Class III supplies are placed
in two general categories. The first is bulk fuels - motor gasoline,
diesel fuel, and aviation turbine fuel. These fuels are handled
by the theater petroleum distribution system. The second is packaged
products-greases, oils, and lubricants. These products are handled
through the same supply channels as Class II and IV items.
The organization shown in
Figure 7-1 depicts those branches and sections in the DISCOM that
deal specifically with the flow of Class III. The Class III and
water supply branch of the DMMC controls and manages the supply
of bulk fuels to division elements. It determines fuel requirements
and recommends priorities, allocations, and other controls for
bulk fuels. The Class II-IV supply branch of the DMMC performs
automated stock control for Class III (packaged) items stocked
and supplied by the operating units of the DISCOM. Additional
information for both of these sections is in Chapter 3.
The S&S company of the
MSB has two platoons that deal with the receipt, storage, and
issue of Class III products. The receipt, storage, and issue section
of the supply platoon deals with Class III (packaged) products.
This section prepares packaged Class III supplies for delivery
to the FSB supply companies when directed by the DMMC. It also
issues packaged Class III items to division rear units. Packaged
Class III supplies are requested, received, and distributed like
Class II and IV items. The petroleum storage and distribution
platoon, through its storage and issue section and distribution
section, is responsible for bulk fuels. This platoon is responsible
for providing bulk fuel direct support to all division units in
the division rear and support to the FSBs' supply companies, The
MSB receives fuel allocation guidance from the DMMC. See FM 63-21
for additional information on the MSB S&S company.
The supply platoon of the
FSB supply company also has two sections that deal with petroleum
products. The supply section deals with packaged Class III products.
As previously mentioned, Class III (packaged) products are requested
and distributed like Class II and IV items. The petroleum section
deals with bulk fuel. It submits daily status on quantities received,
issued, and on hand to the DMMC. It receives bulk fuel directly
from corps and from the MSB. Deliveries are coordinated with the
supply company commander through the FSB support operations officer.
This section also operates a mobile filling station to provide
retail service along the MSR in the BSA. FM 63-20 contains additional
information on the FSB and the role the supply company has in
the distribution of Class III in the forward areas.
The supply of bulk fuel into
the division area is based forecasts from customers in the brigade
area. The on a forecasted requirement generated by consumers.
The division G4 establishes the frequency of forecasts. The G4
directs when forecasts must be submitted and those forecasts from
combat support and CSS units the period that they are to cover.
The maneuver brigade S4, in
coordination with the FSB support operations section, is responsible
for totaling brigade then forwards these forecasts to the DMMC.
All forecasts are sent to the brigade S4. This includes operating
in the brigade area. Thus, the S4 forecasts show the needs of
all units operating in the brigade area. The brigade S4 provides
the FSB with a copy of his forecast. The S4 also provides his
forecast to the division G4 who acts on it if fuel allocations
are in effect.
Units operating in the division
rear report their requirements through their S4 channels to the
MSB. The exception to this procedure is the AB which submits requirements
directly to the DMMC. Units also provide a copy to the division
G4 for his use if allocations are in effect. Based on the forecasts
received from the S4s forecast to the DMMC. The DMMC passes the
consolidated division requirement to the COSCOM MMC.
Fuel may have to be allocated
to meet tactical requirements. The G4 recommends allocation of
fuel based on input from the G3. When the Class III officer at
the DMMC gets instructions on the allocation he passes the allocation
instructions to the MSB and the FSBs. Issues are made according
to these allocations. Figure 7-2 shows the of customer units,
the MSB transmits the consolidated request and delivery flows
of Class III bulk supplies.
The DISCOM receives bulk petroleum
products by a ground line of communications, by air delivery,
or by a combination of the two. Usually, the supporting COSCOM
delivers by tank trucks and/or by rail tank cars.
The COSCOM resupplies the
division with bulk fuel daily. It uses tank trucks (or railcars,
pipelines, and hoselines, if available) for this resupply. Whenever
possible, the COSCOM delivers bulk fuel as far forward as a forward
Class III distribution point in the BSA. Bulk fuel is also delivered
to the main distribution point in the DSA. Bulk fuel delivered
to the MSB is discharged into collapsible storage tanks or transferred
to be may be diverted to a forward Class III supply point. The
MSB 5,000-gallon tankers also deliver fuel to the FSB Class III
supply points. The MSB supports division rear units primarily
by supply point distribution. Tactical units pick up fuel in a
BSA with organic refueling vehicles and deliver it directly to
the combat vehicles.
The MSB and FSBs also operate mobile filling stations to provide retail service along the MSR in the DSA and BSAs. Fuel is dispensed to vehicles traveling on the MSR. Ground fuels (MOGAS and diesel) are provided to the AB by the MSB, primarily by supply point MSB 5,000-gallon tankers. In some instances this fuel distribution. The FSB may supply ground fuels to aviation
units operating forward, such
as the cavalry squadron and attack helicopter units. Units in
or deploying to areas where JP-5 or JP-8 are used as the single
fuel on the battlefield can use either by simply loading it on
top of the fuel currently being used. No special changeover procedure
is required.
To meet armored or mechanized
division requirements in emergency situations, bulk fuel may delivered
by air to the DSA. This is done by USAF aircraft employing aerial
bulk fuel delivery systems. It is also done by US Army cargo helicopters
carrying 500-gallon collapsible tanks, or by a combination of
both.
The division aviation brigade
is normally resupplied with aviation turbine fuel direct from
corps. Bulk JP-4 delivered by corps is transferred to petroleum
vehicles organic to aviation brigade units at predetermined locations.
Aviation brigade units establish and operate FARPs and handle
all aircraft refueling with organic assets.
The MSB also maintains a limited
reserve stockage of aviation fuel. This fuel is distributed to
the aviation brigade as required. The aviation brigade S4 coordinates
with the DISCOM support operations branch for this reserve fuel.
This is done when forward area units need aviation fuel support.
An example would be the resupply of a FARP from a BSA. In this
situation, the brigade S4 coordinates with the DISCOM to have
assets. the MSB reserve moved to the BSA. Where JP-5 or JP-8 is
available, the MSB does not dedicate to providing a reserve for
the AB.
Class III (packaged) is provided
to users in the maneuver brigade areas by the supply companies
of the FSBs. The MSB S&S company provides the same support
to the users in the division rear. The division does not ordinarily
carry reserves of Class III (packaged) stocks. The ASL contains
a small reserve through the application of safety levels.
Units in the brigade area
submit their requests for Class III (packaged) items to the Class
III point in the BSA operated by the supply company of the FSB.
If the forward distribution point has stock on hand, it issues
to the customer and notifies the DMMC of the issue. If supplies
are not on hand at the forward distribution point, the FSB sends
the request to the DMMC. If stock is on hand in the main distribution
point, the DMMC directs that the item be sent to the forward distribution
point for issue to the customer. If the DMMC does not find the
supplies in the division, a request is submitted to the next higher
supply source. For units in the division rear, similar procedures
are used and support is provided by the MSB. Figure 5-4 shows
the request and delivery procedures for Class III (packaged) items.
The corps supply company (GS)
issues Class III (packaged) supplies. Corps transportation delivers
these supplies to the main distribution point in the DSA. The
MSB processes all Class III (packaged) stocks for the forward
areas. Once processed, these stocks are delivered to the FSBs
for issue to the requesting units.
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