Who would be responsible for planning and synchronizing sustainment operations for the BSB?

• A. BSB Support Operations Officer (SPO).
• B. BSB Commander.
• C. S3.
• D. Battalion Logistics Officer.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that sustainment planning and synchronization at the BSB level is led by the Support Operations Officer. This role is dedicated to shaping how logistics—supply, maintenance, field services, medical support, and transportation—are arranged to support the brigade’s tempo. The SPO develops the sustainment plan, coordinates with other staff to time and place logistics assets, and ensures that sustainment activities align with the operation’s timeline and maneuver. The S3 handles overall operations and maneuver guidance, and the Battalion Commander provides direction, but the specific planning and coordination of sustainment fall to the SPO. The Battalion Logistics Officer handles logistics functions, but the comprehensive sustainment plan and its synchronization across units are driven by the SPO.