text: Sustainment
  distribution, supplies are configured in unit sets and delivered to one or more central locations. Depending
  on the distribution method used, the first sergeant may send unit personnel and vehicles to an LRP designated
  by the FSC (supply point distribution) or the first sergeant may coordinate for the FSC to deliver supplies to
  a location (unit distribution).
  9-161. Within the company (battery or troop), the first sergeant will replenish company elements using
  various techniques depending on the situation. Unit elements may move from their positions to the designated
  site to feed, resupply, or turn in damaged equipment. This is often referred to as a service station technique.
  This technique is normally used in assembly areas and when contact is not likely. This technique takes the
  least amount of time for the sustainment operators.
  9-162. Conversely, the first sergeant may use unit or support personnel and vehicles to go to each element
  to replenish them. Soldiers can remain in position when using this technique. This technique is the lengthiest
  resupply method and may compromise friendly positions. This is often referred to as the tailgate technique
  or the in-position resupply.
  FORWARD LOGISTICS ELEMENT
  9-163. Aforward logistics elementis comprised of task-organized multifunctional logistics assets designed
  to support fast-moving offensive operations in the early phases of decisive action (ATP 4-90). The forward
  logistics element (FLE) operates out of a forwardlogistics base or support area. The FLE represents the BSB
  commander’s ability to weight the effort for the operation by drawing on all sustainment assets across the
  BCT. Additionally, the BSB commander may coordinate with echelons above brigade to provide support
  capabilities to augment the FLE in the concept of support. This includes identifying and the positioning of
  echelons above brigade unit assets in proximity to geographically dispersed forces to extend operational reach
  and prolong endurance. The intent for employing an FLE is to minimize tactical pauses to the offensive plan
  and enable momentum for the commander.
  9-164. While the mission analysis dictates an FLE’s composition, a BSB typically establish an FLE with
  fuel handlers, ammunition handlers, water and class I supplies, recovery assets, and medical personnel.
  Typically, there is limited requirement for maintenance capability in an FLE while the BSA displaces. The
  lack of maintenance required is a direct result of the BSB’s field maintenance company not providing direct
  support to the BCT’s maneuver battalions and squadron. FSCs continue to provide direct support to their
  assigned battalions and squadron using LRPs as required to support by their design. Security is also a concern
  for the FLE. Because the FLE is generally, a fixed node for an extended period it requires more significant
  security considerations to defend against a level I threat. An FLE requires more security planning and defense
  than an LRP, which is established for a limited duration of time at a location.
  ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE SUSTAINMENT
  9-165. The objective of sustainment during decisive action is to provide support and services to ensure
  freedom of action, extend operational reach, and prolong endurance. (See paragraph 9-2.) Echelons above
  brigade sustainment organizations synchronize and execute sustainment operations under all conditions to
  assist the maneuver commander to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative and dominate in increasingly
  challenging and complex environments. For example, in the offense sustainment units supporting decisive
  action are focused on sustaining and maintaining the combat power necessary to defeat, destroy or dislocate
  enemy forces. Regardless of which element of decisive action (offense, defense, or stability) currently
  dominates, successful sustainment commanders and planners will act, rather than react. To support decisive
  action, sustainment forces at all echelons consider echeloning support assets to expedite replenishment of
  critical support.
  ARMY ECHELONS AND SUSTAINMENT UNITS AND STAFFS
  9-166. Army echelons and sustainment units and staffs operate across the strategic, operational, and tactical
  levels; many are affiliated with either supported or supporting commands and operate under a variety of
  command relationships. The Army Service component command (ASCC) assigned to each combatant
  command is responsible for the preparation and administrative support of Army forces assigned or attached
  to the combatant command. The effectiveness of the sustainment warfighting function is dependent upon the