Foward Support Element SOP

The purpose of this SOP is to provide administrative, logistical, and operational guidance, and establish policies and procedures for the Forward Support Element.  While this SOP is to be used as a formal guideline and decision-making tool for issues regarding the operations of the FSE, it should not replace common sense. This SOP is published to provide a detailed but not all inclusive guide to the daily operations process of the SOP.  This SOP can be changed due to changing mission requirements, or through the carefully examined use of more effective solutions via the OIC.  The changing environment and need for flexibility of the short, intense mission durations that the FSE will be faced with requires individuals with motivation, leadership, focus, self-discipline, and the desire to succeed.  This SOP gives general guidelines, but leaves room for decision making and individual problem solving consistent with Army regulation and professional standards of conduct.  Mission accomplishment and common sense in dealing with any and all situations are more valuable than rigid adherence to SOPs that may not reflect the reality of the situation; however strict codes of conduct and compliance with regulations must always be considered first and foremost. This SOP applies to the day to day operations of the FSE.  Policies and Procedures specifically pertaining to the Army Program for Individual Training (ARPRINT) mission immediately follows this SOP.

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