CHAPTER 5 LOGISTICS--SU PPLY Section i. GENERAL 5.1. Use of Logistical Data 5.2. General Supply Factors The logistical data contained in this and the a. The following broad general factors are succeeding four chapters (Logistics-Evacua- useful for very long-range planning where the tion and Hospitalization; Logistics-Transpor- figures in the remainder of this chapter are too tation; Logistics-Service ; Logistics-Manage- detailed. They should be used only in forming ment) are of the type suitable for first approxi- rough estimates in logistical planning or as mation planning. They are, in the most part, "rule of thumb" checks against the calculations based on World War IL and Korean experience, of technical planners. The overall theater fac- modified to reflect changes in concept and tors given below include only military require- organization. Detailed logistical planning ments and are based on the following ratios be- should be based upon the references listed in tween ground and air: For each division slice the foreword. of approximately 40,000 men, there will be 2 air-wing slices of 5,000 men each ( par. 5.47a). b. Initial Equipment and Initial 30 Days of Maintenance.' 3 5 6 1 7 Total requirement per man Procured in in the theater Shipped from Z12 theater of2 (Army plus Air)' operations 1 Item --- Meas Short Long Meas Short Long Short Long tons tons tons tons tons tons tons tons per man per man per man per man per man per man per man per man 2 Initial equipment------------------------ 4.0 1.50 1.33 4.0 1.50 1.33 30 days' maintenance: 3 Dry cargo----------------------------1.0 .68 .60 .8 .54 .48 .14 .12 4 Bulk POL----------------------------3.43 .30 .26 3.43 .3 .26 0. 0. 5 Total-----------------------------5.43 2.48 2.19 5.23 2.34 2.07 .14 .12 'For use as broad initial planning factors. Does not include tonnages involved in buildup of theater reserves. 'Applicable only in situations when procurement in the theater of operations is feasible. 'Sulk petroleum normally is not expressed in measurement tons. This figure is provided in this table merely for the purpose of comparison with dry cargo. AGO 3659A 221 Section II. CLASS I SUPPLY 5.3. Characteristics of Standard Rations -'------ ~----~-'~ -- Packaging information Average weight per ration, Type ration Number Volume per including Remarks rations Weight per package packing (lb) per package package (cu. ft.) (case) (lb). (case) (case) Field A___________ 6.0 This is the basic field ration. It consists of approximately 200 items, including such perishables as fresh and frozen meats, veg- etables, and fruit. It is intended for use primarily under stable conditions and during static phases of military operations when normal cooking and refrigeration facilities are available. It should be issued in preference to any other type of ration whenever it is available and circumstances permit its use (0.183 cu ft per ration). Operational B___ - 6.0 Same as the field ration, with nonperishables substituted for perishables (0.1269 cu ft per ration). Small detachment, 5 5 rations 28.5 1.1 5.8 Consists of nonperishable precooked food which persons. is designed to be eaten hot. Five separate menus. Combat, individual, 6 rations 38 1.2 6.5 Nonperishable precooked food which may be Type C. eaten hot or cold; it is carried and prepared by the individual soldier. Six separate menus. Ration, individual, 4 packets 24 .85 4.8 Designed for use as individual meal packets or combat, meal type. (12 meals) in multiples of 3 for a complete ration. Not to be used over extended periods. Trail, frigid, indi- 8 rations 34 1.6 4.0 Designed for use in extremely cold climates by vidual. small patrols or trail teams under conditions where resupply is impossible. Ration supplement, 20 0.8 Provides spices, condiments, and leavening spice pack. agents to supplement 1,000 operational rations B. Ration supplement, 47 1.9 Provides comfort items such as toilet articles, sundries pack (1 tobacco, and candy, serving as a supplement pack per 100 men). to operational ration B, for the health and comfort of the troops. Ration supplement, 20 1.1 Designed to provide special nourishment in the aid station (makes form of hot stimulating beverages for combat 205 8-oz drinks). zone casualties at aid and clearing stations. 