This short essay assignment includes four essay questions, each worth 25 points, for a total of 100 points.

Assignment Instructions: Analyze the concepts and theories you read about in F201, F202, F203, F204, F205, and F206; utilizing key language and terms from these concepts and theories, compose a short answer essay to the question prompted below. These essays need a title, introduction, in-text citations, conclusion, and references with URLs and no passive voice.

F520-B Question 1: This assessment targets ELO 400-SMC-1011.2.5 (F205 Command Post Operations). Topic of Essay: Construct a substantial essay describing the role of the Operations Sergeants Major in the design, functions, capabilities, personnel, required equipment, and Standard Operating Procedures for a successful, well-functioning CP employment (F205). Assignment Instructions: Analyze the concepts and theories you read about in F205; utilizing key language and terms from these concepts and theories, construct a substantial essay describing the role of the Operations Sergeant Major in the design, functions, capabilities, personnel, required equipment, and Standard Operating Procedures for a successful well-functioning CP employment (F205).

F520-B Question 2: This assessment targets ELOs 400-SMC-1011.2.2 (F202: Strategic Logistics) and 400-SMC-1011.2.4 (F204: Tactical Sustainment). Assignment Instructions: Analyze the concepts and theories you read about in F201, F202, F203, F204, F205, and F206; utilizing key language and terms from these concepts and theories, compose a short answer essay to the question prompted below.

Topic of Essay: Construct a substantial essay describing the importance of strategic logistics (F202) and how a Sergeant Major leverages these assets in supporting the tactical sustainment (F204) of their unit.

F520-B Question 3: This assessment targets ELOs: 400-SMC-1011.2.1 (F201: U.S. Army Sustainment),400-SMC-1011.2.2 (F202: Strategic Logistics), 400-SMC-1011.2.3 (F203: Joint Sustainment), and 400-SMC-1011.2.4 (F204: Tactical Sustainment). Assignment Instructions: Analyze the concepts and processes you read about in F201, F202, F203, and F204; utilizing key language and terms from these concepts and processes, compose a short answer essay to the question prompted below.

Topic of Essay: Using a contemporary or historical example of a tactical level material resource, construct a substantial essay describing the linkage of strategic logistics to the operational foxhole throughout each level of warfare.

F520-B Question 4: This assessment targets ELO: 400-SMC-1011.2.6 (F206: Operational Contract Support) Assignment Instructions: Analyze the concepts and processes you read about in F206: Operational Contract Support; utilizing key language and terms from these concepts and processes, compose a short answer essay to the question prompted below.

Topic of Essay: According to FM 4-0 (2019), The sustainment warfighting function is the related tasks and systems that provide support and services to ensure freedom of action, extend operational reach, and prolong endurance... [it] consists of four elements: logistics, financial management, personnel services, and health service support appropriate to the level of warfare" (p17). Explain the role of Operational Contract Support in extending a commander's operational reach. Describe the SGM/CSM role in contractor management and provide examples of ineffective contract support integration.