Move the Modular Force

TLO and ELOs

Terminal Learning Objective: Describe mission support
capabilities of the modular transportation force and
operational considerations for employing transportation
modes to support operations.
Enabling Learning Objectives:
A. Overview of Transportation Operations.
B. Diagram the transportation request process.
C. Identify considerations for planning ground and air
transportation support and the interface of transportation
planners, managers and mode operators.
D. Identify procedures for estimating transportation
requirements to support the concept of operations.
E. Describe movement control missions, organizations and
activities.
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References

FM 4-0, Combat Service Support (Aug 03)

FM 4-01.011, Unit Movement Operations (Oct 02)
FM 4-01.30, Movement Control (Sep 03)
FM 4-01.41, Army Rail Operations (Dec 03)
FM 4-20.41, Aerial Delivery Distribution in the Theater of
Operations (Aug 03)

References (continued)

FM 55-30, Army Motor Transport Units and Operations

(with Change 1 Sep 99) (Pending revision FM 4-01.40)

FM 55-50, Army Water Transport Operations (with

Change 1, Mar 95)

FM 55-60, Army Terminal Operations (Apr 96)

FM 55-80, Army Container Operations (Aug 97)

FM 100-17, Mobilization, Deployment, Redeployment,

Demobilization (Oct 92)
Note: FM 55-50, -60, & -80 are pending revision to FM 4-01.50
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Outline

Transportation Terms, Levels, Principles, & Concepts

Transportation Planners and Managers
Transportation Units, Missions, & Employment
Transportation Movement Requests (TMR)
Movement Control
Transportation Automation and Enablers
Aerial Resupply
Planning Considerations for Offense, Defense, Urban,
and Counterinsurgency Operations
Questions and Lessons Learned Discussion

Modular Force Acronyms (Move-specific)

BCS3:

Battle Command Sustainment

MCB:

Movement Control Battalion

Support System

MCT:

Movement Control Team

BSA:

Brigade Support Area

MRT:

Movement Regulating Team

BSB:

Brigade Support Battalion

MTS:

Movement Tracking System

CHU:

Container Handling Unit

PLS:

Palletized Load System

CROP: Container Roll in / Roll out Platform

PP&O:

Plans, Programs and Operations

DC:

SA:

Situational Awareness

TTP:

Trailer Transfer Point

Distribution Company

FBCB2: Force Battle Command Brigade and

Below
FDRP:

First Destination Reporting Point

FRCP:

Flatrack Collection Point

FSC:

Forward Support Company

ITV:

In-transit Visibility

LHS:

Load Handling System

Move the Modular Force

Transportation Terms,
Levels, Principles, &
Concepts
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Transportation (Defined)

Transportation is moving and transferring units,

personnel, equipment, and supplies to support
the concept of operations.

Transportation incorporates military,

commercial, and host-nation capabilities.

Transportation assets include:

Motor, rail, air and water modes and units

Terminal units, activities, and infrastructure
Movement control units and activities
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Levels of Transportation

Strategic Level

Focus is on the movement of U.S. forces and

equipment to SPOEs and from SPODs
U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
controls strategic movement through its three
component commands:

Surface Deployment and Distribution

Command (SDDC) (formerly known as
MTMC)
Air Mobility Command (AMC)
Military Sealift Command (MSC)
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Levels of Transportation

Operational Level

Focus is on building force structure; reception,

staging, and onward movement; opening ports;
establishing LOCs; and providing C2 for
movements.

Tactical Level

Focus is on supporting the commanders intent

(right support, right place, right time).

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12

Elements of a Transportation System

MOVEMENT CONTROL
Most critical element

MODE
OPERATIONS

TERMINAL
OPERATIONS
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Mode Operators

Includes drivers and equipment operators.

Provide transportation assets as committed.
Operate trailer transfer points (TTPs) and inland
terminals.

TTP: Provide space/facilities for maintenance,

servicing, and rest. Semitrailers are exchanged
between line haul tractors.

