DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY USARC Pamphlet 55-1
HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE COMMAND
3800 NORTH CAMP CREEK PARKWAY SW
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30331-5099
1 January 1995
Transportation and Travel
UNIT MOVEMENT OFFICERS (UMO) HANDBOOK
History. This is the initial publication of USARC Pamphlet
55-1.
Summary. This pamphlet contains helpful information in
preparing the Unit Movement Plan (UMP) and in
deployment planning.
Applicability. This pamphlet applies to all organizations
and units subordinate to the U.S. Army Reserve Command
(USARC). It impacts on unit readiness and mobilization.
Local reproduction is authorized.
Interim changes. Interim changes to this pamphlet are not
official unless authenticated by the Deputy Chief of Staff,
Information Management (DCSIM). Users will destroy
interim changes on their expiration date unless superseded
or rescinded.
Suggested improvements. The proponent of this pamphlet
is the Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics. Users are invited to
send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form
2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank
Forms) directly to Commander, USARC, ATTN: AFRC-
LGT, 3800 North Camp Creek Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA
30331-5099.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
OFFICIAL: ROBERT S. HARDY
Brigadier General, USA
Chief of Staff
SIGNED
CAROLYN E. RUSSELL
Colonel, GS
Deputy Chief of Staff,
Information Management
DISTRIBUTION: A
CONTENTS (Listed by paragraph number)
Chapter 1
Administrative
Purpose 1-1
General 1-2
References 1-3
Unit Movement Officer (UMO) 1-4
Chapter 2
How To Organize For UMO Duties
General 2-1
Basic Questions 2-2
List of Possible Assistant UMOs 2-3
Higher Headquarters Unit Movement Coordinator 2-4
Chapter 3
Suggested Sequence In Preparation Of Movement Plan
Planning the UMP 3-1
Sequential Steps in Formulating the Movement Plan 3-2
Gather Guidance and Itemize 3-3
Prioritize 3-4
Task Organize 3-5
Load Plan 3-6
Mode Plan 3-7
Administrative and Material Support Requirements 3-8
Test, Validate and Refine 3-9
Writing the Movement Plan 3-10
Chapter 4
Putting Your Movement Plan In Place
Explain the Plan 4-1
Coordination 4-2
Chapter 5
What To Do During Alert and Mobilization At Home
Station (HS)
General 5-1
List of Tasks 5-2
Appendixes
A. References
B. Convoy Planning Requirements
C. Advance Party and Trail Party Planning
D. Convoy Planning Forms
E. Air Load Planning Data
F. Rail Transportability Of Vehicles
G. Equipment, Tools And Other Items Of Use In
Executing The UMP
H. Load Planning Tips
I. Unit Movement Officers Training Courses
J. Sample Movement Plans
Glossary
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Chapter 1
Administrative
1-1. Purpose
This handbook provides the UMO and other interested
parties with a step by step guide to performing the duties
of the UMO and provides a reference to those regulations
covering planning, organizing, and executing a UMP
from HS to the MS (MS) or deployment through a port of
embarkation. This movement constitutes Phase III and V
of the mobilization process.
1-2. General
a. This handbook is written in non technical
language to be used by unit personnel with limited
movement background. Where technical terms are used,
they will be defined.
b. This handbook is designed to be a common sense
sequence of steps in preparing the UMP to assist the
UMO.
1-3. References
Required and related publications are listed in appendix
A.
1-4. Unit Movement Officer (UMO)
a. You have been selected as the UMO by your
commander. This is a very important position and your
selection reflects the trust your commander has placed in
you to accomplish the most important mission, moving
your unit. Remember, your unit must be able to move in
order to be effective in wartime, when called upon to
participate in an exercise, or respond to any contingency.
b. While the UMO is the primary individual in
producing a UMP, you cannot accomplish this task
without the guidance from your commander and
assistance from other personnel in your unit, chain of
command and unit movement personnel from your
support installation (SI). This project is much too large
for any one person to complete alone. The size of this
project may initially seem to overwhelm you, but do not
get frustrated. Take each task as a piece to a puzzle and
then you will see the parts come together to make a well
thought out, executable plan. The initial fear you will
have is that you are in this project alone. At the outset
you need to set realistic milestones to judge your progress.
c. The UMO's job is to plan and manage this project
- not personally perform, nor even directly supervise many
of the tasks involved. It is the unit leader's collective
responsibility to manage the movement and every soldiers
responsibility to be able to play their part in its execution.
Platoon and section leaders supervise most of the detailed
tasks. The same persons in the unit who will load and
move the unit should be involved in planning their portion
of the unit move.
Chapter 2
How To Organize
2-1. General
a. The first key to successfully completing a project
is to fully understand your mission as the UMO; not just
the requirements of the project, but any additional or
implied tasks your commander is expecting you to
accomplish. The first step is to define what you must
accomplish and those additional things upon which you
will be measured. Even if the commander is familiar with
UMO duties, you should review those responsibilities of
each level of command in accordance with chapters 2, 3
and 4 of FORSCOM Reg 55-1. Specifically, you should
know his/her responsibilities (para 2-9), and yours (para
4-6).
b. The second key to efficiently complete a complex
project is to break that project into specific, manageable
steps. Since many steps are dependent upon completion
of other steps, you need to establish the sequence of these
steps. The steps in this process must follow a logical,
mutually supporting track. Normally you use a backward
planning process to establish the sequence of steps.
Determine what is expected of you when you have
completed the project, then work backward to determine
what is required from each prior step in order to complete
the current one.
2-2. Basic Questions
a. Once you understand your responsibilities, ask
the following questions of the unit commander,
Intermediate Command-UMO (IC-UMO) at your
Battalion or MSC, and the UMC from the SI
Transportation Office. This list serves only as a guide in
getting you off to a good start by identifying essential
information.
b. Questions for the unit commander:
(1) After reviewing the FORSCOM list of UMO
tasks, ask the commander to identify any additional
(implied) tasks that they will hold you responsible to
accomplish.
(2) What, if any, information on this topic is
CLASSIFIED?
(3) Under what OPLANs or other contingencies
is the unit tasked? (How many movement plans must be
prepared?)
(4) What is the MS? Who is their UMC and
ITO?
(5) What is the guidance on a movement
schedule from HS to MS upon mobilization?
(6) What is the Concept of Operation? Do you
have to plan a convoy, bus, or rail move to mob
station? Can you plan a shuttle movement, one lift
or plan for part commercial or all commercial movement?
(7) What unit mobilization/movement plans
already exist? Where are they? Are they current? Can
you use them or must you update them? What unit SOPs
need to be included in the movement plan?
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(8) What guidance from higher headquarters, SI,
or mob station is available? Do you have a mob station
information packet for UMOs?
(9) What is the timeframe for completion of this
UMP?
(10) Who is the alternate (assistant) UMO? Will
they be assisting you in this duty?
(11) What equipment, material or persons must
be moved from locations other than HS? (ECS, AMSA,
detachments)
(12) Who is the higher headquarters UMC?
What is your unit's SI and who is their UMC and ITO?
(13) What are plans for BBPCT material at HS,
SI, and MS?
(14) Has the unit commander appointed a Class
A agent? If yes, who is the agent?
(15) Is my unit designated as a CFP unit? If so,
what tier?
c. Questions you need to ask the higher
headquarters IC-UMO:
(1) What, if any, information on this topic is
classified?
(2) Confirm that answers from the unit
commander are in conformity with higher headquarters
directives.
(3) What additional or supporting information
can be provided to you?
(4) What further information must I include in
the UMP?
d. Questions for the ITO or SI/CI UMC:
(1) What, if any, information on this topic is
classified?
(2) Confirm that answers received from other
sources does not conflict with SI plans and requirements.
(3) Who is the POC for coordination of:
(a) Convoy operations
(b) Class A agent duties
(c) The BBPCT evaluation and storage.
e. Questions you need to ask the MS ITO or UMC.
(1) What information on this topic is classified?
(2) Confirm other information does not conflict.
(3) Request that you be provided with a MS
Information packet.
(4) What guidance is available specifically on
your unit's convoy operations and schedules. Any unusual
requirement your unit has needs to be surfaced now.
(5) What guidance is available on "how the MS
intends to deploy my unit?" What aerial port of
embarkation (APOE)/seaport of embarkation (SPOE) is
planned for deployment? Does the MS plan to rail the
unit equipment to the port or convoy?
2-3. A List of Possible Assistant UMOs
a. You are not alone in this project. The following
list of personnel are not required but may be of assistance
to you. Let the commander know what help you will need
and he might appoint these people to help you.
(1) Alternate UMO (required by FORSCOM Reg
55-1).
(2) Convoy planner, commander, NCOIC.
(3) Truck/rail loading team chief.
(4) Section/platoon sergeants to prepare load
plans.
(5) Cargo marking team chief.
(6) Equipment escort team chief.
(7) Unit liaison team chief.
(8) Hazardous cargo team chief.
(9) Class A agent.
(10) Members of these teams.
b. Technically, the following are not your assistants.
However their mission is to assist you in writing a UMP,
so from one viewpoint you can use them as a resource and
subject matter expert.
(1) (Next Higher) IC-UMO BN or MSC.
(2) MUSARC UMC.
(3) UMC at the SI.
(4) UMC at the MS.
c. The FORSCOM Reg 55-1 outlines duties of some
of these movement personnel. In order to complete a
workable UMP you must seek guidance and coordination
from these personnel.
2-4. Higher Headquarters Unit Movement
Coordinator
The duties and responsibilities of this position are detailed
in paras 4-1 and 4-2, FORSCOM Reg 55-1. The UMC is
the coordination point for almost all contact above your
unit. The UMC is tasked with helping you in great detail,
to include many normal internal UMO functions. It is
important that you be aware of the UMC's responsibilities
and value to you.
Chapter 3
Suggested Sequence In Preparation Of The
Movement Plan
3-1. Planning the UMP
a. The planning process need not be formal, nor
written. It refers to the thought process to ensure all
factors which impact the plan are considered. It
emphasizes a common sense approach toward writing a
workable plan rather than writing one which just "meets
the requirements."
b. The sequence of planning is a backward planning
process. You must start with the objective and work
backward. The ultimate objective for this phase of
mobilization is the arrival of your unit at the MS at the
correct time, with all equipment, under proper control,
and in the correct configuration to efficiently move into
the next phase of mobilization.
3-2. Sequential Steps In Formulating The Movement
Plan
a. There are two distinct types of moves that occur
after a unit's receipt of an order to mobilize. Although the
development process is similar for each, the UMO should
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develop them separately, due to their unique orientations.
The basic rules and the ultimate destination of each is
different.
(1) One movement plan addresses the
administrative move from the unit's HS to its designated
MS. This plan emphasizes the optimum packing of
impedimenta and the maximum use of transportation
resources (organic and/or commercial) to efficiently move
the unit.
(2) The other, which can have either the unit's
HS or MS as its origination point, covers the unit's
movement to its designated overseas deployment location,
an aerial and/or sea port of embarkation (APOE/SPOE).
