Supply Class List for A3

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Understanding the different Supply Classes and how to use them in A3...

Introduction

In one way or another, Supply Classes I through X offer front line units with ALL the combat/combat support equipment necessary to perform military operations.

As in the 'Real World', Arma 3 also needs supplies in order to perform military tasks. Arma 3 does a good job adding those logistical needs/requirements to create a more realistic gaming experience for its users.



There are 4 major logistical modes of transportation:

• Motor (convoy)

• Rail

• Air (aircraft/helicopter)

• Water (cargo ship/river craft)

There are 2 types of terminals:

• Inland (and inland waterway)

• Marine (ports)

Supply Distribution levels (using Afghanistan as a model)

• Strategic (worldwide release)

• Operational (theater release - Helmand Province)

• Tactical (unit level release - Provincial Capital of Laskar Gah)

Supply Delivery
"Tailgate" Method (units move to the supply point)





Supply In-place (supplies are brought to the units)




Regardless of the supply distribution method (Tailgate or In-place), security must always be maintained.

Class I

Real World
Class I - Rations - Subsistence (food and drinking water), gratuitous (free) health and comfort items.



Arma 3
Modification dependent - Kurt's Survival System (KSS).
Great modification that requires players to eat/drink within a certain (changeable +/-) time limit.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=828121231&searchtext=kurt

Class II

Real World
Class II - Clothing And Equipment - individual equipment, tentage, organizational tool sets and kits, hand tools, unclassified maps, administrative and housekeeping supplies and equipment.



Arma 3
The game offers a wide variety of clothing and equipment. Modifications add an almost unlimited amount of new combinations.

Class III

Real World
Class III - POL - Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) (package and bulk): Petroleum, fuels, lubricants, hydraulic and insulating oils, preservatives, liquids and gases, bulk chemical products, coolants, deicer and antifreeze compounds, components, and additives of petroleum and chemical products, and coal.





Arma 3
User are able to refuel vehicles (default) without exiting.
The ACE modification allows a more realistic application of fueling operations.

Class IV

Real World
Class IV - Construction materials, including installed equipment and all fortification and barrier materials.





Arma 3

Class V

Real World
Class V - Ammunition of all types, bombs, explosives, mines, fuses, detonators, pyrotechnics, missiles, rockets, propellants, and associated items.






Arma 3
Many realistic uses of ammunition supplies exist

Class VI

Real World
Class VI - Personal demand items (such as health and hygiene products, soaps and toothpaste, writing material, snack food, beverages, cigarettes, batteries, alcohol, and cameras—nonmilitary sales items).

(Afghanistan)





Arma 3
No specific use but if you drink alcohol you will act accordingly...
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=828121231&searchtext=kurt

Class VII

Real World
Class VII - Major end items such as launchers, tanks, mobile machine shops, and vehicles.








Arma 3

Class VIII

Real World
Class VIII - Medical material including repair parts peculiar to medical equipment.

* Class VIIIa – Medical consumable supplies (not including blood & blood products)
* Class VIIIb – Blood & blood components (whole blood, platelets, plasma, packed red cells, etc.)








Arma 3
A3 default settings are rather basic (heal or no heal)

Modifications, such as ACE offer an incredible in-game experience

Class IX

Real World
Class IX - Repair parts and components to include kits, assemblies, and subassemblies (repairable or non-repairable) required for maintenance support of all equipment.






Arma 3
A3 default settings are very basic - repair fully and quickly

ACE modification is much more realistic:

• must be an engineer/repair specialist

• must be enabled to perform engineer tasks (attribute settings)

• 1 'toolkit' can only repair 1 vehicle

• vehicles are divided into different areas:

+ engine/wheels/fuel tank/rotary etc.

Class X

Class X - Material to support nonmilitary programs such as agriculture and economic development (not included in Classes I through IX).











Arma 3
Civilian vehicles offer a good representation of Class X supplies

Combat Support Platoon

Section:

• Alpha - Ammunition
  + Fills requests with correct type/amount of ammo
  + Coordinates with Transportation Section for supply movement

• Bravo - Transportation
  + Delivers/transports supplies/personnel
  + Air - Pilots/Crew Chiefs to include UAV/UGV
  + Land - Drivers
  + Sea - Navigators to include SDV

• Charlie - Maintenance
  + Tasked with repairing vehicles/equipment
  
  - Static Repair Facility
  
  - Mobile Repair Vehicle

• Delta - Supply & Services
  + Delivers fuel to the appropriate site(s)
  + Ensures Soldiers have enought food/water (KSS Modification)
  + Other generalized services

• Echo - Human Resources
  + Manages returning/new players
  + Makes sure critical positions are filled

• Foxtrot - Command Group (Leaders)
  + Supervises at Sections
  + Anticipates needs before they arise

Sling Load (VIDEO)

Sling Load Video

Advanced Towing Modification (VIDEO)

Towing Video

ACE Modification

Concertina wire - can be strung out


Entrenching tool - can build small/large fighting position


Medical supplies - vast choices


Logistical supplies - vast choices (supplies/ammunition)


Refueling - allows almost any item to carry fuel

Repairing - allows almost any structure to repair

Conclusion

Knowing the Supply Classes, their importance and how to implement them into your A3 experience is vital.

[Greybeard]

No worries...here's the link ! !

[Greybeard]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1199318917&searchtext=box

[Greybeard]

No worries ! Here you go:https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1199318917&searchtext=box

[Kerozen]

Sorry, i wan't paying attention to what i was writing.

What i want to know is what mod was used to get those ammo boxes on the 4th picture of the Class II topic. Never seen those before

[Greybeard]

Kerozen...not sure what you're asking

[Kerozen]

In Class II what mod is used in the 4th as the ammo boxes?

[Greybeard]

Thanks Arghbra ! !

[Arghbra]

Good!

[Greybeard]

Class 6 is where it's at ! !

[Garflight]

Mmm Class VI