501 st Sustainment Brigade Operation Salsa Night Mission Analysis Brief 03 JUN 2013

1. 501st Sustainment BrigadeOperation Salsa NightMission Analysis Brief 03 JUN 2013

2. PURPOSE To provide the Commander with a staff analysis for Operation Salsa Night by providing relevant information as it applies to each class of supply for the successful development of 501st SUS BDE’s concept of support. The desired end state of this mission analysis brief is the approval of the proposed mission statement.

3. AGENDA PURPOSE, AGENDA DCO INTEL BRIEF S2 MISSION & INTENT FROM HHQ (x2) S3 SUPPORT SECTION/ STAFF STRUCTURE SPO FACTS, ASSUMPTIONS, LIMITATIONS, CONSTRAINTS ALL SPECIFIED, IMPLIED, AND ESSENTIAL TASKS ALL RECOMMENDED CCIR DCO PROPOSED COA EVALUATION CRITERIA S3 RECOMMENDED RESTATED MISSION S3 COMMANDER’S GUIDANCE CHAMPION 6

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5. INTEL BRIEF Area of Interestand Area of Operations

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7. 501st AO • (GORGAS)

8. INTEL BRIEF Initial Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) S2

9. TERRAIN ANALYSIS S2

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11. TERRAIN ANALYSIS EFFECTS ON ENEMY COA The terrain to the northeast and southwest favors the defense because of the many rivers, lakes/marshes and urban areas in the AO, the good fields of fire in the agricultural open areas, and the concealment offered by the urban areas and mountains to the southwest and southeast. AAF occupy good defensive positions dominating the key terrain and avenues of approach. The road network is adequate to allow AAF to shift forces, conduct local counterattacks, and resupply its forces. Terrain favors the localized use of smoke and chemicals. EEFECTS ON FRIENDLY COA Terrain in central Atropia favors the attack due to the predominance of agricultural terrain with no overly dominating terrain features and a good road system. Lake Mingechaurskoye and the Kura River act as natural boundaries for III Corps forces. The primary obstacles are the urban areas and rivers/marshes.

12. WEATHER ANALYSIS APRIL Wx SummaryTEMP: Low 40s to mid 60s, Averages: Low 48, High 64, Overall 56, Humidity 76%PRECIP: Average 2”’3” , Max 4”VISABILITY: Morning Fog possible in lying areasWINDS: Prevailing winds 18-20 Knots from the North ILLUMINATION: Low visibility 10-20 April, NV Devices recommended EFFECTS ON ENEMY COAThe Asiatic low reaches its maximum strength in March and April, which pulls moist air north into Central Asia. Daytime temperature can reach 90 degrees F. Maximum precipitation in April is approximately 4 inches in the III Corps AO. This will significantly reduce off road mobility. There is minimum cloud cover with prevailing winds of 18-20 knots generally from the north, which will not aid smoke and chemical operations for Ariana. The winds will also assist in dissipating any non-persistent chemical agents that may be employed EEFECTS ON FRIENDLY COAT The weather in March and April does not favor the attack. Moderate precipitation, morning fog, and winds could reduce effectiveness of air operations. Precipitation will cause marsh and rivers to become impassable, especially the large lake/marsh area in the III Corps AO, limiting vehicle passage to MSRs and ASRs, and effectively rendering cross country traffic for all but tracked vehicles impossible

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14. CIVIL CONSIDERATIONS Civil considerations favor FRIEDNLY operations due to good infrastructure, cultural and linguistic similarities and numerous “quick win” IO opportunities. Primary Language: English (ethnic Marlopians make up 25% of the population and speak both English and Spanish) – need fewer interpreters Religion: 75% Roman Catholic (Loropians are noted for pilgrimages to People’s Republic of Sonora) –“quick win” IO opportunities with Roman Catholic chaplains Economy: Agriculture (livestock, garden crops) and mining/mineral refinement – IO opportunity with agricultural outreach programs Culture: Family is very important, especially so for the Marlopians – TBM cells likely based on family lines Government Services: Electrical grid, local fire/police departments, Loropian-dominated education system, basic health care available but shortage of drugs and medical equipment – IO opportunities to provide education for Marlopian youth and material support for local hospital (“quick win”)

15. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS ON OPERATIONS Personnel. Morale is currently high. Propaganda concerning being threatened by US forces has pulled the AAF units even closer together. New troops filling the shortfalls are well trained and enthusiastic. Intelligence. The enemy will rely heavily on HUMINT and SIGINT to report movement, disposition, and deployment of III Corps units; location of MLRS units; airfields, air assault staging bases and FARPs; command posts and resupply locations. Satellite imagery is available through commercial sources though not considered highly reliable. Operations. OSC 2, although entirely in Atropia, is logistically supported by log train movement across the Ariananborder Civil-military operations. There are several concentrations of Arianans in Atropia. These people are located around GUBA in the north and around LENKERAN and ASTARA in the south. The northern Arianans can be expected to stay peaceful, but the southern Arianans are supportive of the AAF.

