d In an undeveloped theater, the Petroleum Group may be a subordinate unit of the
COSCOM.
8 Petroleum Supply Battalion.
a Provides command and control for GS class III support to corps and divisional units.
b Can provide command and control of up to five companies.
c Major subordinate units for POL are:
Petroleum Supply Company
Medium Truck Company (POL)
d Can be found in both the COMMZ and the corps area.
9 Petroleum Supply Company.
a Provides GS petroleum support (receive, store, issue, and transfer) to DS petroleum
units and high volume user throughout the theater.
b Receives fuel from petroleum terminal and operating battalion.
c Capabilities:
Installs/Operates/Retrieves 15 miles of assault hoseline.
Maintains reserve stockage.
Stores up to 2.64 million gallons of fuel in 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 gallon
collapsible fabric tanks.
Operates up to 12 Fuel System Supply Points and 6 Forward Area Refueling
Equipment Systems.
d Can provide limited direct support for class III.
e Found at both the theater and corps level.
10 Medium Truck Company (POL).
a Provides transportation for bulk petroleum between GS, DS, and using units.
b Capabilities and equipment:
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