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Line Hauls and Local Hauls

Line Hauls
Long distance operations (90 miles/150 km)
TTPs connect line haul legs
1 round trip per 10 hour shift

Local Hauls
Short distance operations (20 miles/34 km)
2 or more round trips per 10 hour shift
Distance = (10hrs per operating shift - 1 hr delay) 20 mph = (10-1) 20 = 90 miles
2 trips per day
2
20 Miles

90 Miles
TTP

90 Miles
TTP

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TTP

Mode Operators

Consists of:
Transportation Companies in the Corps and / or
Sustainment Brigades
Trans Plts (from the Distro Co in the BSB)
Operators in the Trans
Section of the FSC (light
units only)

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Basic Movement Control Principles

Centralized control/ decentralized execution

Regulated movement
Fluid and flexible movements
Effective use of carrying capacity
Forward support

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Centralized Control/Decentralized Execution

Centralized Control:
Planning and resource allocation for current and future
requirements is executed by planners and managers at each
level of command involved in an operation.

Decentralized Execution:
Mode operators determine the specific assets to assign to meet
the requirement.

Bottom Line: Intent is to enhance flexibility,

prioritize support, and accomplish missions.
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Regulated Movements
Prevent conflict/congestion by avoiding system saturation.
Three applications:
Apportionment of Vehicles to Requirements
Regulation of Traffic thru MSRs and LOCs
Force Projection

Command priorities guide the regulation of all movements.

Bottom Line: Prevents a
free-for-all on routes. Units
and supplies move along
routes in an orderly fashion.
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Fluid and Flexible Movements

Uninterrupted movement of personnel, supplies, and

services is critical.

System must allow for traffic re-routing and diversion.

System must be linked to Situational Awareness (SA)

ASR EARNHARDT

FLD TRNS

ASR NEXTEL

systems to maximize movement control.

A
YTON
A
D
MSR

Bottom Line: Use every available route or mode to

increase flexibility and responsiveness.20

BSA

Effective Use of Carrying Capacity

Keep assets fully loaded and moving.

Select the best platform for a given load.

Requesting units must be disciplined and return

Corps, Division, and BSB assets when their mission
is complete.
Bottom Line:
a) Make the best use of your
available assets.
b) Empty trucks sitting idle benefit
no one. When the mission is
complete, return the asset so it
can be fully utilized.
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Forward Support

Rapid delivery of supplies and personnel as far forward

as possible.
Dependent upon fast, reliable transportation.
Key = rapid reception of assets (receive, download,
and clearance/release).
May be necessary to augment destination units
reception and clearance capabilities (pre-stage a
forklift to help the destination unit download pallets from
a Corps medium truck company).

Bottom Line: Support forward to provide maximum

responsiveness to the maneuver commander.
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Unity of Command
Centralized Distribution Management

Controlled by the trans officer (03/88A) and the

trans management NCO (MOS 88N20) in the
BSB support operations section.

Intent:
Allow throughput to the customer unit whenever
possible
Reduce time spent off-loading and reloading material
between echelons.

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Increased Velocity
Throughput to Forward Areas

Bypass one or more echelons in the distribution

network to minimize cargo handling and improve

velocity on the battlefield.
ITV is maintained thru MTS, FBCB2, and BCS3
(SA systems).
Direct throughput relies on:
Unity of command
Situational understanding (facilitated by SA systems
and thorough understanding of the commanders
intent).
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Increased Velocity
Minimize Load Handling

Use PLS, HEMTT-LHS, and CROP to reduce

handling requirements forward on the
battlefield. (Note: Capabilities and
descriptions of the PLS, LHS, and CROP are
outlined on the slides that follow).

These systems extend throughput capability

and enhance velocity through flatrack
exchange at or near the BSA and the FLD
TRNSs.
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PLS / LHS Comparison

PLS
Truck payload:
Trailer payload:
Driven wheels:

HEMTT LHS
16.5 tons
16.5 tons
10

Truck payload:
Trailer payload:
Driven wheels:

11 tons
11 tons
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26 Flatrack
M1077

PLS / LHS Flatrack to CROP Comparison

PLS and LHS Flatrack

CROP

Nomenclature: M1077A1

Nomenclature: M3 CROP

Dimensions: 240 long x 96 wide

x 72 high

Dimensions: 234 long x 92 wide

x 71 high

Remarks: Wont fit inside a 20

MILVAN. Flatracks are
interchangeable between the
PLS and the LHS.

