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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMFM 100-5given to maintaining the integrity of the remainingeffective squads, teams, or crews. Taking this actionpreserves the cohesion, trust, and confidence of a unitto the maximum extent possible. Regenerated unitsneed training before being reintroduced into combat.TACTICALLOGISTICS FUNCTIONSCSS units, supported by engineer units, accomplishtactical logistics functions. Tactical logistics unitsnormally operate from tactical rear operations areas.Commanders choose rear operations areas as part ofthe battlefield framework, with close and deep areasappropriate to accomplish the mission at least cost.Commanders, however, may choose to separate theirtactical rear operations in time and distance to anoncontiguous or adjacent area. Such separation mightbe temporary or permanent. Commanders make thesechoices as a result of their METT-T analysis.Logistics operations at the strategic and operationallevels make the execution of logistics at the tacticallevel possible. Tactical logistics functions are manning,arming, fueling, fixing, moving the force, andsustaining soldiers and their systems.MANNINGThe systems of personnel readiness management,replacement management, and casualty managementmeet the Army personnel requirements from mobilizationand deployment through redeployment and demobilization.The Army personnel readiness systemprovides a flexible tool for selecting and assigningsoldiers with the correct skills to meet the requirementsbefore, during, and after combat. The replacementmanagement system moves soldiers and civiliansthrough the CONUS replacement centers to unit commandersin the theater of operations. The replacementsystem responds to commanders through the personnel-readinessmanagement system. Casualty managementhelps the personnel-readiness manager replacelosses incurred during battle.ARMINGDuring periods of intense combat, arming the forceis extensive and time-sensitive. It begins with peacetimeplanning and covers all phases of force-projectionoperations. Arming the force requires detailedplanning and coordination among the combat users andthe ammunition and transportation logisticians at alllevels. Modern warfare consumes large amounts ofammunition. Much of the Army’s ordnance dependson high-quality electronic and optical technologies forprecision and effectiveness. Logistics provides the totalpackage of components, technical maintenance, andskilled soldiers to keep weapons systems firing. Thekey to arming soldiers in the field is planning for aflexible logistics distribution system capable of surgingfor the main effort. Given the large variety ofammunition and weapons in use and the fluid natureof battle, arming soldiers has become an even greaterchallenge.FUELINGWhile the high performance air and ground vehiclesof the Army furnish great potential mobility forboth heavy and light forces, they also consume largequantities of fuel. Wheeled vehicles use less fuel thantracked vehicles and heavy equipment but still makegreat cumulative demands on the logistics system.Providing clear priorities for fueling, accurately estimatingfuel consumption, and economizing assetswhenever possible contribute to ensuring adequatesupport of operations. Logisticians operate a high-volumerefueling system to support routine consumptionrates; they also provide a surge capability. In peakconsumption periods, victory may depend on the abilityof the logistics system to increase the flow of fuel.Whether combat, CS, or CSS, all units require uninterruptedfueling to function effectively.FIXINGMaximizing equipment availability is a necessityin supporting a force-projection army. Sound maintenancepractices in all units, forward positioning ofmaintenance capabilities, quickly accessible repairparts, and well-understood priorities for recovery andrepair may spell the difference between success andfailure. Repairing equipment far forward is key. Atailored maintenance capability will deploy, move with,and redeploy with supported units. Modular supportteams will provide additional capabilities. Battle damageassessment and repair (BDAR) provides the capabilityto quickly repair and return equipment to combator expedite recovery and evacuation to the closest12-11