Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manage the preparation of logistic elements for deployment
- Operational requirement is analysed in order to establish the scope and intent of logistic support
- Deployment requirements are received and interpreted to determine logistic support required
- Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
- Corporate training requirements are formulated, resourced and implemented to ensure staff competence
- Deficiencies in manpower and equipment are identified and an organisational response is developed
- Forecast shortages on arrival in the operating area are anticipated and action is taken to ensure logistic support can be established and sustained
- The preparation, packaging and marking of equipment and stores, including hazardous material, is managed to ensure effective and efficient movement
- Movement documentation of both personnel and materiel is managed to ensure it is completed
- Organisational requirements are managed to ensure all personnel are ready for deployment and provided with support for the duration of the operation
- Instructions are prepared and issued to logistic element managers to enable them to prepare for deployment
- Manage the movement of the logistic elements
- Movement to the point of departure and arrival is coordinated to ensure the efficient movement all personnel and material
- The preparation of material for movement is managed to ensure the packaging, containerisation and sequencing of transportation is consistent with the operational need
- Waivers required for the movement of hazardous cargo are obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
- Relevant agencies are liaised with to ensure the effective and efficient movement of all personnel and material
- Logistic support to the reception and staging area is coordinated to avoid congestion of personnel and materiel during disembarkation in the operational area
- Manage the deployment and concentration of logistic elements within the area of operations
- Operational deployment instructions are received and interpreted to determine deployment requirements, tasks and operational commander's intent
- Logistic deployment instructions are prepared and issued to logistic element managers
- Movement to the deployment site is managed in accordance with the operational environment and management instructions
- Logistic team is sited
- Operational or organisational constraints are recognised and logistic tasks are directed to align with these constraints
- The activity is monitored to ensure that the logistic elements are conducting activity with appropriate authority and in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- The delivery of logistic support is managed to meet the demands of the operation
- Logistic support priorities are set in order to align the activities with the organisational objectives
- Logistic information systems are utilised to monitor and coordinate logistic support operations and to inform the decision making process
- Technical advice regarding the usage and allocation of logistic support is provided to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of services to the supported organisation
- Liaison with agencies involved in the operation is carried out to ensure the most effective coordination of effort
- Management and stakeholders are advised when significant issues or developments arise that may adversely impact on the operation
- Reports and returns relevant to integrated logistic support are prepared and issued in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
- Manage the extraction of logistic elements from the area of operations and redeployment to home location
- Redeployment instructions are prepared and issued to logistic element managers
- The scaling down and withdrawal of the deployment site is monitored to ensure it is consistent with the operational environment and organisational requirements
- Movement to the departure port is coordinated to ensure it is consistent with the operational requirements
- Return movement to home base is coordinated through relevant authorities in accordance with organisational policy and procedure