Article: A special operations model for forward support companies with over 10 years of experience in providing multifunctional support, the Special Operations forward support company can serve as a model for conventional forward support companies that are learning to operate as multifunctional, modular units.

The Army's functional logistics companies have transformed recently to multifunctional companies that are assigned directly to maneuver battalions. However, the Special Operations forward support company (FSC) has been conducting multi functional operations since 1995. The responsibilities of the Special Operations FSC commander have expanded over the years from mainly training, resourcing, and deploying the company in support of Special Operations Forces to include planning for operations. Planning and developing the concept of support are now critical duties for the FSC commander. This article will focus on the Special Operations FSC commander's expanded responsibilities ...

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