ARMY AL&T
Execution Support Support availability during the field- ing process is always the number one priority for many PM offices. The questions most PMs want answered are about the life support and resources available to their theater representa- tives. Understanding that many times resources can be the driving force for success or failure of a particular field- ing, the AFSB can provide coordinated support to various areas, such as life support, facilities, equipment, shipping and receiving, and personnel transpor- tation (per 402nd AFSB AL&T External SOP, July 31, 2007).
The PM may ask, “How will my per- sonnel be supported?” The AFSB staff is available to coordinate for life support and housing on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) where there is a permanent AFSB footprint. Existing housing is provided for short dura- tion projects with small numbers of people, as space is available. For large or long-term projects where require- ments exceed available space, the AFSB can coordinate housing in support of
The relationship between the warfighter and AFSB provides the PEO/PM timely and manageable accountability of fielded equipment, thus supporting their ability to execute schedule and cost requirements flawlessly.
the PEO/PM. Once large or long-term project coordination is completed, the project sponsor (PEO/PM), based on theater fiscal policies, may be respon- sible for purchasing the housing units identified. These housing units will be managed by the AFSB and are available for reallocation/reassignment following project completion. On FOBs where the AFSB does not have a permanent footprint, the AFSB has established Logistics Support Elements (LSEs) and Brigade Logistics Support Teams (BLSTs) that are responsible for life- support coordination with the tenant operational unit or mayor’s cell.
The PM may also inquire, “Where will my personnel work?” The AFSB also coordinates facilities for installation
F IGURE 1. NEW EQUIPMENT F I E LDINGS Process
U.S. Army Forces Central Command USF-I USDs
Operational Needs
Concept of Support Plans/Orders
Requirements (ONS) Priorities/Distribution
Fielding and Sustainment Support
TACOM LCMC
U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command LCMC U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command LCMC Joint Munitions and Lethality LCMC
KEY TASKS
• Identify new fielding efforts (Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), Rapid Equipping Force (REF), PM/PEO)
• Assess adequacy of sustainment plans
• Identify/plan support requirements • Accountability (TPE) • Facilities • Equipment • Life support • Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Management • Transportation • Range support
• Develop Concept of Support Plans
• Develop/publish fielding support and sustainment orders (fragmentation orders (FRAGOs))
Fielding Plans (TDPs) Sustainment Plans
Property
Accountability (TPE)
Assess
Adequacy of Sustainment Plans
COMMON ISSUES
• Transition: Operational Needs Statement (ONS) Requirements Program of Record
• Transition: REF/JIEDDO Long-term sustainment • New Armywide process: New equipment TPE property book
• Space availability in country for facilities, staging, storage (surge and closures)
• Requirements to solutions flow: ONS New fielding (relief in place/transfer of authority, time lags)
• Integration of equipping efforts • Coordination with platform PMs • ‘Redundant efforts’
Finally, the PM will need to know, “What type of transportation support is available as personnel travel through- out theater in support of an upcoming fielding?” Personnel supporting a U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) mis- sion (fielding, training, sustainment, or liaison visits) can contact the AMC liai- son desk upon arrival at Ali Al Salem,
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PM/PEO JIEDDO REF
Materiel Solutions
Coordination & Support
fielding missions throughout theater. The AFSB leverages existing facilities to meet mission requirements, to the maxi- mum extent possible, at no cost to the project sponsor (PEO/PM). The AFSB can coordinate for land acquisition and facility construction if existing facilities are not available or do not meet mission requirements. Based on theater fiscal poli- cies, the project sponsor (PEO/PM) may be responsible for providing funding.
The PM may question, “With whom do I coordinate to ensure receipt of equipment as it comes into theater?” Equipment shipping and receiving is an important part of the fielding process. As equipment is processed into the- ater, it is imperative that it is tracked down to the lowest command level. Transportation Control Number/Radio Frequency Identification tags allow the AFSB to track and identify equipment locations, as the equipment is being processed into theater. AFSB personnel can coordinate shipping, receiving, and temporary storage of equipment that is used for fielding, upgrade, or sustain- ment operations within theater. This support is easily managed where the AFSB has a permanent footprint. For locations where an AFSB footprint is not established, the AFSB can coordi- nate necessary logistics support.
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