One major consideration is what the unit will be expected
to accomplish immediately upon its debarkation; another
is the mode(s) of transport for the unit personnel and the
unit equipment. Accordingly, the unit will pack and load
tactically, or as near so as the movement mode allows.
(NOTE: Units that are not subject to receiving orders for
overseas deployment, such as USAR Garrison support
units, do not have to prepare a deployment movement
plan.
b. The movement plan preparation consists of eight
steps:
(1) Gather guidance, collect information and
itemize.
(2) Prioritize.
(3) Task organize.
(4) Develop load plans.
(5) Determine method and type of movement
required (organic/convoy, rail or commercial).
(6) Administrative and material support
requirements.
(7) Test, validate and refine.
(8) Write the movement plan.
(9) Gain approval of the movement plan.
c. Each of these steps will be discussed in more
detail in this chapter.
3-3. Gather Guidance and Itemize
a. Gather guidance about the movement from:
(1) Commander, IC-UMO, MUSARC UMC, or
SI/MS UMC.
(2) Coordinate with the S3 on the OPLAN under
which the unit is tasked.
b. List cargo, equipment, and personnel to be
moved:
(1) By section and platoon.
(2) Break your vehicle list into cargo or organic
transportation assets.
(3) List total personnel to be moved.
(4) Determine how your personnel/equipment
will be transported to the MS.
(5) Identify any equipment stored at an ECS.
3-4. Prioritize
a. This step requires that you break down your list
of equipment in To-Accompany-Troops (TAT) and Non-
TAT (NTAT) and Priority NTAT categories. The TAT is
that equipment that must accompany troops on the same
mode of transportation, immediately accessible while
enroute, and be available at destination. An example
would be hand-carried baggage. The NTAT equipment is
all other equipment required for the unit to perform its
mission. Priority NTAT is equipment that must arrive at
the overseas destination prior to or concurrently with the
unit and be immediately available.
b. Try to assign an individual weight factor for each
person and a cube factor for each piece of luggage (e.g.,
each person will have a weight factor of 200 lbs and 2
pieces of baggage weighing 150 lbs and measuring 8
cubic feet).
3-5. Task Organize
Most unit moves consist of an advance party, main body
and possibly a trail party. This step requires that you take
the detailed listing of equipment and break it down into
these elements. See appendix B for more guidance on
convoys.
3-6. Load Plan
At this point you are ready to begin planning vehicle loads
(see appendix H). Don't put TAT equipment on an NTAT
vehicle. When going from HS to MS plan on maximizing
operational weight and cube.
a. Vehicle Load Cards (FORSCOM Form 285-R)
(see figure H-4). This is probably the second biggest task
in completing your movement plan. Prepare yourself for
this by reading FORSCOM Reg 55-1, chapter 5.
b. If your equipment list is broken down into
TOE/MTOE equipment you can give each platoon/section
leader responsibility for planning their cargo load. You
should try to achieve a loadout with these characteristics:
(1) Organic vehicles fully used to move cargo
and pax.
(2) Section/platoon equipment integrity.
(3) Equipment placed in convoy based upon
need at the release point.
(4) Security of cargo in accordance with its need.
(5) Cargo loads matched to the correct vehicle
for transport.
(6) Availability of MHE at HS/MS for cargo
loading.
(7) Safety.
c. Platoons/sections should load equipment on the
assigned vehicle whenever possible. The platoon sergeant
supervises the packing and loading with the assistance of
the loading team chief. Turn in completed load cards to
the UMO.
d. A test load-out must be conducted at least every 2
years (per FORSCOM Reg 55-1).
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e. Once you have conducted a load-out you may
have excess cargo that needs to be moved to the MS.
Contact the ITO at your SI with your movement
requirements and arrange for commercial transportation
of the excess cargo. Fill out FORSCOM Form 285-1-R,
Request for Commercial Transportation (see figure H-5).
(See FORSCOM Reg 55-1, chapter 5, figure 5-5, for
preparing FORSCOM Form 285-1-R.)
3-7. Mode Plan
No matter what mode you will be traveling by, all of your
work up to now will be helpful in developing your plan.
a. Loaded organic vehicles have been identified in
the previous step. Convoy planning is initially
accomplished by completing DD Form 1265 and DD
Form 1266, on organic and supplement military vehicles
that will move in convoy under command and control of
the unit. For detailed instructions on filling out these
forms see appendix D.
b. All of the data required for computation of rail
requirements is contained on the AUEL. A copy of this
document should be all the ITO needs to request rail.
Since you will have no idea what size railcars you will
receive, plan on using 60' and 89' flat cars. More
planning guidance on rail movement can be found in
appendix F.
c. Most of the deploying units will deploy by sea,
but in some instances units will deploy by air. Your unit
should have someone trained in airload planning from a
certifying course. Before you plan your move, make sure
you know if it is administrative or tactical. Configure
your loads to meet specified aircraft height and width
requirements. Any excess cargo that is to be transported
commercially should be configured to fit on 463L air force
pallets. All passengers that will be deploying need to be
listed on a passenger manifest and the allowable personal
baggage weight/cube will be strictly controlled. Contact
your Air Force Liaison.
3-8. Administrative and Material Support
Requirements
To complete the accumulation of unit movement data you
need to identify and list all administrative support and
material required to execute the plan. Beginning with
loading:
a. Identify all containers, CONEX inserts, pallets,
and other materials required to package the unit,
including BBPCT.
b. Identify material handling equipment, loading
ramps or other equipment and facilities needed to support
loading.
c. Identify banding material, internal blocking,
bracing and tie down material required to secure unit
cargo on organic vehicles.
d. Prepare necessary documentation: draft load
cards, packing lists, and DD Form 1387-2 (Special
Handling Data/Certification). A person must be
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) trained and certified
to sign DD Forms 1387-2.
e. Compute and list all blocking, bracing and
tiedown material required to support rail or commercial
truck loading.
f. Compute material required to support air
movement. Tie downs are normally considered to be part
of the aircraft, however, certain heavy vehicles and most
tracked vehicles require pads to distribute weight and/or
rolling shoring.
3-9. Test, Validate and Refine
a. At a minimum, the UMP should be reviewed on a
quarterly basis to ensure it is still workable. FORSCOM
Reg 55-1 requires a test load every 2 years and this should
be used to validate any changes. Interim load outs should
be practiced whenever possible, i.e., annual training,
FTXs, or other unit moves. Load cards should be
followed as often as possible to train new soldiers and
reinforce a standard loading procedure.
b. There is no substitute to actually loading cargo on
assigned type vehicles by the soldiers and their NCOs.
The difficulty in lifting an awkward piece of equipment up
four feet into a truck bed cannot be described in a written
plan and visualized by outlining that truckbed on a floor.
The practice will identify teamwork needed to load
vehicles.
3-10. Writing The Movement Plan
a. Appendix H, FORSCOM Reg 55-1, establishes
the standard Army five paragraph OPORD with annexes
as the basic form for the UMP (see samples at appendix
J).
b. Characteristics of good orders and plans include:
(1) Clarity - Each subordinate user of the
document must understand it. Technical language is to be
avoided when it may be misinterpreted.
(2) Completeness - The order must contain all
the information necessary to coordinate and execute the
operation.
(3) Brevity - Avoid unnecessary detail.
(4) Simplicity - All elements should be reduced
to their simplest forms.
(5) Timeliness- Need to disseminate in enough
time to allow subordinates to plan and prepare for the
movement.
Chapter 4
Putting Your Movement Plan In Place
4-1. Explain the Plan
Until the movement plan is fully understood by those
persons who will execute it, it is little more than words on
paper. When the plan has been approved, you need to
gather all unit personnel, especially key personnel, and
explain in detail the plan, their roles in it, and how each
person, team, and section fits together in the total plan.
Make them do a brief back to you to make sure they
understand the plan. The plan must be explained in terms
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of an expected timeframe because many actions must be
performed concurrently. All soldiers must know they can
come to you at a later date to refresh their memories or to
train new soldiers on the plan. That is the reason for
having a movement SOP, to identify responsibility and
outline who will be assigned each task.
4-2. Coordination
Implementation of the UMP will require unit personnel to
coordinate agreements with other soldiers, local, state and
federal agencies, law enforcement agencies, and military
authorities. That coordination is critical to rapid
execution of the plan. Coordination must be made and
verified by written agreement before the plan can be
executed. Other items that you may need to coordinate
are:
a. Alternate unit assembly areas.
b. Primary and secondary convoy assembly areas.
c. Use of local truck weigh scales.
d. Use of a local rail loading ramp(s) and tools.
e. Use of local MHE.
f. Coordinate with police to use certain local routes.
g. Coordinate with state police to use certain state
routes.
h. Availability of BBPCT in your local area (identify
potential sources).
i. Recovery of equipment/vehicles in ECSs.
j. Supply of POL and rations for convoy elements.
k. Commercial or supplemental transportation for all
parties.
l. Personnel for equipment rail guards, if needed.
Chapter 5
What To Do During Alert And Mobilization At
Home Station
5-1. General
This chapter offers you a list of tasks that units must
complete. You can tailor the list to meet your unit
requirements. The objective is for you to have a list of
tasks that you can prioritize in order to fit your unit, and
then produce your M-day through Movement Day
sequence.
5-2. List of Tasks
(1) Submit maintenance request to maintenance
activity.
(2) Submit map requests (draw strip map).
(3) Coordinate movement report requirements
with UMC.
(4) Request issuance of equipment from
maintenance/storage sites (When appropriate, visit the
ECS or contact a unit member that is familiar with the
equipment at the ECS. Do you plan to move the
equipment with your assets or arrange for commercial
transportation?
(5) Request BBPCT from the ITO and arrange to
pick up.
(6) Arrange for Class A Agent officer to
purchase local BBPCT.
(7) Begin preparation of personnel passenger
manifest (coordinate with SI).
(8) Request bus transportation to the MS if
required (specify type of bus needed and allow for
baggage/cargo compartment).
(9) Modify and submit request for convoy
clearance (Coordinate with DMC for enroute fuel and rest
stops).
(10) Modify and submit request for special
hauling permit if required.
(11) Request commercial transportation for
advance, main, and trail elements if needed.
(12) Request meal tickets for main, advance and
trail elements.
(13) Deliver impedimenta for advance, main and
trail elements commercial moves. Identify personnel to
receive equipment commercially shipped to the MS.
(14) Confirm additional equipment, vehicle or
personnel which are at variances with your plan.
(15) Confirm load plans including new or
deleted items.
(16) Begin packing equipment.
(17) Reallocate vehicles to advance, main and
trail elements.
(18) Recover equipment and vehicles at AMSA,
ECS, SI, or hand receipted to other units.
(19) Determine location and time of elements
departure (SP), route, and arrival (RP) (the state DMC
through MOBCON).
(20) Begin marking duffel bags, footlockers, and
personal property.
(21) Load vehicles.
(22) Weigh vehicle and loads.
(23) The UMO brief staff elements to include the
convoy commander and NCOs.
(24) Convoy commander briefs vehicle operators
on convoy safety.
(25) Arrange for convoy refueling.
