MSLC SUSTAINMENT questions and answers

What are the three standard types of BCTs? - ANSWER-Heavy, Infantry, and Stryker. A mix of other brigade types supports theater army, corps, and division commanders. List these supporting brigade types. - ANSWER-Battlefield surveillance brigade (BFSB), Fires brigade, Combat aviation brigade (CAB), Maneuver enhancement brigade (MEB), and Sustainment brigade What does health service support provide? - ANSWER-Health service support (HSS) consists of all services performed, provided, or arranged to promote, improve, conserve, or restore the mental or physical well-being of personnel in the Army and, as directed, for other services, agencies, and organizations. HSS conserves the force by preventing disease and nonbattle injuries (DNBIs); clearing the battlefield of casualties; providing far-forward medical treatment and hospitalization; providing en route care during medical evacuation; providing veterinary, dental, combat stress control, and laboratory services; and ensuring adequate Class VIII supplies, medical equipment, and blood are available. What actions does field service entail? - ANSWER-Field services are essential services to enhance a Soldier's quality of life during operations. They consist of clothing exchange, laundry and shower support, textile repair, mortuary affairs, preparation for aerial delivery, food services, billeting, and sanitation. The BSB has distinct forward support companies (FSC) to support each CAB, fires battalion, and RS. What support do the distribution platoon and maintenance