Move the Modular Force
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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. Identify the missions, capabilities and employment of
HBCT and sustainment brigade transportation elements.
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
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FMI 4-90.1, Heavy Brigade Combat Team Logistics (Mar
05)
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FMI 3-90-6, Heavy Brigade Combat Team (Mar 05)
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)
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References (continued)
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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)
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FM 55-60, Army Terminal Operations (Apr 96)
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FM 55-80, Army Container Operations (Aug 97)
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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
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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
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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
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Move the Modular Force
Transportation Terms,
Levels, Principles, &
Concepts
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Transportation (Defined)
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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:
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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
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Strategic Level
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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
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Operational Level
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Focus is on building force structure; reception,
staging, and onward movement; opening ports;
establishing LOCs; and providing C2 for
movements.
Tactical Level
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Focus is on supporting the commander’s intent
(right support, right place, right time).
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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
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20 Miles
90 Miles
TTP
90 Miles
TTP
TTP
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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
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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
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Uninterrupted movement of personnel, supplies, and
services is critical.
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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.
BSA
Bottom Line: Use every available route or mode to
increase flexibility and responsiveness.
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Effective Use of Carrying Capacity
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Keep assets fully loaded and moving.
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Select the best platform for a given load.
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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
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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 unit’s
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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Movement Principles in the HBCT
• Unity of Command, Centralized Distribution
Management
• Increased Velocity, Throughput to Forward Areas
• Increased Velocity, Minimize Load Handling
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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
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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 commander’s
intent).
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Increased Velocity
Minimize Load Handling
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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
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Truck payload:
Trailer payload:
Driven wheels:
11 tons
11 tons
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M1077 Flatrack
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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: Won’t 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
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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
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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 BSB’s Distribution Company)
Their responsibilities include:
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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
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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
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TSC
X
SUST
MED
Corps
Corps Trans Officer
BSB
Sustainment
Base
Key Task
SPO
•Maintain ITV
•Task Sustainment Brigades
•Execute throughput
FSC
Cell
MCB
CTC
Key Task
•Maintain ITV
•Task assets within the DC to
execute requirements.
•Pass requirements that
exceed capability
S&S
to TSC.
Division Trans Officer
X
Division
SUST
BDE
Maint
Cell
Trans
Mgmt
Cell
SPO/DMC
Plans
HSS
Cell
Key Task
•Maintain ITV
•Execute taskings
received from Trans Mgmt
Cell (SPO)
Key Task
•Maintain ITV
•Use CULT assets to
execute trans requirements
Dist
(HBCT)
•Trans
Section
PLT HQ
moves one
CL III
company in
Section
one lift (IBCT)
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
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Serves as the Corps / Division commander’s 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
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Support Operations (SPO):
Provides integrated and
automated C2 and planning for
distribution management
within the Corps/ Division
AOR.
Mother of all
Intersections
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VII
XVIII
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Sustainment Brigade (Division)
X
SUST
BDE
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Transportation Branch
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SPO/DMC
Plans
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Ops
Trans
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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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Brigade Support Battalion, HBCT
BSB
HHC
SPO
Sup & Svc
Cell
Maint
Cell
Ammo
Cell
Trans
Mgt Cell
HSS Cell
Contract
Cell
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Support Operations (BSB)
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SPO: Principle staff officer (ICW S1, S4, and Surgeon) for
logistics support to the HBCT.
Note: The S4 is the HBCT Logistics Officer. The S4 and
SPO work closely together to support the HBCT.
Transportation Management Cell (shown on previous
slide):
• Coordinates/monitors all transportation movements
for the BSB.
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Coordinates backhaul of equipment ICW the
Transportation Branch.
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Consists of two traffic management coordinators
assigned to control the movement of assets in and
around the BSB.
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SPO Traffic Management Coordinators
• Traffic Management Coordinators Duties:
– Coordinate, monitor, control, and supervise the
movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo via
air, rail, highway, and/or water.
– Determine the most efficient mode of transport that
accomplishes mission requirements.
– Supervise cargo documentation and movement
control for all transportation modes.
– Develop and review movement programs (to include
convoy planning) for logistics support functions within
the BSB/BSA.
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SPO Traffic Management Coordinators
• Traffic Management Coordinators Duties (continued):
– Advise in the preparation of support plans where
transportation is required.
– Verify the accuracy of movement control documents.
– Ensure allocation of transport capability is appropriate to
accomplish each mission in a cost-effective manner.
– Coordinate support with the Transportation Branch in the
sustainment brigade’s support operation section.
– Anticipate and recommend the use of main supply route
(MSR) to the Transportation Branch.
