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CHAPTER 5

TACTICAL MOVEMENT CONTROL

Section I. Movement Control in the Corps

5-1. INTRODUCTION.The corps combines the operational and tactical levels of war. The corps will conduct numerous types of movements. The principal types will be unit movements and sustainment. All movements operating concurrently, must be coordinated, ensuring a continuous flow of available transportation assets, infrastructure, and LOCs.

Movement planning is conducted by the Corps G3 and G4 staffs, MCB, and by the COSCOM support operations staff (Figure 5-1). On the Corps coordinating staff, the G3 plans and directs maneuver and recommends Corps priorities. The G4, in coordination with the CTO and COSCOM support operations staff, recommends logistical support priorities. The CTO receives technical support from the MCB and the COSCOM Transportation Support Branch.

Figure 5-1. Corps Transportation C2

The COSCOM provides logistical support to the Corps and an integrated distribution system in the Corps area. It does this through the coordinated planning of the COSCOM staff, subordinate CSG, and its distribution materiel and movement management functional centers. The Corps MCB centralizes movement control and highway regulation to support Corps operations.

5-2. CORPS HEADQUARTERS STAFF.The Corps headquarters staff consists of the G3, G4, and CTO. Each of their duties is described below.

a. G3. The G3 plans and directs movement and maneuver of combat units through or within the Corps area. This may require rapidly projecting these forces over extended distances on MSRs. The G3, coordinating with the G4, establishes priorities for using MSRs for movements and maneuver. Maneuver will normally have priority over movements. However, maneuver must be well coordinated with movements to prevent route congestion, enforce movement priorities, and provide continuous logistical support. Movement planners may also assist the G3 in planning the movement of combat forces. The G3 provides staff to the MCB. The G3 air allocates Army aviation support.

b. G4. The G4 establishes logistical support plans. The G4, using the recommendations of the CTO, establishes plans and implements logistical support priorities for movement. These priorities become the basis of the Corps distribution plan developed by the COSCOM support operations staff, the movement program and Highway Regulation Plan prepared by the MCB, and the traffic control plan prepared by the provost marshal.

c. Corps Transportation Officer. The CTO is a special staff officer who works for the CofS. The CofS has the option of placing the CTO under the staff supervision of the G3 or G4. The CTO coordinates with the G3 during unit movement, force tracking, and maneuver planning. He also assesses the impact for transportation requirements and highway regulation in the Corps area. He advises the G4 of logistics and unit movement requirements. This may include support of reception and onward movement of forces, replacement operations, and reconstitution. The CTO assesses the overall effectiveness of the movement programs and recommends the type of transportation units and assets required to accomplish the Corps mission. Other CTO duties include the following:

• Coordinates transportation planning with MCA, COSCOM support operations staff, division, and separate brigade transportation officers to determine requirements and coordinates with TSC and DISCOM support operations staffs to establish procedures for movements that cross boundaries.
• Plans transportation support, develops policies, provides guidance, and recommends movement priorities and procedures for movement control and highway regulation.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees large or special movements in conjunction with the MCB.
• Guides and assists major subordinate commands and units transiting the Corps area.
• Prepares, in conjunction with the Corps G4, MCB, and COSCOM support operations staff, the transportation portion of the Corps plans and orders.
• Recommends road repair priorities and improvements for the road network in the Corps area in coordination with the Corps engineer.
• Coordinates with the G3, DMC, PM, and MCB to coordinate traffic control and Highway Regulation Plans.
• Coordinates with the G5 and MCB to plan for the movement of displaced civilians.
• Assesses and recommends requirements for HNS.
• Coordinates policy and procedures with the joint movements center when the Corps is the Army component of a joint force.

5-3. CORPS SUPPORT COMMAND. The COSCOM serves as the multifunctional support headquarters at the Corps level. COSCOM support operations is the focal point for tactical logistics support to the Corps. Both the Corps MCB and transportation mode operating units are assigned to the Corps and attached to the COSCOM. The COSCOM DCG(S) exercises staff supervision for transportation. The DCG(S) has a transportation branch to execute his responsibilities. The DCG(S) also exercises staff supervision over the Corps MCB (see Figure 5-2).

a. Deputy Commander for Support. The DCG(S) integrates external logistics support for the Corps. Transportation support includes the following:

