In OPORDs, what does the Sustainment section cover?

• A. Logistics and support arrangements.
• B. Command structure and communications.
• C. Enemy capabilities.
• D. Weather.

Answer: (A)

Sustainment in OPORDs focuses on logistics and support arrangements. It lays out how forces will be fed, clothed, equipped, moved, and cared for to maintain operations over time. This includes supply chains for food, fuel, ammunition, and equipment; maintenance and repair; transportation and distribution; medical and casualty care; and other services or host-nation/contractor support as needed. It also covers coordination with suppliers, transportation assets, depots, and timing for replenishment and movement so the operation can continue without interruption.

The other areas relate to different parts of planning: command structure and communications deal with organization and information flow; enemy capabilities cover intelligence and threat assessment; weather involves environmental conditions and how they affect the plan, not the logistics and support plan.