Remarks: Will fit inside a 20

MILVAN. M3 CROP can be
carried by both the PLS and
the LHS.

Note: Additional variations of flatracks exist (M3A1, IPF-M1). Refer to TB55-46-2 (Equipment Characteristics) for details on these and all other
pieces of equipment in the Army inventory. Available at
https://www.tea.army.mil (use your AKO login).
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Cargo Delivery Equipment

CONTAINER ROLL-IN/OUT PLATFORM

(CROP)

CONTAINER HANDLING UNIT

HEMTT-LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM

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Flatrack Management

Flatrack employment, management, and retrograde operations are

the responsibility of distribution managers integrated at each
echelon of support throughout the HBCT area.

Flatracks will be dispersed throughout the distribution pipeline,

particularly from the HBCT rear boundary to the combat trains
command post (CTCP) of a combat battalion or dispersed
throughout the area of operation.

Flatrack exchange is the preferred method for retrograding flatracks

from the Field Trains. The Flatrack Collection Points (FRCPs) are
designated for flatrack consolidation purposes when required, and
this proposed location is reported to the BSB support operations
officer.

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Flatrack Management Responsibilities

In the Brigade area and below, flatrack managers include

the:
FSC Distribution Platoon Leader, FSC Executive Officer, BSB
SPT OPS Movement Control NCO, and the Trans Platoon
Leader (from the BSBs Distribution Company)

Their responsibilities include:

Identifying a proposed flatrack collection point (FRCP)

ICW the BSB DC transportation platoon leader.

Managing all common user flatracks on an area basis.

Ensuring flatrack exchange procedures are optimized

using Division throughput assets as a matter of priority.
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Flatrack Management Responsibilities

Responsibilities continued:

Maximizing the use of BSB DC transportation LHSs for

retrograding/back hauling flatracks from the FRCP back
into the distribution pipeline.

Reporting flatrack on-hand quantity by location, status,

and condition to the Transportation Branch at the
Division.

Coordinating with the Division Transportation Branch for

supplemental transportation support when retrograding
flatracks from BSA FRCP.
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Move the Modular Force

Transportation
Planners and
Managers
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Planners, Managers and Key Tasks

XX
TSC

X
SUST
MED
CTC

Corps

Corps Trans Officer

BSB
Sustainment
Base
Key Task
SPO
Maintain ITV
Task Sustainment Brigades
Execute throughput

MCB

Key Task
Maintain ITV
Task assets within the DC to
execute requirements.
Pass requirements that
exceed capability
to TSC.

S&S
Cell

Division Trans Officer

X
Division
SUST
BDE

SPO/DMC

Plans

Maint
Cell
Trans
Mgmt
Cell

Key Task
Maintain ITV
Execute taskings
received from Trans
Mgmt Cell (SPO)

HSS
Cell

FSC

Key Task
Maintain ITV
Use CULT assets to
execute trans
Dist
requirements (HBCT)
Trans Section
moves one
PLT HQ
company in
CL III
one lift (IBCT)
Section
CL V

Dist

Gen
Supply
Sec
CO HQ
Trans
Section
(IBCT
only)

Ammo Cell
Ops

Trans

Contract
Cell

FM Ops

Key Task
BN S4 consolidates
requirements and
passes to FSC

Fuel /
H20 PLT

Med

HR Ops

Supply
PLT

Key Task
Maintain ITV
Execute taskings received from
TSC to support one or more

Trans
PLT

CTCP

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Corps / Division Transportation Officer

Serves as the Corps / Division commanders principle

advisor on all transportation related matters

Involved in mode planning for the Corps / Division

Falls under the Corps / Division Main Command Post

diagram (under G4/Log Cell)

DTO is the senior Transportation Log Officer in the

Division AO (O4 Slot)
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Sustainment Brigade (Corps/Division)

Desert Shield/Storm
1991

Support Operations (SPO):

Provides integrated and
automated C2 and planning for
distribution management
within the Corps/ Division
AOR.

