A structural or explanatory diagram; spacing does not represent time, geography or quantities.
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Allocate | Assign cargo to a destination and priority. |
| Dispatch | Record what leaves the loading point. |
| Deliver | Transport and security personnel bring the load to the receiving unit. |
| Reconcile | Receiving signatures and inventory records establish what actually arrived. |
What this explains
A dispatch report and a delivery report answer different questions. Confusing them can make a headquarters believe a unit is supplied when its cargo is delayed or missing. The source gives logistical specialists responsibilities that include documentation, allocation and accountability; those duties explain why the convoy is an administrative system as well as a group of vehicles.