text: FM 7-100.1 ________________________________________________________________________________
  plans. The OPFOR relies on three concepts: centralized planning and
  decentralized execution, support forward, and sustainment from other
  sources.
  CENTRALIZED PLANNING AND DECENTRALIZED EXECUTION
  12-27. To ensure both priority of effort and efficiency in the logistics process,
  the OPFOR’s logistics operations are characterized by the concept of
  centralized planning and decentralized execution. Logistics plans are
  developed at higher levels and executed by units and organizations at lower
  levels. At OSC level, the resources officer has overall responsibility for
  logistics planning. Centralized planning requires a focal point for logistics
  planning and resource allocation at all levels. Regardless of whether the focal
  point is an individual (the resources officer or his secondary staff) or a unit, it
  must be constantly aware of requirements and capabilities. Decentralized
  execution enhances the flexibility of lower-level commanders to meet local
  requirements and to rapidly reprioritize support.
  12-28. The concept of centralized planning and decentralized execution is key
  to supporting reconnaissance fire (see Chapter 7) and strike operations (see
  Chapter 3). The OPFOR uses reconnaissance fire to attack specific enemy
  systems in order to destroy or degrade the combat potential of the enemy
  force. It employs a strike to destroy an enemy formation after setting the
  conditions for its destruction. The OPFOR uses a series of caches and short-
  duration storage facilities to sustain fire support and maneuver forces during
  these operations.
  12-29. This concept of centralized planning and decentralized execution is
  particularly important for supporting the deployment of special-purpose
  forces (SPF). Generally, SPF deployed into the enemy’s strategic depth or
  against his LOCs are inserted with the munitions and supplies their missions
  require. Since SPF units are expected to sustain themselves for the duration
  of their missions, the OPFOR relies on the careful planning and stockage of
  supply caches to sustain these forces.
  SUPPORT FORWARD
  12-30. Logistics units are organized and deployed to support forward. The
  guiding principle is that a combat force should retain its organic support
  resources (such as trucks, recovery equipment, and ambulances) to support
  its subordinate units. It should not have to use its own resources to go to
  support areas to pick up supplies or to evacuate resources that can no longer
  contribute to combat power.
  SUSTAINMENT FROM OTHER SOURCES
  12-31. Finally, the logistics system may have to rely on sustainment from
  other than military sources. Supplies may be procured or obtained from social
  groups, consumer cooperatives, government farms, or individual citizens, and
  by coercion or foraging in the AOR. Captured enemy supplies and equipment
  are another source of outside sustainment.