text: Chapter 9
  culmination of an operation resulting in the loss of the initiative. Sustainment planners and operation planners
  work closely to synchronize all of the warfighting function, in particular sustainment, to allow commanders
  the maximum freedom of action.
  Support to Offensive Operations
  9-71. Support to offensive operations is by nature a high-intensity operation that requires anticipatory
  support as far forward as possible. The BCT commander and staff ensure adequate support as they plan and
  synchronize the operation. Plans should include flexible sustainment capabilities to follow exploiting forces
  and continue support. Considerations during execution include—
  (cid:122) Establish protection for sustainment units from bypassed enemy forces in a fluid, noncontiguous
  area of operations.
  (cid:122) Recover damaged vehicles fromthe main or alternate supply route.
  (cid:122) Preposition essential supplies far forward to minimize lines of communication interruptions.
  (cid:122) Plan increased consumption of petroleum, oils, lubricants, and ammunition.
  (cid:122) Anticipate longer lines of communications as the offensive moves forward.
  (cid:122) Anticipate poor trafficability for sustainment vehicles across fought over terrain.
  (cid:122) Consider preconfigured LOGPACs of essential items.
  (cid:122) Anticipate increased vehicular maintenance especially over rough terrain.
  (cid:122) Maximize field maintenance teams forward.
  (cid:122) Request distribution at forward locations, to include throughput.
  (cid:122) Increase use of meals-ready-to-eat or first strike rations.
  (cid:122) Use captured enemy supplies, equipment, support vehicles, and petroleum, oils, and lubricants
  (test for contamination before use).
  (cid:122) Suspend most field service functions except airdrop and mortuary affairs.
  (cid:122) Prepare for casualty evacuation (see ATP 4-25.13) and mortuary affairs (see ATP 4-46)
  requirements.
  (cid:122) Select potential andprojected supply routes, logistics releasepoints (known as LRPs), drop zones,
  landing zones andpickup zones, and support areas based on map reconnaissance.
  (cid:122) Plan and coordinate support for detainee operations.
  (cid:122) Plan replacement operations based on known or projected losses.
  (cid:122) Ensure that sustainmentpreparations do not compromise tactical plans such as excess stockpiles
  of vehicles and supplies as well as operations security.
  Support to Defensive Operations
  9-72. The BCT commander positions sustainment assets to support the forces in the defense. Sustainment
  requirements in the defense depend on the type of defense. Increased quantities of ammunition and decreased
  quantities of fuel characterize most area defenses. Barrier and fortification materiel to support the defense
  often has to move forward, placing increased demands on the transportation system. The following
  sustainment considerations will apply during operations:
  (cid:122) Pre-position ammunition, POL, and barrier materiel well forward.
  (cid:122) Make plans to destroy stocks if necessary.
  (cid:122) Resupply during limited visibility to reduce the chance of enemy interference.
  (cid:122) Plan to reconstitute lost sustainment capability.
  (cid:122) Use field maintenance teams from the maintenance collection point to reduce the need to recover
  equipment to the BSA.
  (cid:122) Consider and plan for the additional transportation requirements for movement of pre-position
  barrier materiel, mines, and ammunition.
  (cid:122) Consider and plan for sustainment requirements of additional engineer units assigned for
  preparation of the defense.