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Question 1

What is the relationship and function of the Theater Logistics Analysis (TLA) and Theater Logistics Overview (TLO)?

Answer 1

The TLA informs the TLO, and together they frame the overarching approach to theater operations and identify critical gaps.

Question 2

What does TLA stand for?

Answer 2

Theater Logistics Analysis

Question 3

What does TLO stand for?

Answer 3

Theater Logistics Overview

Question 4

Describe Logistics Planning.

Answer 4

Progressing from broad analysis (TLA leading to TLO) to specific support plans (logistics estimate, the concept of logistics support (COLS), and the theater distribution plan (TDP). Ensures a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment and capability gaps.

Question 5

What does OCS stand for?

Answer 5

Operational Contracting Support

Question 6

What makes up Operational Contracting Support (OCS) legal and contractual compliance?

Answer 6

1. Strict adherence to legal guidelines
2. Consistent communication with the KO and legal team
3. Awareness of differing military/contractor standards

Question 7

What does the Advisor for Logistics do?

Answer 7

Advises the CJTF on JTF logistic matters that affect mission accomplishment

Question 8

What does the developer of plans and orders do?

Answer 8

Develops Annex F (Logistics) to OPLANs, OPORDs, or campaign plans. Develops appropriate sections of paragraph 4 of the basic plan and CCDR’s strategic concept.

Question 9

What is CUL?

Answer 9

Coordinator of Common-User Logistics

Question 10

What does the Coordinator of Common-User Logistics do?

Answer 10

Ensures the efficient and effective sharing of logistics resources among different military Services, combatant commands (CCMDs), and, where applicable, multinational partners.

Question 11

What does the Coordinator of Transportation do?

Answer 11

Focuses on transportation nodes within the JOA including airports, seaports, and beaches.

Question 12

Joint logistics planning provides the JFC the means to…

Answer 12

1. Enable Freedom of Action
2. Prolong Endurance
3. Extend Operational Reach
4. Develop Branches and Sequels

Question 13

What is Theater Logistics Analysis (TLA)?

Answer 13

TLA is a supporting process facilitating developing the theater logistics overview through understanding the current OE.

Question 14

What is Theater Logistics Overview (TLO)?

Answer 14

The TLO frames the theater’s overarching mission at the campaign level, while identifying/addressing capability gaps, mitigations, and risks.

Question 15

What are Logistics estimates?

Answer 15

The logistics estimate identifies factors that may influence the feasibility of providing logistics support to the tentative COAs.This estimate is based on the TLA and TLO, and informs COLS, as well as developing the OPORD and execution.

Question 16

What is the name of the verbal or graphic statement of how a commander intends to support an operation or campaign.

Answer 16

Concept of Logistic Support (COLS)

Question 17

What is the Theater Distribution Plan (TDP)?

Answer 17

The TDP provides comprehensive analysis of the theater distribution networks to ensure sufficient capacity exists throughout the theater.

Question 18

What does COLS stand for?

Answer 18

Concept of Logistic Support

Question 19

What does TDP stand for?

Answer 19

Theater Distribution Plan

Question 20

What strategic plan contains the TLA, TLO, COLS, and LOG Estimate?

Answer 20

Theater Posture Plan

Question 21

What operational plan contains the Theater Distribution Plan (TDP)?

Answer 21

Campaign Plans

Question 22

What are the 4 logistics planning functions? (SCPA)

Answer 22

1. Strategic Guidance
2. Concept Development
3. Plan Development
4. Assessment

Question 23

Strategic Guidance falls within what 2 Joint Planning Process steps?

Answer 23

1. Planning Initiation
2. Mission Analysis

Question 24

Concept Development falls within what 3 Joint Planning Process steps?

Answer 24

3. COA Development
4. COA Analysis & Wargaming
5. COA Comparison

Question 25

Plan Development falls within what 2 Joint Planning Process steps?

Answer 25

6. COA Approval 7. Plan or Order Development

Question 26

What are the tasks of TLA?

Answer 26

To analyze infrastructure, logistics assets/resources, and environmental factors that will optimize or adversely impact theater support operations.

Question 27

What does the Theater Posture Plan (TPP) do?

Answer 27

Provides detailed info on airfields, seaports, roads, rails, bridging capabilities, etc

Question 28

What does Theater Logistics Assessment (TLA) determine or validate? (HSPJD)

Answer 28

1. Host-nation support and logistics support agreements 2. Strategic air and seaports of debarkation 3. Pre-positioned and theater reserve stocks   4. Joint logistics functions 5. Logistics capability, shortfalls, risks, and mitigations

Question 29

What is the purpose of Concept of Logistics Support (COLS)?

Answer 29

To provides the foundational basis in preparation of Annex F. The COLS explains: -How sustainment is organized and echeloned -How supplies and services flow forward -How sustainment supports phases and transitions -How sustainment enables operational reach and tempo

Question 29

What are the tasks of the Concept of Logistics Support (COLS)?

Answer 29

1. Establish priorities of support, supply, movement for air and sea lift across all phases of operations. 2. Address the sustainment of forces. 3. Guidance for employment of sea-air interfaces to facilitate JRSOI. Controlling common user logistics (CUL). 4. Declaration of force closure; actions by phase; logistics assets required; and designation of contracting construct.

Question 30

What planning tool has the purpose of analyzing how combat service support factors can affect mission accomplishment?

Answer 30

Logistics Estimates. Estimates determine requirements, assess capabilities, and make recommendations.

Question 31

What are the tasks of Logistics Estimates?

Answer 31

1. Determine requirements. 2. Assess capabilities. 3. Make recommendations.

Question 32

What is the purpose of the Theater Distribution Plan?

Answer 32

To synchronize and integrate the movement, positioning, and sustainment of forces and materiel across the theater and link strategic lift and global sustainment to operational and tactical requirements.

Question 33

What is Operational Contract Support (OCS)?

Answer 33

The process of planning for and obtaining supplies, services, and construction from commercial sources in support of combatant commander-directed operations.

Question 34

What is Contract Support Integration?

Answer 34

The planning, coordination, and synchronization of contracted support in military operations.

Question 35

What is contracting support?

Answer 35

The planning, coordination, and execution of contracting authority to legally bind contractors in support of military operations.

Question 36

What is Contractor Management?

Answer 36

The oversight and integration of contractor personnel and associated equipment in support of military operations.

Question 37

What are the 3 types of contract support? (TSE)

Answer 37

1. Theater support contracts 2. System Support Contracts 3. External Support Contracts

Question 38

What are theater support contracts?

Answer 38

Support deployed forces under pre-arranged or theater-arranged contracts. Provide goods, services, and minor construction, usually through local vendors. e.g.- furniture

Question 39

What are system support contracts?

Answer 39

Support deployed forces under pre-arranged contracts from Program Executive Officers, Program Managers, or Service Component Materiel Commands. Provides support for specific system in peacetime and contingency operations. e.g.- aviation systems

Question 40

What are external support contracts?

Answer 40

Provide support to deployed operational forces separate from theater support or system contractor support. Can be pre-arranged or awarded during the contingency. e.g.- food

Question 41

What is the Army Contracting Command Structure?

Answer 41

1. US Army Contracting Command 2. Mission and Installation Contracting Command 3. Contracting Brigade 4. Contracting Battalion 5. Contracting Detachment