(2) Field Trains. Field trains consist of the remaining organic CSS elements located further to the rear. These

trains may or may not be mobile-loaded. Field trains

usually include the mess section; the supply section (-);

organic or attached motor transport; and the remainder of

combat service support not in the combat train.

c. Regimental Trains. The regimental train consists of

the CSS assets required to sustain the regimental headquarters and any organic or attached units under the direct control of the regiment. The regimental commander may

choose to consolidate the battalion field trains in one location for security, control, and centralization of resources.

The combat service support of immediate need to the combat units should be allocated to the battalion trains, but

combat service support not of a time-critical nature can often be consolidated at the regimental level. 

d. Positioning Considerations. Seldom will any

train site possess all the desirable traits of the seven CSS

principles. However, the CSS principles of responsiveness

and survivability should be main considerations when selecting a train site for positioning of trains. In general,

trains should be located —

 

On defensible terrain to allow the best use of limited

personnel assets.

In an area with enough space to permit dispersion of

both vehicles and activities.

In an area that provides concealment from hostile

ground and air observation.

On firm ground to support heavy/continuous vehicle

traffic. 

Near a suitable helicopter landing site for helicopter

resupply and medical evacuation.

Close to main supply routes (MSRs) forward and

rearward. 

In an area that allows good communications with

forward elements and with supporting activities.

e. Resupply Techniques. Trains are employed in numerous ways by CSS units in the resupply process. Figure

7-5 illustrates train techniques commonly used during resupply operations.

7006. Medical-Peculiar Supply Support

Medical and dental supply encompasses the functions of

procurement, initial issue, resupply, and disposition of material necessary to support medical and dental elements organic to the FMF. As a general rule, requisitions for class

VIII material follow the same channels as other classes of

supply. Medical/dental major end items of equipment, repair parts, and consumable items are funded/ordered by

the Marine Corps. The medical/dental support deployed

aboard ships is generally a self-contained “package deal”

that not only provides the professional medical personnel

but also their required administrative and support personnel. While embarked, the MAGTF does not consume its

organic assets but consumes the ship’s materials. 

a. Allowance and Source of Supply. Supply requirements of the Medical and Dental Battalion are identified in the units’ T/Es and authorized class VIII capability

sets. The T/E includes items necessary for basic support of

the organization (tentage, vehicles, etc.). Specialized equipment and supplies allocated to medical and dental elements

are listed in class VIII capability sets. Class VIII capability

sets constitute the authorized allowances of medical/dental

equipment and consumable supplies required to accomplish healthcare support during combat. The T/E, plus the

capability sets allocated to medical and dental elements of a

MEF, are designed to support the MEF in an estimated

worst case scenario through a 60-day period of combat. 

b. Medical Basic Loads. All medical support elements of a MAGTF mountout with equipment and medical consumable items sufficient for a projected 15 days

(minimum) of combat support operations. Medical equipment and consumable supplies sufficient for 3 to 5 days

are initially brought ashore by the personnel of unit medical sections and evacuation sections of the assault echelon.

Vehicles, including ambulances, dedicated for

medical/dental elements are combat-loaded during mountout and used to bring in initial medical equipment and supplies ashore. Equipment and supplies remaining afloat are

phased ashore on demand or as scheduled with ensuing

waves of the assault echelon. 

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c. Medical Resupply During Amphibious Assault. During the pre-embarkation planning, the force

commander will determine the number of modularized

class VIII capability sets, both equipment and consumable

types, required to support the initial assault phase of the

operation. These capability sets contain highly used critical

items such as intravenous fluids, administration sets, and

battle dressings. When need for these supplies occurs, the

using unit submits a request through its supply section to

the tactical logistic group. The supplies are then sent depending on priority and available transportation. Additional resupply stocks of equipment and consumable

material are positioned for mount-out with the MEDLOG

Co Det with the supply section of the CSSE.

d. Medical Combat Resupply Operations. After consumable capability sets are issued and expended, or

when directed, resupply is normally by line item requisition from the supporting CSSE through the unit’s supply

section. Figure 7-6 illustrates combat medical/dental supply procedures. Company/platoon corpsmen normally receive resupply from their parent aid station. Aid stations

obtain resupply through parent unit supply sections. Platoon corpsmen and aid stations may obtain emergency resupply from supporting companies of the medical battalion

or through inbound medical evacuation aircraft or ground

transportation.

MAGTF Supply Operations 7-7

The CSSD is replenished at the CSSA by a higher echelon of the CSSE. The location of the CSSA will be situational, but is usually 20-25 km behind the forward line of own troops (FLOT). This will improve survivability by being out of range of enemy indirect fire.

The CSSD may move forward to resupply regimental trains which resupply the unit/Bn trains; unit/Bn trains which resupply their

forces; and directly resupply the using units, when feasible.

CSSDs in direct support may be 10-20 km behind the FLOT or where most responsive yet survivable. Except when providing direct support to maneuver units (e.g. MCSSD), the CSSD may even be co-located with regimental or field trains. Resupply is usually conducted at the repair and replenishment point (RRP).
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Figure 7-6. Combat Medical and Dental Supply Channels.
8001. ACE Organization

An ACE is organized and equipped to operate in an

expeditionary environment. The ACE is not a permanent

organization but is comprised of aviation assets that are

task organized to provide air support for an assigned

mission and is dissolved upon completion of that mission.

The ACE of a MAGTF is task organized from Marine

aircraft wing (MAW) assets that include rotary and

fixed-wing MAGs, Marine air control groups (MACGs),

and Marine wing support groups (MWSGs). Representative examples of a MEU ACE and MEF ACE are

found in figures 8-1 and 8-2. 

8002. ACE Logistic Sources

Supply operations for the MAGTF ACE are similar to

ground supply operations in that there is a wholesale level

and a retail level. For the ACE, these levels are generated

from the naval supply system. However, naval supply

support is only for aviation-peculiar items such as aircraft

parts and airfield items. The ground side support for the

ACE is provided by the CSSE. 

a. Naval Supply System. The naval supply system

provides the MAGTF ACE with supply support for

aircraft, aviation support equipment, and aviation

armament and ordnance equipment. The naval supply

system is a two-tiered system — the wholesale level and

the retail level. 

(1) Wholesale Level. At the wholesale level, supplies

are controlled by the Naval Supply Systems Command’s (NAVSUPSYSCOM’s) two inventory control

points (ICPs) — the Aviation Supply Office (ASO),

Philadelphia, PA, and the Ships Parts Control Center

(SPCC), Mechanicsburg, PA. 

(2) Retail Level. Retail level supplies are held within

each MALS Aviation Supply Department. Authorized

levels of supply are identified in the Aviation Consolidated Allowance List (AVCAL) and Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List (COSAL). Additional allowances

for specific-peculiar systems can be found in the various

Naval Aviation Systems Command (NAVAIR) allowance documents. 