(26) Request bulk fuel for organic
tankers/trailers to refuel vehicles during move.
(27) Pickup pallets, CONEX inserts, containers
if on hand at HS.
(28) Compute center of balance computation
(air) (Prepare airload documents).
(29) Confirm railcar requests.
(30) Begin loading vehicles on railcars to
include blocking and bracing.
(31) Coordinate with commercial restaurant to
accept meal tickets and feed troops during move
(32) Review and revise strip maps.
(33) Verify vehicle operator’s license.
(34) Train replacement vehicle operators.
(35) Verify that equipment operators are
available to load/offload equipment.
(36) Confirm that key personnel will be
available during unit move.
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(37) Brief advance party OIC, convoy OIC, and
trail party OIC on changes to movement plan
(38) Convoy commander reviews and revises
convoy organization.
(39) Advance party OIC calls convoy
commander to update route, and MS information.
(40) Mark each convoy element with convoy
number.
(41) Convoy OIC gives final safety briefing and
issues strip map to each driver.
(42) Obtain radio frequencies to be used during
convoy and at MS, APOE/SPOE.
(43) Coordinate passage of convoy with local
and state law officials (Identify any state requirements at
weigh stations before movement)
(44) Convoy vehicles fueled, lined up and
prepared to move.
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Appendix A
References
Section I
Required Publications
AR 55-29 Military Convoy Operations In
CONUS
AR 55-162 Permits For Oversize, Overweight,
Other Military Movements On
Public Highways In The U.S.
AR 190-11 Physical Security Of Arms, Ammo
and Explosives
AR 220-10 Preparation For Overseas
Movement of Units (POM)
AR 385-10 Army Safety Program
AR 600-55 Army Driver and Operator
Standardization Program
FORSCOM Reg 55-1 Transportation And Travel
(Unit Movement Planning)
FORSCOM Reg 55-2 Unit Movement Data
Reporting And System
Administration
FORSCOM Reg 385-1 FORSCOM Safety Program
FORSCOM Reg 500-3-3 Reserve Component Unit
Commander's Handbook
(RCUCH)
FM 55-9 Unit Air Movement Planning
FM 55-12 Movement Of Army Units In Air
Force Aircraft
FM 55-15 Transportation Reference Data
FM 55-65 Strategic Deployment By Surface
Transportation
FM 55-312 Military Convoy Operations In The
Continental U.S.
TM 38-250 Packaging and Material Handling:
Preparation Of Hazardous
Materials For Military Air
Shipment
TM 55-601 Rail Car Loading Procedures
TM 55-603 Movement Of Military
Impedimenta by Commercial
Carrier
TM 55-2200-001-12 Transportability Guidance for
Application Blocking, Bracing
and Tie-Down Materials for
Rail Transport
TB 55-46-1 Standard Characteristics (Dim, Wt,
Cube) for Transportation of
Military Vehicles and Other
Outsize Overweight Equipment
(In Toe Line Number Sequence)
TB 55-46-2 (Micro Fiche) Same Title as TB 55-
46-1 In National Stock Number
Sequence
MTMCTEA Reference 92-55-20 Tiedown Handbook
for Truck Movements
MTMCTEA Pam 55-19 Tiedown Handbook For Rail
Movements
Section II
Related Publications
Copy of your unit's current TOE/MTOE.
Current copy of your unit SOP's.
MS Information Packet for UMOs.
Appendix B
Convoy Planning Requirements
B-1. Convoy Definition
a. Any group of six or more vehicles, temporarily
organized to operate as a column, with or without escort,
proceeding together under a single commander will be
considered a convoy.
b. When ten or more vehicles per hour are
dispatched to the same destination, over the same route,
they will be considered a convoy. During mobilization/
deployment all movement will require a convoy clearance.
c. Any movement involving one or more vehicles
that require the submission of a DD Form 1266 request
for special hauling.
d. Reference FM 55-312, appendix D
B-2. Convoy Identification
a. MOBCON VA 1 0012 C
State YR SEQ Type of Move
C: Regular Convoy
S: Oversize/Outsize Vehicle
E: Explosives
H: Other Hazardous Materials
b. FLAGS
(1) Blue - Lead Vehicle
(2) Green - Trail Vehicle
(3) Black/White - Convoy Commander
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B-3. Documentation Requirements
a. DD Form 1265
b. DD Form 1266
c. LOGMARS LABELS (Deployment Only)
d. OF 346
e. DD Form 626
f. DD Form 836
g. FORSCOM FORM 285-R Cards
h. Strip Map
i. Purchasing Requirements
B-4. Safety
a. Risk assessment complete.
b. Headlights must be on low beam.
c. Must have approved fire extinguishers.
d. Must have first aid kits.
e. Tire chains if necessary.
f. Highway warning kit.
g. Briefing.
B-5. Key Personnel
a. Convoy Commander. Overall control and
responsibility. Utilizes subordinate officers to help with
the control of large convoys.
b. Pace Setter. Maintains rate of march set by
commander. Meets established schedule. Rides in the
lead vehicle of the convoy element.
c. Trail Officer. Responsible for medical aid, road
guide recovery, maintenance and recovery. Larger
convoys will have a trail officer and trail maintenance
officer. Trail officer is stationed at the start point to
account for all vehicles.
B-6. Organizational Elements
a. March Column. Consists of vehicles involved in
a single move over the same route. It consists of the
entire convoy, headed by a convoy commander.
b. Serial. An element or group of elements within a
series is given a numerical or alphabetical designation for
planning and control. It is the largest element and moves
and halts on order of the serial commander.
c. March Unit. March units move as part of the
serial except at congested areas where vehicles cannot
maintain the same rate of march. March units are
controlled by a march unit commander on serial
commander direction.
B-7. Functional elements
a. Head. First task or lead vehicle in the order of
march. Contains the pacesetter.
b. Main Body. Follows immediately after the
pacesetter. Consists of troops, equipment and supplies.
c. Trail. Last element of the convoy. Provides
medical aid, maintenance, recovery and refueling.
Appendix C
Advance Party and Trail Party Planning
C-1. Requirement for Advance and Trail Parties
a. Efficient movement of personnel or equipment is
obviously enhanced by prior coordination. The greater the
number of personnel involved, the more important the
coordination becomes.
b. The same concept is true for movement of a
military unit, especially during mobilization. Consider
that the MS will be receiving many units every day for
weeks at a time. Installation personnel strengths may
increase by many tens of thousands of soldiers each
needing to be fed, clothed, billeted, medicated, trained and
accounted for each day. If you have not made your
requirements known to the mob station in advance, you
run the risk of the mob station not being able to support
you in the timeframe and quantities you require. The
advance party consists of only 5% to 15% of the total unit
strength, but they increase the efficiency of the remaining
eighty-five percent by a substantial factor. An efficient
advance party goes a long way in preventing the "Hurry
up and wait" experience so unfavorable to unit morale.
C-2. Advance Party
a. The function of the advance party is critical to the
efficient closing of the unit on the MS. Specific tasks
required of the party can normally be found in the "MS
Information Packet for UMOs." The party should consist
of personnel who can:
(1) Make decisions for the commander.
(2) Perform all supply functions
(3) Schedule all unit training.
(4) Coordinate maintenance support.
(5) Coordinate and draw rations and dining
facilities.
(6) Initial validation assessment.
b. Items to Accompany Advance Party:
(1) Personnel roster, to include non-deployable
and delayed personnel. Coordinate the arrival of your
unit with the MOB Station.
(2) The MTOE. List of equipment that will be
deploying.
(3) Up-to-date or latest copy of Unit Status
Report.
(4) Up-to-date DA Form 2406, Material
Condition Status Report.
(5) Prescribed Load List.
(6) Security access roster.
(7) Logistics requisitions to be canceled.
(8) Logistics requisitions to be identified for
shipment to the theater of operations.
(9) Logistic requisitions to support the unit
during deployment and while at the MS.
(10) Updated FORSCOM Form 319-R,
Postmobilization Training and Support Requirements.
(11) Training ammunition request.
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(12) Advance party orders (including courier
orders).
c. Advance Party Responsibilities:
(1) Coordinate messing, visits troop issue
subsistence activity.
(2) Coordinate with the provost marshal for on
post movement of the main convoy(s) to the cantonment
area.
(3) Initiate inprocessing coordination with
Mobilization Control Center.
(4) Submit Post Mobilization Training and
Support Requirements.
(5) Schedule ranges/training areas with Deputy
for Plans, Training and Security (DPTSEC) (Training
Div).
(6) Sign for billets/tents with DEH.
(7) Submit logistic requisitions to DOL (Supply
Div).
(8) Submit DA Form 2406 to DOL (Maint Div).
(9) Submit access roster to DPTSEC (Security
Div).
d. Equipment and supplies to accompany advance
party.
(1) Vehicles to move the advance party to the
MS.
(2) Covered vehicles to move rations,
ammunition, and other items which could be damaged by
adverse weather.
(3) Cargo vehicles needed to move bulky items
(GP medium tentage) or move trailers as needed.
(4) Sufficient tactical vehicles to reconnoiter
field sites or move equipment off the road.
(5) Equipment to support the mission, i.e. water
trailers, generators, light sets, typewriters, cooking
equipment, latrine screens, tentage, tactical radios.
(6) Vehicles to meet the main body and guide
each element of the main body through the installation to
their destination.
e. The list of functions, responsibilities, equipment,
and item list is not all inclusive. They are simply
examples to give you an idea of the magnitude of
personnel, equipment, and vehicles which must be
considered to support this party. You must read the MS
Information Packet to determine the mob station
requirements and read your unit SOP to determine your
commander's concept of the advance party operation and
determine any additional equipment or personnel to
accompany this party.
f. Looking at the advance party from a movements
standpoint, the most important functions are those which
move the convoy(s) to the assigned area on post efficiently
and smoothly. This task involves coordinating with the
military police, provost marshal, local police, and
providing road guides and anything else which assists the
main convoy. The advance party should also conduct a
reconnaissance of the route from HS to MS, if possible,
and telephonically update the main body convoy of any
detours or other changes to the route.
C-3. Trail Party
Go through the same process and read the same two
documents to determine personnel, equipment and
vehicles necessary to support the missions assigned the
trail party.
Appendix D
Convoy Planning Forms
D-1. DD FORM 1265, Request for Convoy Clearance
a. Used to provide DMC/UMC information about a
convoy. It allows authorities to better deconflict road
networks (FM 55-312 pg 1-1). Also, it establishes gate
times at installations, MS, marshaling areas and ports of
embarkation (POE). It also allows for any special
considerations for the convoy, (i.e., transporting
ordinance, logistical support and road space occupied by
the convoy). The DD Form 1265 is prepared ahead of
time. It will be a part of your movement plan as
preposition documentation submitted to the DMC/UMC.
b. Complete DD Form 1265 beginning with the date
in the upper right hand corner. It is the date the form is
completed and forwarded to the approving agency.
c. Block 1 contains unit organization and unit
identification code (UIC).
d. Block 2 is the HS of the unit requesting the
convoy. This is not necessarily where the convoy begins.
