JP 4-03: Chapter 4

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What do DOD bulk petroleum inventories consist of?

REPOL and POLCAP

PWRS and POLCAP

PWRS and REPOL

PWRS and OS (correct)

What is the purpose of the commander's critical information requirements?

To assess unit availability

To provide intransit asset visibility

To track fuel distribution

To provide critical data to measure success (correct)

What is the focus of a bulk petroleum logistician during the execution phase?

Monitoring intransit asset visibility

Reviewing key reports in the execution phase (correct)

Maintaining awareness of unit availability

Tracking key reports in the planning phase

What is important for the bulk petroleum logistician to maintain awareness of during the conclusion of an operation?

The reallocation of bulk petroleum resources Signup and view all the answers

What reports are used to support logistic requirements?

REPOL and POLCAP Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DOD bulk petroleum inventories?

To provide optimal peacetime and contingency support Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the expeditionary sustainment command Class III and water branch?

Managing and accounting for theater bulk petroleum Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for scheduling movement of product forward based on a combination of available storage capacity, distribution assets, and planned or requested customer demands?

Expeditionary sustainment command Class III and water branch Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for moving stocks from secure military or commercial sources to forward areas and terminals?

Demand or plans Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provides operational oversight for bulk petroleum and normally includes a petroleum and water branch?

TSC Signup and view all the answers

Who requests fuel from the Army component TSC or another Service component organization or agency assigned as the lead Service for bulk petroleum support?

Land-based customers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of USTRANSCOM components in the joint bulk petroleum logistics execution?

Interfacing for product movement outside the operational area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of FORCE?

To enhance fuel flow rates and pressure requirements Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for establishing and maintaining a DOD bulk petroleum distribution system?

DLA Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CCMDs in MILCON projects?

To assist DLA in the selection and prioritization of MILCON projects Signup and view all the answers

Who coordinates on SRM actions with DLA and Service-initiated MILCON?

The corresponding JPO Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Services in petroleum MILCON projects?

To assist DLA in the selection and assignment of a priority to petroleum MILCON projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of MILCON projects?

To sustain, restore, and modernize bulk storage and distribution facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for deploying a tactical pipeline system?

Availability of resources for engineering, transportation, and security support Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hose lines in tactical pipeline systems?

To service smaller or temporary, large-volume sites Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of truck distribution in fuel distribution?

Flexibility in the distribution of fuel Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using coupled pipelines in large-scale operations?

Ability to move bulk petroleum forward from rear area storage locations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using aerial bulk fuel delivery?

Fuel can be delivered when operating in noncontiguous areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical origin of fuel transported by bulk trucks?

Terminals or corps area storage Signup and view all the answers

When might IPDS be installed in a theater of operations?

When fuel requirements are high and long-term employment is expected Signup and view all the answers

What may be used in addition to tank trucks for fuel distribution?

Barges and aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What determines the fuel support equipment required for initial airfield operations?

fuel support requirements, real estate availability, HNS, method of resupply, and other conditions Signup and view all the answers

What was a limitation of the Vietnam-era air-transportable hydrant refueling system?

It could not support rapidly expanding aviation fuel requirements Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances might refueling trucks be sufficient for airfield operations?

At some locations or initially Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bulk Truck Transports

Bulk truck transports move fuel from terminals or corps area storage to the Service component direct support unit.
Direct support units may be tasked to provide retail operations on an area support basis.

Expanding Distribution

IPDS may be installed depending on the volume of requirements, the expected duration of the employment, and the type of operation.
Other delivery means, operated either by military or commercial sources, such as tank trucks, barges, and aircraft, may be incorporated into the overall distribution system.

Airfield Operations

Fuels support equipment required for initial support of airfield operations will be determined based on fuel support requirements, real estate availability, HNS, method of resupply, and other conditions.

Executing Joint Bulk Petroleum Operations

DOD bulk petroleum inventories consist of PWRS and OS, and are sized to cover a range of military operations.
Two key joint bulk petroleum reports are the REPOL and POLCAP.
The bulk petroleum logistician must track key reports in the planning phase and review them in the execution phase.

Joint Bulk Petroleum Logistics Execution

The established infrastructure within a theater supports the supply and distribution of bulk petroleum.
Stocks are moved from secure military or commercial sources to forward areas and terminals, as demand or plans require.

Supply Chain

The supply chain involves the CCMDs, Service components, and DLA Energy, interfacing with USTRANSCOM components for product movement outside the operational area.
The expeditionary sustainment command Class III and water branch manages and accounts for theater bulk petroleum.

Military Construction, Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization

DLA, through DLA Energy, establishes and maintains a DOD bulk petroleum distribution system and related programs in coordination with the Services and the CCMDs.
The corresponding JPO should coordinate on SRM actions, DLA and Service-initiated MILCON affecting their AOR to ensure synchronization with contingency planning and execution.

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This quiz covers the joint bulk petroleum logistics execution in a theater. It involves the supply and distribution of bulk petroleum from secure sources to forward areas and terminals. The movement and redistribution of assets are accomplished through a joint effort.