Chapter 8 

MAGTF AVIATION COMBAT ELEMENT

Not only does the MAGTF commander need to be familiar with ground supply operations,

but he must also understand supply operations for aviation. Although it is a part of the

MAGTF, the aviation combat element (ACE) has unique requirements and therefore has a

different supply network. In general, the ACE receives certain supplies from the Navy’s supply system and other supplies from the Marine Corps Supply System (MCSS). Internally, the

logistic support sources for the ACE are the Marine aviation logistics squadron (MALS) and

the Marine wing support squadron (MWSS). The MALS provides aviation logistics support

for the Marine aviation group (MAG) and below. The MWSS provides aviation ground support. When a task-organized ACE is deployed, the CSSD provides logistic support beyond

the capability of the MWSS. This chapter will discuss the organization of the ACE, its organic supply support in each unit, and the unique organizations and programs that are in place

to assist the ACE with supply support, when deployed.
b. Aviation Ground Support (AGS). AGS is

provided by the MWSSs of a MWSG. MWSSs are

designed to support either rotary or fixed-wing operations. However, a single MWSS can be task organized to

simultaneously support rotary and fixed-wing oper- ations,

if required

8003. ACE Supply Support 

Organizations

The MALS and the MWSS are the internal supply support organizations for the ACE. The task-organized

MALS provides tailored aviation logistics support and

each MWSS provides tailored packages of AGS. The

MALS is structured as a subordinate unit of a MAG and is

organized as a core unit that is augmented by personnel

associated with specific aircraft types and squadrons. This

organizational structure enables each MALS to task

organize to provide logistic support for a corresponding

task-organized, rotary or fixed-wing ACE. A MWSS

is a subordinate unit of the MWSG and it will normally

function as an integral unit of the ACE. A CSSD provides

external supply support beyond the capabilities of the

MWSS. CSSDs are composed of units within a FSSG and

are task organized to provide specific support to the

MAGTF ACE.

a. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron

(1) Mission. A Marine aviation logistics squadron

(MALS) provides aviation logistics support for the

subordinate units of the MAG, as well as other designated units of the MWSG and MACG. 

(2) Tasks. Tasks performed by a MALS include — 

Providing intermediate level maintenance on

aircraft and aeronautical equipment of all supported units. Performing first degree repair on

aircraft engines, when authorized.

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ACE

HEADQUARTERS

ELEMENT

FIXED-WING

ELEMENT

ROTARY WING

ELEMENT

AVIATION

COMMAND,

CONTROL AND

COMMUNICATION

(AVIATION C3

ELEMENT)

VMA

DETACHMENT

REINFORCED

HELICOPTER

SQUADRON

MACG

 DET

 NOTE: It is important to note that the ACE of a MEU is normally embarked aboard 

 an air-capable ship (e.g., LPH, LHA, LHD); therefore, aviation supply support is the 

 responsibility of the ship.

Figure 8-1. MEU ACE Organization.
Providing supply support for aircraft, aeronautical equipment, and Navy-funded

programs in support of Marine aviation (e.g.,

weather equipment, air traffic control equipment, expeditionary airfield equipment, etc.).

Interpreting and implementing aircraft maintenance and supply policies and procedures for

the MAG commander and performing inspection and assistance reviews on all aspects of

aviation logistics within subordinate units of

the MAG.

Coordinating all planning functions associated

with aviation logistics and its deployment,

employment, and utilization.

Maintaining the capability to deploy as an integral unit or as tailored logistic support elements in support of separately employed

units.

Providing assembly and distribution of class

V(A) ammunition.

Providing data processing support to facilitate

the execution of aviation supply, maintenance,

and financial functions of the MAG. 

b. Marine Wing Support Squadron

(1) Mission. A Marine wing support squadron

(MWSS) provides essential AGS to a designated ACE

and all supporting or attached elements of the MACG.

MWSSs are specifically tasked to conduct airfield operations—less air traffic control—for supported ACE

units. 

(2) Capabilities. MWSS capabilities include —

Establishing and performing air base support

functions (EAF construction; meteorological

support; crash, fire, and rescue; airfield communications; messing, dental, and medical facilities; etc.).

Providing motor transport to support internal

airfield operations.

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Figure 8-2. MEF ACE Organization.
Performing essential engineer services (i.e.,

construction and maintenance of the airfield

fuel distribution system, establishing essential

water and power support, making rapid runway repairs, etc.).

Providing ground equipment and aircraft refueling support.

Providing security and law enforcement services (flight line security, convoy escort, etc.). 

c. Combat Service Support Detachment 

(1) Mission. A combat service support detachment

(CSSD) from the MAGTF CSSE augments the ACE

combat service support provided by the MWSG. Specific CSSD requirements are determined, requested,

and coordinated by the MWSS. 

(2) Capabilities. Available CSSD capabilities to support the ACE include — 

Transporting fuel, ordnance, and other supplies required by the ACE from the point-ofentry in the MAGTF area of responsibility to

the expeditionary airfield site for distribution

by an MWSS and/or MALS.

Performing third echelon maintenance on Marine Corps supported motor transport, engineer, and communications equipment operated

by the ACE.

Providing postal, disbursing, exchange, legal,

civil affairs, and graves registration services.

Providing automated information systems services (e.g., JUMPS/MMS, and SASSY) required by the ACE, excluding those associated

with support for Navy-funded assets/aviation

logistics. 

(3) Limitations. AGS which cannot be fulfilled by a

MWSS will be provided by the MAGTF CSSE. To

provide support for the entire MAGTF, the CSSE

establishes CSSAs manned and equipped by CSSDs.

The MWSSs of an ACE will determine the logistic

support required from the CSSE. CSSDs will be

formed to provide the AGS identified.

8004. Logistic Support Programs

for the ACE

The logistic support for a MAGTF ACE is provided

through a variety of different programs. The MALS are

tasked with furnishing aviation-peculiar logistics support.

The Marine aviation logistics support program (MALSP),

together with the MPS program and the aviation logistics

support ship (TAVB) program, provides aviation

logisticians the ability to identify and integrate the aviation

logistics needed to support all aircraft types that could

comprise a MAGTF ACE. Specifically, these programs

enable aviation logisticians to identify and integrate the

people, support equipment, mobile facili- ties/shelters, and

spares/repair parts needed to support a MAGTF ACE. 

a. Marine Aviation Logistics Support Program

(MALSP). Most Navy-funded logistic support for

aviation units is provided under the MALSP. The primary

objective of the MALSP is to ensure that required

aviation-peculiar logistics is available to support any

contingency. The MALSP, together with a number of

other programs, provide a standard method of quickly

task-organizing aviation logistics support. MALSP

structures aviation logistics support into packages that can

be phased into an area of responsibility commen- surate

with the buildup of air power. These support packages are

used as building blocks to keep aircraft operational during

every phase of an operation.

(1) Fly-in Support Packages (FISPs). FISPs can be

viewed as “enabling” packages. They provide the organizational level, spare parts support (remove and replace) that allows Marine aircraft to commence flight

operations immediately upon arrival in theater. FISPs

are airlifted to the operating site as part of the fly-in

echelon (FIE). They are then married with the organizational level support equipment transported aboard

MPF ships or accompanying the aircraft. This combination of assets is capable of providing critical aviation

support for 30 days of combat flying. If flight operations are too extensive in scope or duration for the

FISPs alone to handle (i.e., greater than 30 days), then

the next “building block,” CSPs, will be provided. 

(2) Contingency Support Packages (CSPs). CSPs augment the FISPs by adding common and peculiar support needed to support both organizational and

intermediate level maintenance. CSPs integrate the

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support equipment, mobile facilities, spare and repair

parts, and Marines needed to sustain deployed aircraft.

CSPs have been developed to support each type of tactical Marine aircraft. 

(3) The Follow-on Support Packages (FOSPs). FOSPs

represent the final MALSP “building block.” Simply

put, a FOSP is designed to “flesh out” the support that

the FISPs and CSPs do not provide. The introduction

of the FOSP would, in essence, provide ACE aircraft

the same support they receive in garrison. 

b. U. S. Navy-Furnished War Reserve

Material. Navy war reserve material in support of

Marine aviation is managed by the CNO under special

project codes. These project codes include allowances for

forms, publications, flight clothing, support equipment,

ordnance support equipment, and repair parts. Specific

project codes are identified in OPNAVINST 4080.11.