You must include full mailing address plus zip code.
e. Block 3 will include the convoy commander's full
name, rank and TOE/TDA, PARA/LINE number.
f. Block 4 will include all personnel in the convoy,
including road guards that will be recovered along the
route.
g. Blocks 5 and 6 are the origin and destination of
the convoy, the start point and the release point of the
convoy to include city, state and zip code.
h. Blocks 7A and 7B: the actual time and date of
departure and arrival of the convoy. Often times, this area
should be researched. Reserves can consult their UMC. It
may be that for mobilization or deployments the UMC's
have already established predetermined routes for your
convoy.
i. Block 8 is rate of march expressed in miles in an
hour (MIH) and the catch up speed expressed in miles per
hour (MPH) may be determined from many sources.
Further guidance on this may be found in FM 55-30 and
FM 55-15.
j. Block 9 is a list of all vehicles, both self-propelled
and towed that are to be road marched. Generally, self-
propelled vehicles are listed first with their towed
equipment immediately following. All vehicles are to be
listed with the exception of vehicles carried as nested
cargo. Nested cargo is that equipment loaded aboard
vehicles and carried as cargo.
k. Block 10 is the total number of all prime movers.
You do not include towed equipment in this category.
l. Block 11 is the number of oversize or overweight
vehicles and towed vehicles in the convoy which exceeds
the maximum height, width, length, or weight restrictions
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established by the state through which the convoy will
move IAW FM 55-312. Contact your MUSARC UMC to
find out restrictions on the various states.
m. Use TB 55-46-1 for vehicle dimensions and
weight and FM 55-312 for size and weight limits. Read
the axle weight distribution formulas in FM 55-312
appendix "D" summary of size and weight limits.
n. Blocks 12A, 12B, 13A and 13B are determined
by the convoy planners. Serials and march units are the
organizational elements and more information may be
found in FM 55-312 beginning on page 2-1. The time
interval between elements may be determined by using
FM 55-30, page F-1.
o. Block 14 is the proposed routing the convoy will
follow. Highways should be listed in sequence.
Remember to include routes the convoy will take for meal
or fuel halts. Do not include state rest areas which are
part of the state highway system. It would be wise to
consult with the MUSARC UMC before planning the
convoy route. Your convoy route may already be
preplanned within the MOBCON.
p. Block 15 is the expected time of arrival (ETA)
and expected time of departure (ETD) at start point,
critical point, state lines, check points, halts, and release
points. The actual information for block 15 may be
obtained from MOBCON.
q. Block 16 is a general description of the cargo the
convoy may be transporting.
r. Block 17 asks question about transporting
explosives. Under normal circumstances, ammunition
will be transported via commercial carrier. N/A should be
used under description if ammunition is not being
transported. However, if ammunition must be transported
within the convoy, you must list as specified in block 17
the ammunition class, amount of ammunition by number
of rounds or type. A description of vehicle and bumper
number.
s. Block 18 is used to explain why ammunition is
being transported in a military vehicle. If "no" was
checked in block 17, insert N/A in block number 18.
t. Block 19 is provided to assist the UMC with
information about logistical support requirements for the
convoy while en route. By accurately completing block
19, the DMC can arrange for support by using the Service
Support Directory.
u. Block 20 is a remarks column to be used as
necessary. List the POC for the convoy here. Include
their name, rank, commercial phone number and DSN if
available. If a civil permit is needed it should also be
noted here as well as the need for enroute reporting.
v. Blocks 21 through 28 are the requesting/
approving agencies, authorities and dates.
w. Field Manual 55-312 outlines procedures for
submission of DD Form 1265. Four copies plus strip
maps and a copy of the operation order or similar
document should be submitted to the approving authority.
If you cross state lines an additional copy of the DD Form
1265 and strip map will be submitted for each additional
state.
D-2. DD FORM 1266, Special Hauling Permit
The request for special hauling permit is used if a vehicle
is carrying hazardous material. Also, if it exceeds those
restrictions discussed in paras D-1 (l and m). It is
submitted to the UMC for approval. The UMC will
contact the state Department of Transportation (DOT) and
obtain a permit to allow the vehicle access to the road
networks of that particular state.
a. Block 1, Organization. It is the same entry as
that of block 1 on the DD Form 1265.
b. Block 2 is the HS. It is the same entry as that of
block 2 on the DD 1265.
c. Block 3 is in two parts "A" and "B". Enter the
time and date the vehicle will start in part "A." Part "B"
is the anticipated end time and date of the vehicle
movement. Both parts will be entered using military date
and time.
d. The information to be entered in block 4 is the
start point of the convoy vehicles. Generally, a city and
state plus the actual point where the vehicles will have the
correct interval and speed. If you know the MOBCON
Node for the start point you enter it here.
e. Block 5 is the actual destination of the movement.
The city or military installation and the state are generally
acceptable for this entry.
f. Block 6 is information that the UMC will use to
deconflict highway movement within adjacent states.
Arrival at state lines is determined from various sources.
If no state lines are crossed this block is marked N/A.
g. Block 7 routing is the same type of information
as that of block 14 of DD Form 1265. Ensure all entries
are in sequence, starting at the point of origin. Also
ensure the type of route is specified (i.e., interstate, U.S,
routes, state routes). Occasionally special hauling
equipment may require a different route than that listed on
the DD Form 1265.
h. Block 8 is used to make UMCs aware of your
escort requirements. If there is no requirement for escorts
mark the box with N/A.
i. Section II of DD Form 1266 (Vehicles and Load
Data) requires specific information about the vehicle(s)
and their loads. It begins with block number 9. Go
through each block reading vertically. Column A gives a
description of the vehicles and identifies the load.
j. Column B Vehicle Type: If the vehicle is a 5-ton
cargo truck, place 5-ton in 9A(b). If the vehicle is a 5-ton
truck-tractor, place 5-ton in 9B(b). If it is a trailer or
semi-trailer, place the information in 9C(b) or 9D(b).
9B(c) is the number of vehicles appropriate for this DD
Form 1266.
k. If there are vehicles of the same type with the
same load (same dimensions and weight), then only one
DD Form 1266 is required. This includes the prime
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mover and truck-trailer/semi-trailer combination with the
same loads. Contact your UMC for guidance on the
number of copies for vehicles that are the same.
l. Block 9d is the appropriate vehicle registration
number for each vehicle. If additional space is required,
you may insert the registration numbers in block 12 or
submit them on a separate sheet of paper.
m. Blocks 9 (e-h) are dimension and weight data
that can be obtained from various sources. Dimensions
are in inches and weight is in pounds. You may obtain
these figures from TB 55-46-1. The most accurate way is
to measure and weigh the material yourself.
n. Block 10 (A) identifies the load that the truck or
trailer is transporting.
o. Blocks 10 (E-H) are the same type of entries as
discussed in block 15 above. Enter the data for your
particular load.
p. Blocks 11 (E-H): Place the greater height
between trucks or trailers without a load in 11E. Add the
load height to the (height of the truck or trailer cargo
bed). If the sum is greater than the overall height of the
truck or trailer, enter the greater height in 11E. But, if
the overall height of the truck or trailer exceeds the height
of the load, enter that height in 11E.
q. Consult TB 55-46-1, Ch 2 for dimensions of
equipment. If you're adding cargo height to a trailer
height ensure you're adding the cargo to the height of the
cargo bed of the trailer.
r. Block 12 is a brief description of the cargo being
transported.
s. Block 13 Load Overhang, if the load in block 10
overhangs the cargo truck or trailer/semi-trailer, the
amount of the overhang should be listed in block 13. If
there is no overhang insert "N/A" in the blocks
t. Block 14 is the number of axles for the vehicle(s).
If there are more than two axles, insert the appropriate
number for each axle as necessary and blacken out the
unused circles.
u. Blocks 15 through 19 are broken down into
columns A-I, and the information in A-H pertains to a
particular axle. Column I is the vehicle total. Blocks 15
(A-H) are the number of tires for each axle. Block
number 15 (I) is the total number of tires.
v. Block 16 (A-H) is the width of one tire times the
total number of tires per axle. The tire width is best
obtained by reading this information directly from the side
of the tire. This information is indicated in inches.
w. Block 17 is the size of the tires. Again, it is best
obtained by reading the information from the side of the
tires.
x. Block 18 is the actual empty weight of each axle.
The most accurate method of determining this is to weigh
each axle using scales. You can use the percentage
method described on page B-1 and B-2 of FM 55-312.
y. Block 19 is the same type of information as that
of block 18 except it is for vehicles loaded with
equipment. When a vehicle is loaded the only way to
obtain the actual axles weight is to use scales.
z. Block 20 is the axle spacing. This information
may be obtained from various sources. The technical
manual for that vehicle will have this information. The
vehicle data plate (found in the cab) may be used. The
most accurate way is to measure the distance between the
axles. (Measure from the center of the axle to the center
of the next axle.)
aa. Block 21 is the remarks block. Insert
information as appropriate. Once again ensure the convoy
POC is listed here.
bb. Block 22 should be checked as appropriate for
your unit's situation.
cc. Blocks 23, 25, 27, and 28 will be filled out by
your unit UMO.
dd. Blocks 24, 26, 29, and 30 will be filled out by
approving agency.
ee. Submit four copies plus strip maps and an
additional copy for each state the vehicle(s) will be
passing through to the approving authority. Regardless of
how many "type load" vehicles are moving under the same
DD Form 1266, each vehicle must have a copy of the
approved DD Form 1266 with them. They will be placed
in annex M of your Movement Plan.
D-3. Mobilization Movement Control (MOBCON)
The MOBCON uses an automated CONUS convoy control
system administered by the Army National Guard through
its states' Defense Movement Coordinators (DMCs). The
MOBCON's main functions are the abilities to route and
"deconflict" CONUS convoys. The state DMCs use DD
Forms 1265/1266 as the input document for processing
through the MOBCON system. To plan the route, the
DMCs need the origination location, destination location
and any intermediate locations such as rest/meal halts or
RONs. The time of planned arrival is key for traveling
"to" a location; the time of departure is key for traveling
"from" location. The time of a planned rest/meal halt or
RON is also required, if appropriate. It should be noted,
however, that because the MOBCON system schedules
convoys for many customers, it is possible that the
planned arrival/departure times could be changed because
they conflict with another convoy. (This feature called
"deconfliction" in the MOBCON system, ensures that no
two (or more) convoys are at the same point at the same
time.) Once MOBCON processes the convoy request, it
produces a Convoy Movement Order (CMO). The CMO
contains all of the pertinent information necessary to plan
and conduct a convoy.
An additional feature in dealing with the DMCs is
their ability to coordinate with their state's Department of
Transportation (DOT). This relationship enables the
DMCs to readily coordinate and/or obtain the necessary
permits for oversized/overweight or other non-routine
convoy clearances. The DMCs also have first-hand
information through their DOT office about any
temporary road conditions which could affect routing or
trafficability of roadways, bridges and tunnels.
