Which techniques are used for planned resupply?

• A. LOGPAC, pre positioned supplies, cache, modular system exchange
• B. Direct fire support, air interdiction
• C. Naval port deliveries only
• D. Financial procurement contracts only

Answer: (A)

Planned resupply relies on prearranged methods that keep a unit stocked and ready during operations, without waiting for ad hoc deliveries. Techniques like LOGPAC bundle the specific supplies a unit needs into a logistics package and move them quickly to the force, often by air or ground, matching the unit’s current mission and consumption. Pre-positioned supplies sit in ready locations to reduce transit time and shorten lead times, so units can pull what they need as consumption rises. Caches placed at or near forward positions provide rapid access to essential items, improving responsiveness during tempo operations. Modular system exchange standardizes components and allows quick substitution or replenishment of equipment, minimizing downtime and maximizing interoperability across platforms. Together, these methods create predictable, timely sustainment that supports continuous operations. In contrast, direct fire support and air interdiction are combat functions, naval port deliveries address a single mode/location, and financial procurement contracts focus on acquiring assets rather than delivering and sustaining them in the field.