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Installations and Logistics BoardInstallations and Logistics Board

LRC and Intermediate Supply LRC and Intermediate Supply Reach-BackReach-Back

May 2013May 2013

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Purpose/ AgendaPurpose/ Agenda

PurposePurpose

• Logistics Readiness Center– Purpose/Intent of LRC– Current LRC Construct

• Intermediate Supply Reach-back– OEF SMU Reach-back

Concept– Using Unit to Reach-back

relationship– Theater Execution Supply

Functions– Efficiencies

• Lessons Learned• Way Ahead

• To present for consideration 1st MLG’s use of the LRC and Intermediate Supply Reach-back capability in OEF and future application

AgendaAgenda

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This brief contains 14 slides

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Logistics Readiness Center Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)(LRC)

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Logistics Readiness CenterLogistics Readiness Center

• A coordinating center, located in CLR 15 S-3 to:– Synchronize intermediate supply and maintenance– Prioritize resources and effort

• Serves as single C2 node for MAGTF for intermediate logistics support– Command and Control logistics “fires”

• Optimizes intermediate support capabilities with operational requirements

• Evaluates and prioritizes intermediate support capabilities and posture IOT ensure alignment with MAGTF demand

• Integrates intermediate maintenance and supply with transportation and distribution

Purpose and intent

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LRC Construct (current/future)LRC Construct (current/future)

As efforts are underway to move to retain Supply and Maintenance as functional Battalions, now is the ideal time to align these line numbers with

this structure

ASST LRC OFFCAPT 3002

LRC CHFMSGT 3529

LRC OFFMAJ 0402/3002

ENG EQUIP NCOSGT 1345

TRANS COORD NCOCPL 3531

TRANS COORD NCOCPL 1345/3531

MAINT MGMT CHFSSGT 0411

MAINT OPS CHFGYSGT 21xx

SUPPLY OPS CHFGYSGT 3043

CL II RQMTS CHFSGT 3043

CLASS III RQMTS NCOSGT 1391

CL III RQMTS CHFSSGT 1391

CL V RQMTS CHFSGT 2311

MAINT MGMT SPECSGT 0411

CL IX RQMTS CHFSSGT 3043

CL IX RQMTS NCOCPL 3043

MOS OFFCWO MAINT

TSE OFF1STLT 0402

TRANS COORD CHFMSGT 3537

SOS OFFCWO 3010

WOLPH SPECLCPL 0411

MOBILITY OFFICERCWO EMBARK

MOBILITY ChiefSSgt EMBARK

MOBILITY ClerkCpl EMBARK

MOBILITY ClerkLCpl EMBARK

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*Billets in Red represent line numbers that do not currently exist (SOS/MOS/WOLPH) or need to be transferred within current structure (Mobility)

• Current LRC C2 Enablers are:

• GCSS-MC (Sup/Maint)• CLC2S/TCPT (MSTs)• Sharepoint (TEEP)

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Intermediate Supply Reach-Intermediate Supply Reach-backback

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Intermediate Supply Reach-Intermediate Supply Reach-backback

• Given advances in information technology, 1st MLG has expanded the concept of SMU Reach-back to incorporate those functions which can be executed in CONUS to support global operations

• Functions which were once executed forward and have now transitioned to CONUS include:– Processing Unit Warfighter Support– Posts reports daily– Stock replenishment– Stock control– Validation of financial transactions

• The Reach-back process has undergone a proof-of-concept in OEF

Purpose and intent

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OEF SMU Reach-Back MaturationOEF SMU Reach-Back MaturationOEF 12.1 Intermediate Supply

Execution

Current OEF Intermediate Supply Execution

Custome

r Service

SystemOperation

s

General Accountin

gFiscal

Inventory

MMDC

RUC line(50)

(71)

(9)

(7)

(7)

(8)

(115) FASP Medlog, IIP, & SDDs

(31) Total

Warfighter

Support

Inventory

MMDC

RUC line

Camp Leatherneck (SASSY)

ATLASS COURIER

(7)

(22)

(12)

SystemOperatio

n

Customer

Service

SystemOps

GeneralAccount

(12) Total

MCEITS

Camp Lejeune

Albany SASSY Cycle

Albany SASSY Cycle

ATLASSCOURIER

(267) Total Personnel

(37) FASP Medlog, IIP, & SDDs

Since August 2012, the Supply Management Unit (SMU) FWD has delivered seamless intermediate supply support (capacity & production management) using reach-back operations. This concept has been

successfully transitioned and executed by both I and II MEF without degrading support to FWD units throughout the RC(SW) AO. To date both I and II MEF have leveraged technology and supply expertise

in order to meet all FWD multi-class sustainment requirements

(78) Total LNK Personnel

Physical TransferPhysical Transfer / Action RequiredDate Transfer / Request

Physical TransferPhysical Transfer / Action RequiredDate Transfer / Request

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Using Unit to Reach-back Using Unit to Reach-back RelationshipRelationship

Using Unit Supply CONUS Reach-back

• Using unit supply requisitions CL II, IIIP, IV, IX

• Using unit supply procedural assistance

• Supply using unit management reports

• Processes using unit requisition against SMU (Fwd) stock. Fill or pass to Source of Supply