Mother of all
Intersections

xxx
xxx

VII
XVIII

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Sustainment Brigade (Division)

X
SUST
BDE

Transportation Branch

SPO/DMC

Plans

Ops

Trans

Sub-unit of SPO
Plans and manages movement and
maintains ITV.
Plans for air and surface transportation
assets and maintains MSR status,
automated transportation tracking, and
request system.
Supervised by an O4 88A.

Med

HR Ops

FM Ops

Each of the BSB traffic management officers

and NCOs coordinate with the Transportation
Branch when requirements exceed capability.
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Movement NCO

Movement NCO Duties:

Conduct continuous logistics preparation of the
theater.
Conduct overall flatrack management within the
brigade support area.
Prepare battalion movement plans and annexes in
support of logistics or contingency plans.
Resolve movement priority conflicts with the support
operations officer and S2/S3.
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Movement NCO

Movement NCO Duties (continued):

Coordinate subordinate unit movement
requirements with EAB.
Regulate MSR use requirements for unit
moves.
Operate movement tracking station.
Coordinate movement of aerial logistics
resupply.

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Transportation Plt Ldr, DC, BSB

Transportation Platoon Leader:

Works for Distribution Company Commander.
Receives taskings from the BN SPT OPS Section through
the BSB S3.
Provides transportation support for the distribution of
supplies to FSCs.
Provides transportation to Bde using 20 x LHS.

DISTRO

Co HQ
SUP PLT
FUEL/
WATER
PLT
TRANS
PLT

Focus:
Conduct resupply LOGPACs to the FSC's distribution
assets for their LOGPAC operations and receive resupply
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from Corps/Division.

Planners, Managers and Key Tasks Review

XX
TSC

X
SUST
MED
CTC

Corps

Corps Trans Officer

BSB
Sustainment
Base
Key Task
SPO
Maintain ITV
Task Sustainment Brigades
Execute throughput

MCB

Key Task
Maintain ITV
Task assets within the DC to
execute requirements.
Pass requirements that
exceed capability
to TSC.

S&S
Cell

Division Trans Officer

X Division
SUST
BDE

SPO/DMC

Plans

Maint
Cell
Trans
Mgmt
Cell

Key Task
Maintain ITV
Execute taskings
received from Trans
Mgmt Cell (SPO)

HSS
Cell

FSC

Key Task
Maintain ITV
Use CULT assets to
execute trans
Dist
requirements (HBCT)
Trans Section
moves two
PLT HQ
companies in
CL III
one lift (IBCT)
Section
CL V

Dist

Gen
Supply
Sec
CO HQ
Trans
Section
(IBCT
only)

Ammo Cell
Ops

Trans

Contract
Cell

FM Ops

Key Task
BN S4 consolidates
requirements and
passes to FSC

Fuel /
H20 PLT

Med

HR Ops

Supply
PLT

Key Task
Maintain ITV
Execute taskings received from
TSC to support one or more

Trans
PLT

CTCP

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Move the Modular Force

Transportation
Units, Missions, &
Employment
41

Sustainment BDE Organization

(101st Airborne Division--Example Only)

42

Heavy Truck Company

Mission: To relocate tracked combat vehicles in

support of a heavy maneuver force. Configured
in either 2 or 4 HET platoons.
Equipment:
2 Platoons

4 Platoons

48 Tractors, HET
96 Tractors, HET
48 HET, Trailer 70 T 96 Trailers, 70 T

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Medium Truck Company

Mission: To move bulk, containerized, general

non-containerized cargo, and bulk POL from
supply and stockage points to users.
Equipment:
Container/Cgo

60 trks, trac 5 T

Container/Cgo

POL

PLS

60 trks, trac M915 60 trks, trac M915

150 semitrlrs, 22 1/2 T 120 semitrlrs, 34 T 60 tankers, 5/7.5 K gal

48 PLS trucks
48 PLS trlrs
96 flat racks

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Light/Medium Truck Company

Mission: To move general and non-containerized

cargo and personnel in support of Corps and
Division units.

Equipment:
50 x FMTV (M1083)
25 x MTV Dropside Trailers (M1095)
10 x Tractors (M1088)
20 x 22 Ton Semi-trailer (M871)

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Cargo Transfer Company

Mission:

To transfer cargo at air, rail, motor,

and inland barge terminals.