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Appendix E
Air Load Planning Data
E-1. The following information is designed to give
planning factors for most Air Force aircraft. These are
only planning factors. When getting ready to deploy, the
Tanker Air Lift Control Element (TALCE) will provide
more guidance. There may be some time when you will
be deploying by civilian airplanes operated by the Civil
Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program. The TALCE will
give you guidance when using these types of aircraft.
E-2. 463L Pallet Cargo System
a. 463L Pallet (see figure E-1)
(1) The 463L has a core of balsa wood or
fiberglass.
(2) The covering is aluminum veneer sheeting on
top and bottom.
(3) The weight of the pallet without the nets
(figure E-2) is 290 pounds. The overall dimensions are:
Width 108 inches, Length 88 inches, however the usable
dimensions are 104" by 84". Max height when using the
nets is 96".
(4) There are 22 7,500 pound tiedown rings on the
pallet.
(5) Capacity of the pallet is 10,000 pounds of cargo
when the cargo is restrained with the cargo nets. The
pallet can carry over 10,000 pounds when the nets are not
used but cannot exceed 250 psi.
(6) The weight of a complete set of cargo nets, two
side and one top net, is 65 pounds.
(7) Always use three point dunnage, 4" x 4" x 88"
pieces of lumber.
b. Common errors
(1) Improperly installed nets, straps etc.
(2) Pallets built upside down.
(3) Exceeding usable dimensions.
(4) Exceeding height restrictions.
(5) Exceeding weight restrictions.
E-2. C-130 Planning Data
Peacetime ACL: 25,000 lbs Wartime ACL: 38,800 lbs
Maximum Design ACL: 45,000 lbs
Cargo Compartment:
Length: 612 in Width: 123 in Height: 108 in
Cargo Area: From Fuselage Station 257 to 737 (main
cargo floor) and from station 737 to 869 (aircraft ramp).
Palletized Cargo Loading: Maximum six 463L pallets
with the following limitations when using HCU-7/E and
HCU-15/C nets:
Pallet Positions 1 thru 4: 10,355 lbs
Pallet Position 5: 8,500 lbs
Pallet Position 6 (ramp): 4664 lbs
Height of Pallet Positions 1 thru 5: 96 in
Height of Pallet Position 6: 76 in
Passenger Loading:
Web passenger seats 90 passengers
Paratroops 64 passengers
Litter patients (w/med crew) 72 litters
Airline seats/one comfort pallet 40 passengers
Full sidewall seats only 41 passengers
Maximum on overwater flights 74 passengers
NOTES:
The maximum payload, which includes passenger weight, is
computed without regard to cargo density. It is limited only by
aircraft structural limitations or critical leg fuel (2500 NM). It
should not be used unless cargo density is known to be high and
physical characteristics of the cargo would permit full utilization
of the compartment space. Flight route segments less than
critical leg distances may allow for more or less ACL depending
on other factors. ACL = Allowable Cabin Load.
Cargo must be a minimum of six inches from the sides and
ceiling of the cargo compartment. With dual rails installed, the
maximum width for floor loaded cargo, rolling stock and tracked
vehicles is 106 inches. Floor loaded ramp cargo height is
restricted to 80 inches.
Pallet positions include weight of pallet and nets (355 lbs).
E-3. C-141 Planning Data
Peacetime ACL: 39,600 lbs Wartime ACL: 50,000 lbs
Maximum Design ACL: 68,725 lbs
Cargo Compartment:
Length: 1253 in Width: 123 in Height: 109 in
Cargo Area: From Fuselage Station 322 to 1412 (main
cargo floor) and from station 1412 to 1543 (aircraft
ramp).
Palletized Cargo Loading: Maximum thirteen 463L
pallets with the following limitations when using HCU-
7/E and HCU-15/C nets:
Pallet Positions 1 thru 12: 10,355 lbs
Pallet Position 13: 7,500 lbs
Height of Pallet Positions 2 thru 12: 96 in
Height of Pallet Positions 1 and 13: 76 in
Passenger Loading:
Web passenger seats 200 passengers
Paratroops 155 passengers
Litter patients (w/med crew) 103 litters
Airline seats/one comfort pallet 143 passengers
Full sidewall seats only 98 passengers
Maximum on overwater flights 153
passengers
NOTES:
The maximum payload, which includes passenger weight, is
computed without regard to cargo density. It is limited only by
aircraft structural limitations or critical leg fuel (3500 NM). It
should not be used unless cargo density is known to be high and
physical characteristics of the cargo would permit full utilization
of the compartment space. Flight route segments less than
critical leg distances may allow for more or less ACL depending
on other factors. ACL = Allowable Cabin Load.
Cargo must be a minimum of six inches from the sides and
ceiling of the cargo compartment. Floor loaded ramp cargo
height is restricted to 80 inches.
Pallet positions include weight of pallet and nets (355 lbs).
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E-4. C-5 Planning Data
Peacetime ACL: 150,000 lbs Wartime ACL: 151,400 lbs
Maximum Design ACL: 291,000 lbs
Cargo Compartment:
Length: 1736 in Width: 228 in Height: 162 in
Cargo Area: From Fuselage Station 511 to 1976 (main
cargo floor) and from station 395 to 511 (forward aircraft
ramp) and from station 1976 to 2131 (aircraft aft ramp).
Palletized Cargo Loading: Maximum thirty-six 463L
pallets with the following limitations when using HCU-
7/E and HCU-15/C nets:
Pallet Positions 3 thru 34: 10,355 lbs
Pallet Position 1, 2, 35 and 36 (ramps): 7,500 lbs each
Height of Pallet Positions 1 thru 34: 96 in
Height of Pallet Positions 35 and 36: 70 in
Passenger Loading:
Airline seats (permanent) 73 passengers
Airline seats (Air Bus seat kit) 267 passengers
Paratroops 73 passengers
Litter patients (w/med crew) not available
Full sidewall seats only not available
Maximum on overwater flights 329 passengers
NOTES:
The maximum payload, which includes passenger weight, is
computed without regard to cargo density. It is limited only by
aircraft structural limitations or critical leg fuel (3500 NM).
Flight route segments less than critical leg distances may allow
for more or less ACL depending on other factors. ACL =
Allowable Cabin Load.
Cargo must be a minimum of six inches from the sides and
ceiling of the cargo compartment.
Pallet positions include weight of pallet and nets (355 lbs).
E-5. C-17 Planning Data
Peacetime ACL: 120,000 lbs Wartime ACL: 160,000 lbs
Maximum Design ACL: 172,200 lbs
Cargo Compartment
Length: 1022 in Width: 216 in Height: 148 in(1) 162
in(2)
Cargo Area: From Fuselage Station 381 to 1165 (main
cargo floor) and from station 1165 to 1403 (aircraft
ramp).
Palletized Cargo Loading: Maximum eighteen 463L
pallets with the following limitations when using HCU-
7/E and HCU-15/C nets:
Pallet Positions 1 thru 14: 10,355 lbs
Pallet Position 15 thru 18 (ramp): 10,000 lbs each
Height of Pallet Positions 1 thru 18: 96 in
Passenger Loading:
Sidewall seats (permanent) 54 passengers
Center seats (additional seat kit) 48 passengers
Paratroops 102 passengers
Litter patients (w/med crew) 48 total
Maximum On Overwater Flights 150 passengers
NOTES:
The maximum payload, which includes passenger weight, is
computed without regard to cargo density. It is limited only by
aircraft structural limitations or critical leg fuel (2800 NM).
Flight route segments less than critical leg distances may allow
for more or less ACL depending on other factors. ACL =
Allowable Cabin Load.
(1) Fuselage stations 381 to 971.
(2) Fuselage stations 971 to 1164.
Pallet positions include weight of pallet and nets (355 lbs)
and a total ramp weight not to exceed 40,000 lbs.
The C-17 has three permanently installed 46 man life rafts,
the fourth must be requested as required.
E-6. KC-10 Planning Data
Peacetime ACL: 100,000 lbs Wartime ACL: 148,600 lbs
Maximum Design ACL: 169,350 lbs
Cargo Compartment
Length: 1508 in Width: 218 in Height: 108 in
Cargo Area: From Fuselage Station 496 to 2004 (main
cargo floor). No lower lobe cargo capability.
Palletized Cargo Loading: Maximum twenty-two 463L
pallets with the following limitations when using HCU-
7/E and HCU-15/C nets:
Pallet Positions 2 thru 6 (lft and rt): 6,500 lbs
Pallet Position 7 thru 11 (lft and rt): 10,000 lbs
Pallet Position 12 (lft and rt): 6,500 lbs
Height of Pallet Positions 2 thru 10: 96 in
Height of Pallet Positions 11 and 12: 88 in
Passenger Loading:
Airline seats (code A) 8 passengers
Airline seats (code B) 10 passengers
Airline seats (code D) 69 passengers
Paratroops not available
Litter patients (w/med crew) not available
Full sidewall seats only not available
Maximum On Overwater Flights 69 passengers
NOTES:
The maximum payload, which includes passenger weight, is
computed without regard to cargo density. It is limited only by
aircraft structural limitations or critical leg fuel (6000 NM).
Flight route segments less than critical leg distances may allow
for more or less ACL depending on other factors. Fuel offload
requirements for aerial refueling missions may reduce cargo
ACL allowables. ACL = Allowable Cabin Load.
Cargo door height limits all cargo to 96 inches above the
pallet surface. Cargo compartment curvature restricts normal
pallet building techniques. Refer to the pallet profiles
illustrated in FM 55-9.
Pallet positions include weight of pallet and nets (355 lbs).
All cargo and baggage must be palletized or placed on a pallet
subfloor.
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Figure E-1. 463L Pallet Cargo System
Figure E-2. Pallet Nets
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Appendix F
Rail Transportability of Vehicles
F-1. The following appendix provides information on loading vehicles on railcars. This information is for planning use
only. Consult the Unit Movement Coordinator at the SI or MS for final guidance. When planning a rail move, plan on using
60 foot wooden deck flat cars. The railroads do not have to necessarily provide chain tie-down equipped flatcars for
deployment. Plan on using wooden deck cars and you will not be surprised and caught short of blocking and bracing
materials when it comes time to deploy. In the event you are provided chain tie-down railcars then the securing of your
equipment will be much easier. A sample copy of FORSCOM Form 285-5-R, Rail Load Plan, is at figure F-1.
