fm 44-100 us army air and missile defense operations

FM 44-100
7-6
CSS facilities to support operations within the theater. Protection of the
theater logistics base is usually a high priority for the EAC ADA brigades.
7-25. Within the COMMZ, the operational-level support command provides
support to units within or passing through the AO on an area basis using
area support groups (ASG). The ASG provides repair parts and GS
maintenance support to the DS maintenance companies attached to each
HIMAD battalion. Maintenance and supply management for the ASG is
provided by the operational-level CSS material management center (MMC).
7-26. CSS in the early part of a force-projection operation will be packaged
into the force itself. CSS for stability and support operations also require CSS
packages integral to the ADA force.
7-27. A corps support command (COSCOM) provides CSS support in the
corps area. Corps support groups provide CSS support on an area basis to
units located in the corps rear area, and to non-divisional units operating in
the division area. COSCOM units also provide GS and backup DS to
divisional units. A COSCOM MMC supports each corps. The missilemunitions
division of the MMC manages system peculiar maintenance and
supply for ADA systems.
7-28. Division support command (DISCOM) is tasked to provide logistical
support to all organic elements of the division. It may also provide support to
non-divisional units operating in the division area. A main support battalion
(MSB) provides logistics support in the division support area (DSA). Forward
support battalions (FSB) support each maneuver brigade. These elements
provide logistical support for units in the division rear and forward areas.
COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
7-29. CSS planning is conducted as an integral part of operational planning.
Logisticians participate in all phases of the command plan development.
Logistics preparation of the theater is just as important as IPB.
7-30. Logisticians anticipate requirements through development of a CSS
estimate. They must be aware of the significant differences between the
current logistics status and anticipated logistics status. Current and
projected status can be identified using CSS estimates of higher
headquarters.
7-31. The G4 or S4 and G1 or S1 gather data throughout the planning process
to help anticipate CSS requirements they will need for sustaining the force
for the next mission. The focus must remain on the following:
• What, how much, when, and where the force will need support
applied to the sustaining functions (manning, arming, fueling,
fixing, moving, and sustaining soldiers and their systems).
• The sources of support that will be used during all phases of the
operation.
• The support distribution methods that will be used during all
phases of the operation.
• Essential early and continuous coordination with supporting
organizations and subordinate unit logisticians.