Another activity logisticians may be involved with is the monitoring of a combat-mission needs statement (C-MNS) (17) acquisition process when a requirement from the field necessitates quick action for a SO-peculiar item.
Submission of a C-MNS gets high-level attention and priority as it is submitted to meet current operational requirements.
The C-MNS was approved on 26 October 2001 and a contract awarded on 30 October 2001.