MSLC Sustainment Operations

What are the three types of BCT? - 1. Heavy 2. Infantry 3. Stryker (NOT ARMOR) What is the purpose of sustaining operations? - To generate and maintain combat power. What is organic to all three of the BCTs? - The reconnaissance squadron Aside from forward support companies, what other companies are integral to a BSB? - 1. Supply and distribution 2. Field maintenance 3. Medical How many forward support companies are there in a BSB and who do they support in an HBCT? - 4. They support both CABs, the FA battalion, and the recon squadron. Who is the lead planner for sustainment in the BCT? - The BCT S4 Who is responsible for producing the sustainment paragraph and annexes of the OPORD? - The BCT S4 What are the three major elements of the sustainment warfighting function? - 1. Logistics 2. Personnel services 3. Health service support (ADRP 4-0) Which BCT's BSB does not have forward support companies? - The Stryker BCT. What regulation provides responsibilities for the forward support companies attached to each of the three types of BCTs? - FM 3-90.6