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29. General
Section 11. COMBAT SUPPLY, RIFLE COMPANY,
INFANTRY BATTLE GROUP
a. The company commander has command and supervisory responsibility
for the supply functions of his company and for the
proper use of all supplies. The executive officer normally acts as
company supply officer. It is essential, for economical as well as
tactical reasons, that authorized allowances of supplies and equipment
be on hand, in serviceable condition, properly cared for, and
that no excesses accumulate. The company commander is assisted
by all officers and noncommissioned officers who have supervisory
responsibility for supplies and equipment, and by those personnel
who have specific supply functions.
b. The procedures discussed in this section are appropriate
for most combat situations. They may have to be modified under
special conditions.
c. The discussion of accompanying supplies in paragraph 32
applies equally to the infantry battle group rifle company in an
airlanded operation and to the airborne battle group rifle company
in a parachute or airlanded operation.
d. For a discussion of aerial resupply and classes of supply,
see FM's 7-21, 7-40, and 57-21.
30. Company Distribution Point (CDP) (Company Trains)
a. The company distributing point (company trains) is the local
point for logistical operations. The company commander selects
a location for the distributing point within or immediately in
rear of his company area. It should facilitate supplying the forward
platoons, be near a good road or trail to the rear, have adequate
space, be easily identifiable, provide concealment from
ground and aerial observation, and afford cover from flat trajectory
fires.
b. The supply sergeant distributes ammunition from this point.
Other installations or activities at the distributing point (trains)
may include the kitchen (when under company control); mess
area, or hot food distributing point; distributing point for fuels
and lubricants, clothing, and equipment; drop zone or aerial resupply
point; and weapons maintenance area.
31. Food and Water
a. The company commander submits an informal request daily
to the battle group supply and maintenance platoon headquarters
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