Under Planned Resupply, which elements establish the requirement, timing, and frequency for routine supply?

• A. Sustainment concept of support, synch matrix, logstat, and running estimates
• B. Weather data and terrain analysis
• C. Joint fire support plan
• D. Financial accounting cycle

Answer: (A)

In Planned Resupply, the need, timing, and cadence of routine supply are defined by four elements working together: the sustainment concept of support, the synchronization matrix, logstat, and running estimates. The sustainment concept of support outlines how the unit will be supported—who provides what, where, under what priorities—which sets the overall requirement and the framework for when supplies are needed. The synchronization matrix arranges logistics actions against time and operations, giving a time-phased view of when items must arrive and how often they must be delivered. Logstat provides the current status of stocks, on-hand quantities, consumption rates, and distributions, supplying the concrete data to calculate actual needs and confirm timing. Running estimates are the continuous forecasts that account for changes in operations, environment, or movement, keeping the resupply plan current and ensuring the routine supply frequency remains appropriate. Together, these elements establish what is needed, when it’s needed, and how often it should be resupplied. Weather data, terrain analysis, joint fire support plans, and the financial accounting cycle don’t directly set those routine supply parameters.