Navy-furnished war reserve material is designed to assure

the availability of material that is not held in sufficient

quantity at the organizational level so that it can satisfy

requirements in support of MAGTF operations. 

c. Aviation Logistics Support Ship (TAVB). The

TAVB is an innovative program developed to transport

critical intermediate level maintenance and supply assets to

a forward operating area in support of deployed Marine

aircraft. The primary mission of the TAVB is to provide

dedicated sealift for movement of intermediate level

logistic support for use in the rapid deployment of a

MAGTF ACE. A secondary mission — to serve as a

national asset dedicated to strategic sealift — can be

exercised if the embarked MALS intermediate

maintenance support is phased ashore. To enhance

responsiveness, one ship is berthed on the East Coast and

another on the West Coast of the United States. Both ships

can be configured to allow for tailored intermediate level

repair capability while underway, in-stream, or pier-side. 

d. Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF). The

purpose of the MPF program is to provide fleet

commanders deployment flexibility. Included in each MPF

squadron is limited organizational level, common aviation

support equipment, class V(A) and limited intermediate

level support equipment. The flexibility of the MPF

program allows a MPF to meet missions ranging from

combat operations to humanitarian assistance. 

e. Aviation Ground Support (AGS). AGS consists

of that Marine Corps-funded support provided to the ACE

by the MWSS. Specific functions center on those services

required to sustain airfield operations. Just as a

task-organized MALS provides tailored aviation logistics

support, each MWSS provides tailored packages of AGS.

These packages are described as follows:

(1) Basic Capability Package (BCP). The BCP consists

of the equipment and personnel required to achieve initial operational capability at a selected main air base or

air facility.

(2) Full Capability Package (FCP). The FCP is comprised of equipment and associated personnel not assigned to a BCP but required to achieve full operational capability at an existing main air base or air facility.

(3) Site/Point Package (SPP). SPPs contain the minimal quantities of personnel and equipment required to

operate an air site or air point.

(4) Expeditionary Airfield Package (EAFP). This package consists of the EAF equipment and personnel necessary to establish an EAF or augment/enhance an

existing airfield.

(5) Aircraft Recovery Package (ARP). An ARP is

comprised of aircraft arresting gear and visual aids (i.e.,

lighting) used to provide an airfield with emergency recovery capabilities. Using a combination of these packages, a MWSS tailors its equipment and personnel to fit

the assigned mission. It should be noted that each package represents an initial core capability which can be

modified as needed in response to specific

circumstances. 

8005. ACE Supply Support for 

Expeditionary Operations

a. Pre-deployment. Upon receipt of a mission, the

MAGTF commander will, through either deliberate

planning or rapid planning, develop a course of action,

force structure, and sequencing plan for forces to arrive in

an area of responsibility (AOR). When the planning

process is complete, the MAGTF commander’s staff will

commence task organization and organization of forces.

Logistic deployment planning is based on the tactical

requirements for phasing forces into the AOR. It is during

MAGTF Supply Operations 8-5
this timeframe that the ACE is task organized, the rotary

and fixed-wing MALS and supporting MWSSs

designated, and preparations for deployment begin. The

deployment of a MAGTF ACE is executed by forming the

total force into movement groups.

The MALS and MWSS predeployment logistics actions

are listed in figure 8-3. After completing the predeployment actions shown in figure 8-3, the ACE lift requirement data must be provided to senior coordinating

commands. This reporting ensures that material, equipment, and personnel are accurately reflected in the master

deployment and execution date of higher headquarters. 

b. ACE Movement Echelons During Deployment. The deployment of a MAGTF ACE is executed

by forming the total force into movement groups. The

movement groups are developed according to the speed

and characteristics of the available lift and within the

timeframe the forces are required in the AOR. To move

ACE logistic support, both airlift and sealift will be

required. See figure 8-4 for organizing ACE movement

echelons. 

c. Logistics Assets within ACE Movement

Echelons. Personnel, material, and equipment of the

rotary and fixed-wing MALSs and MWSSs are located

within the ACE movement echelons. See figure 8-5. 

d. ACE Employment. Figure 8-6 discusses how the

MALS and the MWSS provide supply support to the

MAGTF ACE when it is employed.

e. ACE Redeployment. The procedures used by a

MALS and MWSS during redeployment must support the

reconstitution of the MAGTF. Redeployment plan- ning is

based on the tactical requirements present in the AOR,

force time-phasing requirements, and reconsti- tution

requirements. See figure 8-7 for MALS and MWSS

logistic actions during ACE redeployment.

 

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Pre-deployment logistics actions for

fixed- and rotary wing MALS:

The MALSs, called parent MALSs, of MAGs

providing aircraft to the ACE will identify and

prepare for shipment the FISPs and CSPs for

the specific type of aircraft being provided. 

 

FISPs and CSPs will be transferred to the designated supporting MALS, called the host

MALS, of the rotary and fixed-wing element of

the ACE. 

Each host MALS will identify and prepare for

shipment the appropriate resident support

packages (i.e., FISPs and CSPs) for the aircraft

being provided by their MAG. 

 

 

Figure 8-3. Pre-deployment Logistic Actions for the MALS and the

Pre-deployment logistics actions for a

MWSS:

Based on ACE composition ( rotary, fixed-wing,

or a combination of both), a MWSS will be organized, equipped and assigned to the ACE.

Equipment and personnel requirements will be

developed utilizing the AGS capabilities packages for time-phased deployment.

Coordination will be made with the CSSE to

ensure ACE external AGS requirements will be

provided.

Coordination will be made with the supporting

MALS to ensure Navy-funded material in support of AGS operations (i.e., weather, EAF material, etc.) will be provided.
MAGTF Supply Operations 8-7

Figure 8-4. Example of Organizing ACE Movement Echelons.

Movement echelons may be organized

as outlined below:

FIE

The fly-in echelon (FIE) consists of the following elements:

OPP

The offload preparation party (OPP) is used during

MPF operations. It consists of equipment operators,

maintenance, and embarkation personnel. Their

mission is to embark aboard MPF ships to prepare

equipment for offload while in transit to the area of

responsibility.

SLRP

The survey, liaison and reconnaissance party

(SLRP) consists of personnel from all elements

of the MAGTF. Its mission is to assess areas

with potential to support the arrival and assembly phase, evaluate host nation support, and

de- termine engineering requirements.

A/P

The advance party (A/P) is a task-organized element

which provides the logistic capability for offload,

arrival, and assembly. The OPP and SLRP are

absorbed into the A/P.

FF

The flight ferry (FF) consists of the rotary and

fixed-wing aircraft capable of self-deployment. This

phase involves in-flight refueling, enroute maintenance and supply support, and coordination of

enroute support bases (ESBs).

(continued)

Rotary wing aircraft not capable of self-deployment

are not part of the FF. Instead, these aircraft are

loaded aboard transport aircraft and flown in with the

main body. 

M/B

The main body (M/B) is made up of remaining

MAGTF units.

TAVBs

The aviation logistics support ships (TAVBs)

are utilized to provide dedicated sealift for the

movement of MALS maintenance and supply

assets. The ships are normally configured to

support intermediate (3rd and 4th echelon) repair while moving to the area of responsibility.

Once in theater, the MALS intermediate maintenance activity (IMA) may operate aboard the

TAVB or be phased ashore.

MPF

In a maritime prepositioning force (MPF) operation, some ACE logistic assets, such as organi- zational-level aviation support equipment,

avi- ation ordnance, and transportation assets,

will be aboard these prepositioning ships.

FOE

The follow-on echelon (FOE) consists of the

personnel and equipment not required to deploy

with the FIE but required to sustain the assault.
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Figure 8-5. Organic ACE Logistics Assets.

FIE OPP

MALS

There is no requirement for MALS personnel to be

part of the fly-in echelon offload preparation party

(FIE OPP) since minimal intermediate-level aviation

support equipment is prepositioned.

MWSS

A MWSS will most likely provide maintenance and

embarkation personnel to prepare transportation,

engineer, and EAF equipment for offload.

FIE SLRP

MALS

MALS representatives should be members of

the fly-in echelon, survey, liaison and reconnaissance party (FIE SLRP) to reconnoiter potential operating areas and/or facilities at the

intended rotary and fixed-wing sites.