• Approving plans, policies, and programs to support transportation movement control, highway regulation, and cargo transfer operations in the Corps area.
• Advising the COSCOM commander on the effective use and operation of transportation units and services.
• Developing support relationships that become the basis of the distribution system and Corps movement program.
• Integrating supply and transportation requirements and capabilities to develop the Corps distribution system.
• Recommending allocation and positioning of transportation units attached to subordinate units of the COSCOM, including cross leveling of assets or units to weigh the Corps battle.
• Coordinating the work of the MCB and CMMC for sustainment.
• Planning and recommending logistical sustainment of Corps movement control and mode units and facilities.
• Providing input to the CTO in developing Corps movement annexes and transportation estimates.
• Planning continuity of support during operational movements of the COSCOM.

b.Transportation Support Branch. The transportation support branch is a planning staff that integrates and coordinates transportation planning with all other support operations provided by the COSCOM. This branch is under the supervision of the Deputy Commander for Support Operations. The transportation support branch executes planning responsibilities vested in the Support Operations Office for the movement function. These responsibilities include the following:

• Recommending and coordinating plans, policies, and programs to support transportation, movement control, highway regulation, and cargo transfer operations.
• Recommending movement management policies for the COSCOM.
• Preparing estimates, plans, and recommending policies for movement control, mode operations, and terminal operations.
• Developing input for Corps movement annexes and transportation estimates.
• Reviewing Corps orders for transportation supportability and specified and implied tasks.
• Coordinating plans for throughput from theater to the tactical level, intermodal operations, and trailer transfer operations.
• Coordinating with the COSCOM procurement support branch on the acquisition and use of HN transportation resources based on the Corps movement program or other planning documents.
• Recommending locations of transportation nodes and units to support the distribution system and Corps movement program.
• Recommending changes in allocation of transportation units based upon changes in the distribution plan or to weigh the Corps battle.
• Advising the COSCOM deputy commander for support operations on the effective use and operation of transportation units.
• Reviewing materiel distribution plans to ensure that they can be supported by existing transportation infrastructure.
• Developing input to the transportation portion of contingency plans.
• Recommending requirements to construct, improve, or maintain transportation facilities.
• Determining support requirements for Corps movement control and mode operating units and facilities.
• Providing input to the Corps movement program.
• Coordinating transportation plans and policies with the CTO, Corps G4, COSCOM DMC, CSG transportation branch staff, DTOs, MCA, and TSC DMC.
• Developing the transportation movements annex to COSCOM OPLANs and consolidating input to the Corps administrative/logistics plan for personnel and materiel movements.

The COSCOM DMC, operating as part of Support Operations, performs centralized distribution management within the CZ. The DMC provides single point management for distribution in the CZ. They exercise tasking authority and staff supervision over the CMMC and Corps MCB. The Chief, DMC is responsible to the COSCOM Deputy Commander, Support for the distribution within the Corps. There are many similarities between the TSC and COSCOM DMC operations. The COSCOM DMC concerns itself primarily with tactical operations and has a forward focus.

5-4. MOVEMENT CONTROL BATTALION (CORPS). The Corps MCB is the Corps movement control organization. It provides centralized movement control and highway regulation for moving personnel and materiel into, within, and out of the Corps area. It also ensures effective and efficient use of available transportation capability. The Corps MCB commands and supervises attached teams engaged in movement control and highway regulation. It plans, programs, coordinates, manages, and analyzes transportation and movement requirements and implements Corps priorities. The Corps MCB performs transportation planning, highway regulation, ITV, asset visibility, and liaison with COMMZ movement control organizations and MPs.

Figure 5-2. Corps Support Command

 

The MCB is organized as shown in Figure 5-3. The MCB commands and controls its functional divisions. It also commands, allocates, and supervises the operation of attached or assigned MCTs and MRTs. The MCB and its attached teams require personnel, administrative, food service, and maintenance support from the COSCOM Headquarters, Headquarters Company or other designated units.

