Army Facilities Components System-Planning (Desert) — TM 5-301-4

The purpose of this manual is to provide material costs, logistical, and engineering data for use in planning construction support for Army functions in the Theater of Operations (TO). The manual is part of the Army Facilities Components System (AFCS), and it is intended for use by:

a. Contingency, base development, construction, and logistical planners. When data are used in base development planning, the user is advised to refer to FM 31-82, Base Development Planning.
b. Construction units, because it contains the engineering data required for construction of the various structures, facilities, installations, and utilities required by the Army and Air Force to support military missions in the TO.
c. Logistical commands and supply agencies in requisitioning, identifying items, costing, and other related supply functions.