text: Chapter 5
  of action. If communications are degraded, the BSB will automatically push critical supplies to units in the
  offense.
  Distribution Company
  5-289. The distribution company provides the vital link between the supported unit and the echeloned support
  above it. During offensive operations, the distribution company executes a combination of supply and
  transportation functions to deliver all classes of supplies to supported units. To shorten times between
  deliveries, the distribution company may pre-position sustainment stocks centrally and as close to supported
  units as the tactical situation permits. The distribution company should expect to replenish mechanized units
  conducting offensive operations twice daily.
  5-290. Continuous exchange of configured tactical logistics packages on BSB distribution company
  flatracks, water tank racks, and tank rack modules should be employed within the distribution network to
  maintain the tempo and responsiveness needed during offensive operations.
  5-291. Planners should coordinate EAB throughput directly to units to reduce transportation requirements of
  limited organic assets. The BSB commander sets priorities of support for the distribution company based on
  the concept of operations.
  Field Maintenance Company
  5-292. During offensive operations, the field maintenance company will be responsible for fixing or
  recovering damaged BSB equipment. Repairs will be conducted if the tactical situation permits and if the
  repair can immediately return equipment to the offensive operation. Commanders emphasize the use of self
  and like-vehicle recovery methods to the greatest extent possible. These practices minimize the use of
  dedicated recovery assets for routine recovery missions. When priorities dictate, the BSB may coordinate
  with EAB to supplement BSB assets with additional repair part capabilities and combat spares.
  5-293. The field maintenance company may be required to use recovery assets to help recover damaged
  vehicles and equipment to a maintenance collection point or BSA. Recovery and evacuation vehicles should
  position themselves at critical locations on the battlefield to keep disabled vehicles from blocking movement
  routes. This may also be accomplished by using equipment transporters and armored vehicles with
  inoperative weapon systems. Equipment such as radios and other electronics will be evacuated to the field
  maintenance company for repair.
  Brigade Support Medical Company
  5-294. Medical treatment and medical evacuation are more challenging due to the nature and tempo of
  offensive operations. Medical evacuation from the maneuver brigade to the corps or division becomes more
  difficult due to lengthening LOCs, changes in the tactical situation, and changes in situational awareness.
  More casualties are expected to occur during movement to contact and attack. The BSMC provides Role 2
  medical treatment and evacuates patients from the lower roles of care. The BSMC is dependent on EAB
  medical evacuation units to evacuate patients to the Role 3 MTF. During large-scale combat, ground
  ambulances will be the primary method and air ambulances will be the preferred method used to evacuate
  patients within the division close area of operation. The BSMC maintains situational awareness of ground
  and air ambulances in the brigade AO. Ambulance exchange points or ambulance loading points should be
  established to account for lengthened LOCs and reduce ambulance turnaround time.
  Forward Support Company
  5-295. The FSC will adapt to changing mission and operational variables during the offense. The
  commanders of the supported maneuver unit and BSB will determine the best placement of the FSC during
  the offense. The FSC should anticipate operating near the forward line of troops and beyond it if the tactical
  situation dictates. The extended distances at which the FSC must operate during the offense will impact
  operational readiness rates and place additional fatigue on equipment and personnel.
  5-296. The FSC should plan for ongoing routine resupply while in the offense. Resupply during offensive
  operations should be planned and deliberately executed events to sustain the offense. In addition to planned