F-2. Vehicles Under 1 1/2 Ton Capacity
DIMENSIONS RAIL LOAD
LIN NO. DESCRIPTION (IN INCHES) CONFIGURATION
T59482 M1008 TRK CGO 5/4T 4X4 185X81X76 A
T59346 M100A1 TRK CGO 5/4T 4X4 223X83X76 B
T05028 M1009 TRK UTIL 3/4T 4X4 192X86X75 A
T38660 M1010 TRK AMB 5/4T 4X4 225X77X102 C
T92242 M1025 TRK UTL 5/4T 4X4 186X85X74 A
T92310 M1026 TRK UTL 5/4T 4X4 186X85X74 A
T59414 M1028 TRK UTL 5/4T 4X4 217X82X76 B
T07543 M1037 TRK CGO 5/4T 4X4 189X85X102 D
T61562 M1038 TRK UTL 5/4T 194X85X69 A
Z94116 M1042 TRK SHELTER CAR 195X85X107 D
X39735 M37 3/4T TRK CGO 186X74X71 A
X39872 M37 W/W 3/4T TRK CGO 191X74X71 A
X39735 M37B1 3/4T TRK CGO 186X76X71 A
X39872 M37B1 W/W 3/4T 191X76X71 A
X39940 M561 5/4T TRK CGO 227X86X72 B
X39940 M561 W/W 5/4T TRK CGO B
X39883 M715 5/4T TRK CGO 211X86X75 B
X39906 M715 W/W TRK CGO 221X86X75 B
X39432 M880 5/4T TRK CGO 219X80X74 B
X39444 M881 5/4T 219X80X74 B
X39447 M882 5/4T TRK CGO 219X80X74 B
X39450 M883 5/4T TRK CGO 219X80X74 B
X39453 M884 5/4T TRK CGO 219X80X74 B
X39411 M885 5/4T TRK CGO 219X80X74 B
X39429 M890 5/4T TRK CGO 219X80X71 B
X39438 M891 5/4T TRK CGO 219X80X71 B
X39435 M892 5/4T TRK CGO 219X82X71 B
T05096 M966 5/4T TRK UTL 4X4 180X85X74 A
T38707 M966 5/4T AMB 4X4 206X85X100 C
T38844 M997 5/4T AMB 4X4 203X85X100 D
X60833 M151 TRK UTL 1/4T 132X68X53 E
X60833 M515 WTRZ TRK UTL 1/4T 132X68X71 F
X60833 M151A1 TRK UTL 1/4T 132X68X53 E
X60833 M151A1 WTRZ TRK UTL 1/4T 133X68X71 F
X61244 M151C TRK UTL 1/4T 132X64X53 E
X60833 M151A2 TRK UTL 1/4T 132X64X53 E
X60833 M141A2 WTRZ TRK UTL 1/4T 132X64X74 F
X38639 M170 TRK AMB 1/4T 155X61X57 F
X53709 M201 TRK MAINT TEL 3/4T 204X74X93 C
X53709 M201B1 TRK MAINT TEL 3/4T 205X76X93 C
X60833 M38 TRK UTL 1/4T 134X63X56 E
X60833 M38A1 TRK UTL 1/4T 136X61X57 E
X61244 M38A1C TRK UTL 1/4T 136X61X56 E
X61381 M38A1D TRK UTL 1/4T 135X64X57 E
X60970 M38A1 TRK UTL 1/4T W/W 136X61X57 E
X60970 M38 TRK UTL 1/4T W/W 135X63X56 E
X38776 M43 TRK AMB 3/4T 200X76X92 C
X38776 M43B1 TRK AMB 3/4T 200X76X92 C
X38913 M43 TRK AMB 3/4T 211X76X92 C
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X43228 M708 TRK DUMP 3/4T 190X84X92 D
X60344 M711 TRK WRECKER 3/4T 219X89X90 C
X38639 M718 TRK AMB 1/4T 162X72X75 A
X38639 M718A1 TRK AMB 1/4T 162X72X80 D
X38951 M725 TRUCK AMB 1 1/4T 212X86X95 C
X53775 M726 TRK MAINT 1 1/4T 111X90X90 C
X38961 M792 TRK AMB 1 1/4T 226X84X91 C
X61244 M825 TRK UTL 1/4T 134X79X65 E
RAIL LOAD CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
A 5 VEHICLES LOAD ON 89' ITTX FLAT OR 10 VEHICLES LOAD ON A BI-LEVEL RAIL CAR. (NOTE)
B 4 VEHICLES LOAD ON 89' ITTX FLAT OR TTDX FLAT OR 8 VEHICLES LOAD ON A BI-LEVEL RAIL CAR.
C 4 VEHICLES LOAD ON AN 89' ITTX OR TTDX FLAT.
D 5 VEHICLES LOAD ON AN 89' ITTX FLAT CAR. (NOTE)
E 6 VEHICLES LOAD ON AN 89' ITTX FLAT, 12 VEHICLES ON A BI-LEVEL OR 18 VEHICLES ON A TRI-LEVEL RAIL CAR.
F 6 VEHICLES LOAD ON AN 89' ITTX FLAT CAR OR 12 VEHICLES ON A BI-LEVEL. (NOTE)
(NOTE) TTDX 89' FLAT CARS ARE EQUIPPED WITH 16 HALF INCH CHAINS (4 POSITIONS) AND MAY BE SUBSTITUTED
FOR ITTX FLAT CARS, HOWEVER ONLY 4 VEHICLES CAN BE LOADED ON A TTDX.
F-3. Vehicles Rated 2 1/2 Ton Capacity
DIMENSIONS RAIL LOAD
LIN NO DESCRIPTION (IN INCHES) CONFIGURATION
X62888 M108 TRK WKR 2 1/2T 289X97X95 G
X63025 M108 W/W TRK WKR 2 1/2T 303X97X95 G
X62340 M109 TRK VAN SHOP 2 1/2T 265X100X130 G
X62477 M109 W/W TRK VAN SHOP 282X100X130 G
X62340 M109A1 TRK VAN SHOP 269X100X130 G
X62477 M109A1 W/W TRK VAN SHOP 282X100X130 G
X62340 M109A2 TRK VAN SHOP 269X100X130 G
X62477 M109A2 W/W TRK VAN SHOP 282X100X130 G
X62340 M109A3 TRK VAN SHOP 269X100X130 G
X62477 M109A3 W/W TRK VAN SHOP 282X100X130 G
X40009 M135 TRK CGO 2 1/2T 267X88X81 G
K90188 M185 TRK SHOP 269X99X129 G
K90188 M185A1 TRK SHOP 269X99X129 G
K90188 M185A2 TRK SHOP 269X99X129 G
K90188 M185A3 TRK SHOP 269X99X129 G
K90188 M185A3 W/W TRK SHO 285X99X129 G
X40009 M211 TRK CGO 2 1/2T 268X97X88 G
X40146 M211 W/W TRK CGO 2 1/2T 268X97X88 G
X43297 M215 TRK DUMP 2 1/2T 241X96X108 G
X43434 M215 W/W TRK DUMP 2 1/2T 241X96X108 G
X62340 M220 TRK SHOP VAN 2 1/2T 271X96X130 G
X59189 M221 TRK TRACTOR 2 1/2T 233X96X102 G, H
X58367 M222 TRK WTR TANK 267X96X102 G, H
K90188 M238 TRK REP SHOP 265X96X132 G, H
X59052 M275 TRK TRACTOR 229X94X82 J, H
X59189 M275 TRK TRACTOR W/W 243X94X82 G, H
X59052 M275A1 TRK TRACTOR 229X94X82 J, H
X59052 M275A2 TRK TRACTOR 229X94X98 J, H
X59189 M275A2 TRK TRACTOR W/W 243X94X98 G, H
X61929 M292 TRK VAN 330X99X133 G, L
X62066 M292 TRK VAN W/W 346X99X133 K, L
X61929 M292A1 TRK VAN 330X99X133 K, L
X61929 M292A2 TRK VAN 330X99X133 G, L
X62203 M292A3 TRK VAN 329X99X133 G, L
X62203 M292A4 TRK VAN 329X99X133 G, L
X62203 M292A5 TRK VAN 344X98X134 K, L
X40009 M34 TRK CGO 262X88X105 G, H
X40146 M34 TRK CGO W/W 275X88X105 G, H
X43297 M34A2 TRK DUMP 261X96X103 G, H
X43434 M34A2 TRK DUMP W/W 273X96X103 G, H
X40009 M35 TRK CGO 265X96X113 G, H
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X40146 M35 TRK CGO W/W 279X96X113 G, H
X40009 M35A1 TRK CGO 265X96X113 G, H
X40146 M35A1 TRK CGO W/W 279X96X113 G, H
X40009 M35A2 TRK CGO 265X96X113 G, H
X40146 M35A2 TRK CGO W/W 279X96X113 G, H
X40077 M35A2C TRK CGO D/S 265X98X103 G, H
X40214 M35A2C TRK CGO D/S W/W 279X98X114 G, H
X40283 M36 TRK CGO (XLWB) 329X96X125 G, L
X40420 M36 TRK CGO (XLWB) W/W 344X96X89 K, L
X40283 M35A2 TRK CGO (XLWB) 329X96X125 G, L
X40420 M36A2 TRK CGO (XLWB) 344X96X125 K, L
X40557 M36C TRK CGO 324X96X125 G, L
X40694 M36C TRK CGO W/W 343X96X125 K, L
X43297 M47 TRK DUMP 235X85X103 J, H
X43434 M47 TRK DUMP W/W 249X85X103 G, H
X59052 M48 TRK TRACTOR 241X94X98 G, H
X59189 M48 TRK TRACTOR 254X94X98 G, H
X57271 M49A1C TRK TANK FS 264X96X98 G, H
X57048 M49A1C TRK TANK FS 278X96X98 G, H
X57271 M49A2C TRK TANK FS 264X96X92 G, H
X57048 M49A2C TRK TANK FS W/W 278X96X100 G, H
X57271 M49C TRK TANK FS 264X96X98 G, H
X57408 M49C TRK TANK FS 278X96X98 G, H
X58367 M50 TRK TANK WATER 264X96X98 G, H
X58504 M50 TRK TANK WATER 277X96X99 G, H
X58367 M50A2 TRK TANK WATER 264X96X98 G, H
X58504 M50A1 TRK TANK WAT W/W 277X96X99 G, H
X58367 M50A2 TRK TANK WTR 264X96X99 G, H
X58504 M50A2 TRK TANK WAT W/W 277X96X99 G, H
X58367 M50A3 TRK TANK WATER 264X96X99 G, H
X58504 M50A3 TRK TANK WAT W/W 277X95X99 G, H
X43297 M59 TRK DUMP 238X95X104 G, H
X43434 M59 TRK DUMP W/W 250X96X104 G, H
X63162 M60 TRK WRECKER W/W 303X96X106 G, H
YA0041 M602 TRK CGO 265X96X115 G, H
YA0042 M602 TRK CGO W/W 278X96X107 G, H
X63162 M602A TRK WRECKER 302X96X107 G, H
RAIL LOAD CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
G 3 VEHICLES LOAD ON A 89' TTDX FLAT CAR.
H 2 VEHICLES LOAD ON A 60' OTTX, HTTX OR TTHX FLAT CAR.
J 4 VEHICLES LOAD ON A 89' TTDX FLAT CAR.
K 2 VEHICLES LOAD ON A 89' TTDX FLAT CAR.
L 1 VEHICLE LOAD ON A 60' OTTX, HTTX OR TTHX FLAT CAR.
