Logistics Checklist
- Mobilisation
- Operations
- Demobilisation
- Post-Mission
Check on air transport.
Do you have self-sufficiency (food and water) for the duration of the mission?
Do you have ability to purchase and/or acquire supplies (fuel)?
Check on availability of transportation in affected country.
Check on communications in team and affected country and prepare a communications plan.
Coordinate with other elements of team to ensure all cache requirements.
Do you have food/drink for transport?
Liaise with all other elements of team regarding priorities of cache.
Prepare logistics plan to service multiple sites.
Ensure suitable personnel accountability systems are functional for all personnel.
Compile transport documentation. Identify aspects that may require additional or supplementary logistical support, e.g. climatic conditions.
Report back to management.
Coordinate with external/internal parties for supplies and logistics.
Prepare and ensure effective transport plan.
Ensure adequate food and suppliers for personnel and dogs, within roster system.
The BoO site should be restored to its original state as far as is possible.
Provide resources for logistical requirements during demobilisation (preparing of manifests, packing and loading, etc.)
Ensure relevant communication links are maintained during the demobilisation phase.
Ensure correct documentation for logistics.
Consider donation/gifting to affected country.
Ensure all cache items are ready for immediate deployment.
Equipment should be cleaned, checked and re-stowed ready for re-use.
Share lessons learned with management in written format.