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forward support field

mil., logist. terrain de soutien avancé
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forward support field
mil., logist. Temporary location of the assets of the regimental logistics chain deployed if the supported units are widely dispersed, at a minimum of thirty kilometers from the support field. The forward support field includes: 1. liaison means with the regimental or task force CP; 2. supply means tank trucks, collapsible storage tanks, ammunition; 3. light vehicle and aircraft repair assets; 4. medical assets medical teams -medevac helicopters The captain in command of the regimental support company or his executive is in command of the forward support field and on order from the regimental logistics officer performs the resupplying of the front-line echelon. (FRA)

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