F-4. Vehicles 5 Tons or Over
DIMENSIONS RAIL LOAD
LIN NO DESCRIPTION (IN INCHES) CONFIGURATION
T88745 M1001 TRK TRACTR 10T 8X8 338X99X105 K, L
T94641 M1002 TRK WRKR 10T 355X99X105 K, L
T39518 M977 TRK CGO 10T 8X8 401X96X101 K, L
T39586 M985 TRK CGO MLRS 8X8 400X101X101 K, L
X59600 M123 TRK TRACTOR 10T 290X115X111 H
X59874 M123A1C TRK TRCTR 10T 290X115X111 H
X59874 M123C TRK TRACTOR 10T 288X115X93 H
X59737 M123D TRK TRACTOR 10T 289X115X93 H
X41790 M125 TRK TRACTOR 10T 319X114X110 H
X41790 M125A1 TRK TRACTOR 10T 319X114X110 H
Z60696 M246 TRK WKR 5T 354X98X132 K, L
X60696 M245A1 TRK WRECKER 5T 354X98X132 K, L
X60696 M246A2 TRK WKR 5T 354X98X132 K, L
X59600 M26 TRK TRCTR 10T 304X131X114 M
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X59600 M26A1 TRK TRAC 10T W/W 308X132X114 M
X62237 M291A1 TRK EXP VAN 5T 354X99X138 K, L
X62271 M291A1D TRK VAN 5T 354X98X137 K, L
X62237 M291A2 TRK EXP VAN 5T 354X99X138 K, L
X56586 M328A1 TRK STAKE 5T 373X116X116 L
X40831 M41 TRK CGO (LWB) 5T 298X96X111 G, H
X40968 M41 TRK CGO (LWB) 5T W/W 313X96X111 G, H
X43708 M51 TRK DUMP 5T 266X98X112 G, H
X43845 M51 TRK DUMP 5T W/W 282X98X112 G, H
X43708 M51A1 TRK DUMP 5T 266X98X112 G, H
X43845 M51A1 TRK DUMP 5T W/W 282X98X112 G, H
X43708 M51A2 TRK DUMP 5T 266X98X112 G, H
X43845 M51A2 TRK DUMP 5T W/W 282X98X112 G, H
X59326 M52 TRK TRACTOR 5T 259X99X104 G, H
X59463 M52 TRK TRACTOR 5T W/W 273X99X104 G, H
X41615 M520 TRK CGO 8T 382X109X135 L
X41653 M520 TRK CGO 8T W/W 382X109X135 L
X59326 M52A1 TRK TRACTOR 5T 259X99X86 G, H
X59463 M52A1 TRK TRACTOR 5T 273X99X104 G, H
X59326 M52A2 TRK TRACTOR 5T 259X99X110 G, H
X59463 M52A2 TRK TRACTOR 5T W/W 273X99X110 G, H
X40831 M54 TRK CGO 5T LWB 297X98X118 G, H
X40968 M54 TRK CGO 5T LWB W/W 314X98X118 G, H
X63299 M543 TRK WRECKER 5T W/W 349X98X119 K, L
X63299 M543A1 TRK WRECK 5T W/W 349X98X115 K, L
X63299 M543A2 TRK WRECK 5T W/W 349X98X115 K, L
X40831 M54A1 TRK CGO 5T LWB 297X98X118 G, H
X40968 M54A1 TRK CGO 5T LWB W/W 314X98X118 G, H
X40794 M54A1C TRK CGO D/S 5T 298X99X116 G, H
X40931 M54A1C TRK CGO D/S 5T W/W 315X99X117 G, H
X40831 M54A2 TRK CGO 5T LWB 297X98X118 G, H
X40968 M54A2 TRK CGO 5T LWB W/W 314X98X118 G, H
X40794 M54A2C TRK CGO D/S 5T 298X99X117 G, H
X40931 M54A2C TRK CGO D/S 5T W/W 315X99X117 G, H
X41105 M55 TRK CGO 5T XLWB 377X98X119 K, L
X41242 M55 TRK CGO 5T XLWB 389X98X119 K, L
X63436 M553 TRK WRCKR 10T 401X109X118 L
X58078 M559 TRK TANK FS 2500 G 392X109X135 L
X58093 M559 TRK TANK FS 2500 W/W 329X109X135 L
X41105 M55A1 TRK CGO 5T XLWB 377X98X119 K, L
X41242 M55A1 TRK CGO 5T XLWB W/W 389X98X119 K, L
X41105 M55A2 TRK CGO 5T XLWB 377X98X120 K, L
X41242 M55A2 TRK CGO 5T XLWB W/W 389X98X120 K, L
X63299 M62 TRK WRCKR 5T 349X99X105 K, L
X41310 M656 TRK CGO 5T 8X8 279X96X122 G, H
X41327 M656 TRK CGO 5T 8X8 W/W 299X96X122 G, H
X41310 M656 TRK CGO 5T 8X8 PWR PLT 299X96X137 G, H
X60967 M746 TRK TRAC 22 1/2T 334X123X130 L
X39187 M746A1 TRK BOLSTER 5T 311X98X120 G, H
X59505 M757 TRK TRAC 5T W/W 299X96X122 G, H
X53983 M764 TRK MAINT 5T W/W 310X95X112 G, H
X40831 M813 TRK CGO 5T LWB 304X98X116 G, H
X40968 M813 TRK CGO 5T LWB W/W 320X98X116 G, H
X40794 M813A1 TRK CGO D/S 5T 307X99X116 G, H
X40931 M813A1 TRK CGO D/S 5T 323X99X116 G, H
X41105 M814 TRK CGO 5T XLWB 378X98X119 G, H
X41242 M814 TRK CGO 5T XLWB W/W 396X98X119 K, L
X63299 M816 TRK WRCKR 5T W/W 355X99X113 K, L
X43708 M817 TRK DUMP 5T 274X98X113 G, H
X43845 M817 TRK DUMP 5T W/W 289X98X113 G, H
X59326 M818 TRK TRAC 5T 264X98X113 G, H
X59463 M818 TRK TRAC 5T W/W 280X98X113 G, H
X60696 M819 TRK TRAC WRCKR 5T W/W 361X99X136 K, L
X62237 M820 TRK VAN EXP 5T 361X115X138 K, L
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X62271 M820A2 TRK VAN EXP 5T 369X115X138 K, L
X56586 M821 TRK STAKE 5T W/W 381X115X113 L
T53858 M876 TRK MAINT TEL UTL 332X98X145 K, L
X41633 M877 TRK CGO 8T W/MHC 382X108X135 L
X41635 M877 TRK CGO 8T W/MHC W/W 380X108X135 L
T60353 M878 TRK TRAC HYD 5T WHL 193X98X124 J, H
T61035 M911 TRK TRAC 8X6 370X99X142 K, L
T61103 M915 TRK TRAC 6X4 256X96X142 G, H
T61103 M915A1 TRK TRAC 6X4 271X96X142 G, H
T91656 M916 TRK TRAC 6X6 299X99X144 G, H
X44403 M917 TRK DUMP 20T DEP 351X98X141 K, L
T61171 M920 TRK TRAC 8X6 320X97X142 G, H
X40794 M923 TRK CGO D/S 5T 314X98X116 G, H
X40794 M923A1 TRK CGO D/S 5T 311X96X121 G, H
X40831 M924 TRK CGO 5T LWB 314X98X116 G, H
X40831 M924A1 TRK CGO 5T LWB 311X96X121 G, H
X40931 M925 TRK CGO D/S 5T 327X98X116 G, H
X40931 M925A1 TRK CGO D/S 5T 332X90X121 G, H
X40968 M926 TRK CGO 5T LWB 327X98X94 G, H
X40968 M926A1 TRK CGO 5T LWB 332X96X121 G, L
X41105 M927 TRK CGO 5T XLWB 329X98X116 G, L
X41105 M927A1 TRK CGO 5T XLWB 369X96X121 K, L
X41242 M928 TRK CGO 5T XLWB W/W 402X98X116 K, L
X41242 M928A1 TRK CGO 5T XLWB W/W 408X96X121 K, L
x43708 M929 TRK DUMP 5T 275X100X131 G, H
X43708 M929A1 TRK DUMP 5T 273X96X125 G, H
X43845 M930 TRK DUMP 5T W/W 289X98X112 G, H
X43845 M930A1 TRK DUMP 5T W/W 295X96X125 G, H
X59326 M931 TRK TRAC 5T 264X98X113 G, H
X59326 M931A1 TRK TRAC 5T 265X96X122 G, H
X59463 M931A1 TRK TRAC 5T W/W 286X96X121 G, H
X59463 M932 TRK TRAC 5T W/W 280X98X113 G, H
X62237 M934 TRK VAN EXP 365X98X137 K, L
X62237 M934A1 TRK VAN EXP 363X98X141 K, L
X62271 M935 TRK VAN EXP 376X98X138 K, L
X62271 M935A1 TRK VAN EXP 376X98X141 K, L
X63299 M936 TRK WRKR 5T W/W 356X98X113 K, L
X63299 M936A1 TRK WRKR 5T W/W 363X96X118 K, L
RAIL LOAD CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
G 3 VEHICLES LOADED ON A 89' TTDX FLAT CAR
H 2 VEHICLES LOADED ON A 60' OTTX, HTTX OR TTHX FLAT CAR
J 4 VEHICLES LOADED ON A 89' TTDX FLAT CAR
K 2 VEHICLES LOADED ON A 89' TTDX FLAT CAR
L 1 VEHICLE LOADED ON A 60' OTTX, HTTX OR TTHX FLAT CAR
F-5. Other Tracked Vehicles Less Than 90,00 Pounds
A93125 M551 ARM RECON VEHICLE 249X111X116 B
A93125 M551A1 ARM RECON VEHICLE 249X111X116 B
C10908 M992 CARRIER FAASV 265X124X126 B
R50544 M578 RECOVERY VEHICLE 254X124X131 B
K57667 M109 HOWITZER SP 155MM 268X128X130 B
K57667 M109A1 HOWITZER SP 155MM 355X128X130 C
K57667 M109A2 HOWITZER SP 155MM 360X128X130 C
K57667 M109A3 HOWITZER SP 155MM 360X129X126 C
K56981 M110 HOWITZER SP 8 IN 297X124X108 B
K56981 M110A2 HOWITZER SP 8 IN 410X124X108 C
K56981 M110A2 HOWITZER SP 8 IN 423X126X111 C
RAIL LOAD CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
B 2 VEHICLES LOAD ON A 60' OTTX, HTTX OR TTHX FLAT.
C 1 VEHICLE LOAD ON A 60' OTTX, HTTX OR TTHX OR STANDARD 52' FLAT.