Figure 5-3. Corps MCB HHD Organization

 

The command section and headquarters detachment normally collocate with elements of the PP&O section and the highway traffic section. These two sections may also provide personnel to other locations in the Corps area based on mission requirements. Portions of the highway traffic section may collocate with the Corps rear CP operations cell. The CPs operates on a 24-hour basis normally with two 12-hour shifts. Personnel staffing per shift is based on anticipated workload. It is normally located near the Corps MMC to allow close coordination between movement and materiel managers.

a. Detachment Headquarters. The detachment headquarters provides or coordinates administrative and logistics support for the MCB and its attached teams.

b.Plans, Programs, and Operations Section. The PP&O section is responsible for surface, logistics air, rail, barge movements, and container management. If assigned, the AMC liaison officer will operate in this section. This section coordinates support and maintains the status of transportation activities throughout the Corps. This section also does the following:

• Develops and implements the Corps movement program based on movement requirements submitted by Corps major subordinate commands and the COSCOM.
• Coordinates and monitors the status of inbound and outbound movements from the Corps rear area.
• Plans support for reception and onward movement.
• Performs transportation planning according to priorities established by the Corps G3/G4 in coordination with the COSCOM Deputy Commander for Support Operations. Provides planners to assist the CTO during initial planning stages of each operation.
• Programs and commits transportation assets to meet movement requirements according to Corps priorities.
• Coordinates transportation support and maintains status of transportation activities throughout the Corps.
• Recommends reallocation or relocation of transportation units or assets to meet exceptional movement requirements.
• Maintains liaison with theater, joint, combined, and adjacent Corps movement control activities.
• Maintains ITV of shipments and diverts, reconsigns, or holds cargo in transit.
• Reports the status and location of containers to maintain ITV.

c. Highway Traffic Section. The HTS performs highway regulation within the Corps AOR. It coordinates movement originating in the Corps area which terminates outside the Corps with the MCA, other MCB highway traffic sections, DTOs, and HN. This section also does the following:

• Provides highway regulation planning assistance to the Corps G4 and CTO to designate MSRs and establish control measures to support the concept of operations.
• Develops Highway Regulation Plans.
• Coordinates unit movement requirements with the Corps G3.
• Provides transportation route overlays and traffic circulation plans to support Corps OPLANs.
• Coordinates with the Corps G2, G3, engineer, PM, and MPs for route classification and selection.
• Coordinates placement of MRTs.
• Collects, processes, and distributes information on MSR status.
• Plans, routes, schedules, and manages traffic according to command priorities.
• Issues movement credits for approved movements.
• Provides instruction for diversion or rerouting based upon the condition of MSRs, enemy activity, or congestion.
• Coordinates large unit movement tables with other movements and maneuvers.
• Coordinates enforcement of Highway Regulation Plans with the PM, MP brigade, and HN.

The Corps MCB commander positions teams throughout the Corps area to extend his control to critical transportation nodes, facilities, or operating units. Allocation of teams includes the following:

• One MCT per CSG and division, at each critical transportation node in the Corps area, and at air, rail, and sea ports.
• MRTs at key transportation nodes and other critical locations on MSRs to expedite surface movements.

In addition to the teams discussed in Chapter 4, the Corps will have a division support team to augment the DTO.

5-5. FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. The following are the functional relationships of the Corps MCB to the MCA, HN, and other staffs and headquarters.

a. MCA. The MCA provides guidance and technical assistance to the Corps MCB. The MCA provides movement programs, policies, and procedures established by the ASCC. Close working relationships and direct communications between the Corps MCB and the MCA are required. The MCA also coordinates theater plans with the Corps MCB to ensure unity of effort. The MCA provides additional MCTs to the Corps MCB when the Corps MCB requires additional movement control capabilities to meet operational requirements of the TA.

The Corps MCB must also coordinate Corps personnel and materiel movements with the MCA and furnish the MCA the Corps commander's priorities. The Corps MCB provides the MCA Corps reception and processing capabilities and ITV information.

b. Host Nation. The HN may provide transportation assets, facilities, movement control, and highway regulating capabilities to the Corps area. These arrangements and plans will normally be coordinated between the COSCOM staff and HN authorities. The Corps MCB will then implement these plans and interface with HN movement control.

c. Corps PMs and MPs. The Corps PMs and MPs integrate movement control and Highway Regulation Plans into the MP battlefield circulation control plan. They provide traffic control on MSRs and enforce Highway Regulation Plans. They reroute and divert traffic as required by the tactical situation or as directed by the Corps MCB. They also provide reports to the MCB on the status of MSRs.

d. Division Transportation Officers. DTOs, through the supporting CSG MCT, coordinate with the Corps MCB and the CSGs to obtain transportation assets to meet division requirements beyond the division's organic capability. They also provide input to the MCB to coordinate the Corps movement control and Highway Regulation Plan.

e. Transportation Group. A transportation group is required if three or more functional transportation battalions are assigned (see Figure 5-2).

