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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

• FMI 4-90.1, Heavy Brigade Combat Team Logistics (Mar

05)

• 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)

• 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

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Modular Force Acronyms (Move-specific)

BCS3: Battle Command Sustainment

Support System

BSA: Brigade Support Area

BSB: Brigade Support Battalion

CHU: Container Handling Unit

CROP: Container Roll in / Roll out Platform

DC: 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

MCB: Movement Control Battalion

MCT: Movement Control Team

MRT: Movement Regulating Team

MTS: Movement Tracking System

PLS: Palletized Load System

PP&O: Plans, Programs and Operations

SA: Situational Awareness

TTP: Trailer Transfer Point

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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 commander’s intent

(right support, right place, right time).

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Elements of a Transportation System

MODE OPERATIONS

MOVEMENT CONTROL

Most critical element

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 = (Distance = (10hrs per operating shift - 1 hr delay) 20 mph 10hrs per operating shift - 1 hr delay) 20 mph = = (10-1) 20 (10-1) 20 = 90 miles = 90 miles 2 trips per day 2 2 trips per day 2

90 Miles90 Miles 90 Miles90 Miles20 Miles20 Miles

TTPTTPTTPTTP TTPTTP

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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

• 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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• Prevent conflict/congestion by avoiding system saturation.

• Three applications:Apportionment of Vehicles to RequirementsRegulation of Traffic thru MSRs and LOCsForce 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.

Regulated Movements

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• 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)

systems to maximize movement control.

Bottom Line: Use every available route or mode to increase flexibility and responsiveness.

Fluid and Flexible Movements

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BSA

FLD TRNS

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• 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.

Effective Use of Carrying Capacity

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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 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 CommandCentralized 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 VelocityThroughput 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 commander’s intent).

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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.

Increased VelocityMinimize Load Handling

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PLS / LHS Comparison

PLS

Truck payload: 16.5 tonsTrailer payload: 16.5 tonsDriven wheels: 10

HEMTT LHS

Truck payload: 11 tonsTrailer payload: 11 tonsDriven wheels: 8

M1077 Flatrack

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PLS / LHS Flatrack to CROP Comparison

PLS and LHS Flatrack

Nomenclature: M1077A1

Dimensions: 240” long x 96” wide x 72” high

Remarks: Won’t fit inside a 20” MILVAN. Flatracks are interchangeable between the PLS and the LHS.

CROP

Nomenclature: M3 CROP

Dimensions: 234” long x 92” wide x 71” high

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 TB-55-46-2 (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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CONTAINER HANDLING UNIT

HEMTT-LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM

CONTAINER ROLL-IN/OUT PLATFORM (CROP)

Cargo Delivery Equipment

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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 BSB’s 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 TasksXX

TSC

SUST

X

CTC

MED

Sustainment Base

Corps

SPO/DMC

Plans

Ops

Trans

Med

HR Ops

FM Ops

SUSTBDE

X

S&S Cell

Ammo Cell

SPO

BSB

Maint Cell

Trans Mgmt Cell

HSS Cell

Contract Cell

Dist

FSC

Division

PLT HQ

CL III Section

CL V

Gen Supply

Sec

Trans Section (IBCT only)

Dist

CO HQ

Supply PLT

Fuel / H20 PLT

Trans PLT

CTCPCTCP

Key Task•Maintain ITV•Task Sustainment Brigades•Execute throughput

Key Task•Maintain ITV•Execute taskings received from TSC to support one or more Division’s.

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

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

Key Task•Maintain ITV•Use CULT assets to execute trans requirements (HBCT)

•Trans Section moves one company in one lift (IBCT)

Key Task•BN S4 consolidates requirements and passes to FSC

Division Trans Officer

Corps Trans Officer

MCB

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Corps / Division Transportation Officer

• 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)

• Support Operations (SPO): Provides integrated and automated C2 and planning for distribution management within the Corps/ Division AOR.

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Mother of all Intersections

Desert Shield/Storm1991

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Sustainment Brigade (Division)

• Transportation Branch – 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.

Each of the BSB traffic management officers and NCOs coordinate with the Transportation Branch when requirements exceed capability.

SPO/DMC

Plans

Ops

Trans

Med

HR Ops

FM Ops

SUSTBDE

X

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Brigade Support Battalion, HBCT

MaintCell

Sup & SvcCell

TransMgt Cell

HSS Cell

AmmoCell

ContractCell

SPO

BSB

HHC

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Support Operations (BSB)

• 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.