MWSS

Representatives from the Airfield Operations,

Communications, and Engineer Operations Divi- sions

of the MWSS should be represented in the FIE SLRP.

FIE A/P

MALS and MWSS

Both the MALS and MWSS should provide

command element representatives on the fly-in

ech- elon, advance party (FIE A/P). These personel ensure proper preparation for arrival and

assembly of their respective main body

elements, and 

(continued)

assist with the offload and distribution of ACE

assets aboard the MPF ships. 

FIE FF

MALS

The MALS will provide the appropriate FISP

and aviation supply personnel to accompany

the fly-in echelon , flight ferry (FIE FF). This

contingent will be transported aboard

transport/refueling aircraft accompanying the

FF. An alternative method of supporting the FF

would be to preposition aviation logistics support at enroute staging bases.

MWSS

There is no requirement for MWSS support in

the FIE FF.

M/B

MALS

Personnel and equipment to provide tailored

intermediate-level maintenance support are deployed aboard the TAVBs. 

MWSS

Personnel and equipment not previously deployed, but required for support, will be positioned in the main body (M/B). 

FOE 

Personnel and equipment of the MALSs or

MWSSs not deployed with another movement

echelon, but required for support, will be part

of the follow-on echelon (FOE).
MAGTF Supply Operations 8-9

Figure 8-6. MALS and MWSS Support for an Employed MAGTF ACE.

MALS

The exact makeup of a MAGTF ACE will determine when and how aviation logistics support

is provided and to what degree these assets are

employed. It is important to note that the ACE

of a MEU is normally embarked aboard an aircapable ship (e.g., LPH, LHA, LHD). Aviation

logistics support is, therefore, the responsibility

of the ship. Key MALS employment considerations for MAGTFs larger than a MEU are discussed below:

The designated host MALS will normally deploy

its command element and organic automated

data processing capability (i.e., SUADPS and

NALCOMIS).

To operate effectively, a MALS must remain

stable at the designated site from which its

supported aircraft are operating. Although a

MALS is movable, it is not a “ pick-up and go”

event and must be planned and coordinated in

advance.

 Arrangements should be made to ensure

accountability of the MALS personnel, equipment, and/or logistic support assets not deployed. The preferred method is to transfer those

assets not being utilized to remain behind MALS.

The employment of more aircraft, or flying them

more hours, than the FISPs are designed to

support will require that logistics assets be drawn

from the CSPs and added to these packages.

 

MWSS

The composition and employment of a MWSS

depends largely on the concept of operations,

planned operating site of the supported ACE,

the anticipated level of CSSD support, and the

mission requirement to support multiple forward operating bases. Key planning employment considerations for an MWSS include the

following:

Determining construction requirements. A

requirement for extensive construction material

not readily available or locally procurable will

significantly increase the embarkation requirements for a MWSS.

Determining the number of sites to be supported. Doctrinally, a MWSS can support more

than one site; however, the desired level of

support at each site and the distances between

sites will have a direct impact on the level of

support available.
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Figure 8-7. MALS and MWSS Logistic Actions During an ACE Redeployment.

 MALS Redeployment

Logistic actions that occur with a rotary and fixedwing MALS assigned to the ACE during redeployment include —

Reconstituting the FISPs and CSPs and preparing

them for shipment. 

Identifying, preparing, and segregating FF support

for redeploying aircraft.

Transferring specific FISPs/CSPs to their parent

MALS may be accomplished before or after

redeployment depending on the operational

situation in the AOR. 

Receipting upon return to their home air station 

those CSPs that were transferred to other

activities at the time of employment. 

MWSS Redeployment

MWSS assets and support will be required at the

AOR as long as there are air operations. As a result,

the MWSS will be one of the last units to redeploy.

To the greatest extent possible, reconstitution of

equipment will occur prior to redeployment. Specific

points a MWSS needs to consider during redeployment include —

Conducting agricultural washdowns of all

equipment and rolling stock prior to embarkation

aboard aircraft/ships.

Performing maintenance performed on all

equipment prior to redeployment, to the

maximum extent possible. 

Returning MPF assets to the appropriate CSSE.

Ensuring that AGS is transitioned to the CSSE or

contracted host nation support as the ACE

redeploys and required logistic support decreases.
9001. Supported Unit Responsibilities

The supported unit commander, through the coordinated

efforts of his G-3 and G-4 (S-3/S-4), initiates the detailed

planning for combat service support. CSS planning begins

with determining support requirements, assigning priorities, and allocating resources.

a. Determining Support Requirements. The supported unit commander determines and identifies those

supply support requirements beyond his organic capabilities which are needed for a mission. To arrive at an accurate decision on the type and amount of external service

support needed, the exact quantities of different supply

categories need to be calculated. See figure 9-1 for factors

that should be considered when calculating these needs.

b. Assigning Priorities. The supported unit commander establishes and assigns priorities associated with

the execution of his concept of operations and scheme of

maneuver. This assignment of priorities, in turn, will affect the plans of the supporting CSS element's concept of

combat service support. Ultimately, the MAGTF

commander oversees assignment of priorities.

Chapter 9

Planning for Supply Operations

Supply requires the longest forward planning because it has the broadest scope of support

within combat service support. As a result, supply support becomes one of the first planning

considerations in the support plan — the support plan being part of the CSS estimate of supportability within the tactical plan. In order for supply planning to be effective initially, intense coordination between planners at all levels should take place during the predeployment

phase. This phase offers the most opportune time to get “tailor made” supply support as commanders can avail themselves of the major base/installation FSSG facilities. Regardless of the

phase of the operation, a unit commander can receive timely and appropriate supply support

if both the supported and supporting units know each other’s responsibilities. Without timely

and appropriate supply support to sustain the MAGTF, the effectiveness of efforts in the other

functional areas and the overall throughput system is largely negated. 

Considerations

Mission of the MAGTF.

Characteristics of the objective area, including

available resources, climate, weather, and terrain.

Enemy capabilities.

Characteristics of operations to be supported.

Time span of the operation.

Capability and dependability of the transportation

system both outside and inside the objective area.

Tasks requiring special supplies and equipment.

 Figure 9-1. Considerations for

Calculating
c. Allocating Resources. The supported unit commander allocates available CSS resources to the subordinate elements of his organization. This allocation includes

those assets which he desires to retain as a reserve. The allocation of resources must support and complement the

supported unit commander’s concept of operations. They

also need to reflect his previous decisions on requirements

and priorities. Like his assignment of priorities, the supported unit commander’s allocations of CSS resources affect the supporting CSS element’s concept of combat

service support.

9002. Supporting Unit Responsibilities

Once the CSS planner knows the supported unit’s desires,

he can begin to advise and assist the unit in refining requirements, to procure the resources to meet those requirements, and to plan for the distribution of assets to support

the mission and concept of operations.

a. Determination of Requirements. This step is

very similar to the estimate of the situation and must address each CSS functional support area. These requirements are based on the supported commander’s concept of

operations and the situational factors. The CSS element

must know requirements early in the planning phase and

be informed of changes as they occur.

b. Procurement of Assets. The supporting CSS element procures assets based on the determination of requirements required to sustain the supported unit.

Realizing that nearly all consumers tend to overestimate

their requirements, the supporting CSS element attempts to

prevent oversupply by processing procurement actions

with realistic quantities. 

c. Distribution of Assets. This involves the actual

providing of the supported services. This stage has the

most critical impact on responsiveness, flexibility, and

economy of combat service support.