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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
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Transportation Platoon Leader:
– Works for Distribution Company Commander.
– Receives taskings from the BN SPT OPS Section through
the BSB S3.
DISTRO
Co HQ
SUP PLT
– Provides transportation support for the distribution of
supplies to FSCs.
– Provides transportation to Bde using 20 x LHS.
FUEL/
WATER
PLT
TRANS
PLT
Focus:
Conduct resupply LOGPACs to the FSC's distribution
assets for their LOGPAC operations and receive resupply
from Corps/Division.
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FSC Distribution Platoon (HBCT)
• Distribution Platoon Leader:
FSC
– Executes transportation missions for
their respective battalions.
Dist
• BN S4:
– Consolidates support requirements
and passes them to the FSC CP for
execution by the distribution platoon.
– Coordinates with the BSB support
operations section for additional
assets if required.
Plt HQ
CL III
Section
CL V
Note: Info is also passed to the BDE S4
for SA/ITV.
Gen Sup
Section
Trans
Section
IBCT only
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Planners, Managers and Key Tasks Review
Corps Trans Officer
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TSC
X
SUST
MED
Corps
BSB
Sustainment
Base
Key Task
SPO
•Maintain ITV
•Task Sustainment Brigades
•Execute throughput
FSC
Cell
MCB
CTC
Key Task
•Maintain ITV
•Task assets within the DC to
execute requirements.
•Pass requirements that
exceed capability
S&S
to TSC.
Division Trans Officer
X Division
SUST
BDE
Maint
Cell
Trans
Mgmt
Cell
Key Task
•Maintain ITV
•Execute taskings
received from Trans Mgmt
Cell (SPO)
SPO/DMC
Plans
HSS
Cell
Key Task
•Maintain ITV
•Use CULT assets to
execute trans requirements
Dist
(HBCT)
•Trans
Section
PLT HQ
moves two
CL III
companies in
Section
one lift (IBCT)
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 Divisions.
Trans
PLT
CTCP
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Move the Modular Force
Transportation
Units, Missions, &
Employment
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Sustainment Brigade
SUS
Assigned
Attached
BTB
HHC
Assigned
HHC
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
CSSB
MED BDE
Attached
SIG
FIN
HR
AMMO
TRANS
MAINT
Mission: Plan, coordinate, synchronize, monitor, and control
logistics operations within assigned AO. Coordinates Host Nation
Support (HNS) and contracting. Provide support to joint,
interagency, and multinational forces as directed.
S&S
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Sustainment BDE Organization
(101st Airborne Division--Example Only)
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Heavy Truck Company
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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
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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
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
PLS
48 PLS trucks
48 PLS trlrs
96 flat racks
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Light/Medium Truck Company
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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 ½ 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
4
2
4
4
4 x Cgo Trf Plt
16
16
8
16
16
PLS
CHU
Crane
(40T)
1 x Cgo Trf Plt
2
1
1
4 x Cgo Trf Plt
8
4
4
*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 tooth to
tail!
3700
BTB
132
BSB
FSC
(MNV)
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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
brigade’s 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)
FSC
FSC
(MNV)
(MNV)
Maint
77
GEN
SUPPLY
..
MAINT
SECTION
..
RECOV
SECT
..
Med
77
WATER
..
CL V
ARMOR
FMT
..
MECH
FMT
..
ENGR
FMT
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Distribution Company, BSB
Equipment: HBCT
20 x LHS
40 x 88M authorized
TRK SQD
Equipment: IBCT
4 x truck squads w/ total of 20 x LHS
plus 2 x mobility sections w/
total of 24 x LMTVs
90 x 88M authorized
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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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Distribution Platoon, FSC (HBCT / IBCT)
Equipment (HBCT FSC):
No doctrinally taskable truck assets,
however, some movement missions
may be executed using CULT assets.
FSC
HQS
Dist
Maint
Plt HQ
CL III
Section
CL V
Gen Sup
Section
TRANS
SECTION
Equipment:
12 x M978 Fuel HEMTT
1 x TPU w/ Trailer
• Move two infantry
companies in one lift
(IBCT).