Equipment:
Trac, M915

Semitrlr, 34 T

RTFL, 4 K

RTFL, 10 K

KALMAR

1 x Cgo Trf Plt

4 x Cgo Trf Plt

16

16

16

16

PLS

CHU

Crane
(40T)

1 x Cgo Trf Plt

4 x Cgo Trf Plt

*Can operate in 1 x PLT or 4 x PLT configuration.

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Heavy Brigade Combat Team

(Organic Log Support)
X
3:1
3:1tooth
toothtoto
tail!
tail!

3700

BTB

BSB

132

FSC
(MNV)
..

..

HQ

FIELD
FEEDING

Transportation Mission:
The Brigade Support Battalion (BSB)
distributes supply Classes I, II, III, IV,
V, VI, VII and IX. It carries the
sustainment stocks that exceed the
organic carrying capability for the
brigades three replenishment loads
for high intensity operations.

1146 (406)

143

FSC
(ARS)

HHC

81

...

...

DISTRO
..

MAINT
..

137

FSC
(FIRES)

Distro

171

HQS
..

MCS/HQS
..

230 (x2)

Maint

77

GEN
SUPPLY
..

MAINT
SECTION
..

FSC
FSC
(MNV)
(MNV)

WATER
..

RECOV
SECT
..

Med

77

CL V

ARMOR
FMT
..
MECH
FMT
..
ENGR
FMT

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Transportation PLT Mission, Distribution Co, BSB

DISTRO

Co HQ

SUP PLT

Provide direct transportation

support to the brigade.
Provide distribution support of
supplies to the FSCs.
Equipment:
T93761 (Trailer: PLS) x 20

FUEL/WATER
PLT

T96496 (Truck: Cargo-LHS) x 20

TRANS
PLT

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Employment (Modular Move)

XX
TSC

MCB
CTC

Corps

II
BSB

DC

SUST

Sustainment
Base

Division
MED
X

I
FSC

HET

DC

POL

II
BSB

SUST

LT/MED

I
FSC

I
FSC
I
FSC

II

DC

BSB

Modularity Support Concept

-

Throughput
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Modular Units/Capability

Move the Modular Force

Transportation
Movement Requests
(TMR)
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TMR Process (Step by Step)

XX
TSC

Corps
BSB

Sustainment
Base
SUST
MCB

FSC

Dist

MED
CTC

Dist

SPO

X Division
SUST
BDE

S&S
Cell

CO HQ

Maint
Cell

Supply
PLT

Trans
Mgmt
Cell

SPO/DMC

HSS
Cell

Plans

CL III
Section
CL V

Fuel /
H20 PLT

Gen
Supply
Sec

Trans
PLT

Trans
Section
(IBCT
only)

Ammo Cell

Ops

Contract
Cell

Trans

Med

PLT HQ

CSSB

TMR
HR Ops

MED

Tasking
FM Ops

Mission Executed

HET

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CTCP

TMR Process (Summary)

XX
TSC

Corps
BSB

Sustainment
Base
SUST
MCB

FSC

Dist

MED
CTC

Dist

SPO

X
SUST
BDE

Division

S&S
Cell

CO HQ

Maint
Cell

Supply
PLT

Trans
Mgmt
Cell

SPO/DMC

HSS
Cell

Plans

CL III
Section
CL V

Fuel /
H20 PLT

Gen
Supply
Sec

Trans
PLT

Trans
Section
(IBCT
only)

Ammo Cell

Ops

Contract
Cell

Trans

Med

PLT HQ

CSSB

TMR
HR Ops

MED

Tasking
FM Ops

Mission Executed

HET

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CTCP

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Move the Modular Force

Movement
Control

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Movement Control

Planning, routing, scheduling,

controlling, coordination, and
in-transit visibility of personnel,
units, equipment, and supplies
moving over LOCs.
Commitment of allocated
transportation assets according
to command planning
directives.

Movement Tracking System (MTS)

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Movement Control Missions

Highway Regulation
Planning and de-conflicting movements on road networks.
Performed by MCTs, Trans Branch, Movements Personnel, and HBCT
S4s.

