READY FOR TODAY – EVOLVING FOR TOMORROW
Figure 6 – The interaction of functions within LogFAS.
Conclusion
The LogFAS program is a versatile
and powerful application, the products
of which should be exploited by all
staff branches (see a summary of the
functionality in Figure 6 above). The
quality and accuracy of the data input
and guidance from the G/J5 planners
(in TOPFAS) and the force generation
process is key for influencing the initial
directive, and then comparisons of
COAs. Additionally, logistics planners/
operators need to receive from the G/
J5 input that answers who and what
is being deployed (the AFL and FPH),
where is the deployment to (the ADL)
and the timeframe the deployment has
to occur in (the CRD). Furthermore, the
mission set will dictate the contents of
the sustainment package and once all
the input criteria are authorised LogFAS
functionality can be used to best effect.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Major Chris Marsh is a 30-year veteran
of the British Army’s Royal Electrical and
Mechanical Engineers, and currently
serves in the ARRC’s Maintenance
Plans cell. In his previous assignment
he served as the Commander of the
Light Aid Detachment (Workshop) for
the 6th Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
in Dishforth, England. Maj. Marsh has
led equipment support activities across
the spectrum of operations, primarily in
Iraq and Afghanistan. A native of Burton
upon Trent, England, Maj. Marsh holds
a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical
Engineering and is an Incorporated
Engineer with the Engineering Council
UK.
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