Petroleum Group
TAACOM
COSCOM
DISCOM
(2) Petroleum Group duties include.
(a) Responsible for the detailed planning of the petroleum supply organization and distribution.
(b) Assigned directly to Theater Army.
(c) Provides command and control for the petroleum pipeline and terminal operating battalions.
(d) Major subordinate unit for the Petroleum Group is the Petroleum Terminal and Pipeline
Operating Battalion.
(3) Petroleum Terminal and Pipeline Operating Battalion.
(a) Supervises, operates, and maintains petroleum distribution facilities within the theater to
include:
Port(s) of entry.
Pipelines.
Tactical Petroleum Terminals.
(b) The battalion's major subordinate unit is the Petroleum Terminal and Pipeline Operating
Company.
(c) Capabilities of the battalion are:
Operates central scheduling and shipping office.
Coordinates movement of fuel.
Maintains prescribed reserves.
Supervises quality surveillance.
Commands and controls up to five companies and 450 miles of pipeline.
(4) Petroleum Terminal and Pipeline Operating Company.
(a) Operates and maintains multi-product pipeline and terminal facilities for the storage and
distribution of bulk fuels.
23-15
QM5200
Previous Page