• Coordinates backhaul of equipment ICW the Transportation Branch.

• 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

• 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.

Co HQ

FUEL/ WATER

PLT

TRANSPLT

SUP PLT

DISTRO

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:– Executes transportation missions for

their respective battalions.

• 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.

Note: Info is also passed to the BDE S4 for SA/ITV.

Dist

CL IIISection

CL V

Gen Sup Section

Plt HQ

FSC

Trans Section

IBCT only

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Planners, Managers and Key Tasks ReviewXX

TSC

SUST

X

CTC

MED

Sustainment Base

Corps

SPO/DMC

Plans

Ops

Trans

Med

HR Ops

FM Ops

SUSTBDE

X

S&S Cell

Ammo Cell

SPO

BSB

Maint Cell

Trans Mgmt Cell

HSS Cell

Contract Cell

Dist

FSC

Division

PLT HQ

CL III Section

CL V

Gen Supply

Sec

Trans Section (IBCT only)

Dist

CO HQ

Supply PLT

Fuel / H20 PLT

Trans PLT

CTCPCTCP

Key Task•Maintain ITV•Task Sustainment Brigades•Execute throughput

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

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

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

Key Task•Maintain ITV•Use CULT assets to execute trans requirements (HBCT)

•Trans Section moves two companies in one lift (IBCT)

Key Task•BN S4 consolidates requirements and passes to FSC

Division Trans Officer

Corps Trans Officer

MCB

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Transportation

Units, Missions, & Employment

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Sustainment Brigade

CSSBCSSBCSSBCSSBCSSBCSSB

SUS

BTB

HHC SIG

CSSB

FIN HR AMMO TRANS MAINT S&S

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.

HHC

MED BDE

Assigned Attached

AttachedAssigned

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Sustainment BDE Organization (101st Airborne Division--Example Only)

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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:

22 PlatoonsPlatoons

48 Tractors, HET48 Tractors, HET48 HET, Trailer 70 T48 HET, Trailer 70 T

9696 Tractors, HETTractors, HET96 Trailers, 70 T96 Trailers, 70 T

4 Platoons4 Platoons

Heavy 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/CgoContainer/Cgo Container/Cgo Container/Cgo POL POL PLS PLS

60 trks, trac 5 T60 trks, trac 5 T 60 trks, trac M915 60 trks, trac M915 48 PLS trucks 60 trks, trac M915 60 trks, trac M915 48 PLS trucks

150 semitrlrs, 22 1/2 T 120 semitrlrs, 34 T 60 tankers, 5/7.5 K gal 48 PLS trlrs 150 semitrlrs, 22 1/2 T 120 semitrlrs, 34 T 60 tankers, 5/7.5 K gal 48 PLS trlrs

96 flat racks 96 flat racks

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)

Light/Medium Truck Company

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• Mission: To transfer cargo at air, rail, motor, and inland barge terminals.

• Equipment:

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1 x Cgo Trf Plt1 x Cgo Trf Plt

4 x Cgo Trf Plt4 x Cgo Trf Plt

Cargo Transfer Company

PLSPLS CHUCHU Crane Crane (40T)(40T)

1 x Cgo Trf Plt1 x Cgo Trf Plt 2 1 1

4 x Cgo Trf Plt4 x Cgo Trf Plt 8 4 4

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

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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.

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Distribution Company, BSB

TRK SQD

Equipment: HBCT

20 x LHS40 x 88M authorized

Equipment: IBCT

4 x truck squads w/ total of 20 x LHS plus 2 x mobility sections w/ total of 24 x LMTVs90 x 88M authorized

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Transportation PLT Mission, Distribution Co, BSB

Co HQ

FUEL/WATERPLT

TRANSPLT

SUP PLT

DISTRO

• Provide direct transportation support to the brigade.

• Provide distribution support of supplies to the FSCs.

• Equipment:

•T93761 (Trailer: PLS) x 20

•T96496 (Truck: Cargo-LHS) x 20

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Distribution Platoon, FSC (HBCT / IBCT)

TRANS SECTION

• Move two infantry companies in one lift (IBCT).

FSC

Dist

HQS

Plt HQ

CL V

CL IIISection

Gen SupSection

Maint

Equipment (IBCT FSC):24 x LMTV 8 x LMTV drop-side trailers

Equipment (HBCT FSC):No doctrinally taskable truck assets, however, some movement missions may be executed using CULT assets.

