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Appendix N 368 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 SUPPLY CONTROL IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS N-25. Tables N-5 and N-6 are derived from FM 90-3 and ATP 3-90.97. Table N-5 on pages 368–371 describes supply considerations in extreme environments, and table N-6 on page 371 lists common items requiring additional stock levels in extreme environments. Table N-5. Supply considerations in extreme environments Class Environment Requirements CL I Desert and arid environments Class (CL) I rations are typically perishable and need to be rotated more frequently during operations in hot weather arid environments. Plan and contract for refrigerated containers or other refrigeration capability. This provision increases the short ton requirements per day for all kinds of operations. Bottled water needs rotation and protection from outside environments in both hot and cold environments. Bottled water consumption and purification requirements increase in arid and hot environments. Water treatment and inspection is required in greater quantities in environments where diseases and bacteria flourish Mountain Mountainous operations increase consumption of CL I because the caloric requirements of operating in these environments is high. The cold weather ration contains menu bags that contain 1,540 calories each. At high altitudes with extreme cold, an individual consumes three menu bags per day. Water requirements for production, resupply, storage, and consumption are often the most significant logistical challenge to extended mountain operations. Leaders should enforce an increase in water consumption for two days prior to an operation. When operating at altitude, it may be difficult to carry enough water to sustain a unit for more than a day. Cold weather- specific Units must be cognizant of thawing requirements for food stuffs in cold environments. Transportation of some commodities such as bottled and bulk water may require some additional care, insulation packing (weight), and damage control during cold weather operations. Temperature variations between extreme cold and hot liquids can also pose a risk to Soldiers during preparation and consumption. CL II Desert and arid environments Desert environments require additional protective gear such as balaclavas, goggles and replacements, replacement boots, and inserts damaged by sand. Mountain Operations in rugged mountainous terrain require the frequent replacement of clothing and other materials such as tentage. Complete planning to issue and replace mountain boots well before deployment. Cold weather- specific Cold weather environments require additional clothing and tentage requirements to include heating capabilities. All requirements increase the need for resupply of damaged equipment. Plan for additional cold weather-specific clothing issue and resupply to prevent cold weather injuries. Some cold weather environments require specialized equipment detailed in ATP 3-90.97. CL III (P) and CL III (B) Desert and arid environments Air and all fluids expand and contract according to temperature. Fuel tanks filled to the brim at night, overflow by mid-day. Use filters when refueling any type of vehicle and cover the gap between the nozzle and the fuel tank filler pipe. It takes comparatively little dirt to block a fuel line. Fuel filters require more frequent cleaning. Check and replace fuel filters often. Condensation can affect such items as optics, fuel lines, and air tanks. Drain fuel lines both at night and in the morning (whenever necessary). Establish a ground (metal circuit) between fuel tankers and vehicles before and during refueling. The great distances a unit must travel to outflank enemy positions require significant amounts of fuel and complicate resupply.