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Chapter 8
traffic. Security of supply routes in a noncontiguous AO dictates that the troop provide security for
sustainment elements.
LOGPAC OPERATIONS
8-33. The DRT supply sergeant compiles and coordinates unique supply requests for the troop and routes
them through the squadron S4. Based on the requests and the predetermined supply needs, he then
organizes and assembles the LOGPAC in the squadron field trains. Supplies are usually configured to
sustain the troop for a 24-hour period or until the next scheduled LOGPAC. Other items included in the
LOGPAC are coordinated by the appropriate staff officer and delivered to the field trains. These items
include replacement personnel and Soldiers returning from medical treatment facilities, vehicles returning
to the troop area from maintenance, mail, and personnel actions.
8-34. The S4 ensures that LOGPACs contain requested or required supplies for the supported units.
Additionally, the S4 determines which LRP best supports the operation and notifies all units. LOGPACs
are normally organized every 24 to 72 hours for routine resupply. If necessary, the S4 organizes
unscheduled LOGPACs to provide immediate or supplementary resupply.
Organization
8-35. The DRT supply sergeant organizes the troop LOGPAC in the field trains. The troop LOGPAC
normally consists of the following:
The troop supply truck, which brings replacements, incoming mail, and the troop water trailer.
Class I rations.
Bulk fuel and packaged petroleum, oil, and lubricant products (Class III).
Class V, including demolitions and mines. The squadron TACSOP normally establishes a
standard LOGPAC load of munitions. The S4 uses reports from the 1SG to adjust the standard
load.
Additional trucks as necessary to carry other classes of supply requested by the DRT.
Class IX parts or other requested maintenance items.
Planning
8-36. The HHT 1SG ensures that the LOGPAC reaches the LRP. The LRP is the point along the supply
route where the reconnaissance troop’s 1SGs take control of the troop’s LOGPAC. Likely areas for LRPs
are near MSRs, at crossroads, or close to water (lakes, ponds, and reservoirs). In some situations, however,
METT-TC requires placement of the LRP in a less conspicuous location. In all cases, LRP sites are
secured.
Movement
8-37. Once the squadron LOGPAC is formed in the field trains, the HHT 1SG and/or supply sergeant
moves it forward to the LRP. At the LRP, reconnaissance troop 1SGs, or their representatives, assume
control of the troop LOGPACs. The S4 or CTCP representative should be present at the LRP to monitor the
operation, coordinate with troop 1SGs, receive hard-copy sustainment reports, and deliver sustainment
situation updates. The squadron identifies LOGPAC turnaround times in the TACSOP. Upon completion of
resupply operations, the troops return the LOGPAC vehicles to the LRP. They are formed by the HHT 1SG
for movement back to the field trains. The convoy commander also establishes security measures for the
LOGPAC along the MSR. Movement of sustainment assets is primarily based on three methods:
On order.
Triggered by events (such as a troop going RED on Class V).
Triggered by distance between sustainment assets and the supported elements.
8-38. Checkpoints or LRPs control the movement of assets and specifies which functions will occur at the
checkpoint. Functions at checkpoints are activated or deactivated based on the three methods listed above,
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