9003. CSS Planning References

The following references assist in the determining of CSS

requirements. See chapter 1, figure 1-3 for the listing of

the classes of supply. 

a. Table of Authorized Material (TAM). The

TAM provides general information and instruction on the

supply system, specific information on classes I, II, III, IV,

VII, and IX, and replacement factors needed to project anticipated losses or consumption. 

b. Table of Equipment (T/E). The T/E identifies the

equipment that a unit rates or the total of what it has on

hand or on order. The T/E is primarily concerned with

class VII items. The information in the T/E is used to

help determine class V supplies because it gives the

amount of weapon systems a unit possesses. Likewise, its

listing of vehicles/equipment assists in calculating fuel

requirements. 

c. Table of Organization (T/O). The T/O contains

the organization of the unit and an actual listing of the personnel allocation authorized to the unit. The T/O is useful

to the logistics planner because it describes the logistic capabilities of the unit. The authorized strength figures are

used to assist in the determination of classes I and V.

d. Marine Corps Orders (MCO). MCO 8010.1 provides class V(W) supply rates in combat operations. MCO

8011.4 provides information for determining training requirements. See Appendix D, References.

e. U.S. Army Field Manuals (FMs). FM 101-10-1,

Staff Officers Field Manual: Organizational, Technical,

and Logistic Data (Unclassified Data), provides a wide

variety of planning data about supply and transportation.

9004. Requirements by Classification

The following information provides general assistance in

determining requirements for each class of supply.

a. Class I

(1) Food Items. The T/O is useful for determining the requirements of food items. Also, the

TAM contains data for computation of requirements and packaging data under the class I section. There are several food items available to the

commander. 

(a) Meals, ready-to-eat (MREs) are rations designed for individual or small group feeding

when cooking facilities are not used. MREs fall

under subclass C.

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(b) “A” rations are designed for large group

feeding in the field or garrison. These rations

require preparation facilities and refrigerated

storage spaces. “A” rations fall under subclass

R. 

 

(c) “B” rations are designed for large group

feeding when cooking facilities are not available. These rations are composed mainly of

canned or dehydrated nonperishable foods. “B”

rations fall under subclass S. 

(2) Water Requirement. When calculating the

amount of water necessary, the T/O is used in

determining the total number of personnel. Information from the T/E is used in part to determine

what equipment is available to carry and store water. FMFM 4-18, Bulk Liquids Operations, will

also be used to assist in water requirement

compu- tation.

b. Class II. The T/O, T/E, and the TAM are used to determine what organizational supplies and equipment are

needed. The combat active replacement figure (CARF) in

the TAM is used to calculate replacement rates for T/E

items.

c. Class III. Petroleum, oils, and lubricates (POL) are

expressed in terms of packaged and bulk products. The

T/E provides the amount of equipment which require fuel.

The TAM provides planning for climate conditions, oils,

and greases. It also provides a listing of POL and planning

data for all fuel-consuming vehicles and equipment in the

Marine Corps inventory. FMFM 4-18 provides additional

information.

d. Class IV. The TAM provides data on individual engineer construction materials (i.e., barbed wire, sandbags,

and lumber). FM 101-10-1 provides additional information

for total requirements.

e. Class V. Information concerning ground ammunition

can be found in MCO 8010.10 by type. Information concerning aviation ammunition can be found in the

OPAVINST 8011.9A, Non-nuclear Ordnance Requirements Process.

f. Class VI. Because exchanges are not usually brought

into a combat zone early in an operation, the sundries pack

provides Marines with exchange-type items until an

exchange is established.

g. Class VII. The T/E provides allowances for major

end items. The TAM provides the CARF which reflects

the anticipated combat attrition of equipment on a monthly

basis.

h. Class VIII. Medical and dental T/Es and capability

sets are designed to support the MEF in an estimated

worst case scenario through a 60-day period of combat.

The force commander is responsible for ensuring that HSS

capabilities are sufficient to support the OPLAN. The capability sets may be allocated to support specific OPLAN

requirements. 

i. Class IX. The SMU’s deployment support generator

package can provide repair part historical usage data based

on desired end items. Class IX(A) allowances are identified in chapter 8. During the predeployment phase, a class

IX block is tailored to support the units in a MAGTF. The

development of the supply block begins with the SMU

running a program or “generator package” to estimate repair part requirements. The generator package’s estimate is

based on Marine Corps historical usage data for a piece of

equipment’s specific identification number. The MAGTF’s

equipment density list (EDL) is submitted to the SMU so

that generator package compensates for the total number of

each identification number. Because the SMU’s generator

package does not consider specific factors (e.g. operating

climates), this estimate should only be used as a starting

point to develop and refine the class IX block. For the purposes of developing a parts block, commanders must incorporate previous experiences and the expertise of their

maintenance personnel into its development. See figure 9-2

for factors that should be considered during repair parts

block determination.

j. Class X. These supplies are usually not a requirement

for Marine forces. If they are used, higher headquarters

(usually MEF or higher) will assign the required levels.

9005. Security

The commander of a force cannot normally afford to dedicate combat forces for the protection of CSS facilities.

Therefore, CSS facilities must be prepared to defend themselves against enemy attack. Normally, the G-4/S-4

is responsible for planning the security of appropriate CSS

element’s security. FMFM 2-6, Rear Area Security

MAGTF Supply Operations 9-3
contains additional information for planning security measures. See figure 9-3 for actions to be considered when

planning security. 

 

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Figure 9-2. Factors for Repair Parts 

Block Determination.

 Figure 9-3. Actions to be Considered

 When Planning Security.

Factors

Type and density of equipment to be supported.

Level of maintenance to be performed by the organizational and CSSE maintenance elements.

MAGTF’s objective and scheme of maneuver.

Environmental factors.

Projected length of operation.

Other resources in the MAGTF’ s area of operation.

After action reports of MAGTF s deployed to same

region.

Popular demand national stock number (NSNs)

reporting.

Embarkation and lift constraints.

Actions

Observation posts should be established to give

early warning.

A perimeter defense should be established when

expecting to be stationary for an extended period

of time. 

Provisional rifle squads from logistics/CSS personnel should be assigned positions/sectors of fire.

Vehicles with heavy machine guns should be positioned to cover likely avenues of approach.

Internal communications should be established.

On-call targets should be plotted for point defense.

Seek positions that offer overhead concealment

from enemy air attack.

Position CSS elements near the reserve if possible.
Chapter 10

MAGTF II/LOGAIS

The Marine Corps has developed a family of coordinated, mutually supporting, automated

systems to support Marine Corps deployments. These systems are called the Marine AirGround Task Force II/Logistics Automated Information Systems (MAGTF II/LOGAIS).

The MAGTF II/LOGAIS supports deliberate and time-sensitive planning, mobilization, assembly, deployment, and sustainment of a MAGTF in independent, joint, and/or combined

operations. Figure 10-1 illustrates the systems which constitute MAGTF II/LOGAIS and

their internal relationship. 

Figure 10-1. MAGTF II/LOGAIS Systems' Relationship.
10001. MAGTF War Planning 

System II 

The MAGTF II is designed to assist Marine Corps planners in operation plan development by comparing alternative force structures, forecasting lift and sustainability

requirements, and estimating lift "footprints." The

MAGTF II rapidly generates and refines time-phased force

and deployment data (TPFDD) to meet short-force closure

deadlines. Additionally, it is being designed to provide the

Marine Corps with a data interface to the Joint Operation

Planning and Execution System (JOPES).

10002. MAGTF Deployment 

Support System II

The MDSS II is a unit-level planning and execution system

that provides MAGTFs and subordinate elements the ability to develop and tailor plan-specific force structures (personnel, supplies, and equipment) for multiple operation

plans. In addition, the MDSS II monitors real-time element combat readiness for personnel and equipment. It

also serves as a common source of movement, embarkation, force structure planning data, and level VI detail

(NSN, SSN, serial number, etc.) for other MAGTF

II/LOGAIS subsystems. 

10003. Computer-Aided 

Embarkation Management System 

The CAEMS provides load plans (template deck diagrams) and associated reports (Dangerous Cargo Manifest,

Trim Stress and Stability, etc.) for amphibious, commercial shipping (black bottom), and maritime prepositioning

ships (MPS). The MDSS II is the initial source of data.