5-6. MCB AND CSG INTERFACE. The COSCOM tailors its CSGs to meet the needs of the supported force. CSGs are subordinate commands of the COSCOM. CSGs also provide responsive logistics support to Corps units, whether those units are employed in the Corps rear area, a division rear area, or in support of a separate brigade. The basic mission of the CSG will vary depending on whether the CSG is employed as a forward CSG behind a division or as a rear CSG to support the Corps rear area. Transportation units are positioned in the CSGs to facilitate distribution. The CSGs must be responsive to the direction of the MCB when committed to provide transportation support.

Forward CSGs are the primary source of logistics support for Corps organizations in their AO. This includes Corps forces in the division forward area and the armored cavalry regiment area during covering force operations. They also provide backup support to the division. It provides this support through its subordinate multifunctional Corps support battalions. Each CSB in a forward CSG has truck companies (normally light/medium truck companies) assigned to support transportation requirements in its assigned geographic area. The CSG coordinates habitual support among transportation units and conventional ammunition and petroleum units. The CSG also supports other movement requirements in its area on a mission basis. Normally, one CSB will be located in the division rear. The CSG commander may task force organize the CSBs to weigh support as needed.

The rear CSG focuses on supporting the Corps and providing reinforcing support to the forward CSGs. The rear CSG consists of functional battalions and one or more multifunctional CSBs. The rear CSG's transportation battalion provides Corps-wide transportation support of tactical operations. Depending on its organization, its truck companies move cargo, unit equipment, and ammunition and relocate heavy maneuver forces. The cargo transfer companies operate either a breakbulk or container operation at air, rail, motor, and water terminals.

An additional transportation battalion is located in the rear CSG for command and control of the combat HET companies. The HET companies are assigned to Corps to provide operational and tactical mobility to the heavy force. Using the HET to displace heavy armored forces, either tactically or operationally, increases the maneuver commander's capability to quickly and efficiently shift his forces on the battlefield to attain and keep the initiative. It also keeps the forces available in a high state of operational readiness.

The forward and rear CSGs and their subordinate CSBs have support operations sections with transportation support branches. Within the rear CSG, the transportation support branch tasks transportation units of the transportation battalion based on commitments from the area MCT collocated with the rear CSG headquarters. In the forward CSGs, the transportation support branch tasks the transportation units of its CSBs based on commitments for the area MCT collocated with the CSG headquarters and may also reallocate transportation units among its subordinate CSBs. The CSB transportation support branch does the following:

• Places truck companies in habitual support of ammunition and petroleum companies.
• Matches requirements against capabilities.
• Reports assets availability to the area MCT.
• Tasks subordinate truck companies for mission support.

 

The MCB collocates an area MCT with each CSG HQ to commit CSG transportation assets to execute the movement program, fill validated requirements in the CSG, and monitor asset use, availability, and readiness of CSG transportation assets. The area MCT will also maintain asset visibility, including containers and trailers in their area, through the CSG support branches. It will request additional transportation support and coordinate backhaul from the Corps MCB.

5-7. TRANSPORTATION REQUEST PROCESS. Subordinate companies in the CSB request transportation support from the CSB transportation support branch. The transportation support branch tasks its truck companies to fill these requirements based on habitual support relationships, recurring distribution requirements, and commitments passed from the CSG (Figure 5-4). The CSG transportation support branch tasks available assets from other CSBs while coordinating with the area MCT. If CSB requirements are projected to exceed available assets, the CSG cross-levels transportation assets among CSBs to meet all requirements within the CSG based on command priorities. If the CSG still requires additional capability, it will request additional assets from the area MCT collocated with the CSG. The area MCT will pass validated movement requirements to the Corps MCB, which can commit another CSG to support the requirements. The Corps MCB can also recommend to the COSCOM support operations to reallocate Corps transportation units between CSGs based on changes to the distribution pattern in the Corps.

Figure 5-4. Surface Transportation Request and Commitment Flow

 

The CSG transportation support branch monitors the status of available assets within its CSBs and will, through the support operations section, cross-level assets among the CSBs to accomplish the mission. It will continue to pass requests for CSS air movement operations through the MCT to the Corps MCB for committal of allocated Army assets and validation of requests for Air Force assets.