16. ENEMY ANALYSIS • Strengths: Enemy occupies built-up defensive positions with predetermined fields of fire, alternate/supplementary positions and an extensive early warning system. • How to Mitigate them: Utilize electronic warfare to neutralize early warning assets and IDF on known enemy battle positions. • Weaknesses: Static, concentrated positions facilitate targeting via air assets and SIGINT • How to Exploit Them: Target Early Warning and C2 positions with ELINT/SIGINT assets • Strengths: Ability to mass significant combat power on USF flank by mobilizing 18th DTG into the BZ • How to Mitigate them: ISR collection on likely avenues of approach to identify movement of enemy reserve • Weaknesses: Reserve movement will be easily tracked due to high signature; vulnerable to air attack due to ADA systems • How to Exploit Them: Engage with aerial assets

17. INTELLIGENCE • Assumptions: A1. Arianan Forces will only use TBM or counter battery capabilities on clearly identified logistic nodes. • A2. SPF and Commando forces will attempt to establish a "second front" by attacking critical rear area sustainment facilities and units. A3. Refugees will utilize same MSRs/ASRs as coalition forces. Expect congestion. Critical Facts: F1. The Wet Season begins within the next 30 days. Off-road movement limited; terrain naturally canalizes BLUFOR. F2. APRA capable of employing electronic jamming. APRA can defeat triangulation with FM Freq Hop and P2P satellite relays. F3. APRA TTP is to target logistic convoys to minimize effectiveness of combat units Specified Tasks: N/A Implied Tasks: . I1: Personnel Recovery Procedures reviewed and updated NLT H-30. Recommended Essential Tasks: N/A Constraints / Limitations L1. Access to Air assets for surveillance L2. Mobility during wet season

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19. HIGHER MISSION III CORPS: Mission: III Corps defends 020300D March 2014 to defeat Arianan military forces in AO in order to prevent penetration of the Kura River and to deny access to the BTC Pipeline; conducts stability and support operations with the population within the AO in order to assure public support and a safe base from which to attack; on order, attacks to neutralize Arianan military forces in AO to restore the international border; conducts post combat stability operations and redeploys to home station.

20. HIGHERMISSION/INTENT • 13th ESC: • Mission: On 14 APR 2014, the 13 ESC provides sustainment support to III Corps and Coalition Forces (CF) operating in the Caspian Sea Region to provide echelon support forward and establish a Theater Distribution Center. • Intent: To provide timely sustainment support that ensures the tactical flexibility of CJFLCC forces during the rapid build-up of forces and enhances the TF ability to conduct decisive operations IOT assist the Atropian government. Additionally, the intent of this operation is to quickly restore stability to Atropia in order that the Caspian Sea Federation can continue its goal of stability in the Eurasia region.

21. PROPOSEDMISSION 501ST SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE: On order, 501st Sustainment Brigade executes theater distribution, receipt, storage, issue, and distribution of all classes of supply by operating the SPOD and APOD from ISB Lion, ISB King, LSA Giant, and LSA Wabash in support of Operation Caspian-Hope NLT D-20.

22. COMMANDER’S INTENT The intent of this operation is to conduct support operations from the SPOD and APOD up to LSA Wabash. The 501st will ensure seamless distribution of all classes of supply and efficient accountability within an effective period of time to support Operation Caspian-Hope.