10004. Computer Assisted Load

Manifest 

The CALM is an automated Air Force designed and maintained system for producing Air Mobility Command

(AMC) approved airlift load plans and reports. This system automatically computes the optimal configuration of

load plans for C-130, C-141, C-5, and KC-10 aircraft by 

aggregating weights, volume, center of balance, and cargo

compatibility. During the planning and execution phases

of an operation, the CALM updates the MDSS II.

10005. Transportation Coordinators' Automated Information for 

Movements System 

The TC AIMS supports planning and execution for movement of forces from CONUS, overseas points of origins to

ports-of-embarkation (POEs), and ports-of-debarkation

(PODs) to destinations. The TC AIMS provides in-transit

visibility to the United States Transportation Command's

(USTRANSCOM's) Component Commands and the Defense Transportation System (DTS). The TC AIMS can

also be used for the redeployment of forces.

10006. MAGTF Data Library 

The MDL is a microcomputer data base management system comprised of standardized logistics and reference files.

The MDL creates the reference files which are used by all

of the LOGAIS family. Additionally, the MDL provides

a rapid retrieval capability for MAGTF logisticians, specifically the person designated as a MAGTF data base

manager. 

10007. Asset Tracking for Logistics

and Supply System 

The ATLASS is a new system which is currently being

fielded in the Marine Corps to expand and replace the

landing force asset distribution system (LFADS). In the

future, the ATLASS will provide the means for combining

the Marine Corps ground maintenance and unit/inter- mediate levels of supply into one system. In doing this, the

ATLASS will replace the following systems:

Marine Integrated Maintenance Management

System (MIMMS)

Marine Corps Automated Readiness Evaluation

System (MARES)

Supported Activities Supply System (SASSY)

Medical Logistics System (MEDLOGS)

Ammunition Logistics System (AMMOLOGS)

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Appendix A

PLANNING DATA

PLANNING DATA FOR RATIONS

RATION TYPE CONTENT WEIGHT (lbs)

per unit

VOL (ft3) per

unit

MRE 12 meals/case 16.0 0.832

FBT 1200 FBTs/case 72.0 3.1

COLD WEATHER 6 meals/box 16.5 0.832

SUPPLEMENT

SUNDRIES

100 servings/box 41.0 1.69

A 3 servings/ration 6.54 0.223

B 3 servings/ration 3.83 0.123

 (TRAY PACK) 36 meals/module 70.0 4.5

PLANNING DATA FOR DRUMMED FUEL

DIESEL GASOLINE KEROSENE

 ft3 lbs ft3 lbs ft3 lbs

55 gal drum 9.0 432 9.0 384 9.0 421

5 gal can .8 46 .8 41 .8 45

HELICOPTER LIFT CAPACITY PLANNING GUIDANCE

HELICOPTER TYPE LIFT CAPACITY (Lbs)*

 CH-46 4,500

CH-53D 13,000

CH-53E 30,000

 * Based on standard day conditions (15 °C, sea level, no wind or humidity) 

 and 1 hour and 45 minutes of fuel onboard.

CARGO NET CAPACITY PLANNING GUIDANCE

NET TYPE CARGO VOLUME 

 ft3 lbs 

A-22 bag 66 2,500

 5,000 net 125 5,000

10,000 net 380 10,000
PLANNING DATA FOR WATER

Personnel consumption (gallons per individual per day)

 Planning factor of 47.5 lbs/1 ft 1 per expeditionary water can

 CLIMATE

 USE HOT TEMPERATURE COLD

 Drinking 1 3.0 1.5 2.0

 Heat Treatment .2 .0 .0

 Hygiene 2 1.7 1.7 1.7

 Food Preparation 0.0-4.5 0.0-4.5 0.0-4.5

 Waste (10%) 0.8-1.3 0.7-1.1 0.7-1.2

 1 Increase to 3.5 (hot) and 3.0 (temperate) for MOPP levels 3 and 4.

 2 Personal hygiene (shaving, brushing teeth, washing hands, etc.).

 

 DECONTAMINATION

 Requirements depend on frequency, intensity, and location of attacks.

 Decontamination planning factors per individual are:

 7 gallons per individual 

 380 gallons per major end item 

ESTIMATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS

 Number of vehicles (equipment) X daily fuel usage rate X consumption rate = fuel 

 requirement

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Appendix B

INTEGRATED MATERIAL MANAGERS

GENERAL

SUPPLY CLASS

MANAGER

CODE

ITEM MATERIAL CATEGORY

INVENTORY MANAGER,

MATERIAL READINESS COMMAND,

OR SERVICE ITEM CONTROL CENTER

II, VII B Ground Forces

Support Materiel

U.S. Army Troop Support Command,

St Louis, Missouri

II, IV E General Supplies U.S. Army General Materiel &

Petroleum Activity

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

II F Clothing, Textiles, and Nonmedical

Toiletries

U.S. Army Communications &

Electronics Command

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

II, VII G Communication and Electronic

Equipment

U.S. Army Communications &

Electronics Command

Fort Monmouth, New Jersey

II, VII H Aircraft and Aircraft Materiel U.S. Army Aviation Systems

Command

St. Louis, Missouri

II, IV J Ground Forces Support Materiel U.S. Army General Materiel &

Petroleum Activity

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

II, VII K Combat, Tactical, Support

Vehicles & Components; Repair

Parts for Mobility

U.S. Army Tank-Automotive

Command

Warren, Michigan

II,VII, IX L Missiles and Missiles Materiel U.S. Army Missile Logistics Center

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

II, VII, IX M Ammunition, Weapons, Tracked

Combat Vehicle Weapons, Special

Weapons and Chemical & Fire

Control Materiel

U.S. Army Armament, Munitions, and

Chemical Command

Rock Island, Illinois

II, IX Q Electronic Materiel U.S. Army General Materiel &

Petroleum Activity

Fort Monmouth, New Jersey

II, III R Bulk & Packaged Petroleum Fuels,

Packaged Petroleum Products,

Containers and Accessories, and

Certain Chemical and Solid Fuels

U.S. Army General Materiel &

Petroleum Activity

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

II T Industrial Supplies U.S. Army General Materiel &

Petroleum Activity

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

VII, IX U COMSEC Materiel U.S. Army Cecom Communications

Security Logistics Activity

Fort Huachuca, Arizona

VI NA Personal Demand, Comfort, and

Hygiene Items

Defense Personnel Support Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

X NA Nonmilitary Program Items U.S. Army General Materiel &

Petroleum Activity

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
A/P ..................................advance party

AAV ................... assault amphibious vehicle

ACE ...................... aviation combat element

acft ........................................ aircraft

ADAL ............. authorized dental allowance list

ADP ..................... automatic data processing

AE ................................ assault echelon

AFOE ................... assault follow-on echelon

AGS .......................aviation ground support

AMAL .........................authorized medical

allowance list

AMC .............. Air Mobility Command(USAF)

