Which item is included in the Supply function?

• A. Port/terminal operations
• B. Procurement
• C. Billeting
• D. Medical treatment

Answer: (B)

In military logistics, the Supply function is all about making sure the unit has the items it needs, when it needs them. Procurement fits squarely here because it is the process of obtaining those goods and services from vendors to meet identified requirements. It’s the step that turns a need into something that can be stocked, stored, and distributed to supported units.

The other activities belong to different areas. Port and terminal operations are about moving materiel—loading, unloading, and handling shipments at ports or terminals—so they’re part of transportation and transit functions rather than sourcing. Billeting concerns housing and lodging for personnel, typically managed by installation or personnel support. Medical treatment falls under medical services and health support, not supply.