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25-490: The Swedish Armed Forces Logistics (FMLOG) was established on 1 January 2002 from the remnants of the Maintenance Regiment ( Underhållsregemente ) organization. The stated main purpose was to bring about rationalizations and increased cost efficiency. An important task was to dismantle and reduce the anti invasion defence concept's ( invasionsförsvar ) extensive materiel and supply stock and adapt to new conditions. FMLOG

50-507: A "pin backing", which can be pushed through the fabric of a uniform and secured, with fasteners, on the inside edge. These ribbons can be individually secured and then lined up, or they can be all mounted on to a single fastener. After the Second World War, it was common for all ribbons to be mounted on a single metal bar and worn in a manner similar to a brooch. Other methods of wearing have included physically sewing each service ribbon onto

75-450: A lower ranking soldier. Service medals and ribbons are generally worn in rows on the left side of the chest. In certain commemorative or memorial circumstances, a relative may wear the medals or ribbons of a dead relative on the right side of the chest. Medals and ribbons not specifically mentioned in the "Order of wear" are also generally worn on the right side of the chest. Sequencing of the ribbons depends on each country's regulations. In

100-450: A thickness of 0.8 mm. The service ribbon for a specific medal is usually identical to the suspension ribbon on the medal. For example, the suspension and service ribbon for the U.S. government's Purple Heart medal is purple with a white vertical stripe at each end (see photo). However, there are some military awards that do not have a suspension ribbon, but have an authorized ribbon and unit award emblem. The Soviet Order of Victory

125-591: Is a badge that was worn on the military parade uniform. However, a ribbon bar representing the Order of Victory was worn on a military field uniform. Ribbon bars come in a variety of colors. In the case of the U.S. government, it maintains a specific list of colors used on its ribbons, based on the Pantone Matching System and Federal Standard 595 color systems: There is a variety of constructions of service ribbons. In some countries, service ribbons are mounted on

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175-416: Is often shipped to and used in severe climates without controlled warehouses or fixed material handling equipment . Packaging and labeling often need to meet stringent technical specifications to help ensure proper delivery and final use. Some military procurement allows for commercial packaging rather than the more stringent military grades. Materiel in the commercial distribution context refers to

200-626: Is responsible for procuring mainly consumables and services to the Swedish defence. FMLOG delivers logistics to both main operations, production and operations, respectively. The coat of arms is used since 2001. Blazon : "Azure, a horse of eight legs rampant argent, mane, tail, hooves and flashes by the hooves or. The shield surmounting an erect sword, of the last colour". In 2002, the Försvarsmaktens logistiks (FMLOG) förtjänstmedalj ("Swedish Armed Forces Logistics Medal of Merit") in silver (FMLOGSM) of

225-545: Is usually defined in an official document and is called "the order of precedence" or "the order of wearing." In some countries (particularly in North America and in Israel), some awards are "ribbon only," having no associated medal. According to the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the U.S. military's standard size for a ribbon bar is 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 inches (35 mm) wide, 3 ⁄ 8 inch (9.5 mm) tall, with

250-405: The 1st Quartermaster Company ( Första intendenturkompaniet , Int 1). Materiel Materiel or matériel ( / m ə ˌ t ɪər i ˈ ɛ l / ; from French matériel  'equipment, hardware') is supplies, equipment , and weapons in military supply-chain management , and typically supplies and equipment in a commercial supply chain context. In a military context,

275-499: The 8th size was established. Before 2002 the medal was called Försvarsmaktens underhållscentrums (FMUhC) förtjänstmedalj (UhCSM). The medal ribbon is of white moiré with blue edges and a black stripe on the middle. The unit carries traditions from the following unit: Försvarsmaktens underhållscentrum (FMUHC). The unit preserves the memory of the following units: Södra underhållsregementet (UhregS), Mellersta underhållsregementet (UhregM), Norra underhållsregementet (UhregN) and

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300-636: The Defence Materiel Administration was added. These included central warehouses and stock, protected transports, dispatch, procurement, technical service and exchange units. FMLOG now also had the Swedish Armed Forces' Transport Office and Joint Service Support, the support for international operations remained. In addition, TVK-Log, a Technology and Maintenance Office, was added, which is the Swedish Armed Forces' expert competence in materiel and supplies as well as operational management of

