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  BLOOD MANAGEMENT
  12-85. The Ministry of Health maintains a Blood Management Office to
  oversee the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of blood (to
  include liquid blood and blood components) to alleviate the effects of a
  natural disaster or war. Blood management services are provided to support
  both civilian and military establishments. The main source of blood to
  support wartime casualty requirements comes from the collection and
  processing of blood from the civilian populace during peacetime. The blood is
  generally stored in pre-positioned underground structures throughout the
  country.
  SUPPORT OF COMBAT OPERATIONS
  12-86. During both offense and defense, OPFOR logistics units operate from
  locations that are protected, concealed, and serviced by good road networks.
  Commanders emphasize that logistics units make maximum use of urban
  areas to conduct logistics operations. The dispersion of logistics sites is
  consistent with support requirements, control, and local security.
  12-87. Logisticians must be continuously informed of operation plans and
  probable changes to those plans. They coordinate logistics preparations with
  deception plans to avoid giving away the element of surprise. Commanders
  emphasize passive security measures during the sustainment of combat
  operations. Logistics unit commanders anticipate that at least 50 percent or
  more of their work will be done in darkness or under other limited visibility
  conditions. Therefore, noise and light discipline is a necessity when operating
  under these conditions.
  OFFENSE
  12-88. The logistics objective in supporting offensive operations is to
  maintain the momentum of operations by supporting in the battle zone or as
  close to it as possible. Both the battle zone and the support zone can move as
  the offensive operation progresses.
  12-89. Planners must consider the nature of offensive operations as it affects
  logistics activities. For example, high fuel consumption may dictate making
  provisions to position substantial quantities in or near the battle zone
  without signaling the OPFOR’s intention to attack to the enemy. Responsive
  support is critical and is made more difficult by lengthening of supply lines
  and by critical requirements for user resupply vehicles to stay close to their
  respective units. Planning, coordination, communication, and above all
  flexibility are key factors to consider. Therefore, planners develop logistics
  plans flexible enough to meet the changing priorities of a fluid battlefield.
  12-90. In considering the attack, materiel support units ensure that all
  support equipment is ready and that supplies are best located for support.
  They also ensure that sufficient transportation is available to support
  maneuver and logistics plans. Normally, ammunition and fuel are the most
  important supplies in the offense. However, consideration must be given to
  all supplies, as well as other support procedures, specifically medical and
  maintenance.