For the Army, 'refuel on the move' is part of the sustainment[3]: Chapter 9 planning of the commander, who is responsible for the unit, say a brigade combat team (BCT).
[3]: Refuel on the Move In contrast to Napoleon, who led the disastrous invasion in 1812, brigade commanders, their staff, and personnel have a responsibility to ensure that the Sustainment warfighting function is ethically executed.
[5] The converse side, such as the ambush of the 507th Maintenance Company can make headlines for unpreparedness and defeat.
Like a armored division in miniature, an ABCT is capable of independent action; but planning is required by the BCT commander.
The senior logistician of the BCT is the brigade support battalion (BSB) commander, who must anticipate the refueling points in an operation.