LOGREQ messages are sent when relative to pull-in?

• A. Sent 72 hours prior to pulling in
• B. Sent 48 hours prior to pulling in
• C. Sent daily at noon
• D. Sent when the mission begins

Answer: (B)

LOGREQ messages are about giving the logistics command enough lead time to gear up for a ship’s pull-in. The best practice is to send this request roughly 48 hours before the ship is due to pull in. That 48-hour window lets planners estimate needs and coordinate resources—berthing and port services, cranes, fuel, water, food, medical and security support, maintenance, and any special equipment or personnel. It also provides a cushion for changes or contingencies so everything is ready when the ship arrives. Pushing this earlier can result in stale information and unnecessary resource allocation, while pushing it later doesn’t give the logistics team enough time to prepare. Daily at noon or waiting until the mission begins don’t offer the necessary lead time for proper coordination.