text: Appendix D
  Joint Battle Command-Platform Logistics
  D-37. Joint Battle Command-Platform Logistics is a satellite-based command and control platform system.
  Joint Battle Command-Platform Logistics is part of the Joint Battle Command-Platform Family of Systems
  under the Mission Command Mounted Computing Environment. Joint Battle Command-Platform Logistics
  is the successor to Joint Capability Release Logistics and provides commanders with near real-time data on
  the location and status of movements. This visibility enables effective and efficient use of limited distribution
  platforms. It can re-route supplies to users with higher priority needs, direct platforms to avoid identified
  hazards, display unit location changes, and provide near-real-time traffic regulation and control. All CUL
  transport vehicles, selected maneuver support and sustainment tactical wheeled vehicles, and some Army
  watercraft are fitted with the Joint Battle Command-Platform Logistics hardware.
  Last Tactical Mile
  D-38. Enterprise resource planning systems that share databases across multiple functions substantially
  reduce the requirement to enter data multiple times. However, enterprise resource planning systems do not
  eliminate all requirements for data entry. Some data is entered via scanning devices and some transactions
  are generated automatically when other actions are taken. Work continues on mechanisms to reduce input
  requirements. This includes reducing the steps required to process a transaction within the system by
  “bundling” steps and increasing sensors on platforms to automatically sense fails or anything requiring
  attention.
  SUSTAINMENT ESTIMATION TOOLS
  Operational Logistics Planner
  D-39. Operational Logistics Planner is the dissemination platform used for Army logistics planning factors.
  It is a stand-alone program approved for use on Army computers by the Network Enterprise Center. There
  are two editions of the tool, one for unclassified work and the other for installation on SIPRNET computers
  for classified work. In compliance with AR 700-8, the United States Army Combined Arms Support
  Command manages the collection, development, maintenance, validation, review, and dissemination of
  Army logistics planning data and factors.
  D-40. Data for all classes of supply have been collected from current and historical operations, provided by
  six Department of the Army proponents and three joint proponents. The data describes how units use their
  vehicles under the six joint operations phases and the four military operations to inform Class III (P) and (B)
  estimates. The Army Water Planning Guide serves as the approved source for all water planning and feeds
  all population, equipment, unit, and mission-based water consumption factors. HQDA G-4 approves the data
  and processes annually for Army planning, and the HQDA G-3 Force Management uses it in the Total Army
  Analysis.
  Quick Logistics Estimation Tool
  D-41. This tool provides links to abbreviated logistics estimation spreadsheet tools for calculating initial class
  of supply requirements such as required pounds, short tons, pallets, and platforms based on force strength,
  operational phase, and climate. It includes a platform calculator, food and water tool, Class III bulk estimation
  tool, and a convoy planning tool.
  Mercury Application
  D-42. Mercury is a sustainment planning tool to assist planners by quickly generating a consumption estimate
  by integrating units, HQDA G-4 approved planning factors, and user input. This estimate forecasts
  consumption and expenditure rates per class of supply to help project resupply requirements and assist in the
  development of the concept of support for upcoming operations.
  Special Operations Forces Logistics Handbook
  D-43. A planning considerations resource to compliment the knowledge and experience of subject matter
  experts as well as enhance sustainment planning and execution in support of ARSOF. It is comprised of 50
  pages of special operations forces specific information combined from multiple Joint and Army Doctrine
  Publications.