📦 Logistics & Resource Management

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Why It Matters

Actions and community defense centers can fail or fracture without solid logistics.
Fuel shortages, missing supplies, or no fallback plans can leave pods stranded, vulnerable, or unable to sustain operations.
Understanding how to plan, stage, resupply, and protect your logistics chain keeps everyone safe and effective.

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What You'll Learn

1. Staging Area Selection – How to choose safe and functional supply hubs.
2. Supply Chain Management – Managing water, food, med supplies, PPE, signage, and donations safely.
3. Fuel Planning & Safety – Calculating, storing, and replenishing fuel securely.
4. Fallback Logistics – Pre-staging caches and supply routes for relocation.
5. Logistics Security – Protecting your operations from surveillance, infiltration, and disruption.
6. Tracking & Templates – Using offline tools and paper backups to avoid data loss.

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Staging Area Criteria

• Proximity: Close enough for resupply, far enough to avoid exposure.
• Multiple Exits: Two or more escape routes for vehicles and people.
• Utilities: Access to water and electricity if possible.
• Visibility: Low profile from roads or aerial surveillance.
• Rotation: Never use the same staging point repeatedly without vetting.

Sample Staging Flow

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Supply Chain Management

• Minimum Stock Lists:

  • Water: 1 gallon per person, per day (double in heat).
  • Food: 2 meals per person per 8 hours.
  • Medical: 1 full kit per 10 people.
  • PPE: Spare gloves, masks, eye protection for each field role.

• Rotation Protocols: Cycle perishables every 7–14 days.

• Donation Vetting: Only accept from trusted sources; scan for tampering.

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Fuel Planning

• Estimate Needs: Track per-generator and per-vehicle burn rates. Example:
  • "Gas generator: ~1 gallon/hour at half load"
  • "Cargo van: ~12 MPG at idle + load"
• Secure Storage:
  • Store in approved containers, split across multiple sites.
  • Keep fuel caches at least 50 feet from structures and heat sources.
• Alternatives: Solar battery banks, biofuel, and EV charging stations as backups.

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Logistics Security

• OPSEC for Supply Locations: Share only with those who need to know.
• Counter-Surveillance:
  • Rotate routes and staging points.
  • Use clean vehicles (no identifiable stickers or plates linked to pods).
• Three Deep System: Always have 3 people who know key logistics details to prevent single points of failure.

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Fallback Logistics

• Cache Mapping: Mark caches in offline maps and on encrypted backups.
• Waterproof & Rodent-Proof Storage: Use sealed barrels or lockboxes.
• Refresh Schedule: Check and rotate supplies every 30 days.

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Common Failure Points

• Batteries or charging capacity exhausted mid-action.
• Over-reliance on one staging area or one vehicle.
• Weather ruining supplies (lack of waterproofing).
• Volunteer turnover without knowledge transfer.

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Scenario Drill (Exercise)

"Your main staging area is compromised. Using your fallback plan:

1. Secure sensitive materials.
2. Redirect incoming supply runs to the backup location.
3. Notify field teams with secure comms.
4. Activate logistics runner rotation for the new route."

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Quick Action Steps

1. Map staging and fallback areas in advance.
2. Track supplies with redundant systems (paper + offline digital).
3. Designate at least one logistics runner per event.
4. Plan for night/low-visibility runs when tensions rise.
5. Conduct a logistics drill at least once every 6 months.

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Checklist

• Can map and rotate safe staging and fallback areas.
• Can calculate fuel needs for vehicles and generators.
• Maintains redundant supply tracking (digital + paper).
• Has vetted vendor and donation contacts.
• Has tested alternative comms (LoRa, radios) for logistics.
• Has conducted at least one logistics drill with the pod.

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Resource Appendix

• Supply Tracking Template (Printable + Offline)
• Staging Area Checklist
• Fuel Log & Vehicle Maintenance Template
• Recommended Offline Tools:
  • Spreadsheet apps like OnlyOffice (works offline)
  • Paper logbooks with waterproof covers
• Disaster Supply Calculators & Weatherproofing Guides