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Appendix G 254 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 unit. The receiving unit is responsible for the download and storage of the supplies in their area of responsibility. For example, the BSB will load and deliver supplies to the FSC then return to the original location. The FSC is responsible for downloading the supplies from the BSB and storing and distributing the supplies as necessary. Figure G-1 shows a notional battalion concept of distribution. ATP 4-90 Figure G-1. Notional battalion concept of distribution Mode Operations G-33. Mode operations describe the methods by which sustainment and cargo are delivered. Two modes of operation, surface and air, are available to logisticians performing the theater distribution function. Surface modes include motor, water, and rail operations, and air modes consist of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Distribution modes follow: Motor transportation is a ground support transportation function that includes moving and transferring units, personnel, equipment and supplies by vehicle to support the operations (ATP 4-11). Motor transportation provides essential distribution capabilities for organizations and is the predominant mode of transportation for the reception, onward movement, and sustainment of forces. Motor transport units provide the ability to perform line haul movements operated for extended distances over main supply routes that can serve the entire theater. There are many factors to consider when planning motor transport operations including convoy organization, control measures, and the security and integration of host nation, contract, or allied vehicles. Logistics over-the-shore operations are the loading and unloading of ships without the benefit of deep draft-capable, fixed port facilities; or as a means of moving forces closer to tactical assembly areas dependent on threat force capabilities (JP 4-01.6). Logistics over-the-shore operations include all processes from in-stream discharge through the off-loading, and arrival of equipment, cargo, and supplies at the inland staging and marshalling areas. Logistics over-the- shore operations provide a critical capability for bringing equipment, cargo, and supplies into theater in areas with degraded or austere port facilities, or they can be used to bypass enemy anti-axis or area denial efforts. Logistics over-the-shore operations can also supplement existing port facilities. They can provide the combatant commander with the option to choose which off-load locations to use, such as bare beach, austere port, or a damaged fixed port. Using a variety of Army watercraft systems, the Army can conduct its own logistics over-the-shore