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Battlefield Logistics Planning & Analysis Trainer

(BPLAT)

Course Introduction, Objectives and Course Required Reading
Introduction to Distribution Management Concepts and Key Roles
Distribution Management Theater/Corps
Modular Force Logistics Concept of Operation
Interpreting the Logistics Common Operating Picture (LCOP)
Battlefield Automation System Enablers
The Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP)
Force Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2)
The Movement Tracking System (MTS)
Configured Load Building Tool (CLBT)
Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3)
Combat Service Support Automated Information System Interface (CAISI)
Theater Transportation
Global Transportation Network (GTN)
In-Transit Visibility (ITV) System Applications
Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP) In-Transit Visibility (ITV) Process
Theater Maintenance
Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP) Maintenance
ILAP Equipment Downtime analyzer (EDA)
Logistics Automated Systems Enablers
ILAP Asset Visibility and Document Number Tracking
ILAP Performance Metrics and Dollar Cost Banding
ILAP Recoverables Management and Retrograde Tracking
Theater Subsistence
Theater Ammunition
Mortuary Affairs
Deployment Stages; Introduction to Pre-Deployment, During Deployment, Post Deployment, Sustainment and Re-Deployment Requirements


Course Introduction, Objectives and Course Required Reading

This module will provide the student an understanding of the distribution management course training objectives, critical tasks, course outline, suggested reading (regulatory), suggested reading (military studies), suggested reading (civilian publications), and on-line references and information sources using Universal Resource Locators (URLs).

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Introduction to Distribution Management Concepts and Key Roles

This module will provide the student an introduction to the concepts of distribution management. Focus is placed on the processes of planning and synchronizing the time-definite delivery of materiel, equipment, units, personnel and services to, and within the area of operations.

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Distribution Management Theater/Corps

This module will provide the student an understanding of definitions and terms associated with distribution management at the Theater/Corps level, flow of materiel (all classes of supply), lateral and reverse logistics, flow of information (all classes of supply), movement management, logistics enabling systems architecture, and organizational responsibilities (transportation, supply, maintenance, distribution hubs and national level distribution).

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Modular Force Logistics Concept of Operation

This module will provide the student an understanding of definitions and terms associated with the emerging modular force specifically focusing on the Chief of the Army (CSA) transformation guidance; new Army force structure; CSS sustainment challenges; joint forces sustainment; logistics organizations; logistics concept of support as they apply to organizational responsibilities (transportation, supply, maintenance, distribution hubs and national level distribution).

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Interpreting the Logistics Common Operating Picture (LCOP)

This module will train the student to interpret the operational views created by the Joint Deployment Logistic Model (JDLM) and the Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP), along with various other logistics system data feeds. The simulated operational views will be discussed and analyzed to identify tactical logistics data feeds from various ITV technologies, to identify strategic distribution trends for specific commodities, to provide operational assessments, and research document, distribution (shipments), and asset visibility based on specific JDLM simulated scenarios.

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Battlefield Automation System Enablers

This module will provide students with hands-on interactive use of Battlefield Automated Systems (enablers) employed to execute distribution management analysis and decisions. Sub-modules require students to interactively conduct queries and perform analysis.

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The Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP)

This module will provide students with hands-on interactive use of the Integrated Logistics Analysis Program to determine logistics support capabilities, equipment readiness performance indicators, commodity tracking, and financial resource status. This module requires students to interactively conduct queries and perform analysis.

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Force Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2)

This module will provide the student and overview of the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) system. The training is focused on the automated, computerized, digitized network-operating environment, which provides Brigade and below elements with a battle command capability. Emphasis is placed on the systems ability to facilitate the flow of battle command information supporting lower echelon battle command tactical mission requirements.

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The Movement Tracking System (MTS)

This module is designed to provide students with an interactive exercise on the capabilities, functions and employment of the MTS operating system used for tracking vehicle operators and vehicles. Training covers plotting and interpreting overlays, wireless mobile satellite two-way text messaging system from MTS equipped vehicles to a Control Station, and battle space GPS tracking of vehicles and commodities.

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Configured Load Building Tool (CLBT)

This module will provide the student an overview of principles of operation and an understanding of the terms, processes, functions, and execution of the Configured Load Building Tool (CLBT). The student will interactively build a scripted configured load.

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Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3)

This module will provide the student an overview of the Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3) logistics common operating picture (LCOP).

