This updated version of ATP 4-42 focuses on the Army's four strategic roles in support of the joint force. The updates reflect changes to sustainment doctrine due to the publication of FM 3-0 and FM 4-0. The major changes to this ATP involve adding a functional approach by describing the distribution management and materiel management process as it applies to all classes of supply. Providing supply support is similar to running a business, but with much higher stakes than financial profit. This updated version focuses on the business-like aspects of providing effective materiel and field services management. Supply is everybody's responsibility because all personnel have stewardship for all Army equipment. Every unit has a unit supply function and nearly every Soldier is a hand receipt holder.
DesignationATP 4-42
EditionNov 2020
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages292
FunctionSustainment
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. *This publication supersedes ATP 4-42 dated 14 July 2014. Headq