AMMOLOGS ................ ammunition logistics

system

AOA ....................amphibious objective area

AOR ........................ area of responsibility

ARP ...................... aircraft recover package

ASP ......................ammunition supply point

ATF .........................amphibious task force

ATLASS ............... asset tracking for logistics

 and supply system

AVCAL ..................... aviation consolidated

allowance list

BCP ...................... basic capability package

BMU .............................beachmaster unit

Bn ........................................battalion

BSA ............................beach support area

CAEMS .............. computer-aided embarkation

 management system

CALM ............ computer assisted load manifest

CARF ........... combat active replacement figure

CHAPGRU ......... cargo handling and port group

CINC ..........................commander in chief

CMC ........... Commandant of the Marine Corps

CNM ..................... Chief of Naval Materiel

CNO ................... Chief of Naval Operations

CONUS ..................continental United States

COSAL .................. consolidated ship/station

allowance list

CRWR ...................... contingency retention

war reserves

CSP .................. contingency support package

CSS ....................... combat service support

CSSA .................combat service support area

CSSD ..................... combat service support

detachment

CSSE ...................... combat service support

element

CSSG ............... combat service support group

CTEP ........................ contingency training

allowance pool

CWR ............................ core war reserves

DCS I&L .................... Deputy Chief of Staff

Installation and Logistics

DLA ................... Defense Logistics Agency

DOA ........................ day(s) of ammunition

DOD ...................... Department of Defense

DOS .............................. day(s) of supply

DSSC ................. direct support stock control

DTS ............... Defense Transportation System

EAF ......................... expeditionary airfield

EAFP .............. expeditionary airfield package

EDL .........................equipment density list

ESB .......................... enroute support base

FARP .........................forward arming and

refueling point

FF ..................................... flight ferry

Appendix C

Section I. Abbreviations and Acronyms

GLOSSARY
FCP ........................ full capability package

FCSSA .......................force combat service

support area

FIE ..................................fly-in echelon

FISP ........................ fly-in support package

FLOT ................. forward line of own troops

FM ....................... U.S. Army field manual

FMF .......................... Fleet Marine Force

FMFM ................ Fleet Marine Force manual

FOE ............................ follow-on echelon

FOSP ................... follow-on support package

FSSG .................. force service support group

GCE ....................... ground combat element

GSA .............. General Services Administration

HLZ ....................... helicopter landing zone

HNS ........................... host nation support

HQMC ......... Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps

HQSVC .................. headquarters and service

 company

HST ....................... helicopter support team

ICP ........................ inventory control point

IMA ............. intermediate maintenance activity

IMM ..............integrated materiel management

ISSA ..............inter-Service support agreement

JFC ........................joint force commander

JOPES ....................Joint Operation Planning

............................. and Execution System

JUMPS/MMS ......... Joint Uniform Military Pay

System/Manpower

Management System

LAV ........................ light armored vehicle

LFADS .............landing force asset distribution

 system

LFSP .................. landing force support party

LPH ....................... amphibious assault ship

LHA ...................... amphibious assault ship

 (general purpose)

LHD ...................... amphibious assault ship

 (multipurpose)

LZ ...................................landing zone

LZSA ...................landing zone support area

M/B ....................................main body

MACG ...................Marine air control group

MAG ........................Marine aircraft group

MAGTF II/LOGAIS ............ Marine air-ground

task force II/Logistics

Automated Information

Systems

MAGTF ..............Marine air-ground task force

MAGTF II ................. Marine air-ground task

force War Planning System II

MALS ....................Marine aviation logistics

 squadron

MALSP ................ Marine Aviation Logistics

 Support Program

MARES ..................Marine Corps automated

 readiness evaluation system

MAW ........................Marine aircraft wing

MCLB .................Marine Corps logistics base

MCO ......................... Marine Corps Order

MCSS ................Marine Corps supply system

MCSSD .................... mobile combat service

 support detachment

MDL ...................... Marine air-ground task

force data library

MDSS II ................... Marine air-ground task

force Deployment

Support System II

MEDLOG ........................medical logistics

MEF .................. Marine expeditionary force

MEF (Fwd) ....................... MEF (Forward)

MEU ................... Marine expeditionary unit

MILSTRIP ...................... military standard

requisitioning and

issue procedure

MIMMS ........... Marine Integrated Maintenance

 Management System

MMC ................ materiel management center

MOA .................. memorandum of agreement

MOU .............. memorandum of understanding

MPE/S ......... maritime prepositioned equipment

and supplies

MPF ................ maritime prepositioning force

MPS ................. maritime prepositioning ships

MPSRON .................maritime prepositioning

ships squadron

MRE .......................... meals, ready-to-eat

MSC ................... Military Sealift Command

MSR ........................... main supply route

MSSG .................. Marine expeditionary unit

service support group

MUMMS .................... Marine Corps unified

material management

system

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MWR ........................morale, welfare, and

 recreation

MWSG ................ Marine wing support group

MWSS .............Marine wing support squadron

NALCOMIS ..............Naval Aviation Logistics

Command Management

Information System

NALM ..................Norway airlanded Marine

expeditionary brigade

NATO .......................North Atlantic Treaty

Organization

NAVAIR .................. Naval Aviation System

 Command

NAVSUPSYSCOM .................. Navy Supply

Systems Command

NCF ...................... naval construction force

NCR .................. naval construction regiment

NSN ........................ national stock number

OMA .................. organizational maintenance

 activity

OMFTS ..................... operational maneuver

from the sea

OPLAN ............................ operation plan

OPORD ........................... operation order

OPP ..................... off-load preparation party

ORF .................... operational readiness float

PEI ............................. principal end item

POD ........................... port of debarkation

POE ...........................port of embarkation

POL ................ petroleum, oils, and lubricants

POS ......................primary operating stocks

RIP .......................... repairable issue point

RRP ................ repair and replenishment point

SAC ....................... special accounting code

SASSY ....................... Supported Activities

Supply System

SCP ....................... salvage collection point

SHORCAL ..................... shore consolidated

allowance list

SIA .................... station of initial assignment

SLRP .......................... survey, liaison and

reconnaissance party

SMCR ............. Selected Marine Corps Reserve

SMU ................. Supported Activities Supply

System Management Unit

SOP ................. standing operating procedure

SPCC ...................ship's parts control center

SPP ............................ site/point package

SSN ........................social security number

sqdn ..................................... squadron

SRIG ................ surveillance, reconnaissance,

intelligence group

SUADPS ............ shipboard uniform automated

 data processing systemreal time

SupBn .............................supply battalion

TAACOM ............ theater Army area command

TACLOG .................. tactical-logistical group

TAHQ .................. theater Army headquarters

TAM .................. table of authorized material

TAMMC ................... theater Army materiel

management center

TAVB ............... aviation logistics support ship

TC AIMS ........... Transportation Coordinator's

Automated Information

for Movement System

T/E .............................table of equipment

TFE ........................ tactical field exchange

T/O .......................... table of organization

TPFDD ..................... time-phased force and

deployment data

trng .......................................training

TSA .................. training squadron allowance

USTRANSCOM ..................... United States

Transportation

Command

WRM ........................ war reserve materiel

WRMR ....................... war reserve materiel

 requirement

WRS-A ............... war reserve stocks for allies

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A

accompanying supplies - Unit supplies that deploy with forces. (Joint Pub 1-02) That materiel, including consumables, that moves with and supports

the deploying MAGTF. Marine Corps doctrine requires that MAGTFs deploy with up to 60 days of

supplies.

allowance items - The quantity of items of supply

or equipment prescribed by Marine Corps tables of

equipment or other authorized allowance publications. (FMFRP 0-14)

assault echelon - The element of a force that is

scheduled for initial assault on the objective area.

(Joint Pub 1-02)

assault follow-on echelon - In amphibious operations, that echelon of the assault troops, vehicles,

aircraft equipment, and supplies which, though not

needed to initiate the assault, is required to support

and sustain the assault. In order to accomplish its

purpose, it is normally required in the objective area

no later than five days after commencement of the

assault landing. (Joint Pub 1-02)

B

beachmaster unit - The naval element of the landing force shore party which facilitates the landing

and movement over the beaches of troops, equipment, and supplies and to facilitate the evacuation of

casualties and prisoners of war. (FMFRP 0-14)

C

consumable supplies - Those articles which, after

issue, are chemically or physically altered with use

to the extent that they cannot be economically reused

for their original purposes. They are not normally

 returned to a storage or industrial activity for

repair. 

Consumable supplies are either consumed in use or 

lose their identity in the process of work or

performance of service. They include such items as

office supplies, petroleum, oil, and lubricant products, and lumber.

