The US Army’s 8th Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) signed a logistics letter of intent with the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Joint Logistics Command covering the maintenance of US Army equipment forward positioned in Australia.
At the 2023 Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) it was agreed that, following the conclusion of that years Talisman Sabre exercise, the US Army would transfer three company sized elements worth of equipment to Bandiana, Victoria.
The agreement elaborates on the scope of responsibilities for each organization and assigns duties to ensure proper maintenance and care for the equipment.
As 8th TSC prepares for Talisman Sabre 25 alongside the Joint Logistics Command, one of the benefits of forward positioning equipment in Australia is significantly reducing the overall Logistics and associated efforts required to comply with Australian biosecurity and national entry requirements.
“The agreement solidifies the ongoing and important relationship between the 8th Theater Sustainment Command and Joint Logistics Command. It further demonstrates the utility of the Joint Logistics network across Australia, together with our critical relationship with Australian industry in providing logistics services,” said the Director General of the Logistics Operations Branch Commodore Shane Glassock.