The 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron provides logistics support to the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings. The squadron directly contributes to the wings' operational capabilities and worldwide mobility execution. It executes air and space expeditionary force readiness and expeditionary combat support planning through war reserve materiel management, deployment and reception planning, training and execution. The LRS plans for emergency response deployments, combat support capability, and base and expeditionary support. The squadron maintains chemical warfare defense equipment and is responsible for an arms storage and issue facility. In addition, they provide quality, environmentally safe fuel and cryogenic support to the global airlift mission, ensuring timely service for all assigned C-5s, as well as a variety of transient aircraft and ground support vehicles and equipment.

Another responsibility of the squadron is to oversee the operation and maintenance of government owned and leased vehicles for safe, efficient and environmentally sound movement of personnel and equipment to meet mission requirements. The squadron manages a $42 million supply account consisting of 24,000 line items, plus support for the 436th Airlift Wing and all tenant units.