MSLC Sustainment Operations
What are the three types of BCT? - ✔✔1. Heavy
2. Infantry
3. Stryker
(NOT ARMOR)
What is the purpose of sustaining operations? - ✔✔To generate and maintain combat power.
What is organic to all three of the BCTs? - ✔✔The reconnaissance squadron
Aside from forward support companies, what other companies are integral to a BSB? - ✔✔1. Supply
and distribution
2. Field maintenance
3. Medical
How many forward support companies are there in a BSB and who do they support in an HBCT? -
✔✔4. They support both CABs, the FA battalion, and the recon squadron.
Who is the lead planner for sustainment in the BCT? - ✔✔The BCT S4
Who is responsible for producing the sustainment paragraph and annexes of the OPORD? - ✔✔The
BCT S4
What are the three major elements of the sustainment warfighting function? - ✔✔1. Logistics
2. Personnel services
3. Health service support
(ADRP 4-0)
Which BCT's BSB does not have forward support companies? - ✔✔The Stryker BCT.
What regulation provides responsibilities for the forward support companies attached to each of the
three types of BCTs? - ✔✔FM 3-90.6
, Which class does supply NOT provide? - ✔✔8. Medical
What is an essential function of field services? - ✔✔Enhance a Soldier's quality of life during
operations.
What does music (the band) instill in Soldiers? - ✔✔The will to fight and win, fosters support of our
citizens, and promotes America's interests at home and abroad.
What does tactical sustainment provide? - ✔✔Coordinated and tailored support for the warfighter as
close to the point of need as possible to satisfy the commander's specific tactical requirements.
The FSC commander receives technical logistics oversight from who? - ✔✔The BSB commander
How long can maneuver BCTs sustain themselves? - ✔✔Up to 72 hours.
After 72 hours of combat, who is responsible for sustaining the BCTs? - ✔✔Division or Corps. It is a
function of the sustainment brigade.
Who coordinates and supervises the company's logistical effort? - ✔✔The Company XO
What level of sustainment uses a logistics package (LOGPAC)? - ✔✔Company level
What is included in Class IV of supply? - ✔✔Construction materials, to include installed equipment
and all fortification/barrier materials.
What 3 components make up a Soldier's combat load? - ✔✔1. Common essential items
2. Duty position load
3. Variables
What is the logistical focal point? - ✔✔Trains
What are the three types of BCT? - ✔✔1. Heavy
2. Infantry
3. Stryker
(NOT ARMOR)
What is the purpose of sustaining operations? - ✔✔To generate and maintain combat power.
What is organic to all three of the BCTs? - ✔✔The reconnaissance squadron
Aside from forward support companies, what other companies are integral to a BSB? - ✔✔1. Supply
and distribution
2. Field maintenance
3. Medical
How many forward support companies are there in a BSB and who do they support in an HBCT? -
✔✔4. They support both CABs, the FA battalion, and the recon squadron.
Who is the lead planner for sustainment in the BCT? - ✔✔The BCT S4
Who is responsible for producing the sustainment paragraph and annexes of the OPORD? - ✔✔The
BCT S4
What are the three major elements of the sustainment warfighting function? - ✔✔1. Logistics
2. Personnel services
3. Health service support
(ADRP 4-0)
Which BCT's BSB does not have forward support companies? - ✔✔The Stryker BCT.
What regulation provides responsibilities for the forward support companies attached to each of the
three types of BCTs? - ✔✔FM 3-90.6
, Which class does supply NOT provide? - ✔✔8. Medical
What is an essential function of field services? - ✔✔Enhance a Soldier's quality of life during
operations.
What does music (the band) instill in Soldiers? - ✔✔The will to fight and win, fosters support of our
citizens, and promotes America's interests at home and abroad.
What does tactical sustainment provide? - ✔✔Coordinated and tailored support for the warfighter as
close to the point of need as possible to satisfy the commander's specific tactical requirements.
The FSC commander receives technical logistics oversight from who? - ✔✔The BSB commander
How long can maneuver BCTs sustain themselves? - ✔✔Up to 72 hours.
After 72 hours of combat, who is responsible for sustaining the BCTs? - ✔✔Division or Corps. It is a
function of the sustainment brigade.
Who coordinates and supervises the company's logistical effort? - ✔✔The Company XO
What level of sustainment uses a logistics package (LOGPAC)? - ✔✔Company level
What is included in Class IV of supply? - ✔✔Construction materials, to include installed equipment
and all fortification/barrier materials.
What 3 components make up a Soldier's combat load? - ✔✔1. Common essential items
2. Duty position load
3. Variables
What is the logistical focal point? - ✔✔Trains