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24. STAFF SECTION BREAKDOWN X Sust BDE DCO CPT Dunham, Y II II CSSB CPT Gebert CSSB CPT Knotts S2 CPT Mason S3 CPT Strange SPO CPT Wilson Distro CPT Dunham, D CPT McGill Mobility CPT Wielgus Ammo CPT Patterson Sup + Serv CPT Williams CPT Alcock Fuel + H2O CPT Quenga CPT Gaskins MAJ Nasim Maint CPT Edmonds CPT Aman

25. SPO ESTIMATE • Critical Facts: • 501SB will operate 2x ports at ISB King and Lions and 1x LSA at Giants • 501SB will support 43rd SB and 4th SB with all CL less VIII • Bottled water is primary source of drinking water • No Bulk water requirement • Unit distribution to committed divisions; supply point to others. • Must maintain stockage objectives in Annex F, III Corps • Priority of Support -Phase I: CL III (B), V, VII, I. ,Phase II: CL III (B), V, I, VIII, IV., Phase III: CL III (B), IX, I, VII, IV, V. • Assumptions: • - 13 ESC has sufficient stock of CLI supplies on hand (7 DOS) • CL IV Mission Configured Load (MCL) stored LSA GIANT • MACP will be placed at 4SB ad 43SB AO • - All tracked vehicles will be railed or HETT from LSA Giant to TAA’s during Phase I of the operation. • -501st SUS BDE’s CL III assets are at full capacity prior to Phase I in order to support the JTF’s onward movement to TAA’s. • Specified Tasks: • - 501SB assumes mayoral duties of ISBs • 501SB responsible for theater sustainment from the SPOD/APOD to the division’s AO • provide all logistics and life support within ISBs LION and KING. • Operate TMEP • Constraints / Limitations • Must maintain stockage objectives in Annex F of III Corps order • DLA-E contract only provides 500,000 gal CLIII(B) daily • No bulk water is available for drinking

26. SPO ESTIMATE • Assets / Capabilities • -445 TC PLS • -257 TC HET • -594 QM (MA) • -594 TC TMT • -108 QM POL • -289 QSC • -403 ICTC • -353 TPT (7.5k) • Requirements: (daily) • CL I - 304,884MRE (530 plts) • H20 - 1,219,536 bottles of water • CL III(B) – 818,250gal -569,297 gal • CL V - 47,000 lbs/day/BCT for moderate enemy contact • Mobility – APOD / SPOD operations, rail Port  Giants, movement of equipment Giants  Wabash • -Sections Brief • -395 OD • 3655 CRC • 3654 SMC • HHC 553 CSSB • HHC 345 CSSB • Shortfalls: • CL III(B) – estimated requirements exceed organic capability • Personnel to run APOD / SPOD operations • Critical shortages of M1/M2 engines Mitigations:

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28. SUPPLIES AND SERVICES • Critical Facts: • 501 SusBDE is the primary source of supply within 13 ESC • Priority of southbound movement in all phases of the operation includes CL I (water). • Phase I/II: 1L Water Bottles (3 DOS each) • Phase II: CL IV barrier equipment (emergency throughput) (4 DOS) • Phase III: Bulk water • Corps Surgeon deemed local produce not fit for consumption and will not be used • Theater Mortuary Affairs EVAC Point (TMEP) is at ISA Giants • Host Nation provides 10 refrigerated vans • Assumptions: • 13 ESC has sufficient stock of CLI supplies on hand (7 DOS) • CL IV Mission Configured Load (MCL) stored LSA GIANT • MACP will be placed at 4SB ad 43SB AO • Specified Tasks: • Units will replenish CL I/water loads upon arriving at ISB GIANT. • Every Soldier will have two sets of JSLISTS and filters. Support BNs will maintain 50% of their supported units authorized JSLISTs and filters. • 13th ESC responsible for moving remains through TMR request • Implied Tasks: • Units will focus on sustaining and building organic CL I, II, and IV replenishment loads. • Recommended Essential Tasks: • 501st will throughput CLIV to BCTs during defensive operations • Constraints / Limitations • Bottled water is the primary means of consumption until D+4. • Local produce and water source must be approved before being used as a consumption alternative.