Equipment:
5 x PLS or LHS w/ Trailers
2 x MTV w/ LMTV Trailers
Equipment:
2 x MTV
5 x LMTV
Equipment (IBCT FSC):
24 x LMTV
8 x LMTV drop-side trailers
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Employment (Modular Move)
XX
TSC
Corps
II
MCB
BSB
X
CTC
DC
SUST
Sustainment
Base
Division
MED
X
I
FSC
HET
SUST
POL
II
DC
BSB
LT/MED
I
FSC
I
FSC
I
FSC
II
BSB
DC
Modularity Support Concept
-Throughput
-Modular Units/Capability
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Move the Modular Force
Transportation
Movement Requests
(TMR)
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TMR Process (Step by Step)
XX
TSC
Corps
BSB
Sustainment
SUST Base MCB
FSC
X
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
Ammo Cell
Ops
CL III
Section
CL V
Fuel /
H20
PLT
Trans
PLT
Gen
Supply
Sec
Trans
Section
(IBCT
only)
Contract
Cell
Trans
Med
PLT HQ
CSSB
TMR
HR Ops
MED
Tasking
CTCP
FM Ops
Mission Executed
HET
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TMR Process (Summary)
XX
TSC
Corps
BSB
Sustainment
SUST Base MCB
FSC
X
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
Ammo Cell
Ops
CL III
Section
CL V
Fuel /
H20
PLT
Trans
PLT
Gen
Supply
Sec
Trans
Section
(IBCT
only)
Contract
Cell
Trans
Med
PLT HQ
CSSB
TMR
HR Ops
MED
Tasking
CTCP
FM Ops
Mission Executed
HET
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Move the Modular Force
Movement
Control
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Movement Control
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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
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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 commander’s 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.
63
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.
64
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 commander’s priorities.
Serves as authority to commit transportation assets.
65
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.
66
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
S2/3
Highway
Traffic
Section
MCT
MCT
MCT
MCT
67
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
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)
1
CKP
2
TTP
Possible
MCT locations
2
68
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.
69
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
commander’s information needs.
- Assured communications are essential.
- Movement Tracking System (MTS) provides the needed
ITV/situational awareness that enhances flexibility and
responsiveness.
70
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
• The FDRP is manned by
a movement regulating
team, a movement
control team, or military
police.
Iraq
Kuwait
CJTF-7
CFLCC
CSC Navstar
71
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.
72
Move the Modular Force
Transportation
Automation and
Enablers
73
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).
74
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.
75
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.
Example Gantt chart
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.
76
BCS3
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))
36
4
10
8
3
4
9
69%
100%
90%
75%
100%
75%
78%
1 BCT
5-20
2-3
36
4
10
8
3
4
9
86%
50%
80%
75%
100%
100%
67%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
86%
50%
80%
75%
100%
100%
67%
33
4
10
7
3
4
6
36
4
10
8
3
4
9
92%
100%
100%
88%
100%
100%
67%
36
6
1
3
4
3
3
94%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
67%
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
89%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
67%
34
6
1
3
4
3
2
36
6
1
3
4
3
3
94%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
67%
9
1
78%
100%
0
0
0
0
78%
100%
78%
100%
78%
67%
67%
100%
100%
100%
100%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
78%
67%
67%
100%
100%
100%
100%
7
1
0
8
4
4
2
12
1
1
9
1
9
6
6
2
12
1
1
9
6
6
2
12
1
1
89%
67%
67%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1-23
1-14
C/52
18TH
HHC 3/2
3/2 SBCT
O/H / AUTH
74/74
74/74
74/74
50/50
10/10
9/9
2/2
MC
72
51
60
46
8
7
2
ES
97%
69%
81%
92%
80%
78%
100%
293/293
246
84%
BANK DAYS
VARIANT
#
T DAYS
ICV
108
3240
MC
36
1080
RV
48
1440
ATGM
36
1080
CV
27
810
MEV
16
480
FSV
13
390
ESV
9
270
P - ES
93%
77%
91%
96%
80%
89%
100%
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
CG802875
2 BCT
87%
135%
91%
97%
98%
98%
83%
92%
CG807822
62%
TF 1-5
TF 1-8
TF 2-12
3-82FA
BCT Reserve
CG692897
CG713914
CG752861
CG737865
100%
