ORION 26: Support the action

The support delivered by the Army Commissariat covers various essential aspects:

– Clothing, equipment, and ballistic protection for fighters – Housing and parking for the forces – Restoration and feeding – Many local support services (personnel conditions, etc.)

Real-life support is essential: it allows the forces to train in conditions close to engagement, while ensuring the continuity of activities on national territory.

The Training and Maneuvers Support Pole (PSEM) of the Commissariat Support Grouping (GSC) Mourmelon is fully integrated into the exercise and stands out thanks to its knowledge of the camps and expertise in maneuvers. According to Lieutenant-Colonel Étienne, head of GSC Mourmelon, “the PSEM positions itself as the conductor of the support provided by the army commissariat service within the framework of ORION. It ensures an essential articulation at each stage of the process: conception, organization, coordination, and implementation, thus guaranteeing optimal support.” Captain Ludovic, head of PSEM at GSC Mourmelon, emphasizes the strategic importance of its structure: “our mission is to coordinate and ensure impeccable logistical support for the smooth running of operations.”

Regarding the restoration support, GSC Mourmelon supports four camps spread over a large area, from setting up to dismantling the mess halls. An organization that allows feeding up to 8000 soldiers, with facilities specially designed to accommodate and feed a large number of soldiers in campaign conditions, with meals tailored to operational needs. “Each mess hall has autonomy for menu planning and placing orders, allowing rapid adaptation to the specific needs of deployed troops,” specifies Captain Ludovic. The Army’s Economat (EdA) plays a central role in this restoration support by ensuring the delivery of a significant portion of the food necessary for the operation of the mess halls. A system that represents a considerable logistical challenge in terms of planning, transportation, and resource management.