29. SUPPLIES AND SERVICES • Requirements: • Provide theater distribution: (101,628 personnel) • DAILY REQUIREMENTS: 1,219,536 bottles of water / 304,884MRE • Phase I/II Ration cycle M-M-M. O/O transition to H&S-M-H&S. Water consumption factor is 12 (1 ltr) bottles per SM/per day • Theater Stock: CLI = 7 DOS • CLII = 7 DOS • CLIV = 4 DOS • Port Stock: CLI = 20 DOS • MACP water resupply • Assets / Capabilities • 445 TC PLS Company (WZMSAA) • Provides an average daily quantity of 60 trucks and 60 trailers to transport CL I food and bottled water. • 289th QM Support Company (WEVDAA) • Provides receipt, storage, issue, and distribution of CL II, III, IV, VII, and IX to DS and GS organizations. • MACP can process 20 remains per 24 hr period • 400 gal water buffalo per MACP • Shortfalls: • No MHE equipment, limited to 4K and 6K lbs capacity forklifts • External convoy force protection and escorts • Organizational strength of 4SB and 43SB and the units they are supporting • Mitigations: • Support with personnel and equipment from Sus BDE subordinate organizations. • Cross reference information with adjacent units

30. FUEL & WATER Critical Facts: CL I - Water -NO BLUK WATER REQUIREMENTS. CL III – (P) & (B) -Government of Atropia ,through a host nation agreement, will provide limited JP8. -MCL’S: CL III (P) Field Lubrication Packages and Stryker Lubrication Packages available. -Black Sea sources are available through DLA-E contracts. -Host nation pipelines are not available for use. • Assumptions: • -All tracked vehicles will be railed or HETT from LSA Giant to TAA’s during Phase I of the operation. • -501st SUS BDE’s CL III assets are at full capacity prior to Phase I in order to support the JTF’s onward movement to TAA’s. Specified Tasks: -Unit distribution will be the primary means of CL III distribution. -Request for CL III (P) MCL need to be requested 72 hours prior. -All units receive UBL and support units receive 2d/3d combat loads from SUS BDE at LSA Giant prior to Phase I. -All units will purify internal requirements for bulk water. Implied Tasks: -All vehicles are 100% fuel capacity prior to SP from LSA Giant to TAA’s. Constraints / Limitations -Host Nation will only provide up to 500,000 gal of JP8 per day. -Host nation support for CL III (B) will require a 1:5 ratio of green to white trucks. -501st SUS BDE can distribute only up to 535,000 gal of JP8 on a one time lift.

31. FUEL & WATER • Assets / Capabilities • -CL III (B) Capacity: 990,000 gal JP8 • -Area Support: Able to establish x3 tank farms to provide CL III (B) to high consumption level users. • -Distribution: Capable of establishing x1 FARP. Can distribute on a one time lift up to 535,000 gal of JP8. • -Assets: x60 M915 w/ 7.5k trailer; x3 Fuel System Supply Point (60,000 gal bag); x1 Forward Area Refueling Point (AAFARS); x5 M915 w/ 5k trailer • Requirements: • -Daily Fuel Consumption: Shortfalls: -ISB Lion ,CL III distribution hub, cannot be the single supply point for CL III (B) for the JTF. -There are not enough fuel assets to provide the require throughput to meet the JTF’s lead time and/or just-in-time demand . Mitigations: -Establish FLE to increase throughput to meet the high demand level that will be needed during the operation. -Utilize the Host Nation’s CL III (B) White Trucks to increase capacity .

32. AMMUNITION • Assumptions: • Storage capability will not exceed 16,855.5 ST at either location • Total daily containerized ammunition lift requirements will not exceed 1,254 ST • Daily ammo lift requirements will not exceed 1128 ST • 47,000 lbs/day/BCT for moderate enemy contact • <140 ST resupply/day • Critical Facts: • 395th Ordnance Company is capable of running three (3) separate ASAs • 395th Ordnance Company will operate two (2) ASAs; Port ‘O Poti (ISB Lion and LSA Giant) • ASA operations will be executed by a Platoon (+) at each location • Specified Tasks: • Facilitate throughput distribution of CL V to division and separate brigade ATPs from 13 ESC • establishes ammunition support area in AO and provides CL V to III Corps. (LSA GIANT) • Implied Tasks: • Issue ABL and MCL to all supported brigades prior to SP to TAA and maintain incoming third combat load for the duration of combat operations • Facilitate CL V turn in upon completion of phase 3b of operation • Recommended Essential Tasks: • Facilitate throughput distribution of CL V to Division and separate Brigade ATPs from 13 ESC ASA at LSA Giant • Constraints / Limitations: • (L)Unable to conduct field level maintenance on organic equipment • (L)Requires 100 percent of its TOE equipment to be transported in a single lift using its authorized organic vehicles • (L)No organic earth moving equipment to facilitate construction of ASA IAW proper blast-frag calculations and storage compatibility

