26 January 2012 ATP 3-04.94 1-1 Chapter 1 Purpose, Organization, and Mission Command The FARP enables commanders to extend their reach within the brigade combat team (BCT), division, or corps areas of operation (AO) during attack, air assault, or aviation support missions. The FARP's ability to provide fuel and ammunition where and when needed on the battlefield is vital to the success of Army aviation combat missions. This chapter provides a general discussion of the FARP's purpose and an in-depth look at its organization and command structure. SECTION I – PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION PURPOSE 1-1. A FARP is a temporary facility that is organized, equipped, and deployed as far forward, or widely dispersed, as tactically feasible to provide fuel and ammunition necessary for the sustainment of aviation maneuver units in combat.
DesignationATP 3-04-94
EditionJan 2012
StatusSuperseded
Pages124
FunctionAviation
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)