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30 March 2022 ATP 3-09.24 5-1 Chapter 5 Sustainment Operations This chapter describes sustainment of the FAB. This chapter begins with a discussion of key sustainment staff that are part of the FAB. It continues with discussion of the BSB. This chapter also describes the key personnel and organization of the BSB which includes the FSC. It concludes with a discussion the sustainment functions provided by the BSB. THE FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE SUSTAINMENT STAFF 5-1. Sustainment is the provision of logistics, financial management, personnel services, and health service support necessary to maintain operations until successful mission completion (ADP 4-0). Sustainment operations enable the decisive operation or shaping operation by generating and maintaining combat power. Sustainment is the related tasks and systems that provide operational reach, freedom of action, and endurance to the FAB. 5-2. Sustainment operations and fires have a dynamic relationship. Fires disrupt, neutralize, or destroy enemy forces, combat functions, and facilities that threaten sustainment operations. Supply of ammunition is among the largest and most time-sensitive of logistics operations. The planning consideration for FAB FS are listed below: Forecast increase consumption of long range and precision munitions. Anticipate frequent and rapid relocation of FA units to shift supporting units accordingly. Ensure quantity and positioning of ammunition units at echelons above of brigade are sufficient. Ensure that ammunition transportation assets are adequate and properly positioned. S-4 SECTION 5-3. The S-4 section provides staff oversight for sustainment in the areas of supply, maintenance, transportation, financial management, medical, and field services. The S-4, acts as the staff sustainment integrator for the S-4 section develops the assists the BSB SPO in developing a sustainment plan for the FAB. 5-4. The S-4 section uses the sustainment system to provide the FAB commander sustainment common operational picture and oversight within the FAB. For more information see FM 6-0 and ATP 4-93. S-1 SECTION 5-5. The S-1 section is responsible for maintaining and conducting unit strength and other human resources support. The section maintains a record of accountability of all personnel assigned and attached to the FAB. When the FAB receives attachments, the S-1 orients those units to processes that maintain personnel accountability and arranges for the necessary administrative support for those units. The S-1 manages the casualty reporting system, which includes Soldiers killed in action and wounded in action. 5-6. The personnel section uses automated human resources support system and coordinates financial management and medical support for the FAB. The S-1 also maintains close coordination with the human resources operations branch of the sustainment brigade. The S-1 is the staff point of contact for the inspector general and morale support activities. See FM 1-0 and FM 6-0 for additional information.