
If the overland route would be longer than 15 supply areas, or it is impossible to reach the destination supply area because it is on a different landmass to the capital, then the system will use a supply route which includes an overseas journey by convoy. It is not possible to dictate the route it takes. The supply system prefers overland routes, and determines the most efficient supply areas to go through to get there. Supplies can flow from the capital to the destination overland, or overland -> overseas by convoy -> overland.

The world map is split into 358 supply areas covering land, which consist of, usually, two or three states. If you spot a mistake then you are welcome to fix it. The equipment has to be replaced through the logistics system. This can happen from attrition and accidents or combat. In addition to consuming supplies, a unit will also lose equipment. These are not affected by manpower, nor activity. Finally, the level of activity of the division gives a modifier:Īir wings and ships also have a Supply Use.

Supply Use is the daily rate at which a unit consumes band-aids, bullets, and beans (aka, Supply).Įach division has a base level of Supply Use, which is a sum of the Supply Use of the battalions and support companies in the division's template, which is then modified by the percentage of the current manpower in the division. The supply map mode helps to understand how much supply is being consumed/produced in a given Supply Area, and the Logistics Window will indicate how much equipment is being utilized throughout the entire nation. Supply Consumption is a general term for the amount of supplies and equipment being expended each day by the military. Supply Use Statistic and accompanying tooltip