• Using unit customer service supply assistance embedded in reach-back

• Reach-back posts reports daily

• Forward stock replenishment buys conducted by reach-back

• Stock Control reports management ISO Fwd inventory conducted by reach-back

•Validate financial transactions for all forward deployed Marine units

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In-Theater Supply Function Execution

Theater Supply Plt. Functions

1. Provide walk-thrus to support immediate customer demands

2. Using unit supply assistance3. Courier collect for processing at

CONUS Reachback

1. Pick using unit requisitions processed at the Reachback

2. Stowing incoming inventory purchased by Reachback

3. Cyclical weekly inventories

1. Distribute materiel to all RCSW forces

2. Receive all inbound cargo (air and ground)

3. Limited P3 capability (personal effects)

12.2 Supply Plt. Organization

Warfighter Support

Storage

Distribution

(7) 3043s

(22) 3051s

(12) 3112s

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Reach-Back EfficienciesReach-Back Efficiencies

• Sustained transparent level of support to the MAGTF• Fill rate remains ~ 68%• Readiness 95%

• Decreased Theater Footprint• Assists FML• Deployed personnel cost savings

• Enterprise adaptable• MCEITS• Transition between MEF’s

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With the exception of storage, if SMU Reach-back is adopted in its entirety the SMU will never

require forward-deployment

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Lessons LearnedLessons Learned

• Logistics Readiness Center– Synchronization and unified focus– Up and out focus enables better analysis and

coordination– Provides an intermediate supply advocate within CLR

HQ

• Intermediate Supply Reach-back– Proof-of-concept successful for OEF MAGTF– SASSY vs GCSS-MC

• Intra theater asset visibility• Document Management

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Way AheadWay Ahead

• Logistics Readiness Center– Continue to analyze efficiency data including fill rates/repair cycle time– Incorporate into future exercises and deployments– Seek to apply this concept to future deploying MAGTFs– Incorporate into CLR-X5 restructuring efforts/formal incorporation into

the structure

• Intermediate Supply Reach-back – Incorporate into exercises and deployed operations– Seek to apply this concept to future deploying MAGTFs– Continue to integrate with GCSS-MC– Codify into USMC concepts and logistics doctrine

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Questions?Questions?

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BackupBackup

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OEF 12 Logistics Readiness Center OEF 12 Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)(LRC)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain cognizance of Intermediate Field-level supply/maintenance and distribution requirements

• Evaluate ISAF-MAGTF LCE force-posture IOT properly align LCE force laydown

• Integrate supply and transportation (ground and air) to ensure optimal distribution

• Provide SME oversight for forward positioned Class I, II, III, V, IX supplies

• Provide SME input to LCE Plans and Future Operations Officers

• Provide SME to identify and mitigate maintenance trends

LRC OIC

Maint Ops

SupplyOps

UMCC Mobility LSAir

G/S-3

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During OEF-12, the 1st MLG instituted the above LRC construct, initially under the G-3 and then the S-3 as the LCE transitioned from 1st MLG to CLR-15

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• Total T/O Reduction: ~200• Issues:

– Several sections are too top heavy; requires grade reductions

– All 3381 Food Service billets were removed and replaced with regular supply Marines. Rations platoon needs at least (5) 3381s for their technical knowledge

– Cuts to 3043s and 3051s were significant (~25%) but manageable

• ~10 BICs still need deconfliction with Maint Bns and CLCs

Supply BattalionSupply Battalion

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• Total T/O reduction: ~300• Numerous billets should have rank or billet changes• Critical Issues:

– 0111: (2) SSgts on T/O; convert (1) SSgt to GySgt to support 1500+ man battalion– 0681: (0) on T/O; convert (2) 0699 MSgt to 0681 SSgt and place in Maint Bn for RIP

EKMS– 1302: (0) on T/O; convert (1) 2102 to (1) 1302 for EMC Company Commander– 1310: (0) on T/O; currently have (1) W4, (2) W3, (2) W2. Add or convert (3) 1310s for

RMC, EMC XO, and MEP Plt Cmdr– 2171: (0) GySgt, (6) SSgt on T/O; currently have (2) GySgt and (5) SSgt. Convert (1)

SSgt to GySgt, critical as the EO Maintenance Chief for OMC– 2802: (2) captains on T/O; currently have (1) major & (1) captain. Convert (1) captain

to major to be the RMC company commander– 2891: (2) MSgt on T/O; currently have (1) MGySgt, (1) MSgt. Convert (1) MSgt to

MGySgt for RMC Operation Chief– 3043/3051: Determining required quantity of each for the RIP– 8999: (4) 1stSgt on T/O; currently have 6 on T/O but (1) (OMC) is never staffed. Add

or convert (1) 8999 to ensure one per company

– ~10 BICs need deconfliction with Supply Bn and CLCs

Maintenance BattalionMaintenance Battalion

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• Potential annual personnel cost savings of >$1M– Rank decrease savings: $ 2,740K– Rank increase costs: - $ 248K

NET manpower cost savings: $ 2,492K

• *Based on base pay and BAH only for Camp Pendleton – savings would increase if total compensation (e.g. medical, retirement, etc.) were included

• *All ranks assumed to be married with dependents – savings would increase if we assumed barracks occupancy for junior Marines

Potential Cost SavingsPotential Cost Savings