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Combat Service Support
TBS Test 4
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04/25/2010

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Term
Define Logistics
Definition
Logistics span all three levels of war strategical, operational, tactical. and is the science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces
Term
Define Combat Service Support
Definition
CSS deals with the support provided to combat forces primarily at the tactical level of war.
Term
Describe the Functional areas of Combat service support
Definition
Supply
Maintenance
Transportation
General Engineering
Health Services
Services
Term
Describe the principles of CSS
Definition
Responsiveness simplicity flexibility Economy Attainability Sustainability Survivability (FEARSSS)
Term
Define the Classes of supply
Definition
I- Subsistence
II- Minor End Items (Clothing and individual equipment)
III- Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants
IV- Construction materials
V- Ammo Ground (w) Aviation (a)
VI- Personal demands
VII- Major end Items (Tanks, HMMV, ETC)
VIII- Medical Suplies
IV- Repair Parts
X- Non military materials
Term
Describe the organization of a MLG
Definition
Term
What are the 2 methods of distribution for Logistic support
Definition
Push and Pull
Term
Describe the Push method of distribution
Definition
The push concept uses calculations of anticipated logistics requirements to position or deliver resources where and when they are likely to be needed
Term
Describe the pull method of distribution
Definition
the operating unit directly control the orders for resupply as well as calls for engineering maintenance and other support services,
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