11 I Food packet, assault, 24 packets 29 1.1 Is packaged so that it may be carried by the individual. individual; it is provided troops in the initial assault phase of combat, when food is required that is lightweight, highly palatable, and conveniently carried by the individual. Food packet, survi- 24 packets 34 0.7 May be issued as an item of personal equipment. val, arctic, SA. To be used for survival episodes only, packet contains food for 1 man for 1 day for survival in a cold environment. Food packet, survi- 24 packets 36 0.7 Designed to be carried exclusively in survival val, ST. kits of aircraft operating over tropical regions; contains food for 1 man for 3 days or 3 men for 1 day in a tropical climate. 222 AGO 3659A- 5.4. Time Elements in Class I Supply they should be used only as a guide when actual While the figures shown in this table are an experience is lacking. approximate average for combat conditions, 1 2 3 1 Work Daylight Dark (min) (min) Unload rations for one division at class I distributing point and prepare for distribution to battle 150 groups or battalions. Distribution of class I supplies to battle group or similar size unit by higher echelon at one distribut- 30 ing point. Distribution of class I supplies to separate battalion by higher echelon or similar unit--------_ 15 Preparation of 1 day's class I supplies for issue at battle group or battalion class I distributing 60 point. Physical distribution by battle group supply agencies of one field ration (transfer of loads) to 20 kitchens. Kitchens to be taken off trucks, set up, and ready to begin cooking (or vice versa) _ 20 Division of 1 ration into 3 meals at kitchens______________________________ 20 Kitchens to cook and prepare for serving a hot meal, starting with a hot kitchen ...- -- 150 Kitchens to prepare a cold noon meal. The issue of this meal to take place usually coincident 90 with serving breakfast. (Included in item next above). Serving a hot meal to troops from a kitchen truck when majority of men are served at the truck__ 60 Serving a hot meal to troops by means of carrying parties (assuming the kitchen truck not 120 farther than 1,000 yards in rear of the company). Section III. CLASS II AND IV SUPPLY-DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS 5.5. Items of Chemical Equipment 1 3 I 4 I 5 --~-~--- '~----------------- '---- '---- '----'----'---- '----- '---- Length Width Height Square Cubic Short Meas Class Type or model feet feet tons tons (Dimensions-in.) -1-1-1- Truck ____ Decontaminating apparatus, power- 1,380 7.1 34.5 driven, truck-mounted, M3A3. Service unit, flamethrower, truck- _ 11,656 41.4 -------- mounted, ABC-M4AI. Service unit, flamethrower, truck- 165 11,663 8.2 41.4 mounted, M4. Shop equipment_ Maintenance and repair set, CmlC _ 1.3 2.6 eqp, M1A1. Laboratory_ .. Lab, cml, base, M2__- _ ______ 1,356 11.0 33.9 Lab, cml, mobile, M3_ 145 1.6 3.6 Clothing Impregnating plant, clothing, M2A1 _ ....... ...... 50.0 impregnating. Impregnating outfit, clothing, field, 1.7 .027 .04 M3. Gas-particulate Filter unit, gas-particulate, EMD _ 37 .3 .9 filter unit. or GED, 300 cfm, ABC-M6. Filter unit, gas-particulate, GED, 54 .6 1.4 200 cfm, M2A2. 12 Filter unit, gas-particulate, tank, 6 .07 .14 3-man, 12 cfm, M7A1. 13 Filter unit, gas-particulate, tank, 6 .07 .14 3-man, 12 cfm, M8A1. 14 Smoke generator Generator, smoke, mechanical, 20 .11 .5 pulse-jet, M3A2. See footnotes at end of table. AGO .:659A 223 21 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Length Width Height _ _ Square Cubic Short Meas Type or model feet feet tons tons (Dimensions-in.) Generator, smoke, mechanical, 25 .16 .63 M2AL. Compressor, reciprocating, power- 65 .8 1.4 driven, 7 cfm, M1AL. Flamethrower, portable, M2A1-7_ 8.2 .056 .21 Service kit, portable flamethrower, 3.2 .041 .08 M2A1-7. Flamethrower, portable, M2AI - 34 25 6 9.4 .055 .24 Service kit, portable flamethrower, 24 19 3.2 3.2 .041 .08 M2A1. Compressor, reciprocating, power- 72 36 18 65 .8 1.4 driven, 7 cfm, MIAL. 2 Protective----- Mask, protective, field, M9A1 __ - 21 19 i5 2.8 3.3 .028 .08 Breathing apparatus, compressed 2.2 .02 .06 air, M15. Detection --- Detector kit, chemical agent, M9A23 22 18 2.7 2.3 .025 .05 Incendiary oil Mixing and transfer unit, incen- 111 49 38 108 .1 2.7 mixing. diary oil, M5. Irritant gas dis- Irritant gas disperser, skid- 69 44 20 84.6 .4 2.1 perser. mounted, GED, 5,000 cfm, M2. 1 All items crated except trucks. 2 Packed 6 masks per box. 3 Packed 8 detector kits per box. 5.6. Items of Engineer Equipmentl 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Length Width Height __________________ Square Cubic Short Mes Type or model feet feet tons tons (Dimensions-in.) i Construction Air conditioner, tlr-mtd, gas-driven, 66 62 47 1.0 6.0 equipment. 26,500 BTU per hr. ----------__ __ _Auger, earth, skid-mtd, gas-driven, 34 60 31 157 I 2.6 3.9 model H1DM-S (TM 5-9132).