type of parent division. Users must equate geThis manual establishes doctrine for combat neric unit titles used in the manual with the service support within all types of Army divi- organic DISCOM element performing a similar sions and guidance for employment of division mission. Functions and procedures of generic support commands (DISCOM) and support units, notwithstanding variations in titles, are battalions of separate brigades. It is designed discussed initially, followed by those excepfor use by commanders and staff officers at di- tions or differences pertaining to specific units. vision, DISCOM, and other command levels Detailed functions and procedures for the supconcerned with combat service support in port of each type of division and information Army divisions.
DesignationFM 54-2
EditionJun 1969
StatusSuperseded
Pages99
FunctionSustainment
EchelonBattalion
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)