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Sustainment Operations 30 March 2022 ATP 3-09.24 5-5 carry a small amount of commonly used packaged petroleum products for immediate use. Unit SOPs will dictate these loads. 5-26. Battery or company supply sergeants use global command support system Army to order and replenish supplies. Supplies are provided at the FAB distribution point (usually within the FAB sustainment area, see Section III of this chapter) to the supporting FSC for the appropriate battery or company. They are carried forward with the next logistics package, or immediately, if needed. CLASS III (BULK) 5-27. The FAB usually deploys with half-full vehicle fuel tanks, purged fuel tankers, and empty fuel cans. Fuel is issued upon the FAB's arrival in the joint operations area. 5-28. BN S-4s forecast their units' requirements based on the current or upcoming mission. The FAB S-4 considers BN forecasts and reports, and then estimates the unit's resupply requirements. The FAB S-4 submits the forecast to the BSB SPO. The forecast depends on the unit SOP, but usually is for the 72-hour period beyond the next day, or out to 96 hours. The FSC uses heavy expanded mobility tactical truck load handling system fuel pods to conduct forward distribution to the batteries, CPs, and attachments. CLASS IV 5-29. FAB units deploy with a limited amount of Class IV barrier materiel, primarily for protection of unit perimeters and key positions. This material is considered the unit's basic load and usually is carried on tactical vehicles. 5-30. Battery supply sergeants use global command support system-Army to order and replenish Class IV supplies from the BSB. Supplies are distributed to FAB units from the distribution point, or carried forward with the next logistics package or immediately if needed. CLASS V 5-31. A combat load is the minimum mission-essential equipment and supplies as determined by the commander responsible for carrying out the mission, required for Soldiers to fight and survive immediate combat operations (FM 4-40). Troop-carried munitions to accompany troops are those issued before departure from the aerial port of embarkation. 5-32. BN S-4s determine the ammunition resupply requirements based on information provided in the batteries' logistics situation report, and guidance received from their commander and S-3. The FAB S-4 considers BN forecasts and reports, consults with FAB operational planners, and then makes the S-4 forecast for resupply. The forecast is submitted to the BSB SPO. 5-33. To conduct tactical operations, tactical planners determine their munitions requirements and develop a RSR. S-3s compute RSRs as rounds per weapon per day. S-4s determine the available and due in stocks (as well as redistribution requirements). Operational level planners consider the RSR, available and due in stocks, as well as the tactical situation to develop a CSR. The CSR limits the authorization and issue of munitions that are in short supply or have been designated as command controlled items. The commander (or designated representative) determines authorizations and priorities for ammunition if a CSR has been established. An identified RSR is sent up the operational chain of command for approval. An approved RSR or designated CSR will be sent down the operational chain of command. The RSR and CSR may be modified as it flows down the chain of command. 5-34. The BN S-4 prepares an electronic DA Form 581 (Request for Issue and Turn-In of Ammunition), using Standard Army Ammunition System, for their FSC delivered electronically to the servicing ammunition supply activity, ammunition supply point or ammunition transfer and holding point. Supplies are usually issued by the FAB ammunition transfer and holding point (normally within the FAB support area) to the FSC. They are carried forward with the next logistics package or immediately, as required. Ammunition and explosives are accounted for and provided proper physical security at all times.