D

day(s) of ammunition - Unit of measurement of

replenishing ammunition expressed as a specified

number of rounds, or items of bulk ammunition as

may be appropriate per weapon, unit, individual kit,

set, or using device required for one day of combat.

(FMFRP 0-14)

demand(s) - An indication of a requirement (requisition, request, issue, etc.) for issue of serviceable

materiel. Demands are categorized as either recurring or nonrecurring.

E

expendable supplies and material - Supplies

which are consumed in use, such as ammunition,

paint, fuel, cleaning and preserving materials, surgical dressings, drugs, medicines, etc., or which lose

their identity, such as spare parts, etc. (Joint Pub

1-02)

F

fly-in echelon - Airlifted forces and equipment of

the MAGTF and Navy support element plus aircraft

and personnel arriving in the flight ferry of the aviation combat element. (FMFRP 0-14)

force sustainment - Capabilities, equipment, and

operations which ensure continuity, freedom of

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Section II. Definitions
action, logistics support, and command and control.

(FMFRP 0-14)

H

helicopterborne operation - A military action in

which combat forces and their equipment maneuver

about the battlefield by helicopters or vertical-landed

aircraft. Aviation activities are under the control of

the aviation combat element commander who is assigned in direct or general support of one or more

combat element(s). (FMFRP 0-14)

host-nation support - Civil and/or military assistance rendered by a nation to foreign forces within

its territory during peacetime, crises or emergencies,

or war based on agreements mutually concluded between nations. (Joint Pub 1-02)

I

integrated material management - The exercise

of total Department of Defense (DOD) management

responsibility for a Federal supply group/class commodity of item by a single agency. It usually includes computation of requirement, funding,

budgeting, storing, issuing, cataloging, standardizing, and procuring functions. (Joint Pub 1-02)

integrated material manager - Any activity/

agency designated to exercise integrated material

management for a Federal supply group/class commodity or item on a DOD or Federal Government

level. (User Manual 4400.71)

J

joint operation - An operation carried on by a force

which is composed of significant elements of the

Army, Navy or the Marine Corps, and the Air

Force, or two or more of these Services operating

under a single commander authorized to exercise

unified command or operational control over joint

forces. Note: A Navy/Marine Corps operation is

not a joint operation. (FMFRP 0-14)

M

maritime prepositioning force - A task

organization of units under one commander formed

for the purpose of introducing a MAGTF and its

associated 

equipment and supplies into a secure area. The

maritime prepositioning force is composed of a command element, a maritime prepositioning ships

squadron, a MAGTF, and a Navy support element.

(FMFRP 0-14)

N

Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System - An aviation maintenance management system utilized to document

organizational/intermediate level aviation maintenance.

O

operating level of supply - The quantities of materiel required to sustain operations in the interval

between requisitions or the arrival of successive

shipments. These quantities should be based on the

established replenishment period (monthly, quarterly, etc.). (Joint Pub 1-02)

P

plan for landing supplies - A plan peculiar to amphibious operations. It prescribes the levels to be

landed at prescribed times and sets forth the means

by which the transfer from ship to shore is accomplished. It includes instructions concerning supplies

to be landed with assault troops, prescribed loads,

mobile loads for vehicles, floating dumps, supply by

helicopter or other aircraft, selective and general unloading, and dump levels to be achieved during various phases. (FMFRP 0-14)

port of embarkation - The geographic point in a

routing scheme from which cargo or personnel depart. May be a seaport or aerial port from which

personnel and equipment flow to port of debarkation. For unit and nonunit requirements, it may or

may not coincide with the origin. Also called POE.

(Joint Pub 1-02)

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principal end item - A final combination of major

end products, component parts, and/or materials

which are ready for their intended use (e.g., truck,

aircraft, tank, etc.).

R

reorder point - That point at which time a stock replenishment requisition would be submitted to maintain the predetermined or calculated stockage

objective. (Joint Pub 1-02)

repairable item - A nonconsumable item of supply

normally repaired and for which condemnation

authority can be exercised below the depot level of

maintenance.

S

safety level - The quantity of materiel which is required to be on hand to permit continued operations

in the event of minor interruption of normal replenishment or unpredictable fluctuation in demand.

secondary items - Items, consumable and nonconsumable, other than principal end items.

secondary reparable - A reparable item other than

the primary unit/end item. They are not functional

by themselves, but are components of other items.

Shipboard Uniform Automated Data Processing System-Real Time - An inventory and financial management system utilized by Marine aviation

supply.

stockage objective - The maximum quantities of

materiel to be maintained on hand to sustain current

operations. It will consist of the sum of stocks represented by the operating level and the safety level.

(Joint Pub 1-02)

supplies - In logistics, all materiel and items used

in the equipment, support, and maintenance of military forces. (Joint Pub 1-02)

supply - The procurement, distribution, maintenance while in storage, and salvage of supplies, including the determination of kind and quantity of

supplies. (Joint Pub 1-02)

supply control - The process by which an item of

supply is controlled within the supply system, including requisitioning, receipt, storage, stock control, shipment, disposition, identification, and

accounting. (Joint Pub 1-02)

supported commander - The commander having

primary responsibility for all aspects of a task assigned by the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan or

other joint operation planning authority. (extract

from Joint Pub 1-02)

supporting commander - A commander who provides augmentation forces or other support to a

supported commander or who develops a supporting

plan. Includes the designated combatant commands

and Defense agencies as appropriate. (Joint Pub

1-02)

sustainment - The provision of personnel, logistic, and other support required to maintain and prolong operations or combat until successful

accomplishment or revision of the mission or of the

national objective. (Joint Pub 1-02)

T

tac-log group - Representatives designated by troop

commanders to assist Navy control officers aboard

control ships in the ship-to-shore movement of

troops, equipment, and supplies. (Joint Pub 1-02)

theater - The geographical area outside the continental United States for which a commander of a

combatant command has been assigned responsibility. (Joint Pub 1-02)

throughput - The average quantity of cargo and

passengers that can pass through a port on a daily

basis from arrival at the port to loading onto a ship

or plane, or from the discharge from a ship or plane

to the exit (clearance) from the port complex.

Throughput is usually expressed in measurement

tons, short tons, or passengers. Reception and storage limitation may affect final throughput. (Joint

Pub 1-02) In logistics, the flow of sustainability assets in support of military operations, at all levels of

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war, from point of origin to point of use. It involves the movement of personnel and materiel over

lines of communications using established pipelines

and distribution systems. (FMFRP 0-14)

throughput system - The logistic infrastructure

that links; a. production logistics to consumer logistics, and b. the sources of operating forces' military

capability to the sustainability of those forces. It is

associated distribution systems (ports, bases, and

airfields), civilian agencies, and supporting forces

and service troops which operate those facilities and

installations. (FMFRP 0-14)

time-phased force and deployment data - The

Joint Operation Planning and Execution System

data base portion of an operation plan; it contains

time-phased force data, non-unit-related cargo and

personnel data, and movement data for the operation

plan, including:

a. In-place units.

b. Units to be deployed to support the operation plan

with a priority indicating the desired sequence for

their arrival at the port of debarkation.

c. Routing of forces to be deployed.

d. Movement data associated with deploying forces.

e. Estimates of non-unit-related cargo and personnel

by movements to be conducted concurrently with the

deployment of forces.

f. Estimate of transportation requirements that must

be fulfilled by common-user lift resources, as well

 as those requirements that can be fulfilled by assigned or attached transportation resources. Also

called TPFDD. (Joint Pub 1-02)

training squadron allowance - Training squadron

allowances are additive to the allowances of a MAG

and are to be distinctly identified as such in allowance documents provided to MAGs. TSAs are built

to support a 30-day endurance period at peacetime

flying hours. Also called TSA.

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