Photo By Capt. Robert Wooldridge | Members of the 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command pose with Polish and Dutch...... read more read more
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The U.S. military continues to operate across increasingly complex and geographically dispersed environments. Missions can and will be executed through organic sustainment structures. Still, by design, organic unit structures need supporting units, which can enable a more efficient fight—but not all missions require a full spectrum of logistical support. Where do we find a logistical Swiss Army knife to meet expanding, emergent requirements on an evolving battlefield?
The 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command has partnered with V Corp since 2024. The 310th just completed Saber Strike 2026 in May. In addition, the 310th completed the Warfighter/Command Post Exercise in March, the Avenger Triad last October, Defender 25 in June of last year, and Austere Challenge and Warfighter in fiscal year 2024. This ongoing partnership between the 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command and the V-Corps could serve as a case study for adaptability in logistical support at the theater level.
What does the Expeditionary Sustainment Command bring to the fight? An interview with Lt. Col. Stephen Punch, Future Operations Readiness Branch Chief and Liaison Chief of Operations.
“The 310th ESC has a scalable and adaptable capability to support the synchronization of theater logistical requirements,” said Punch. “We can do this in a variety of ways, but for Saber Strike 2026, we embedded liaison officers at key logistical nodes throughout the EUCOM theater to integrate sustainment efforts across multiple organizations and partner nations.”
During high-intensity operations, the 310th acts as the primary facilitator for corps-level sustainment—capable of supporting up to three divisions simultaneously. According to Punch, this level of support provides commanders and corps staff with the real-time operational data required to make critical decisions.
Continuous training alongside V Corps has further demonstrated how the command reduces operational risk in high-stakes contingency environments.
“Logistics is the 310th’s bread and butter,” Punch explained. “At the end of the day, as sustainers, it is our job to figure out how best to facilitate Soldiers in the battlespace. We create and manage the workflow that enables our troops to do their job safely and efficiently while adhering to host nation policies.”
Multinational Integration in the European Theater
Moving large formations across international borders requires close cooperation with host nations. European allies play a critical role in controlling regional movement.
“The partner nations we’ve worked alongside in Saber Strike 2026—such as Poland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Germany—have a wealth of logistical capability,” said Punch. “Between these key partners, the NATO Force Integration Unit (NFIU), and the National Movement Control Center (NMCC), we can deconflict movement restrictions, preserve ally relationships, and solve complex problems because we all speak the same language: logistics.”
Looking ahead, Punch noted that the future of the sustainment command lies in real-world integration and continuous theater presence.
“Moving a large force through multiple countries' infrastructure safely and in a timely manner is a priority for all parties,” Punch added. “This ongoing relationship between V Corps, multinational units, and host nations proves that our capabilities are built on real-world operational experience.”
| Date Taken: | 06.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2026 14:32 |
| Story ID: | 572680 |
| Location: | US |
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