When the MCO or nondivisional units in the division rear need additional transportation assets, they will request them through the area MCT collocated with the CSG. If the CSG supporting the division cannot provide the support, the MCT will pass the requirement to the Corps MCB. The Corps MCB will assess the transportation capability within the other CSGs to support the requirement and commit the CSG that can best provide support.

 

Section II. Movement Control in the Division

5-8. INTRODUCTION. Division transportation links the other logistics functions into a system dedicated to supporting the division maneuver elements and their weapons systems. Movements planning and execution in the division is a staff responsibility, rather than being vested in operational units found at Corps and EAC. The DTO, DISCOM DMC, and the MCO coordinates and controls division transportation operations. Movement control at division level also includes the movement of noncommitted units in the division area. This requires close coordination between the G3 and G4. The G3 plans and directs maneuver. The G3 air allocates aviation assets. The G4, through the DTO and DISCOM support operations staff, plans movements.

Movement and maneuver of combat forces are normally given priority over other movements, even though CSS traffic is essential to the success of battles. Planning and regulating movement requires close coordination among the division staff and the commanders and staffs of the brigades, separate battalions, and companies (Figure 5-5).

Figure 5-5. Division Transportation C2

5-9. ORGANIZATION.Movement control planning and transportation management functions are the responsibility of the DTO. The DTO is a special staff member under the supervision of the G4. The DTO works closely with the G3. The composition of the division transportation office is based on the type of division. The DTO normally delegates responsibility for movement programming, mode management, and transportation management to the DISCOM MCO.

Brigade HQ has no separate transportation staff. The brigade S4 normally performs transportation functions with assistance from the FSB. The brigade S4 does the following:

• Responsible for highway regulation in the brigade rear area.
• Establishes MSRs in the brigade area in coordination with the DTO and DISCOM DMC.
• Coordinates with the DTO for highway regulation and movements that cross the brigade rear boundary.
• Coordinates with the FSB support operations to obtain transportation support when requirements exceed the capability of the brigade.

Division maneuver and combat support battalions and squadrons do not have separate transportation staffs. The battalion S4 normally performs transportation functions with help from the support platoon leader. Their TOEs provide vehicles to support limited movement requirements such as resupplying their companies from the BSA. The battalion S4 requests transportation support and movement clearances through their brigade S4.

Brigades and battalions depend on the DISCOM to provide transportation support when requirements exceed their organic capabilities. Each brigade, depending upon the type of division, receives logistical support from a FSB in the BSA. The movement control NCO, in the support operations office of the FSB, is the brigade S4's POC for transportation support from the DISCOM. The FSB forwards requirements to the DISCOM MCO. The MCO has committal authority for truck assets assigned to the TMT company assigned to the MSB in the DSA.

5-10. DIVISION TRANSPORTATION OFFICER. The DTO is a staff planner who coordinates with the division G3 on tactical moves and operations. The DTO coordinates with the G4 on logistical and administrative matters. He also provides guidance on transportation matters to all other staff sections and commanders of the division and the DISCOM. He provides the formal link between the division and the CTO. The DTO normally serves in the division rear CP but will operate from the main or tactical CP as required. The DTO has four primary functions: advisory, planning, coordination, and technical assistance.

a. Advisory. The DTO, as staff planner and an advisor, informs the commander and staff on transportation matters. He recommends the allocation of division transportation assets and the establishment of MSRs. The DTO conducts concurrent planning with the staff to integrate movement and maneuver. This includes providing movement control expertise for planning tactical road marches and for preparing movement orders and movement tables. He provides the DISCOM DMC and MCO with plans, policies, priorities, and assistance in transportation and movement control matters.

b.Planning. The DTO participates in the military decision-making process as a member of the division planning staff. The DTO also does the following:

• Conducts mission analysis.
• Develops, analyzes, and compares courses of action.
• Produces the transportation, deployment, movement, traffic circulation and control, and highway regulation portions to division plans, orders, and SOPs.
• Publishes movement orders.