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Combat Service Support Automated Information System Interface (CAISI)

This module will provide the student an overview of the Combat Service Support Automation Systems Interface (CAISI) focusing on the Local Area Network (LAN) configuration; communications interface between CSS battlefield computers and commercial communications systems; line of sight transmission coverage; and system configuration.

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Theater Transportation

This module is designed to provide the student with an understanding of definitions, terms, roles and responsibilities of movement control organizations associated with theater transportation.

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Global Transportation Network (GTN)

This sub-module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the methods used in the tracking of various transportation platforms to include ocean cargo containers, daily reports that enable multiple displays of container movement information including: the location of containers, content of container, scheduled container arrival, what containers are on-hand at the POE and POD. Students will perform interactive queries via the GTN server.

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In-Transit Visibility (ITV) System Applications

This sub-module will train the student on the purpose, functions, features, and capabilities of In-transit visibility devices. The student will learn about the data feeds from various ITV technologies to include radio frequency tags, fixed and handheld interrogators, manual and electronic interrogation technologies, movement tracking systems, and satellite tag tracking technologies.

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Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP) In-Transit Visibility (ITV) Process

This sub-module will train the student on the purpose, functions, features, and capabilities of the Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP) In-Transit Visibility process. The student will interactively query the ILAP system to learn about the data feeds from the Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS)-Objective, Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS-1) Enhanced, the single stock fund Installation Supply Buffer (ISB), the Standard Finance System (STANFINS), and national level in-transit asset movement status. Instruction will include analysis of asset visibility, manager review file, document history, and reports and listings directly supporting the logistics Common Operating Picture (COP).

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Theater Maintenance

This module will provide the student an understanding of definitions, terms, responsibilities associated with theater Army maintenance.

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Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP) Maintenance

This sub-module will provide the student an understanding of the daily maintenance posture for units and equipment by way of monitoring the 026(A) maintenance report within ILAP. Students will interactively review the three report windows that display inoperable equipment records, job order details, and Org/DS and DS parts information.

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ILAP Equipment Downtime analyzer (EDA)

This sub-module will train the student on the purpose, functions, features, and capabilities of the equipment downtime analyzer. The student will learn about the data feeds from the Unit Level Logistics System (ULLS), through the Standard Army Maintenance System-1 (SAMS-1) to the Standard Army Maintenance System-2 (SAMS-2). Emphasis is placed on the analysis of equipment fleets, broke to fix time, repair cycles, source of fill via distribution for Class IX repair parts, and fleet problem indicators.

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Logistics Automated Systems Enablers

This module will provide the student an understanding of definitions and terms associated with the Army’s C41 Architecture, command and control systems, the Global Command and Control System, business systems, and automated identification technology.

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ILAP Asset Visibility and Document Number Tracking

This sub-module will require the student to interactively query the Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP) Authorized Stockage List (ASL) to determine assets on-hand, dues-in, dues-out, authorization levels, shipments received, shipments in transit, turn-ins, recoverables, retrogrades, excess, and assets available for re-distribution. Students will also query and conduct analysis on transactions within the theater and at the national level. Queries will cover (but not be limited to): requests submitted, status, issues, receipts, shipments, history by materiel category code, history by equipment end item code, history by weapons systems, history by source of supply, and transactions sent to the manager review file.

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ILAP Performance Metrics and Dollar Cost Banding

This module will provide the student an understanding of newly adopted Army SSA and supply pipeline performance metrics in conjunction with Dollar Cost Banding ASL Stockage determination.

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ILAP Recoverables Management and Retrograde Tracking

This sub-module will require the student to interactively query the Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP) to track Materiel Receipt Status (FTZ) transactions transmitted through DAASC (Defense Automatic Addressing System Center) to the Inventory Control Points (ICP). Students research the DIC FTZ to determine the reporting activity of the receipt of excess materiel. Analysis includes the amount of credit to be granted for the returned material based on quantity and condition. Students are also required to research and analyze the current status of matched and unmatched recoverable items using actual and current Army organizations.

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Theater Subsistence

This module will provide the student an understanding of definitions and terms associated with Theater subsistence operations including Troop Issue Subsistence Activities (TISA) operations which include but are not limited to:

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Theater Ammunition

This module will provide the student an understanding of definitions and terms associated with theater ammunition.

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Mortuary Affairs

This module is designed to provide the student an overview of the Mortuary Affairs Support process starting with:

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Deployment Stages; Introduction to Pre-Deployment, During Deployment, Post Deployment, Sustainment and Re-Deployment Requirements

This module will provide the student an understanding of definitions, terms and organizational responsibilities supporting:

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This page was last updated on: September 19, 2011