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Chapter 5 5-2 ATP 4-90, C1 09 November 2021 Figure 5-1 depicts an example of echeloned sustainment using field, combat, and company trains including templated distances between locations. The distances in the diagram are not prescribed distances but are depicted to display a typical range of distances commanders may expect and are for planning purposes only. Distances will vary from operation to operation and units must be located for maximum effectiveness. Sustainment and BCT planners and leaders consider operational and mission variables when locating units and the impact the distances have on sustainment support. Distribution platform capability and convoy security are considerations when determining distances. The planning factor for line haul operations is two trips per day (one trip per shift) at approximately 144 kilometers each way per shift. The planning factor for local haul operations is four trips per day (two trips per shift) at approximately 34 kilometers each way per shift. For more detailed information on sustainment planning factors, see appendix C. Figure 5-1. Example of echeloned sustainment using field, combat, and company trains + The maneuver battalion HHC commander and the BSB FSC commander alternate presence at the field trains command post (FTCP) and the combat trains command post (CTCP) based on mission variables. +FIELD TRAINS Each maneuver battalion/squadron normally task organizes a field trains element to provide a centralized location for controlling battalion sustainment support. The field trains consists of a field trains command post (FTCP), battalion sustainment personnel, battalion sustainment vehicles, and supporting FSC personnel located near the BSB headquarters. The FTCP serves as the battalion or squadron commander’s primary direct coordination element with the supporting BSB in the BSA. The supporting FSC commander resides in the FTCP to provide command presence. FTCP may also contain a maneuver battalion/squadron S-4 representative, a maneuver battalion/squadron S-1 representative, and maneuver battalion/squadron supply sergeant or representative. Field trains provide direct coordination between the maneuver battalion +