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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 />
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