34%
45%
84%
91st EN BN
TF Pioneer (W)
CG769787
CG769787
94%
100%
3 BCT
TF 1-9
TF 3-8
TF 2-7
2-82FA
CG782823
CG773870
CG788783
CG778916
CG801703
M1
M2/M3
SCOUTS
Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth
FMC
88
87
120
108
9
88
85
3
44
43
3
44
44
3
9
3
3
3
86%
89%
96%
83%
100%
1-7 CAV
SMOKE
FOX
Auth FMC Auth FMC
AVLB
Auth FMC
MICLIC
Auth FMC
MORTAR
M109
BRT
INF SQD
AH 64D
Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth 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
Smoke
Auth FMC
78%
88%
90%
2916
972
1296
972
729
432
351
243
M1
M2/M3
OH-58D
AH 64D
M109
MLRS
Auth FMC Auth FMC
Auth
FMC
Auth FMC Auth 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 FMC Auth
FMC
Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC
27
54
41
41
6
6
ACE
Auth FMC
18
ACE
21
16
Dozer
AVLB
M1
M2/M3
SCOUTS
Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth
FMC
188
60
76
77
9
44
44
3
104
26
3
84
34
3
0
0
ACE
21
22
Dozer
AVLB
M1
M2/M3
SCOUTS
Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth
FMC
58
58
118
118
15
58
58
5
58
58
5
58
58
5
MICLIC
12
12
10
3
3
3
VOLCANO
6
6
MGB
VOLCANO
1
1
MGB
186
186
186
186
2
Auth
FOX
FMC
14
AFB
2
EN PLTs
18
15
MORTAR
M109
INF SQD
PLOWS
Smoke
Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC
12
13
18
15
18
18
18
18
4
4
12
12
4
5
5
5
4
4
0
0
18
15
1
1
MICLIC
EN PLTs
Auth FMC
3
3
AFB
645
595
645
645
EN PLTs
12
12
4
4
MORTAR
M109
INF SQD
PLOWS
Smoke
Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC
17
18
18
18
18
59
14
21
21
3
6
6
12
5
4
6
6
8
6
2
6
6
12
1
18
18
1
1
M113
32
33
Auth
FOX
Auth FMC
SEE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
80 to 100%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
60 to 79%
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
FMC
AUTH
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2/25
G
3/25
G
G
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40 to 59%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
DIVARTY
G
3/4 CAV
G
1-62 ADA
G
SEE
FOX
FMC
M113
0
0
G
25 ID
AVN BDE
UH-60
25
4
9
6
3
3
7
CH-47
64%
100%
70%
75%
100%
50%
67%
OH-58
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
AH-64A
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
AH-64D
75%
100%
70%
75%
100%
50%
67%
PATRIOT
36
4
10
8
3
4
9
Battlefield Update Briefs
3/2 SBCT COMBAT
POWER Tracker
Stryker Sign Over Tracker
Abbreviation Total Received % Filled
ICV
108
108
100
MC
36
36
100
DIV CBT POWER OVERALL
RV
48
48
100
ATGM
9
9
100
UNIT
LOCATON
CV
27
27
100
MEV
16
16
100
1-7 CAV
CG802930
FSV
13
13
100
467 EN
ESV
9
9
100
MGS/ATGM
27
27
100
Total
293
293
100
M198
86%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
MLRS
36
4
10
8
3
4
9
AVG-LB
31
4
10
8
3
4
9
MVR C0
ASN'D
89%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Q36-Q37
PROJECTED ES
(COMBINED)
MC
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
MGS-AT
NEXT 24 HOURS
(COMBINED)
BL
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
M109-A6
COMBINED
COMBAT
POWER
BD
EVAL
BATTLE
DAMAGE /
BATTLE LOSS
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
STRYKER
SBCT
Combat
Power
CURRENT ES
36
4
10
8
3
4
9
M1A1-A2
36
4
10
8
3
4
9
4R
27
4
7
6
3
2
6
1M;6R
31
2
8
6
3
4
6
2M;1R
34
6
1
3
4
3
2
0 NMC
7
1
0
7
4
4
2
12
1
1
M2A2-M3
(SSA)
MC ASN'D
COMBAT
POWER
SARSS
NON-STANDARD PARTS
(STRYKER)
SYSTEM
ICV
RV
MC
CV
FSV
MEV
ATGM
CLU
2-3 IN
ICV
RV
MC
CV
FSV
MEV
ATGM
CLU
1-23 IN
ICV
RV
MC
CV
FSV
MEV
ATGM
CLU
1-14TH CAV RV
MC
CV
FSV
MEV
UAV
FOX
CLU
C/52
ATGM
FSV
CLU
18TH ENG ESV
SEE
DEUCE
HHC 3/2
CV
1-37 FA
M155
RADAR
RADAR
040123 1005
CURRENT
UNIT
5-20TH IN
29th E-Sep
G
AR BDE
116th Sep
G
AR BDE
115th FA
G
BDE
125 MI
G
DISCOM
G
65TH ENG G
LEGEND
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
77
0 to 39%
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.
78
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.
79
Move the Modular Force
Aerial
Resupply
80
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
81
Move the Modular Force
Planning
Considerations for
Offense, Defense,
Urban, and
Counterinsurgency
Operations
82
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.
83
Supporting Defensive Operations
• Delivery and turnaround times decrease.
• Supplies are moved to successive defensive
•
positions.
Ammunition expenditures and barrier materials
increase, while fuel decreases.
84
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.
85
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
86
Move the Modular Force
Questions
and Lessons Learned
Discussion
87