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SQUADRON TRAINS<br />

Sustainment<br />

8-15. Two types of squadron trains, combat trains, and field trains provide administrative and sustainment<br />

support. The squadron commander designates either the combat trains command post (CTCP) or the field<br />

trains command post (FTCP) as an alternate squadron main CP.<br />

COMBAT TRAINS<br />

8-16. The combat trains normally consist of the unit maintenance collection point (UMCP), emergency<br />

resupply trucks (for example, carrying Class III and V), and the SAS. Generally, the primary intent for<br />

location of the combat trains is to ensure they are outside of the enemy’s mortar range. A UMCP may also<br />

be positioned where recovery vehicles have access or where major or difficult maintenance is performed. A<br />

suitable helicopter landing site for MEDEVAC should be nearby.<br />

COMBAT TRAINS COMMAND POST<br />

8-17. The CTCP plans and coordinates sustainment for tactical operations and is prepared to serve as an<br />

alternate for the squadron main CP. When established, the CTCP consists of elements from the squadron<br />

S1 and S4 sections. The S4 is the OIC of the CTCP and is assisted by the S1. The CTCP serves the<br />

following functions:<br />

Tracks the current operation.<br />

Controls sustainment of the current operation.<br />

Provides sustainment representation to the main CP for planning and integration.<br />

Forecasts and coordinates future requirements.<br />

Monitors MSRs and controls sustainment traffic.<br />

Coordinates the evacuation of casualties, equipment, and detainees.<br />

FIELD TRAINS<br />

8-18. The squadron field trains usually consist of the forward support company (FSC), troop supply<br />

sections, and elements of the squadron HHT, S1, and S4. Field trains personnel facilitate sustainment from<br />

the squadron to the troop by ensuring that LOGPACs are organized, configured, and dispatched. Generally,<br />

the primary intent for location of the field trains is to ensure they are outside of the enemy’s artillery range.<br />

FIELD TRAINS COMMAND POST<br />

8-19. The FTCP is the primary direct coordination element between the squadron and the BSA/regimental<br />

support area. Generally, the HHT commander is the OIC of the FTCP. The FTCP serves the following<br />

functions:<br />

Tracks the current operation.<br />

Plans for sustainment of future operations.<br />

Provides sustainment representation to the main CP for planning and integration.<br />

Forecasts and coordinates future requirements.<br />

Coordinates the RTD of Soldiers and repaired equipment.<br />

SECTION IV – LOGISTICS<br />

8-20. The sustainment environment the DRT operates in is characterized by longer distances, greater<br />

dispersion, decentralized execution, and fluid situations. The commander, XO, and 1SG are careful not to<br />

use maneuver unit planning factors when assessing sustainment requirements for the troop.<br />

SUSTAINING RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS<br />

8-21. Maintaining the momentum of the operation is the overriding consideration in sustaining<br />

reconnaissance. The availability of adequate supplies and transportation to sustain the operation becomes<br />

16 November 2010 ATTP 3-20.97 8-3

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