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Chapter 2 2-20 ATP 4-90 June 18, 2020 Figure 2-3. Example of BSB integrating cells LOGISTICS REPORTING The logistic status report (LOGSTAT) is critical to sustainment support planning, decision making, and execution. The LOGSTAT report is used throughout the brigade to provide a real-time status of supply and equipment readiness. LOGSTATs provide visibility on critical shortages, allow commanders and staff to forecast future support requirements, project mission capability, plan and decide on sustainment courses of action, and inform the common operational picture. In some instances, the LOGSTAT may be the only means available to request resupply from higher headquarters or supporting organizations. Accurately reporting the logistics and medical support status is essential for keeping units combat ready. Over-or under-estimating reports and inaccuracies mask actual unit readiness and has negative effects on sustainment support. Report formats vary by type of unit or by mission. The format and the information provided are tailored to the commander’s critical information requirements and support decision making for a specific mission or phase of an operation. The information reported is that needed to ensure readiness and operational success. Logistic status reports include the unit’s on hand stockage levels and projections over the next 72 hours. The reports format balances the need for detail against the risk of burdensome reporting requirements. Reporting too many items makes reporting burdensome and may dilute actual readiness posture. LOGSTATs are normally submitted in two distinct channels; organic operations channels and sustainment channels. All units, from the lowest level, submit LOGSTATs on organic supplies and equipment readiness needed to ensure unit operations. This information allows commanders to determine if the unit has adequate supply and equipment readiness to accomplish the mission. This report is submitted, compiled, and resubmitted at the company headquarters, battalions S-4, brigade S-4 and then to the division G-4.