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Sustainment 09 November 2021 FM 3-81 5-3 5-8. The S-4’s analysis also includes estimated attrition based on likely outcomes of subordinate missions. Analysis of estimated attrition primarily focuses on critical systems. The S-1, in coordination with the surgeon, assists by projecting potential personnel losses (through development of the casualty estimate). To perform this analysis, current unit personnel and equipment densities, standard planning factors, operations logistics software, and historical data are used in conjunction with the operations logistics plan. When analyzing COAs, this projection helps the commander understand the potential losses and associated risks of each COA. 5-9. To understand the MEB capabilities and determine support requirements, logistics planners apply a METT-TC analysis to the operation. Table 5-1 gives an example of general sustainment considerations for tactical operations. Table 5-1. Logistics considerations for tactical operations Mission MEB mission and commander’s intent. Concept of operations. Higher headquarters mission and concept of operations. Higher headquarter concept of support. Type and duration of operation. Required supply rate. Controlled supply rate. Enemy Enemy capabilities and tactics that could threaten sustainment operations. Enemy unconventional tactics that could threaten sustainment operations. Anticipated amount of detainees. Troops MEB task organization to include supporting logistics units. Location and condition of all units, including sustainment units. Current and projected status of personnel, equipment, and classes of supply. Availability and status of services. Unit level sustainment capabilities. Terrain and Weather Effects of weather and terrain on sustainment operations. Additional sustainment requirements of the MEB due to weather and terrain. Condition of infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Time Available Impact on the ability to build-up supplies and replenish units. Planning and preparation time for sustainment units. Impacts of time on support requirements and distribution methods. Civil Considerations Host nation support and contract services. Impact of civilian and refugee movements. Potential for hostile reactions by civilians against sustainment operations. Potential detainee or resettlement requirements. Provision of minimum essential stability tasks. Legend: MEB maneuver enhancement brigade 5-10. The S-4, in coordination with the surgeon, S-1, and all elements of the MEB staff, must balance support requirements and priorities with available sustainment capabilities. They consider existing stockage, anticipated receipts, capacities, and capabilities. They must assess the status of all sustainment functions (logistics, personnel services, financial management, and HSS) required to support the MEB and compare them to available capabilities. They identify potential shortfalls then take or recommend actions to eliminate or reduce their effect on the operation.