Logistics is the set of operations that are intended to provide everything, from meeting the basic needs to live, move, fight and for the treatment and evacuation of personnel. It strikes a balance between the place, time and quantity of all necessary factors. Tactics and logistics are two aspects of the maneuver that are complementary to each other. Hence, we cannot talk about tactical maneuver or maneuver logistics, because both are involved in the execution of a single mission.
It controls melee weapons, support and logistic support. The set is equipped and organized to achieve an effect on the field of Battle. Solving a logistical problem involves the analysis and reasoning on the basis of the effect to be achieved and based on the means necessary. Therefore, it is a mistake to assume that such problems are the prerogative of a body of specialists.
One must acquire the method of reasoning and logistics capabilities and know the rules of employment services to fulfill this task. The role of logistics is to: Maintain the level of initial allocation of units through the provision of food, equipment, of clothing, fuel and ammunition, spare of any kind and materials organization of the ground, ensure evacuation and treatment personnel, and ensure the continued status of the material. These three tasks are grouped into two functions: A function of supply and a support function.
These two functions are supplemented by a third on the circulation, because no movement can accomplish the logistics mission. The implementation of logistics requires time, so it cannot be improvised. It is the logical outcome of the analysis conducted by the officer in charge of the study.
To do this one must: predict the extent and nature of un-met needs in time and space, compare them to existing resources and then make the request for review, with, if necessary, reinforcements for the next level.
Organizing a logistics system is best suited to the operation because it must be adapted to the needs of the mission. To this end we will determine the logistical arrangements to be adopted, specify the areas of deployment of the base; develop refueling stating the allowances granted; the delivery points for refueling; the schedule of supplies; the extent and nature reserves to be mobile and so on.
This also defines the organization of support by establishing: the service missions; the priorities and efforts; the communication system, and the rules on the circulation; and ensures the protection of the logistics system against air and ground threats.
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[...] The latter includes the functional cells in the headquarters of the company and services. 2-1 - THE HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES: The deputy corps commander on logistics: In addition to his duties as head of the maintenance condition of equipment, and materials services at the national level, he has authority over: - The refueling or ammunition Section PREM (cell RAV) - The removal or repair troubleshooting section NERM (SVC Technical cell) 2-2 – SURGEON: He is responsible for the deployment of the health resources of the body, the collection of the wounded and the organization of first aid. [...]
[...] It organizes its own movements, transportation, and circulation. III-ORGANIZATIONS: 3-1 - COMMAND ORGANISATION: The commanding officer is responsible for maintaining the level of elementary units at the potential necessary to carry out combat missions. For this purpose, it must ensure: • The replenishment of initial endowments • The relief of the wounded • The maintenance of its equipment. For these missions it receives aid: • From the Chief Technical Officer, Logistics Officer responsible for organizing the body support, sustainment of the provided materials and information of command. [...]
[...] • Ensure the evacuation and treatment of the staff. • Ensure the continued status of the material . These three spots are grouped into two functions: • A supply function • A support function These two functions are complemented by a third which deals with circulation, because without movement, logistics cannot accomplish its mission. Logistics is heavy, and its implementation requires time. Thus it cannot be improvised. It is the logical outcome of the analysis conducted by the officer conducting the study. [...]
[...] TRAINS AND COMBAT LOGISTICS REGIMENT ORGANIZATION OF LOGISTICS REGIMENT I - PURPOSE OF LOGISTICS The purpose of Logistics on the one hand, is to give training when and where needed, in the necessary quantity and qualities, on how to live, to fight and move. On the other hand it must provide support personnel and repair materials. II - RESPONSIBILITIES: The battalion is the resource user and the recipient of support operations. It receives its supplies logistics base in EM under conditions established by EM, and makes the distribution to elementary units. It is responsible for operations since it is responsible for the wounded until they pass the regimental aid post. [...]
[...] - Platoon or health section. - Workshop troubleshooting transmissions. Note that the TR is not involved in logistical support of the body. This is something that includes logistics Reserve commanding officer, the more bulky equipment that interferes with the body of troops in his maneuver. CELLS OF LOGISTICS REGIMENT The Commander of the regiment has always specialized cells in place at different levels to fulfill the function of logistics support units Elementals. I - AT COMPANIES FIGHT: An Administrative Group under the command of Sub- Officer in charge of the ordinary, which includes 4-5 people and has 2 to 3 trucks towing an unmarked water tank and possibly a kitchen. [...]
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