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File: 111396_aacvt_16.txtSUPPLY Supply/fuels support was performed at a scale never conceived before in the history of the Air Force. In some cases, supply support occurred according to wartine contingency plans. In others, innovative means were devised to support the mission. It was a team effort, from all MAJCOMs in tbe CONUS and Europe, to the individually deployed wings in the theater. The supply effort was a success story. The 1.3 billion dollar Harvest Falcon program proved itself tbrough its support in austere conditions. With 40 percent of its assets prepositioned in Oman, initial deployed units were supported with air transportable packages of shelters, tents, and equipment. As the build-up of forces proceeded, additional Harvest Falcon assets located at three prepositioning sites and two prepositioned ships were sourced and airlifted/sealifted into the theater. Originally designed to support 30,000 personnel, 14 beddown locations, and 750 aircraft, it actually supported over 55,000 personnel, 25 beddown locations, and 1,229 combat aircraft. Accountability of these assets were maintained on computer programs that informed USCENTAF/LG their exact location and where shortages/overages existed. As the drawdown of forces continue, Harvest Falcon assets will be reconstituted at three sites in the AOR to support other possible contingencies that may arise in the future.
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