Equipment:12 x M978 Fuel HEMTT1 x TPU w/ Trailer

Equipment:5 x PLS or LHS w/ Trailers2 x MTV w/ LMTV Trailers

Equipment:2 x MTV5 x LMTV

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Employment (Modular Move)

Modularity Support Concept-Throughput -Modular Units/Capability

Sustainment Base

Division

SUST

X

IFSC BSB

II

BSB

II

BSB

II

IFSC

IFSC

IFSC

XX

TSC

SUST

X

CTC

LT/MED

MED

POL

HET

DC

DC

DC

CorpsMCB

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Transportation Movement Requests

(TMR)

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TMR Process (Step by Step)XX

TSC

SUST

X

CTC

MED

Sustainment Base

Corps

SPO/DMC

Plans

Ops

Trans

Med

HR Ops

FM Ops

SUSTBDE

X

S&S Cell

Ammo Cell

SPO

BSB

Maint Cell

Trans Mgmt Cell

HSS Cell

Contract Cell

Dist

FSC

Division

PLT HQ

CL III Section

CL V

Gen Supply

Sec

Trans Section (IBCT only)

Dist

CO HQ

Supply PLT

Fuel / H20 PLT

Trans PLT

CTCPCTCP

Mission Executed

TMR

Tasking

MCB

CSSB

MED

HET

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TMR Process (Summary)XX

TSC

SUST

X

CTC

MED

Sustainment Base

Corps

SPO/DMC

Plans

Ops

Trans

Med

HR Ops

FM Ops

SUSTBDE

X

S&S Cell

Ammo Cell

SPO

BSB

Maint Cell

Trans Mgmt Cell

HSS Cell

Contract Cell

Dist

FSC

Division

PLT HQ

CL III Section

CL V

Gen Supply

Sec

Trans Section (IBCT only)

Dist

CO HQ

Supply PLT

Fuel / H20 PLT

Trans PLT

CTCPCTCP

Mission Executed

TMR

Tasking

MCB

CSSB

MED

HET

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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 commander’s priorities and to make the most effective and efficient use of the road networks.

The The highway regulation plandescribes the MSR network anddescribes the MSR network andestablishes control measures to establishes control measures to promote effective regulationpromote effective regulation..

The The traffic circulation plan is is an overlay of the MSR network,an overlay of the MSR network,which shows all MSRs/ASRs,which shows all MSRs/ASRs,checkpoints, highway regulationcheckpoints, highway regulationpoints, route names, direction of points, route names, direction of travel, boundaries, and principaltravel, boundaries, and principalsupply activities.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 commander’s 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.

MCT

MCB

MCTMCT

Highway Traffic Section

MCT

PP&O S2/3

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Movement Control Teams (in the MCB)

MCT Design

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)

Movement ControlTeam (MCT)

3-0-18

Organization Mission

Mission: To perform movement control functions at a port (sea/air),a geographical area, transshipmentpoints or operate regulating points.

Capabilities: - Expedite port clearance (PAX/cargo).- Coordinate/regulate highway movement- Provides ITV- Commits mode operators- Resolves movement conflicts

TTP 1

TTP 2PossibleMCT locations

POD

CKP 2

MSR Porsche

MSR Jeep

MSR Ford

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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 commander’s 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.

• The FDRP is manned by a movement regulating team, a movement control team, or military police.

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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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Transportation Automation and

Enablers

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TC-AIMS 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).

Transportation Coordinators’ Automated Information for Movement System II

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BCS3Battle 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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BCS3

SBCT Combat Power

MC ASN'D BD BL MC ASN'D Stryker Sign Over Tracker5-20TH IN ICV 36 36 100% 2 2 89% 31 36 86% Abbreviation Total Received % Filled

RV 4 4 100% 0 0 100% 4 4 100% ICV 108 108 100MC 10 10 100% 0 0 100% 10 10 100% MC 36 36 100CV 8 8 100% 0 0 100% 8 8 100% RV 48 48 100FSV 3 3 100% 0 0 100% 3 3 100% ATGM 9 9 100MEV 4 4 100% 0 0 100% 4 4 100% CV 27 27 100ATGM 9 9 100% 0 0 100% 9 9 100% MEV 16 16 100CLU 4R FSV 13 13 100

