Supporting different force types

The force type being supported determines the type, quantity, and delivery method of logistical support. Each force type has different consumption patterns, mobility constraints, and resupply requirements (see Line infantry force types FM/G377 and Specialist infantry force types FM/G378).

Key considerations:

• Light infantry
  • High demand for small arms ammunition and medical supplies
  • Limited organic transport capacity
  • Require frequent, distributed resupply
• Motorised / protected mobility infantry
  • Increased demand for fuel and vehicle maintenance
  • Require resupply points accessible by vehicles
  • Balance between infantry and vehicle support
• Mechanised / armoured infantry
  • High demand for:
    • Vehicle ammunition
    • Fuel
    • Repair and recovery support
  • Require forward resupply and recovery planning
  • May need replacement vehicles to maintain combat power
• Air mobile / air assault / airborne forces
  • Limited or restricted ground access
  • Depend on air resupply and pre-positioned supplies
  • Require:
    • Landing zones (LZs)
    • Staged supply caches
  • High risk to supply lines and delivery assets
• Specialist force types (e.g. amphibious, littoral, riverine)
  • Require tailored delivery methods (air, sea, or mixed)
  • May operate in logistically restrictive environments
  • Require planning for non-standard supply routes