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Highway Regulation

Provides order, prevents

congestion, and enforces
movement priorities.

Responsibility of the MCB

in the Corps/Division area
and the HBCT S-4 in the
brigade area.

The goal is to sustain

movements according to
the commanders priorities
and to make the most
effective and efficient use
of the road networks.

The highway regulation plan

describes the MSR network and
establishes control measures to
promote effective regulation.

The traffic circulation plan is

an overlay of the MSR network,
which shows all MSRs/ASRs,
checkpoints, highway regulation
points, route names, direction of
travel, boundaries, and principal
supply activities.
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Movement Control Missions

Movements Programming
Used to pre-plan both known and anticipated transportation
requirements for reception, onward movement, and sustainment.
Performed by Transportation Branch and Traffic Management
Coordinators.

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Movement Program

Preplans both known and anticipated transportation

requirements for reception, onward movement, and
sustainment.

A command directive prepared by the MCB and the

Transportation Branch.

Available transportation resources are allocated based

on the commanders priorities.

Serves as authority to commit transportation assets.

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Movement Synchronization Components

Movement Control: Planning, routing, scheduling, controlling,

coordination, and ITV of personnel, units, equipment, and
supplies moving over LOCs. Commitment of allocated
transportation assets according to command planning
directives.

Maneuver Control: Movement of forces supported by fire to

achieve a position of advantage from which to destroy the
enemy.

Battlefield Circulation Control: Ensuring combat personnel,

equipment, and supplies move smoothly, quickly, and with
little interference on MSRs. It includes route reconnaissance
and surveillance, enforcement of highway regulation, straggler
and refugee control, and information dissemination.
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Movement Control Battalion

Mission: Provide centralized

movement control and
highway regulation for
moving personnel and
materiel into, within, and out
of the Corps and Division
area. It also ensures
effective and efficient use of
available transportation
capability.

MCB

PP&O

Highway
Traffic
Section

S2/3

MCT
MCT
MCT
MCT

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Movement Control Teams (in the MCB)

MCT Design

Organization Mission

Movement Control
Team (MCT)
3-0-18

Mission: To perform movement

control functions at a port (sea/air),
a geographical area, transshipment
points or operate regulating points.
Capabilities:
- Expedite port clearance (PAX/cargo).
- Coordinate/regulate highway
movement
- Provides ITV
- Commits mode operators
- Resolves movement conflicts

POD

TTP

MSR Pors
che

1-CPT (88A)
2-1LT (88A)
1-SFC (88N)
1-SPC (88N)

1-SSG (88N)
1-SGT (88N)
1-SPC (88N)
1-PFC (88N)

1-SSG (88N)
1-SGT (88N)
1-SPC (88N)
1-PFC (88N)

1-SSG (88N)
1-SGT (88N)
1-SPC (88N)
1-PFC (88N)

1-SSG (88N)
1-SGT (88N)
1-SPC (88N)
1-PFC (88N)

MSR Ford
CKP

TTP

Possible
MCT locations

MSR Jeep

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Movement Control Teams (Responsibilities)

Expedite, coordinate, and monitor transportation

support on an area basis or at a transportation
terminal.

Enable decentralized execution of movement

responsibilities.

Assist commanders in movement planning.

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Movement Control Missions (ITV)

Continually update the location of units, equipment,

personnel, and supplies as they travel within the
transportation system.

Enable movement control units to answer the

commanders information needs.
- Assured communications are essential.
- Movement Tracking System (MTS) provides the needed
ITV/situational awareness that enhances flexibility and
responsiveness.
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First Destination Report Point

The FDRP is a point

established near a
boundary or along a
MSR that diverts drivers
and cargo to an alternate
consignee or destination.

1AD
CSC Scania
MNB-CS

R
MS

a movement regulating
team, a movement
control team, or military
police.

pa
Tam

The FDRP is manned by

Iraq
Kuwait

CJTF-7

CSC Navstar

CFLCC65

First Destination Report Point Tasks

Track location of critical supplies.

