Which three aspects of resupply are determined by commanders?

• A. Composition, frequency, and method of resupply.
• B. Origin, cost, and speed of delivery.
• C. Storage location, labeling, and packaging.
• D. Personnel, training, and compensation.

Answer: (A)

Resupply plans center on the needs of the mission as defined by the commander. The three aspects they determine are what to resupply (the composition), how often resupply occurs (the frequency), and the way it is delivered to the unit (the method). Setting the composition ensures the unit has the essential items in the right quantities and priorities to sustain operations. Choosing the frequency aligns deliveries with consumption rates and the tempo of operations, balancing the risk of shortages against logistical feasibility. Selecting the delivery method weighs speed, terrain, threat, and route availability to get supplies where they’re needed most while preserving the force.

Origins, costs, and speed of delivery belong to procurement and broader logistics networks rather than the immediate resupply plan set by the commander; storage location, labeling, and packaging focus on handling and warehousing rather than the decision of what and how often to resupply; and personnel, training, and compensation are human-resource concerns, not the resupply decisions themselves.