2-3 IN ICV 27 36 75% 4 0 64% 25 36 69% ESV 9 9 100RV 4 4 100% 0 0 100% 4 4 100% MGS/ATGM 27 27 100MC 7 10 70% 0 0 70% 9 10 90% Total 293 293 100CV 6 8 75% 0 0 75% 6 8 75%FSV 3 3 100% 0 0 100% 3 3 100%MEV 2 4 50% 0 0 50% 3 4 75% O/H / AUTH MC ES P - ESATGM 6 9 67% 0 0 67% 7 9 78% 5-20 74/74 72 97% 93%CLU 1M;6R 2-3 74/74 51 69% 77%

1-23 IN ICV 31 36 86% 0 0 86% 33 36 92% 1-23 74/74 60 81% 91%RV 2 4 50% 0 0 50% 4 4 100% 1-14 50/50 46 92% 96%MC 8 10 80% 0 0 80% 10 10 100% C/52 10/10 8 80% 80%CV 6 8 75% 0 0 75% 7 8 88% 18TH 9/9 7 78% 89%FSV 3 3 100% 0 0 100% 3 3 100% HHC 3/2 2/2 2 100% 100%MEV 4 4 100% 0 0 100% 4 4 100%ATGM 6 9 67% 0 0 67% 6 9 67% 3/2 SBCT 293/293 246 84% 88%CLU 2M;1R

1-14TH CAV RV 34 36 94% 2 0 89% 34 36 94% VARIANT # T DAYS 90%MC 6 6 100% 0 0 100% 6 6 100% ICV 108 3240 2916CV 1 1 100% 0 0 100% 1 1 100% MC 36 1080 972FSV 3 3 100% 0 0 100% 3 3 100% RV 48 1440 1296MEV 4 4 100% 0 0 100% 4 4 100% ATGM 36 1080 972UAV 3 3 100% 0 0 100% 3 3 100% CV 27 810 729FOX 2 3 67% 0 0 67% 2 3 67% MEV 16 480 432CLU 0 NMC FSV 13 390 351

C/52 ATGM 7 9 78% 0 0 78% 7 9 78% ESV 9 270 243FSV 1 1 100% 0 0 100% 1 1 100%CLU 0 0

18TH ENG ESV 7 9 78% 0 0 78% 8 9 89%SEE 4 6 67% 0 0 67% 4 6 67%DEUCE 4 6 67% 0 0 67% 4 6 67%

HHC 3/2 CV 2 2 100% 0 0 100% 2 2 100%1-37 FA M155 12 12 100% 0 0 100% 12 12 100%

RADAR 1 1 100% 0 0 100% 1 1 100%RADAR 1 1 100% 0 0 100% 1 1 100%

BANK DAYS

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UNIT LOCATONAuth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC

CG802930 27 54 41 41 6 6 3 3467 EN

Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMCCG910790 88 87 120 108 9 9 12 12 45 45 14 9 54 40

TF 2-5 CG7680940 97% 88 85 3 3 4 4 9 9TF 2-8 CG840930 98% 44 43 3 3 4 4 9 9TF 1-12 CG810940 98% 44 44 3 3 4 4 9 81-82 FA CG805906 83% 45 45 9 0

1-188 IN (L) CG830920 78% 18 14

20th EN BN CG802875 92% 21 16 12 12 6 6 1 1 2 2 18 15 32 33

Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC188 60 76 77 9 10 12 13 18 15 18 18 18 18

TF 1-5 CG692897 100% 44 44 3 3 4 4 12 12TF 1-8 CG713914 34% 104 26 3 3 4 5 5 5TF 2-12 CG752861 45% 84 34 3 3 4 4 0 03-82FA CG737865 84% 18 15 1 1BCT Reserve 0 0

91st EN BN CG769787 94% 21 22 186 186 645 595 12 12TF Pioneer (W) CG769787 100% 186 186 645 645 4 4

Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMC Auth FMCCG782823 58 58 118 118 15 17 18 18 18 18 59 14 21 21

TF 1-9 CG773870 89% 58 58 5 3 6 6 12 5TF 3-8 CG788783 96% 58 58 5 4 6 6 8 6TF 2-7 CG778916 83% 58 58 5 2 6 6 12 12-82FA CG801703 100% 18 18 1 1

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FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

16FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FMC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AUTH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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125 MI G

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Battlefield Update Briefs

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BCS3Modular, Scalable, Versatile…

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SAMS(CL IX))

SARSS(SSA)

MUREP(USMC AMMO)

JMARS(MEDICAL)

NON-STANDARD PARTS(STRYKER)

E-MILPOL

DataSyncGuard

BCS3National Server

NIPRNET SIPRNET

BCS3National Server

GATES/GDSS

GTN 21

WPS

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FBCB2Force 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 cargoSupport 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