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Chapter 6 6-8 ATP 4-90 18 June 2020 The BSB’s distribution company transports and delivers the third configured load to the FSC and retrieves the empty or partially filled MTRCS and flatrack from the second configured load and returns to the BSA. The flatrack, water tank racks, and MTRCS exchange operations continue as needed. Initially, the composite supply company from the DSSB may not retrieve empty or partially filled flatracks, MTRCS, or water tank racks from the BSB until the third configured load delivery because there are no empty or partially filled water tank racks, MTRCS, or flatrack to retrieve. The same may be true for the BSB until empty modular systems are available for retrograde from the FSCs. ATP 4-41, Army Field Feeding and Class I Operations contains more information about MTRCS and flatrack exchange operations. Figure 6-3 depicts an example of modular system exchange operations for commodities using flatracks, MTRCS, modular fuel systems, or water tank racks. Figure 6-3. Commodity exchange operations The Army is currently fielding the modular fuel system . The modular fuel system provides the ability to rapidly establish a fuel distribution and storage capability without a bulk fuel storage requirement from a distribution bag farm or engineering support. Distribution units can use the system at any location without the availability of construction and materials handling equipment. Units may use the modular fuel system for FARP operations as well. The modular fuel system consists of fourteen 9,464 liter/2,500 gallon modular tank racks and two pump filtration modules. The modular fuel system increases mobility, capacity, and speed for fuel distribution, while decreasing deployment and recovery time. The modular fuel system is compatible with the heavy expandable mobility tactical truck, LHS, and PLS truck and trailer. Distribution units can use the modular fuel system tank racks for line haul of bulk petroleum throughout the area of operations. By using