ATP 4-43 — Petroleum Supply Operations
ATP 4-43 governs Army petroleum supply operations, including planning, distribution, storage, quality surveillance, safety, and environmental considerations.
- Publication number: ATP 4-43
- Title: PETROLEUM SUPPLY OPERATIONS
- Date: 04/18/2022
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers petroleum supply organizational roles from theater to tactical echelons and explains distribution management, materiel management, and petroleum systems. It includes requirements for accountability, fuel protection, defueling, planning, and first aid for petroleum-related injuries.
Applies to: ATP 4-43 applies to the Active Army, United States Army National Guard, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Petroleum quality management
- Petroleum supply organizational structure
- Petroleum planning
- Distribution management
- Bulk fuel supply points
- Petroleum pipeline operations
- Aircraft refueling
- Petroleum safety and environmental stewardship
Questions and answers
How long must units maintain audit trails for issued and received fuel?
Units ensure protection, maintain control, and maintain audit trails on all fuel issued and received for the current fiscal year of issue, plus three prior years. (paragraph 1-56)
Who designates the individual responsible for controlling stored and issued fuels?
Unit commanders responsible for storing and issuing fuels designate in writing a responsible individual to maintain control of all fuels and to provide an audit trail. (paragraph 1-56)
What does operational art allow commanders to do in petroleum support?
Operational art is what allows commanders to translate their operational approach into a clear and concise concept of operations that is disseminated in an OPORD. (paragraph 3-8)
What reports inform higher sustainment levels about petroleum consumption and requirements?
Tactical units submit LOGSTAT reports to inform the higher levels of sustainment regarding consumption rates and forecasted requirements for petroleum. (paragraph 4-186)
When should gravity defueling be used?
Except in an emergency, this method should be used only to complete the draining of the equipment fuel system after the bulk of the fuel has been removed by a pump. (paragraph 5-301)