The DTO assists the division G4 in preparing, updating, and maintaining the transportation portion of the logistics estimate. The DTO recommends and obtains division priorities for transportation and movement to incorporate in plans and orders. The DTO must coordinate with the division staff, the CTO, Corps MCB, and ITO (if applicable) to execute required planning responsibilities.

c.Coordinating. Transportation and movement control operations require continuous coordination by the DTO and the DISCOM MCO. The DTO must coordinate plans and actions with division staff, PM, division engineer, and others as required. Some functions that require coordination include the following:

• Selection of MSRs with the G3 and G4.
• Priorities with the G3 and G4.
• Highway regulation and traffic control with the PM.
• Route maintenance with the assistant division engineer.
• Air defense coverage of MSRs and transportation nodes with the assistant division air defense officer.
• Security of MSRs with the division rear CP.
• NBC status with the division chemical officer.
• Aviation support with the assistant division aviation officer and G3.
• HN resources and plans to handle local nationals who may congest MSRs with the G5.
• Cross-level non-task vehicles with the G3 and G4 when required.

d. Technical Assistance. The DTO is the focal point for transportation technical guidance and assistance to the division. He provides guidance to the commanders and staffs for planning movements and preparing movement tables and orders. He provides assistance in planning for movement by all modes, including during strategic deployment, by orchestrating the movement to POE and deployment of division assets in coordination with the G3. The DTO provides technical assistance to the divisional units for movement training which includes preparing vehicles for transport, developing load plans, loading and securing vehicles on railcars and Air Force aircraft, and reviewing convoy procedures. He provides assistance to the division G3 and G4 for selecting main and alternate supply routes. The DTO also develops the deployment, movement, and highway regulation portions of the division OPLANs and OPORDs.

5-11. DIVISION SUPPORT COMMAND. The DISCOM provides division-level logistics support to all organic and attached elements of the division. The DISCOM commander is the principal logistics operator of the division. He exercises full command authority over all organic units of the support command. The division G4 has coordinating staff responsibility for logistics planning. He develops division-level plans, policies, and procedures. The relationship between the division G4 and the DISCOM commander must be extremely close due to the similarities of interest.

a.S3. The S3 is the principal staff advisor to the DISCOM commander. The S3 plans and directs movement and maneuver of DISCOM units within the division area. The S3 also coordinates unit movements with higher headquarters staff, adjacent and subordinate units, and other units in the division's AO. He also recommends priorities for allocating critical DISCOM transportation assets.

b.S4. The S4 is responsible for all logistics matters pertaining to DISCOM units. The S4 is not concerned with division-level logistics. The S4 also coordinates transportation requests for administrative moves and submits request for highway clearances.

c. Distribution Management Center. A DMC is located within the DISCOM support operations staff. While the DISCOM DMC operates at a smaller scale than the TSC and COSCOM DMCs, the basic functions are essentially the same. The DISCOM DMC is the fusion center for distribution information and leverages technology to provide the DISCOM commander and the rest of the staff with timely and accurate information. A unique consideration for the DISCOM DMC is that the division movement control and materiel management elements operate as a part of the same staff as the DMC. However, they are not separate commands as is the case at Corps and TSC. The DISCOM DMC focuses on the distribution pipeline as it extends into the division area. The DISCOM DMC communicates priorities to materiel and movement control staff personnel. The DISCOM DMC also directs the establishment of the distribution flow within the division to include lateral redistribution and retrograde.

5-12. MOVEMENT CONTROL OFFICER. The MCO provides movement management support through control of employment of the division's motor transport assets for CSS. Movement management includes planning, coordinating, and controlling the allocation and use of available transportation resources to fulfill the commander's movement requirements. There must be a close and continuous coordination between the MCO and the following:

• DISCOM DMC.
• DMMC.
• DTO.
• Supporting area MCTs.
• Support operations section of the FSB.
• Operations office of the PM.

The MCO is the link between the division transportation mode operators and the division users of transportation. The MCO is normally located in the division rear with the DISCOM CP.

The MCO commits the MSB TMT company assets. The MCO coordinates with the supporting area MCT to get transportation resources from the Corps units when requirements exceed capabilities. The MCO ensures the accountability and return of throughput assets, including containers and pallets. The MCO commits aviation assets to support logistical requirements when these assets have been allocated by the G3 for CSS air movement operations.

