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Echeloned Sustainment 09 November 2021 ATP 4-90, C1 5-3 and the BSB. The field trains are positioned based on mission variable considerations but are normally collocated on the BSB base. The FSC places personnel in the field trains that can facilitate the distribution integration functions to ensure timely distribution of all supply classes to the supported battalion. Only a small number of FSC personnel work in the FTCP. Too many FSC personnel in the FTCP detracts from the FSC capability. Other FSC personnel may consist of the FSC XO and/or first sergeant, and supply personnel. Their primary function is to communicate maneuver battalion support requirements to the BSB SPO officer and to coordinate for transportation to distribute supplies. The majority of the FSC support capability should remain in the combat trains, closer to the supported battalion when possible. The FTCP serves the following functions: Synchronizes and integrates the BCT sustainment concept of support. Coordinates logistics requirements with the BSB SPO section. Configures LOGPACs tailored to support requirements. Coordinates with the BCT for personnel services and replacement operations. Forecasts and coordinates future sustainment requirements. Coordinates retrograde of equipment. Coordinates retrograde of personnel including casualty evacuation, personnel movement, and human remains. +COMBAT TRAINS Each maneuver battalion task organizes a combat trains element in the maneuver battalion operations area. The combat trains provide a centralized location for battalion and FSC sustainment personnel. Combat trains consist of a CTCP, the battalion or squadron’s HHC commander, HHC first sergeant, S-1, S-4, battalion aid station, MCP, company supply sergeants or representatives. The FSC typically positions its commander, first sergeant, field feeding section, the distribution platoon, MCO, and the maintenance platoon in the combat trains. Units consider the mission variables when locating combat trains for the battalion or squadron. The CTCP plans and coordinates sustainment operations to support tactical operations. The CTCP coordinates and executes sustainment operations between the FTCP and company trains. The CTCP serves as the focal point for all administrative and logistical functions for the battalion or squadron. The CTCP may serve as an alternate command post for the battalion or squadron main command post when necessary. The battalion or squadron S-4 usually serves as the CTCP officer in charge, and the MCO usually serves as the MCP officer in charge. The CTCP serves the following functions: Tracks the current battle. Controls sustainment support to the current operation. Provides sustainment representation to the main command post for planning and integration. Monitors supply routes and controls the sustainment flow of materiel and personnel. Coordinates evacuation of casualties, equipment, and detainees. This discussion is rescinded. The FSC positions the MCP in the combat trains where recovery vehicles have access to easy ingress and egress routes and a large enough area for maintenance operations. The combat trains remains mobile enough to support frequent changes in location to maintain pace with the maneuver battalion/squadron. The CTCP may also change location, time and terrain permitting, when heavy use or traffic in the area may cause detection or security is compromised. The maneuver battalion HHC commander considers dispersion when arraying forces and capabilities in the combat trains. The HHC commander considers the additional security and communication requirements that dispersion requires in the combat trains. Elements located outside the CTCP base require adequate protection and security capability. Figure 5-2 depicts an example of a layout for combat trains on a battlefield. + + + +