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Article: Successful implementation of logistics support teams in an SBCT: do Stryker brigade combat teams need forward support companies? The authors argue no--the LST can provide the responsive support that SBCTs need.
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- Army Logistician
- Article date:
- July 1, 2008
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Stryker brigade combat teams (SBCTs) have a reputation of moving faster and farther in shorter amounts of time than any other formation on the battlefield today. Undoubtedly, this can be attributed to the SBCT's ability to sustain itself over extensive distances through the use of tailored, modular logistics support packages. The brigade support battalion (BSB) uses logistics support teams (LSTs) to accomplish this mission and enable the SBCT to be a truly unique and flexible combat power.
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Many people believe that the Army should add forward support companies (FSCs) to the SBCT's organization, but the BSB can operate efficiently ...
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Article: Stryker brigade combat teams need forward support ...
Army Logistician;
July 1, 2008 ;
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... ... counterparts, the heavy brigade combat team (HBCT) and the infantry brigade combat team (IBCT). The ... increase the SBCT's BSB sustainment capability ... 90.7, Stryker Brigade Combat Team Logistics, states- The BSB is designed to perform ...
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