text: Chapter 9
  operations are identified during the MDMP, normally during war gaming as each COA is analyzed.
  Contingency resupply differs from a routine (planned) LOGPAC or emergency resupply, in that, before
  execution, triggers for delivery are developed to tie contingency resupply operations to the ground tactical
  plan. During the planning and preparation phases of the operations process units develop menus for
  prepackaged classes of supply to ensure their availability for expedited delivery as needed. A contingency
  resupply package can be as simple as a container or bag filled with a small amount of supplies or a unit basic
  load prepackaged for delivery when needed. Delivery means (see paragraph 9-100) vary between
  rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and ground deliveryassets.
  Logistics Release Point
  9-92. Maneuver units most commonly execute supply point distribution by means of an LRP. The LRP may
  be any place on the ground where distribution unit vehicles take supplies met by the supported unit that then
  takes the supplies forward to their unit for subsequent distribution. Units can utilize both supply point and
  unit distribution when supplying a force at an LRP. Subsequent distribution below company and troop level
  generally involves using a service station or tailgate resupply technique or some combination of both.
  9-93. Logisticians and maneuver units use an LRP to maximize efficient use of distribution assets and reduce
  how much time and distance the supported unit requires to travel in order to receive supplies. The LRP is
  often located between the maneuver battalion or squadron’s combat trains and the company or troop trains.
  An LRP is normally established and secured for only a limited duration of time. Resupply at an LRP is a
  planned, coordinated, and synchronized operation.
  9-94. The FSC commander and battalion or squadron S-4, in coordination with the S-3, plan the location,
  timing, and establishment of LRPs for the maneuver battalion and squadron. Planners must consider mission
  variables of METT-TC and security considerationswhen determining the LRP’s location.
  9-95. Finally, the maneuver force and sustainment planners must consider the timing of LRP operations. An
  FSC must deliver supplies to multiple companies during LOGPAC operations. The FSC could possibly
  deliver to multiple LRPs depending on the situation and mission variables of METT-TC. There may only be
  a small window of time before elements of the LOGPAC must meet to return to the combat trains or BSA.
  The maneuver company XO or first sergeant and FSC distribution platoon leader must consider timing of
  LRP operations, resupply of vehicles (particularly with classes III and V), and the download of supplies.
  Pre-positioned Supplies
  9-96. The pre-positioning of supplies is a planned resupply technique that reduces the reliance on traditional
  convoy operations and other resupply operations. Pre-positioned supplies build a stockage level on the
  battlefield of often-high demand, consumable supplies such as construction and barrier materials and water,
  and under certain security considerations-ammunition. BCT and sustainment units must carefully plan,
  prepare, and execute the pre-positioning of supplies. Commander’s and subordinate leaders must know the
  exact locations of pre-positioned supply sites, which they verify during reconnaissance and rehearsals. The
  commander takes measures to ensure their survivability. These measures may include digging in
  pre-positioned supplies as well as selecting covered and concealed positions. The commander must also have
  a plan to remove or destroy pre-positioned supplies if required.
  9-97. Based on the BCT’s concept of operations and sustainment concept of support, commander’s and
  logisticians consider using pre-positioned supplies along a planned axis of advance or within an area defense.
  Based on the BCT’s scheme of maneuver, pre-positioned supplies can enable units during the conduct of
  retrograde operations that have extended lines of communication beyond a local haul resupply.
  Cache
  9-98. A cache is a pre-positioned and concealed supply point. Caches are different from standard
  pre-positioned supplies because the supported or supporting units conceal the supplies from the enemy
  whereas units may not conceal other pre-positioned supplies. Caches are an excellent tool for reducing the
  Soldier’s load and can be set up for a specific mission or as a contingency measure. Cache sites have the
  same characteristics as an objective rally point (known as ORP) or patrol base, with the supplies concealed