1. Purpose and Scope This manual tells how to provide logistic support for the infantry regiment and how to coordinate and correlate the logistical activities with the tactical operation they support. The logistical support required by an infantry regiment in combat includesa. All types and classes of supplies and equipment for units and individuals. b. Medical service and evacuation for sick and wounded. c. Transportation for troops and supplies. d. Maintenance of vehicles, arms, and other equipment. e. Such services as mail, special equipment, clothing exchange, bath and laundry facilities, salvage, graves registration, and the maintenance and submission of required records and reports. 2. Functions of Supply Supply within the infantry regiment involves three separate functions-Determination of requirements and requisitioning, receipt and storage, and distribution.
DesignationFM 7-30
EditionApr 1954
StatusSuperseded
Pages274
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
EchelonRegiment
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)