33. AMMUNITION • Assets / Capabilities: • Two (2) RTCH • Eighteen (18) RTFL • Three (3) Modular Ammunition Platoons capable of operating an Ammunition Storage Area (ASA) each • Storage capability of approximately 11,237 ST per PLT • Total daily containerized ammunition lift of 1,254 ST • Daily ammo lift capacity of 1128 ST • Requirements: • Receives, configures, inspects, manages, issues, ships and retrogrades Class V stocks utilizing the palletized load system from SPOD at Port ‘O Poti ISB Lion and LSA Giant • Prepares and maintains ammunition records and reports, also operates the communication net, and provides the appropriate material management center (MMC) with transaction and inventory management data • Shortfalls: • Distribution of CL V to division and separate brigade ATPs from 13 ESC with no organic transportation assets • No organic earth moving equipment to facilitate construction of ASA IAW proper blast-frag calculations and storage compatibility • Unable to conduct field level maintenance on organic equipment • Mitigations: • 395th Ordnance Company will have to rely on additional transportation assets for shipment of CL V to outlying Division and Brigade ATPs • 395th Ordnance Company will require engineer assets to establish the ASAs • 395th Ordnance Company will require maintenance support

34. MAINTENANCE • Assumptions: • All BCT will designate at least one MCP and report its location to the supporting SB. • Units should plan for a 90% Operational Readiness (OR) rate for the operation. Critical Facts: CL IX Critical shortages for repair items Shortages exist in repair parts for some fire control and surveillance equipment and in reparable exchange (RX) components BSBs to maintain 15 days of supply. GS level, except shortage items, is 30 days. • Specified Tasks: • SBs maintain combat spares and prioritization of components • M1A2 engines and HMMWV transmission will have priority of distribution throughout the theater. • Implied Tasks: • SBs provide unit distribution of CL IX to BCTs • Unserviceable end items and major assemblies requiring back-haul will be reported to the SB SPO • Recommended Essential Tasks: • Standard Class IX requisition, storage, and distribution procedures will be used to assure timely receipt of Class IX. • Units will maintain 30 DOS CL IX stockage. Units are authorized to conduct ASL Reviews to re-assess stockage levels. Constraints / Limitations Cannibalization/controlled exchange authority is delegated to Brigade Commanders. Controlled exchange is limited to five parts per vehicle. Limited Class VII items are expected to be shipped to this theater. The battle loss report constitutes a requisition. Non-battle loss reportable items should be reported under “other class VII” in logistics status (LOGSTAT) report. This also constitutes a requisition

35. MAINTENANCE • Assets / Capabilities • 3655 CRC : To provide sustainment maintenance (off-system repair and return to the supply system) on an area basis and return equipment to the supply system. • 257 TC HET: unit is available to relocate heavy maneuver forces on the battlefield. Also performs recovery and evacuation mission for equipment to higher levels of repair. • 3654 SMC: To provide field maintenance to units on an area basis. • Requirements: • Recover all wheel and track equipment off the battle field. • The SSA stock critical CLIX repair parts Shortfalls: Limited recovery assets CL IX Shortages Operational Readiness Rate by phases Mitigations: HET with personnel augmented from SUST BDE Cannibalization, Controlled Exchange and BLST assistance mitigates CL IX shortages Ready to Fight assets augmented from TSC/ESC/SUST BDE

