Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com FM 34-54 The J4/G4 coordinates logistic support for evacuation of CEM operations by developing a command transportation plan. The command transportation officer and the movement control element use the transportation plan to task individual transportation units. Transportation elements can be effectively used to backhaul CEM to the CEM points on their return trips from forward units. Transportation elements are tasked to support critical TECHINT missions when required. As stated in the introduction, US forces will usually evacuate CEM along the same channels as like US items.
The system must, however, have the flexibility to evacuate high priority intelligence items directly from division collection points to the Theater CMEC and CONUS when required. This evacuation will be described in the logistical and intelligence appendixes to OPLANs. The routine evacuation channels are described below. Figures C-1 to C-4 provide examples of evacuation channels for CEM. Abandoned or unserviceable US and captured foreign materiel are evacuated to each echelon's collection points for classification, segregation, and disposition. Collection points operate wherever needed throughout the theater of operations and should always be planned for ahead of time.
In stability and support operations (SASO), it may take more time to evacuate larger items due to limited resources and environment. In the Corps area, at least one materiel collection point is established. Other points are established in the TAACOM. Collection points in the communications zone (COMMZ) are generally operated by the collection and classification element of the general support maintenance battalion near the Class VII point. In the division areas, DISCOM maintenance companies operate CEM points. During offensive operations, these points will be temporary until the Corps elements take control. CEM is handled and processed the same way as similar US items.
Salvage points, including Class VII, established by related supply units are located near unit maintenance collection points. These two points handle the collection, classification, inventory, and disposition of Classes II, VII, and IX materiel. The heavy division and Corps have the most C-3 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ALLOCATION EVACUATION CHANNELS