Perform movement control functions.
Provide instructions to convoys.
Provide and receive latest intelligence.
Reroute convoys/vehicles.
Provide information on routes and weather.
Establish brigade "light line" for black-out driving.
Provide a linkup point for armed convoy escort
vehicles.

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Move the Modular Force

Transportation
Automation and
Enablers
67

TC-AIMS II
Transportation Coordinators Automated Information for Movement System II

TC-AIMS II supports unit deployments/movements, convoy

planning, and transportation requirements estimating.

TC-AIMS II manages the tactical-wheeled fleet.

The unit move module of TC-AIMS II has four basic functions:

Store unit personnel and equipment information.

Maintain deployment information and plan and schedule
deployments.
Manipulate/update information for convoy, rail, and air load planning
and personnel manifesting.
Allow units to update their operational equipment list (OEL) and unit
deployment list (UDL) and to electronically send the updates through
the chain of command to the installation transportation office (ITO).
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BCS3
Battle Command Sustainment Support System

BCS3 provides logistics status and information

in support of CSS planning and operations.

Provides critical, timely, integrated and accurate

automated logistics information.

Provides the latest status of critical weapon

systems, fuel, ammo, personnel, and assets.

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BCS3 Support
BCS3 gives logisticians the ability to:

Locate convoys and drill down on their

supply increments to individual TCN,
DODDAC, or requisition number.

Build march credits, de-conflict convoy

routes, produce Gantt charts, and track
movements using ITV.

Share relevant movement information

with the maneuver commander during the
military decision making process with a
COA analysis and execution tool using a
current and future running estimate.

Example Gantt chart

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Modular, Scalable, Versatile

DataSync
Guard

ITV
SVR

BCS3
National
Server

BCS3
National
Server

VISTAR/PANA-TRACKER

MTS/DTRACS

SIPRNET

NIPRNET

RF ID
IRIDIUM

GATES/GDSS

WPS

GTN 21

LIDB
SVR

ILAP
SVR

E-MILPOL
FUEL

BCS3

SAAS
(AMMO)

MUREP
(USMC AMMO)

JMARS
(MEDICAL)

SAMS
(CL IX))

SARSS
(SSA)

NON-STANDARD PARTS
(STRYKER)

SBCT
Combat
Power

Battlefield Update Briefs

DIV CBT POWER OVERAL L
UNIT

87%

LOCATON
1- 7 CAV

CG802930

135%

M1
M2/M3
OH-58D
AH 64D
M109
MLRS
Aut h F MC Auth FMC
Auth
FMC
Aut h F MC Au th FMC Auth FMC
361
259
355
344
41
26
12
12
81
78
102
105
72%
97%
63%
100%
96%
103%
M1
M2/M3
MORTAR
OH-58D
AH 64D
M109
Auth FMC Auth F MC Auth
FMC
Auth F MC Au th FMC Au th FMC
27
54
41
41
6
6

1-7 CAV
SMOKE
FOX
Auth FMC Auth FMC
AVLB
Auth FMC

MICL IC
Auth FMC

EN PLT s
Au th FMC
3
3

MORTAR
M109
BRT
INF SQD
AH 64D
Auth F MC Au th FMC Au th FMC
Auth FMC Auth FMC
12
12
45
45
14
9
54
40
4
4
9
9
4
4
9
9
4
4
9
8
45
45
9
0

ACE
Auth FMC

Smoke
Auth FMC

FOX
Au th FMC

467 EN

1 BCT
TF 2- 5
TF 2- 8
TF 1- 12
1-82 FA

CG910790
CG7680940
CG840930
CG810940
CG805906

1-188 IN (L)

CG830920

20th EN BN

2 BCT
TF 1- 5
TF 1- 8
TF 2- 12
3-82F A
BCT Rese rve
91st EN BN
TF Pioneer (W)

3 BCT
TF 1- 9
TF 3- 8
TF 2- 7
2-82F A

CG802875

91%
97%
98%
98%
83%

M1
M2/M3
SCOUTS
Auth FMC Auth F MC Auth
FMC
88
87
120
108
9
88
85
3
44
43
3
44
44
3

