Concepts for Combat Support Combat Service Support and POL Requirements and Distribution Concepts to a Mechanized Combine Arms Task Force in the Mid- and Long-Range Time Frames

摘要

This report presents the results of an investigation of the expected operations and employment of a Marine Corps Mechanized Combined Arms Task Force (MCATF), both in the mid-range (1983-1992) and in the long-range (1993-2000), and formulates concepts for the conduct of combat support (CS9 and combat service support (CSS) compatible with MCATF characteristics. The MCATF was selected fo rinvestigation because it was expected to severely exercise CS and CSS elements. The conclusions indicate that there is a feasible set of tactical, CS< and CSS concepts suitable for operation of MCATFs on varied depth of penetration missions in the long-range time frame. The CS and CSS concepts described require doctrinal, organizational, and equipment changes and improvements that are justified by the tactical flexibility and capability that they allow MCATFs to display in executing their missions. Part III presents an overview of the POL (Class III and IIIA) requirements and distribution concepts, the details of which are contained in Annex B of the report. The most significant aspect of this analysis is the validity of using SIXCON fuel moduels as a primary container system for helicopter lift of fuel and subsequent distribution within the MCATF.