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Chapter 6 6-10 ATP 4-90 18 June 2020 The transportation platoon executes the following transportation functions: Transportation mode operations. In-transit visibility. Allocation of transportation assets. Coordination. The transportation platoon executes the following distribution integration functions: Transportation feasibility. Prioritization. Mitigation of shortfalls. Distribution. Redistribution. Visibility. Supply Platoon The supply platoon operates the multiclass SSA and the MATP. The supply platoon provides class I, packaged water, II, IV, V, VII, and IX support to the BCT. The platoon manages the SSA for supported commodities and coordinates with BSB SPO section for resupply and turn-ins for maintenance and/or disposal. This includes performing warehouse and inventory management activities. Multiclass Supply Support Activity The general supply section receives stores, and issues supplies. The supply section designs and establishes the SSA. The supply point layout must be organized and well designed. A well-planned layout improves efficiency, security and safety. An SSA sketch shows sites for receiving, shipping, bulk storage, open yard storage, and administrative space. Consider the following when planning the SSA layout: A way to secure the site and establish safe and efficient traffic flow. This includes entrance and exit control points, and parking areas. Storage for all commodities including: storage areas for large equipment (such as generators and vehicles), pilferable items, and items requiring controlled climate. Potential to integrate existing structures into SSA design. Thoroughly review the terrain. Identify swampy or wet areas, potential flood sites, presence of animal or insect infestations, and ability to expand the site. The SSA performs the following materiel management functions: Resupply. Storage. Stock control. Supply. Asset visibility. Asset reporting. Retrograde. Disposal. Retrograde is the process for the movement of non-unit equipment and materiel from a forward location to a reset (replenishment, repair, or recapitalization) program or to another directed area of operations to replenish unit stocks, or to satisfy stock requirements. The SSA is responsible to accept, document, package, and coordinate shipment for retrograde items. Retrograde is the return of new, reparable, or salvageable materiel from the owning/using unit back through the distribution system to the source of supply. The supplies are then directed to a shipment location and/or point of disposal. For more information about SSA operations, see ATP 4-42.2, Supply Support Activity Operations.