36. DISTRIBUTION • Assumptions: • -3 CABs + 1 Stryker BN move to Wabash (4th SB to TAA)? • -Atropian government to provide up to 500k gallons of JP-8 daily for distribution from the Baku refinery – HN support Critical Facts: -Phase I - Priority of southbound movement is to maneuver formations, CL III(B), CL V, water and CL VII. Priority for northbound movement is medical evacuation vehicles, POL tankers, HETs, and maintenance evacuations. -Phase 2/3 - Priority of southbound movement is to CL III(B), CL V, CL VIII, CL IX, bottled water, personnel, barrier materials, and CL VII. Priority for northbound movement unchanged. Specified Tasks: -501 SB will be responsible for and execute all movement requests for the 61st MED BDE -CL 8 Resupply will be via unit distribution through medical channels by most expeditious means. (TMR) -M1A2 engines and HMMWV transmission will have priority of distribution throughout the theater. -Provide transportation for container cargo from POD to holding area in ISBs LION and GIANT. -Unit distribution to committed Divisions and 3d CBT AVN BDE. Supply point distribution to all others. Implied Tasks: -Plan, emplace, and sustain Convoy Support Centers (CSCs) as bases for convoy repair and medical support -Detach MHE to forward locations for container download on initial convoys Recommended Essential Tasks: -Establish link with 719th MCB for TMR receipt • Constraints / Limitations • -Petroleum are regarded as not suitable for tactical operations use. Baku pipeline contains crude oil only and is not available for U.S. /CF consumption. • -All Class III (B) Host Nation Support will require a security detachment consisting of no less than 1:5 ratio of green to white trucks. • -Designation of priority of use of MSRs/ASRs within the theater remains with the III Corps G-4. • -Convoy/Force Protection is a priority for all units. At a minimum, this will require aggressive patrolling Quick-Reaction-Teams (QRT) that can rapidly respond to Level 1 threat activities. Convoys will consist of a lead and trail Convoy Protection Platform (CPP) and one CPP per five vehicles in the convoy, with a minimum of two CPPs per convoy. All military and contract sustainment convoys will consist of a minimum of five vehicles and a maximum of 30 vehicles per March Unit. Anything larger than 30 vehicles requires 13 ESC CDR Approval. • -Convoy speeds will not exceed 35 KPH.

37. DISTRIBUTION Assets / Capabilities 96xHET/96xLOWBED TRLR (WVRGAA) 8xHEMMT Wrecker (WVRGAA) 4x2.5K HEMMT Tanker (WVRGAA) 60xM915/120xM872 (WCPGAA) 10xMTV Tractor/18x MTV SemiTrlr/10x M871 (WEVDAA) 60x915/60x7.5k Tanker/1xHEMMT wrecker (WS0AAA) 16xLHS/16xPLS trailer/tons of MHE (WFSBAA) 60xPLS/60xPLS trailer/2x HEMTT wrecker (WZMSAA) 15x5K tanker trailer/15x MTV tractor (WELJAA) CL III: 535K Total Pallet Capability (on the road at once): 1372 (1080 from WCPGAA alone) Total cargo weight: 447 BB General CGO STon, 803 BB AMMO STon • Requirements: • Awaiting TMRs/LOG estimates • CL I: 2640 Pallets/Day • CL IIIB: 569297 GAL/Day • CL V: 25 STon/Day Mitigations: -Host Nation Trucking - Host Nation support must be coordinated through the 21st TSC contracting office. -Air Resupply (CL I/V) -Ground (gun truck)/Air (OH-58) escort Shortfalls: Weather (flooded roads) Enemy Activity 2100 Pallets CL I 34297 GAL CL IIIB

38. MOBILITY • Assumptions: Critical Facts: • 501st Currently located at ISB Giants • Required Mvmt from ISB Giants to LSA WABASH – PAX airlift • 1ABCT 1/22 CAB long haul @ H-94 • 2 ABCT 2/8 CAB long haul @ H-44 • 3 ABCT 1/8 CAB long haul @ H-70 • Required Mvmt from Giants to TAA STUART • 3SBCT 1-23IN H-20 – PAX airlift • MSR CHEVY – ISB Giants to LSA WABASH • 149KM • 35KPH max rate • HNS Rail Route – ISB Giants to WABASH • The rail gauge of the rail systems in Donovia, Gorgas, and Atropia are compatible (1.520m). • Request minimal contracted support from Host Nation MHE and long haul support • Host Nation support can be requested for the following: stevedore augmentation, crane operator, forklift operators, truck drivers for local hauls within Gorgas. All services maybe purchased with supplemented unit funds • The Port of Poti is able to accommodate Large Medium Speed Roll-On/Roll-off (LMSR) and FSS Vessels. • BD Cranes in the Port of Poti are operable and available for military operations. • Tblisi International Airport can accommodate 747 CRAF. • Ground transport can make 149 km round trip within 8.6 hours

