Technical b r Report - International Military Testing Association

THE CAPABILITY STATEMENT
A possible capability statement for a theoretical unit is shown in
Table 7. It- is clearly possible to analyz c a capability in terms of specific
component functions and operational criteria, as shown in the table.
1. Title:
Table 7. Theoretical Capability of a Unit
_ Transport supplies and resupply itself.
2. Essential Component Functions:
a. Load, move, and unload unit loads of rations,
FOL, ammo, and repair psrts.
b. Repair minor vehicular failures enroute.
c. If unable to make minor vehicul3r repairs, tow
inoperable vehicles.
d. !4ove unit loads on the road or cross-country.
c. Pick up and issue supplies.
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3. blinimum Operational Criteria:
a.
b .
C.
d.
e.
f.
6h.
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1.
Sufficient vehicles on hnnd in condition to
move unit lo3d.
Sufficient vehicles on hand in condition to
pick up and deliver supplies.
Trained drivers.
Authorized m3ps and comp3sses on hand.
Supply platoon trnined 3s a team.
Trained supply personnel.
Trained vehicular and radio mechanics.
Satisfactory status of equipment maintenance,
Satisfactory completion of ATT and FTX.
4. Standards (To be developed):
Includes minimum personnel, skills, operable
equipment, ond training necessary to be considered
C-1, C-2, or C-5 as defined in AR 220-l.
StaRd3rds below C-S arc C-4.
The capability of the unit is to transport supplies and to resupply itself.
h’hnt is involved in this cep3bility are the functions of loading,
repairing vchic lcs, picking up initial supplies, and so forth. The minimum
operation31 criteria 3rc slso indicated. A lkpnrtmcnt of the Army
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