Only security considerations and maintenance of proximity to support units justifies this disruption. He weighs the benefit of shorter support distances against the cost of disrupted support operations. The XO approves the annex. The support battalion commander ensures that a BSA move is coordinated with all supported elements, subordinate elements, and the brigade headquarters. They are also aware of where the new site is located and when operations begin there.
Supported units recognize that support operations are degraded while elements move.
To minimize support disruption, however, support battalion elements move in echelons. Operations at the new site begin before the old site is completely closed out. However, downloaded supplies at supply points and disabled equipment at maintenance sites may cause mobility problems. Personnel evacuate disabled equipment or repair it before the move. The support battalion elements keep supplies uploaded as much as possible.