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                       III. Deployment.

(NOTE:  This section~on deployment is not intended to be an
all inclusive guide on how to deploy, rather it is focused
on those areas that are considered lessons learned from
the earlier deployment of units and therefore deserve
emphasis here.)

      A.  Getting ready to move.

      (1)  General.

      (a) Deployment planning should ensure careful and
effective task organization and sequencing for movement of
combat, combat support, and combat service support units.
Slice elements with habitual support relationships should
accompany their supported combat units to enable total
mission capability and support throughout deployment
operations.

      (b)  The movement of basic load stocks, to include
PIJts, Shop stocks, and ASts should be shipped early in the
deployment schedule.   Arrival of ASt stocks in the AOR
should be scheduled to coincide with arrival of combat
service support elements whose personnel are deployed by
airlift assets.

      (c)  Computers for supply and maintenance automation
need to be loaded up front in the deployment flow to support
rapid establishment of sustainment upon arrival in the AOR.

      (d)  Advance Party Composition should incorporate the
normal contingent of personnel to coordinate support,
conduct reconnaissance, and establish initial unit
operations.   ~owever in deploying to SWA it is key that the
advance party include a Class A agent, contracting agent
(HNS purposes), and a finance agent.

      (2) Identification of what moves.

      (a)  Equipment.  SWA presents a significant challenge
when maintaining and sustaining equipment because of the
length of the supply pipeline,  increased maintenance
requirements, and the impact the harsh environment has on
equipment.   Deploying units must take all appropriate tools,
test, and support equipment to perform the mission.   With
the extended distances in SWA, each unit must be as self
sufficient as possible.   Equipment used very little at home
station could be critical in SWA.   Units should assess what
is to be  taken based on the known environment and available
facilities.   The environment is harsh with blowing dust and
sand.   Facilities are severely limited.


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