39. MOBILITY Constraints / (L) Limitations Specified Tasks: -501st Sustainment Brigade will execute theater distribution, receive, store, issue, and distribute all classes of supply by operating the SPOD and APOD from ISB Lion, ISB King and ISB Giant in support of OPERATION POSITIVE STRIKE NLT D-20. -Provides transportation of containerized cargo from POD to ISBs LION and KING. Implied Tasks: -Identify PAX and Equipment needed for movement from GIANTS -Coordinate for air, long haul, and ground transport of personnel and equipment -TMRs submitted through MCTs and processed by the Highway Traffic Division -Identify movement capability for sensitive items containers -BPT coordinate retrograde through WABASH to APOD Recommended Essential Tasks: -Stage, and inspect all PAX and Equipment for departure forward -Account for and transport all sensitive items containers with unit • Convoys will consist of a lead and trail Convoy Protection Platform (CPP) and one CPP per five vehicles in the convoy, with a minimum of two CPPs per convoy. • All military and contract sustainment convoys will consist of a minimum of five vehicles and a maximum of 25 vehicles per march unit. SUS BDE CDRs can approve up to the 30 vehicles. • Anything larger than 30 vehicles requires 13 ESC CDR approval. Max speed cross country is 20 KPH and on main routes 35 KPH. Ratio of green to white vehicles will be no less than 1:5. All vehicles in a sustainment convoy will have a minimum of two personnel • (L)Airlift missions subject to weather • (L)Highway Planning Factors: Terrain and unpredictable road conditions will significantly impact highway operations. Improved roads are generally two‑way, four lanes paved. However, width, structure and capability of these roads change dramatically as they proceed north. Direction of road movement is subject to control measures based on the tactical situation

40. MOBILITY • Assets / Capabilities • Requirements: • 257th HET CO: 96 HETS (between 4 PLTs) • 594th TC (CARGO – EAB line haul) 60 x M915 • 403rd ICTC – tasked at CRSP, 8 x RTCH • 4 x locomotive engines, 1 ea. 80T locomotive crane, 5 ea. passenger cars (24 Pax), 50 ea. 10,000 gallon capacity fuel tanker rail cars, 15 ea. box rail cars, 20 ea. gondola rail cars, and 30 ea. Flat rail cars. • Fixed Wing: C-130/C-17 transport is available for corps lift. C-17: 1ea C- 17 strategic airframe is scheduled to arrive in the AO every two days starting at D-2 • C-130 air land resupply availability will be limited to 315 short tons per day for each division. Planning factors for C-130 aircraft are: 17.5 short tons; 6 pallet positions; 80 troops; 74 paratroops; or 16 CDS bundles. • Minimal Host Nation ground transportation • Internal ground transportation platforms • Movement of 4 x Maneuver BN from ISB Giants to WABASH PAX Airlift & VIX Long Haul • Movement of sensitive items containers from Giants to WABASH • Provides transportation of containerized cargo from POD to ISBs LION and KING for follow on equipment. Shortfalls: Mitigations: • Minimal security forces available as required in Order for Convoy security • 594thTC line haul tasked to distribute classes of supplies; could be used to line haul sensitive items to TAAs. • Request M998 for convoy security and economize vehicles in consolidated convoys • Request elements of 403rd and 594th IOT support BN movements

41. PROPOSED CCIR/FFIR • Any attack on BTC pipeline, Baku Refinery, Rail, Port or Airfield. • Enemy force infiltration of FOB defenses. • Enemy activity in strength greater than a company within the AO. • Enemy precursor activity for use of WMD. • Any subordinate company below 80% combat power. • Classes of supply at 40% status or below stockage objective. • Change of MSR or ASR status to black. •  Location of 501st SUS BDE elements detached. •  Loss of Soldier life, limb, or eyesight. • Disruptions along MSRs of greater than 8 hours. • Possible violations of published ROE or any U.S. Soldier in AO involvement in death or critical injury of local national. •  Potential negative event covered by the media.

42. PROPOSED COA EVAL CRITERIA • Responsiveness: Ability to meet changing requirement on short notice and to rapidly sustain efforts to meet changing circumstances over time. • Simplicity: Minimizes the complexity of sustainment. • Survivability: Ability to protect personnel, info, infrastructure, and assets from destruction or degradation. • Anticipation: Ability to foresee requirements and initiate necessary actions to satisfy a response. • Command and Control (C2): Exercise of authority and direction over personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures through planning, directing, and coordinating to accomplish the mission.

43. RESTATED MISSION 501ST SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE: On order, 501st Sustainment Brigade executes theater distribution, receipt, storage, issue, and distribution of all classes of supply by operating the SPOD and APOD from ISB Lion, ISB King, LSA Giant, and LSAWabash in support of Operation Caspian-Hope NLT D-20.

44. COMMANDER’S GUIDANCE CHAMPION 6