Movement Control
This manual describes the organizations, processes, procedures, and systems involved in the control of movements across the military spectrum. The focus of this manual is for the reader to gain an understanding of the movement control system and how it functions from the strategic to the tactical level. It focuses on the planning, controlling, and managing of the use of available modes of transport to move units, equipment, and materiel. It also describes transportation request procedures, container operations, and how transportation resources are controlled and managed.
The Chief of Staff of the Army has mandated that the Army be able to move a combat capable brigade anywhere in the world within 96 hours. To put a viable combat capability on the ground anywhere in the world in this time frame will require effective movement control.
This manual remains consistent with Army operations, logistics doctrine, and concepts currently published or in the process of being published. However, the reader is cautioned that logistics doctrine is changing — and changing rapidly. The on–going efforts to reduce the Army logistics footprint and move to the Objective Force will require doctrinal change. Users acting within the scope of their authority may vary from this doctrine in this manual when such variation will result in improved operations.
The Army’s environmental strategy into the 21st century defines its philosophy and commitment in protecting and preserving the environment and natural resources for present and future generations. Sound environmental practices and considerations must be integrated into all Army documents, missions, and operations. In keeping with the Army’s vision to be a national leader in environmental stewardship, commanders and leaders must ensure that all local, state, federal, and host nation laws and regulations pertaining to the environment are included in the planning process and followed to an extent consistent with operational considerations.
Contents:
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 MOVEMENT CONTROL OVERVIEW
Definition of Movement Control
Elements of a Transportation System
Basic Principles of Movement Control
The Functions of Movement Control
Other Considerations
Emerging Doctrine
CHAPTER 2 MOVEMENT CONTROL IN THE FORCE PROJECTION PROCESS
Force Projection
Intratheater Unit Movement
Intertheater Unit Movement
Transformation
Movement Control
Unit Movement Coordinator
Brigade Movement Coordinator
Mobility Support Element
CHAPTER 3 STRATEGIC MOVEMENT CONTROL
Strategic Movement Control Organizations
Theater Joint Movement Control Organizations
CHAPTER 4 MOVEMENT CONTROL AT ECHELONS ABOVE CORPS (EAC)
The Army in an Area of Operations
Transportation Command
Theater Support Command
Transportation Command Element
Movement Control Battalion (EAC)
Movement Control Teams
CHAPTER 5 MOVEMENT CONTROL IN THE CORPS
Corps Movement Control Staff
Corps Support Command
Corps Movement Control Battalion
Division Support Movement Control Team
Functional Relationships
Movement Control Battalion and Corps Support Group Interface
CHAPTER 6 MOVEMENT CONTROL IN THE DIVISION
Organization
Division Transportation Officer
Mobility Warrant Officer
Division Support Command
Movement Control Officer
Movement Control Cell in the Division Rear Command Post
Brigade Movement Control
CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPING A MOVEMENT PROGRAM
Introduction
Assess the Distribution Pattern
Determine Requirements
Determine Capabilities
Balance Requirements Against Capabilities
Planning Sequence for Reception and Onward Movement
Requirements Schematic
Mode Schematic
Selecting a Mode
Determine Critical Points
Determine Check Points
Determine Shortfalls and Recommended Solutions
Coordinate the Program
Format and Publish the Program
Executing the Movement Program
Preparing the Port Clearance Program
CHAPTER 8 HIGHWAY REGULATION PROCEDURES
Planning for Highway Regulation
Principles of Routing
Methods of Scheduling
Clearance Requests
Coordinating Movements
Diverting and Rerouting
Large Unit Movements
Sample Highway Regulation Plan
CHAPTER 9 TRANSPORTATION REQUEST PROCEDURES
Supply System Interface
Transportation Request Procedures
Division Transportation Request Procedures
Corps Transportation Request Procedures
Echelons Above Corps Transportation Request Procedures
Clearance Requests
Coordinating and Monitoring Movements
Request for Theater Airlift
Army Airlift
Air Force Airlift
CHAPTER 10 CONTAINER OPERATIONS
Container Management
Container Control
CHAPTER 11 AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
General Preparation for AIT Use
Unit Responsibilities
AIT in Aerial Port Operations
AIT in Seaport Operations
AIT in Railhead Operations
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A AUTOMATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS
APPENDIX B GEOGRAPHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
APPENDIX C AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
APPENDIX D TABLES OF ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT
APPENDIX E TRANSPORTATION MOVEMENT RELEASE
APPENDIX F COMMUNICATIONS
APPENDIX G ROAD MOVEMENT PLANNING
APPENDIX H INTERMODAL TERMINALS
APPENDIX I EXAMPLE HIGHWAY REGULATION PLAN
APPENDIX J TYPES OF INTERMODAL ASSETS AND HANDLERS
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
AUTHENICATION