The MCO develops the division movement program. He coordinates with the DMMC to determine and plan for the transportation of materiel. The DMMC has visibility over materiel distribution requirements that will require either transportation assets or movement clearance. He coordinates with the G1 to determine personnel movement requirements. The MCO also maintains close and continuous coordination with division units and the DTO to project transportation and movement requirements. The MCO also does the following:

• Advises the DISCOM commander and staff on transportation matters.
• Coordinates with the DTO to integrate preplanning and immediate requirements into highway regulation operations.
• Enforces division priorities in committing transportation assets and seeks to resolve priority conflicts and competition by employing alternate modes and times or requesting support from Corps.
• Maintains the status of transportation assets allocated to support movement requirements to include additional transportation assets placed in DS, attached, or allocated for CSS operations.
• Coordinates arrival of personnel replacements and resupply movements in the division rear with the FSB, MSB, and other units as required.
• Monitors the status of containers, flatracks, pallets, and trailers in the division area. Coordinates arrival and unloading with receiving units. Reports availability for retrograde.
• Provides transportation intelligence data to the DISCOM DMC and the DTO. This data is usually obtained through contact with the transport mode operators. These operators are movement control teams, dispatchers, truck drivers, pilots, and users of surface and air transportation facilities.
• Monitors the status of and coordinates with units to ensure adequate MHE and CHE are available for loading and unloading.

5-13.DTO AND MCO INTERFACE IN THE DIVISION REAR COMMAND POST. The division rear CP is collocated with the DISCOM CP in the DSA. The DTO and MCO normally collocate in the CSS cell. The division support MCT locates with the DTO. These combined elements comprise the movement control cell. The collocation of these elements in the rear CP provides a coordinated transportation effort and plays a major role in accomplishing the division's rear CP's doctrinal function of movement control within the division (see FM 71-100). To accomplish this mission, the DTO prepares the highway regulation and traffic circulation plan for the division road network. The MCO plans and controls division transportation assets and develops the division movement program.

DTO and MCO personnel maintain situation maps and overlays of the road networks that reflect current information on the following:

Traffic disruptions. Obstructions. Regulation and control measures

Capacities. Surface conditions. Classifications.

DTO personnel coordinate with the operations and intelligence cells (G3, G2, air defense artillery, aviation, chemical fire support element, PM, signal) of the division rear CP for current information on enemy activity such as conventional or chemical strikes on MSRs, bridges, and tunnels that could interrupt movement. Close coordination with the operations cell is necessary to ensure support of current operations, to provide information to plan future operations, and to coordinate movement and maneuver. The movement control cell coordinates with the operations and intelligence cells to do the following:

• Control administrative movements in the division rear area.
• Monitor and manage movement of nondivisional forces through the division rear area.
• Ensure necessary routes are cleared.
• Provide CS resources, including engineer, NBC, and reconnaissance.
• Provide MP support for convoy movements.
• Manage tactical and administrative movements.
• Enforce movement priorities and direct the use of alternative routes to lower priority traffic.

The movement control cell (which consists of the DTO and MCO) does the following:

• Designates MSRs and maintains MSR status (green, amber, and red).
• Reroutes convoys as required.
• Controls division motor transport asset employment and allocates CSS air assets. Controls attached or OPCON nondivisional motor transport or CSS air assets task-organized to the DISCOM. Maintains asset visibility status (MCO).
• Receives movement requests or credits for units in the division and nondivisional units moving in the division area. Tracks convoys from the division rear area to their destination in the division (DTO).
• Requests additional transportation support (DTO, may delegate to MCO as situation dictates).
• Develops alternatives to ensure movements remain constant (DTO/MCO).
• Ensures supplies reach their required locations at the required time.

5-14. MOBILITY WARRANT OFFICER. The Mobility Warrant Officer provides the Army with a sound level of movement control technical and tactical expertise to support all phases of force projection operations. The MWO is a highly specialized expert and trainer for all movement control operations. He will operate, maintain, administer, and manage movement control systems and operations for his entire military career.

5-15. MOVEMENT CONTROL NCO. The FSB movement control NCO provides movement management support to the brigade. The MC NCO is located in the FSB's support operations section. The NCO coordinates Corps and division CULT assets operating in the brigade area. There is close and continuous coordination between the MC NCO and the DISCOM MCO. The MC NCO is the link between the DISCOM MCO and the brigade users of transportation. The MCO will distribute a copy of the division movement plan to the FSB MC NCO. The MC NCO will ensure the receiving SSA is aware of the shipment's arrival time.