9
3
3
3

78%
92%

CG807822

62%

CG692897
CG713914
CG752861
CG737865

100%
34%
45%
84%

CG769787
CG769787

94%
100%

CG782823
CG773870
CG788783
CG778916
CG801703

89%
96%
83%
100%

86%

18
ACE
21
16

Dozer

AVLB

M1
M2/M3
SCOUTS
Auth FMC Auth F MC Auth
FMC
188
60
76
77
9
44
44
3
104
26
3
84
34
3
0
0
ACE
21
22

Dozer

MICLIC
12
12

MGB
1

14
AFB

EN PLTs
18
15

MORTAR
M109
INF SQD
PL OWS
Smoke
Auth F MC Au th FMC Au th FMC
Auth FMC Auth FMC
10
12
13
18
15
18
18
18
18
3
4
4
12
12
3
4
5
5
5
3
4
4
0
0
18
15
1
1

AVLB

M1
M2/M3
SCOUTS
Auth FMC Auth F MC Auth
FMC
58
58
118
118
15
58
58
5
58
58
5
58
58
5

VOLCANO
6
6

MICLIC

17
3
4
2

VOLCANO

MGB
186
186
186
186

AFB
645
595
645
645

EN PLTs
12
12
4
4

MORTAR
M109
INF SQD
PL OWS
Smoke
Auth F MC Au th FMC Au th FMC
Auth FMC Auth FMC
18
18
18
18
59
14
21
21
6
6
12
5
6
6
8
6
6
6
12
1
18
18
1
1

M113
32
33

SEE

FOX
Auth FMC

M113

FOX
Auth FMC

SEE

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FBCB2
Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below

Situational Awareness (SA) system linked to GPS that is

found in most C2 platforms, TOCs/CPs, and many
transportation assets.

Capable of messaging, orders, overlays, alerts,

requests, and fires.

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Movement Tracking System (MTS)

MTS is a global positioning system that can identify the position,

track the progress, and communicate with the operators of tactical
wheeled vehicles anywhere.

MTS is a satellite-based tracking/communication system consisting

of a mobile unit mounted in a vehicle and a base unit controlled/
monitored by movement control and mode operators.

MTS provides real-time, in-transit visibility of vehicles and cargo

within a theater.

MTS has a movement control capability that improves trafficability on

MSRs and reduces the potential for fratricide.

Since all tactical wheeled vehicles do not have MTS installed, it is

important to place vehicles with MTS in the front, rear, and center of
a convoy.
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Aerial
Resupply

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Aerial Resupply

Types of Resupply Requests

Frequent (routine)
Determined in advance
Urgent (emergency)
Unanticipated, urgent, or
priority movement
requirements

Methods of Resupply
Airdrop Operations (USAF)
Primary means for responding
to immediate requests
Bypass contaminated areas
Airland Operations (USAF)
Airfield to airfield (or airstrip)
Sling Load Operations (Army
Air)
Expedite the movement of
priority cargo
Support outposts and
split based operations

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Planning
Considerations for
Offense, Defense,
Urban, and
Counterinsurgency
Operations
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Supporting Offensive Operations

Upload as much as possible

Reduce vulnerability of thin-skinned vehicles

(Harden)
Extended supply lines increase delivery and turn
around times
Maximize use of preplanned and preconfigured
push packages
Use airlift resupply for units not accessible by
surface transportation.

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Supporting Defensive Operations

Delivery and turnaround times decrease.

Supplies are moved to successive defensive

positions.
Ammunition expenditures and barrier materials
increase, while fuel decreases.

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Supporting Urban Warfare

Movement control is more complex.

Civilian foot / vehicle traffic may interfere with operations.
Routes within an urban area can be denied easily.
Force protection of logistics nodes and convoys is more
difficult in urban areas (3-levels to worry about).
Smaller resupply vehicles (HEMTT/PLS) may be in
greater demand than tractor-trailers.
Use pre-configured loads or push packages to increase
response time and decrease delivery time.

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Supporting Counterinsurgency Operations

Key to successful transportation operations during

counterinsurgency operations is PREPARATION

Consider convoy planning preparations

Prepare detailed mission briefs
Rehearse battle drills
Consider convoy organization
Harden vehicles
Improve vehicle-mounted weapon systems

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Questions
and Lessons Learned
Discussion
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