325-554: The Lift and Prio systems. The Swedish Armed Forces Logistics (FMLOG) is the Swedish Armed Forces ' largest organizational unit. The task is to support operational activities, units, centers and schools by providing under its own auspices such maintenance and support activities that are unique to military activities. Other needs must be met primarily through procurement by commercial companies. FMLOG services and products are delivered at

350-499: The United States, for example, those with the highest status—typically awarded for heroism or distinguished service—are placed at the top of the display, while foreign decorations (when allowed) are last in the bottom rows. When medals are worn (typically on the left side of a shirt or jacket), ribbons with no corresponding medals are worn on the right side. The study, history and collection of ribbons, among other military decorations,

375-402: The agreed quality at the lowest possible cost. At the start in 2002, FMLOG had approximately 7,000 employees. Continuous reductions and production efficiencies have resulted in an organization that in 2011 comprised approximately 3,600 employees. The staff consists predominantly of employees based on civilian qualifications and professions, such as academics and technical specialists. A minority of

400-488: The products of the business, as distinct from those involved in operating the business itself. Service ribbon A medal ribbon , service ribbon or ribbon bar is a small ribbon , mounted on a small metal bar equipped with an attaching device, which is generally issued for wear in place of a medal when it is not appropriate to wear the actual medal. Each country's government has its own rules on what ribbons can be worn in what circumstances and in which order. This

425-494: The regulations regarding display of rank insignia and regulations regarding saluting of more senior ranks. The reasoning for such regulations is to prevent these displays from enabling opposing forces to easily identify persons of higher rank and therefore aid them in choosing targets which will have a larger impact on the battlefield. In times of war, it is not uncommon for commanders and other high value individuals to wear no markings on their uniforms and wear clothing and insignia of

450-486: The staff are officers. FMLOG had a turnover of approximately SEK 5.7 billion in 2010. The operations is revenue-financed with full cost coverage as a financial goal. FMLOG conducts operations in a large number of locations in and outside Sweden. FMLOG has the task of providing services in supplies, technical service, transport, IT support and general services (catering, finance and payroll administration, travel and hotel services, cleaning, postal and dispatch services, etc.) and

475-542: The staff unit moved from Karlstad to Stockholm. In June 2012, the Riksdag decided that parts of FMLOG would be transferred to the Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) on 1 January 2013. The activities affected by the transfer were the main part of the procurement unit, the workshops and parts of the service office and the supply unit as well as parts of FMLOG's central management and staff function. The purpose

500-850: The start, FMLOG was divided into three divisions under the staff: Supply, Technology and Service. FMLOG's management and staff was located in Karlstad , the Supply Division's management was located in Boden , the Technology Division's management was in Arboga and the Service Division's management was in Karlskrona . The payroll and financial accounting was concentrated in five locations: Stockholm , Visby , Karlskrona, Karlsborg and Boden. On 1 January 2005,

525-605: The steady supply of ordnance is an ongoing logistical challenge in active combat zones. Materiel management consists of continuing actions relating to planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating the application of resources to ensure the effective and economical support of military forces. It includes provisioning, cataloging, requirements determination, acquisition, distribution, maintenance, and disposal. The terms "materiel management", "materiel control", "inventory control", "inventory management", and "supply management" are synonymous. Military materiel

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550-400: The term materiel refers either to the specific needs (excluding manpower) of a force to complete a specific mission , or the general sense of the needs (excluding manpower) of a functioning army. An important category of materiel is commonly referred to as ordnance , especially concerning mounted guns ( artillery ) and the shells they consume. Along with fuel, and munitions in general,

575-502: The uniform garments. "Orders of wearing" define which ribbons may be worn on which types of uniform in which positions under which circumstances. For example, miniature medals on dinner dress, full medals on parade dress, ribbons on dress shirts, but no decorations on combat dress and working clothing. Some countries (such as Cuba ) maintain a standard practice of wearing full service ribbons on combat utility clothing. Others strictly prohibit this. These regulations are generally similar to

600-414: Was established as a joint resource of the Swedish Armed Forces for a number of differentiated activities that were not characterized as core activities, but as support. These activities are e.g. storage, transport, environmental activities, workshops, IS support, reserve equipment supply, military restaurants, procurement, travel administration, payroll and financial management and administrative support. At

625-452: Was to create more efficient defense logistics within the framework of already existing agencies. When the Swedish Armed Forces' focus became national operations and operational effect, the organization was transformed into the FMLOG war unit. Since then, virtually all personnel have received military training. In late 2010's FMLOG's role was instead in the rear logistics and in 2019 activities from

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