CSS

Question 1

What is logistics?

Answer 1

All actions required to move and maintain forces. includes the acquisition and positioning of resources as well as the delivery of those resources to the forces.

Question 2

Which concept is larger logistics or combat service support?

Answer 2

Logistics

Question 3

Define combat service support?

Answer 3

The activity which actually provides services and supplies to the combat forces.

Question 4

What does strategic, operational, & tactical logistics support?

Answer 4

The levels of war.

Question 5

Define strategic logistics?

Answer 5

Supports the organizing, training and equipping of forces needed to further the national interest.

Question 6

Define operational logistics?

Answer 6

Links tactical requirements and strategic capabilities to accomplish operational goals and objectives.

Question 7

Define tactical logistics?

Answer 7

Includes organic unit capabilities and combat service support activities required to support military operations.

Question 8

What are the principles of logistics support?

Answer 8

1. Responsiveness2. Simplicity3. Flexibility4. Economy5. Attainability6. Sustainability7. Survivability

Question 9

Define responsiveness?

Answer 9

Providing the right support at the right time in the right places. KEYSTONE of logistics support.

Question 10

Define simplicity?

Answer 10

Efficiency in both planning & executing of logistics operations through establishment of priorities & standardized procedures.

Question 11

Define flexibility?

Answer 11

Ability to adapt logistics structure & procedures to changing situations, missions, & concepts of operations.

Question 12

Define economy?

Answer 12

Providing sufficient support at the least cost without impairing mission accomplishment or jeopardizing lives.

Question 13

Define attainability?

Answer 13

Ability to provide the minimum, essential supplies & services required to begin combat operations.

Question 14

Define sustainability?

Answer 14

Ability to maintain logistics support to all users throughout area of operations for the duration of the operation.

Question 15

Define survivability?

Answer 15

Capacity of the organization to protect its forces & resources.

Question 16

What are the 2 fundamental elements of the logistics system?

Answer 16

1. Distribution system2. Command & control (C2)

Question 17

Define distribution system?

Answer 17

Made up of bases & procedures.

Question 18

Define bases?

Answer 18

Foundation of the entire logistics system, providing fixed points from which resources are acquired, maintained & distributed.

Question 19

What are the 4 options for bases in a distribution system?

Answer 19

1. Permanent bases - sustained support for large elements of the force.2. Forward bases - established w/in AO to provide operational/tactical level support3. Seabasing - sustainment to units ashore from ships offshore4. Prepositioning - staging of equipment & supplies in forward location for use by force at future time.

Question 20

Define procedures?

Answer 20

Reduced to its simplest form.

Question 21

What are the 2 types of procedures in a distribution system?

Answer 21

1. Pull - places almost total responsibility on unit needing support.2. Push - uses calculations of anticipated logistics to position/deliver resources where needed.

Question 22

Define command & control (C2)?

Answer 22

Links the distribution system to the planning/execution of operations by the effective employment of limited resources.

Question 23

What 3 essential tasks does C2 aid the commander in accomplishing?

Answer 23

1. Anticipating future requirements2. Allocating resources3. Dealing with uncertainty

Question 24

What are the 6 functional areas of CSS?

Answer 24

1. Supply - acquiring & issuing material; may be consumable, or durable material, components, & end items2. Maintenance - actions to keep & return material in serviceable condition.3. Transportation - means & controls for managing the transportation means.4. General Engineering - used to reinforce or augment combat engineer organizations.5. Services - provides effective admin, mgmt, & employment of military organizations.6. Health services - minimize the effects of wounds/injuries/diseases have on unit’s readiness/morale/effectiveness.

Question 25

What are the 2 levels of maintenance?

Answer 25

1. Field - maintenance that doesn’t require depot maintenance capability & is performed by crew/operators/mechanics/technicians w/in Marine Corps. 2. Depot - not defined by location. Other service depots, commercial facilities, &/or original equipment manufactures.

Question 26

What are the 3 categories of maintenance?

Answer 26

1. Organizational2. Intermediate3. Depot

Question 27

What are the 10 categories known as classes of supply?

Answer 27

1 - subsistence, rations, health & welfare items2. minor end items, clothing & individual equipment3. petroleum, oils, lubricants4. construction materials5. ammo (ground/aviation)6. personal demand items7. major end items8. medical supplies9. repair parts10. non-military items (human ops)