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F-6. Armored Vehicles Over 90,000 Pounds
DIMENSIONS RAIL LOAD
LIN NO DESCRIPTION (IN INCHES) CONFIGURATION
V12964 M48C TANK CBT FTRAC 90MM 293X148X125 D
V12964 M48A1 TANK CBT FTRAC 90MM 293X145X128 D
V12964 M48A2 TANK CBT FTRAC 90MM 293X145X125 D
V12964 M48A3 TANK CBT FTRAC 90MM 292X144X123 D
V13101 M60A1 TANK CBT FTRAC 105MM 325X143X130 D
V13101 M60A3 TANK CBT FTRAC 105MM 326X143X127 D
V13101 M48A5 TANK CBT FTRAC 105MM 325X143X130 D
V13270 M60A2 TANK CBT FTRAC 152MM 289X143X131 D
L43390 M48A2 LCHR AVLB (LESS BDG) 323X144X121 D
L43390 M48C LCHR AVLB (LESS BDG) 323X144X121 D
L43664 M60C LCHR AVLB (LESS BDG) 340X144X112 D
L43364 M48A5 LCHR AVLB (LESS BDG) 335X144X119 D
E56578 M728 CEV FTRAC 353X147X128 E
R50681 M88 RECOVERY VEH FTRAC 321X135X127 D
R50681 M88A1 RECOVERY VEH FTRAC 323X144X134 D
T13374 M1 TANK CBT FTRAC 105MM 354X144X114 F
T13168 M1A1 TANK CBT FTRAC 120MM 356X144X114 F
RAIL LOAD CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
D 1 VEHICLE LOADS ON A 50' OR 60' FLAT; 1 OR 2* VEHICLES LOAD ON A DODX FLAT.
E 1 VEHICLE LOADS ON A 50' OR 60' FLAT OR 54' FLAT; TWO VEHICLES LOAD ON A DODX 68' FLAT.
F 1 OR 2 VEHICLES LOAD ON A 68' DODX FLAT.
* 2 M-60A3 TANKS LOAD ON A 54' DODX FLAT WILL OVERHANG THE END OF THE CAR. SUCH LOADING MAY ONLY BE
DONE ON UNIT MOVE OR WITH THE CARRIERS APPROVAL.
F-7. Armored Bradley Chassis Vehicles
DIMENSIONS RAIL LOAD
LIN NO DESCRIPTION (IN INCHES) CONFIGURATION
J81750 M2 BRADLEY INF VEH 258X125X120 B
J81750 M2A2 BRADLEY INF VEH 258X140X120 B
C76335 M3 BRADLEY CAV VEH 258X121X120 B
C76335 M3A2 BRADLEY CAV VEH 258X140X120 B
L44894 MLRS LCHR ROCKET 275X117X103 B
RAIL LOAD CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
B 2 VEHICLES LOAD ON A 60' OTTX, HTTX OR TTHX FLAT.
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Figure F-1. Sample Rail Load Plan (FORSCOM Form 285-5-R)
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Appendix G
Equipment, Tools, and Other Items Of Use In Executing The UMP
G-1. Convoy Operating and Safety Equipment
ITEM NSN
Lead Vehicle Flag 8345-00-543-6912 (Blue)
Convoy Commander's Flag 8345-00-543-6911 (Blk/Wt)
Rear Vehicle Flag 8345-00-543-6913 (Green)
Triangular Highway Warn Kit 9905-00-534-8367
Road guide reflective vest 8415-00-177-4974
Lead Vehicle Sign Local manufacture IAW AR 55-29
Last Vehicle Sign " " " " "
Wide Load Sign
Class A or B Explosive Sign
G-2. Equipment Packing Containers
CONEX std type II, 96"Lx71"Wx72"H, 9000 lbs max
MILVAN, 23'Lx92'Wx84"H, 44800 lbs max
CONEX Insert 45"x32"x28" 8115-00-753-4690
CONEX Insert 58"x33"x27" 8115-00-753-4691
CONEX Wooden Pallet 3990-00-892-4394
G-3. Vehicle Loading Tools/Equipment
Tools will be based upon several unpredictable factors. Primarily, what kind of rail cars will be provided. You can be
provided with either steel decked (chain equipped) cars or wooden decked, not chain equipped cars. You must be prepared to
use either type of flat car.
ITEM NSN
Hammer, 16 oz 5120-00-243-2959
Hammer, sledge 5120-00-251-4489
Stretcher cable (4 come-alongs) 2 ton capacity pref.
Bar, wrecking 5120-00-242-8251
Crowbar, 5' 5120-00-224-1390
Hoist, chain, pull lift 3950-00-235-4236
Pliers, lineman 5120-00-239-8251
Cutter, bolt, 24" 5110-00-596-9156
Saw, hand, 26" 5110-00-293-3485
Wrench, ratchet, 3/4"dr 5120-00-249-1076
Wrench, ratchet, 1/2"dr 5120-00-230-6385
Socket, wrench, 11/16" 5120-00-235-5870
Socket, wrench, 3/4" 5120-00-189-7985
Socket, wrench, 7/8" 5120-00-189-7934
Socket, wrench, 15/16" 5120-00-189-7935
Gloves, heavy work, leather palmed 8415-00-634-4658
Measuring tapes (25" preferable)
8 cable gripping devices (1 pair per come-along)
Cable cutter or cutting torch
Cable grips, 3/8", 1/2", or 5/8" as applicable
Stretcher, banding, 5/8"
Crimper, banding, 5/8"
Chain saw capable of cutting chock blocks
2 ea 24' Crescent wrenches or 2 ea 18' Pipe wrench
1 roll medium weight wire to tie loose cable ends
Quantities dependent upon number of workers and number of vehicles and equipment to be loaded. Size of tools dependent upon size of
vehicles to be loaded. Many tools are components of a Number 1 of 2 Common Tool Set or individual mechanics tool set.
G-4. Blocking, Bracing and Tiedown Material (partial list)
ITEM NSN
Chock Block 6x8x24 5510-00-273-6790
Chock Block 8x10x28 None
Block, Road Wheel 6x6x20 5510-00-273-6791
Wire Rope (cable) 3/8" 4010-269-9359
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Clamp, cable 3/8" 4030-243-4439
Thimble, 1/2" (cable protector) 4030-00-282-2509
Shackle, 1/2"
Turnbuckle, 7/8" 5340-187-8194
Wire Rope (cable) 1/2" 4010-274-6831
Clamp, cable 1/2" 4030-243-4440
Shackle, 1" 4030-00-296-1388
Wire Rope (cable) 5/8" 4010-641-3713
Clamp, cable 5/8" 4030-243-4441
Thimble, 5/8" (cable protector) 4030-00-262-1888
Shackle 1-1/4" 4030-00-162-7531
Turnbuckle, 1-1/4" 5340-00-188-0355
Nail, 12 D
Nail, 20 D 5315-00-164-5121
Nail, 40 D 5315-00-199-7420
Nail, 60 D 5315-00-100-4668
High Tension Banding, 1-1/4" 8135-00-283-0671
Banding Tie Down Plate 5340-00-252-3014
Padlock w/key
Railcar spanners
NSNs may be obtained and confirmed from the current GSA Supply Catalog.
Appendix H
Load Planning Tips
H-1. Vehicle and trailer load cards can often be identical
for both air and surface movement plans. Vehicles and
trailers deploying by surface must be load planned to their
maximum cargo capacity in the same manner as if they
were deploying by air. Pilferage of organizational
equipment while on board ship or rail car is minimized by
the use of securely banded CONEX inserts for all small
items of equipment. Although large, self-contained items,
such as tentage, field ranges, camouflage systems, etc., are
not packed in CONEX inserts during surface movement.
Pilferage of these items is deterred by their bulk and
proper tiedown of the vehicle cargo compartment. When
it is not possible to load plan all organizational equipment
moving by surface in the cargo compartments of
deploying vehicles, it is recommended that the most
sensitive items, such as weapons, radios, and be load
planned for suitable containers in order to enhance
security (see figure H-1).
H-2. Maintain unit or section integrity as much as
possible when load planning. This is obviously desirable
during actual load-outs. Unit integrity, however, is not as
important as maximum utilization of cargo capacity.
When load planning vehicles, trailers, 463L pallets,
CONEX inserts or containers, units will make maximum
use of available cargo capacity at all times.
H-3. When determining dimensions for deploying items
from TB's (which give "boxed" and "bare item"
dimensions), use "bare item" dimensions. "Boxed"
dimensions refer to the depot pack which rarely is
maintained on hand by the unit. Some items such as
night sights, which come in shipping containers or cases,
must be taken into consideration if the equipment is to be
deployed in those containers.
H-4. In developing load plans, determine the load
capacity of the container or cargo truck body, and load
plan toward that capacity. Load the largest and bulkiest
items first and draw a sketch of how they fit in the
available space. Determine how much of the total
capacity these bulky items now occupy. The remaining
capacity should then be filled with smaller items whose
total cubic space adds up to the remaining capacity. For
example, take a container that has a capacity of 30 cubic
feet and/or 1000 lbs. First load a few of your largest items
which have an individual cubic capacity of 2 cu. ft. or
greater and sketch how they will fit in the CONEX insert
given its internal dimensions (58"x33"x26.5"). Assume
that these bulky items occupy 15 cu ft of the available 30
cu ft. Next take a large number of smaller items, add up
their cubic space until the total approaches 15 cu ft, and
load plan them into the CONEX insert. Experience
indicates that the smaller items will fit in the remaining
capacity. If 90% of the inserts capacity is loaded in this
manner, a fairly good load plan for the insert can be
made. The same procedure applies to cargo loaded in
vehicles (secondary loads). In this case, the bulky items
will likely be CONEX inserts. Other relatively "soft"
items like tentage or camouflage systems can be used to
fill the remaining capacity. For the cubic capacities and
dimensions of cargo truck and trailer bodies, see TB 55-
46-1.
H-5. Although the procedures outlined in paragraph 4
above are excellent for development of the initial load
plan, the only way to determine if a load plan is viable
and fully uses the available capacity is to physically
conduct a load-out. However, not having an opportunity
to conduct a load-out is not an acceptable reason for not
having a load plan. Although a major unit (battalion
level) load-out is extremely valuable and highly
recommended, it is not necessary to conduct a full
battalion load-out. Individual companies, platoons,
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sections, or the supply room can perform load plan
verification exercises in their own areas. This will
identify equipment which is in excess to capacity as well
as capacity that is excess to load requirements that can be
used by the S-4. Good load plans result from constant
revision. Constant revisions are necessary because of
loading exercises which identify better ways to organize
and pack equipment. An excellent load-plan rarely results
from the first attempt. They result from refinement of a
plan through repeated loading exercises. Start by
sketching your best possible load plan on paper and
improve it by experimenting with other options.
H-6. Load plans must be capable of being changed
quickly and easily. Do all planning in pencil and
reproduce from your pencil copy. Date all DD Forms
1750 (Packing List) (see figure H-2) so that old ones can
be distinguished from new ones, and the old ones
discarded.
H-7. Use packing lists, DD Form 1750, as working
forms. When the contents of a certain CONEX insert
have been determined, record those contents directly on
DD Form 1750. Use the columns on the right side of the
form to record weights and cubic footage, so that the
weight and cubic footage of the contents can be quickly
calculated. When conducting a load-out, record changes
to the insert load plan directly on DD Form 1750 and
maintain it on file.
H-8. Maintain a master list of where the various items
have been load planned. A copy of the AUEL makes an
excellent inventory of deploying items. Use it to verify
that all deploying equipment is load planned and load
planned only once. It is critical that the list be kept
current as changes are made to load plans. Identifying
ahead of time when equipment is to be loaded is the only
way to ensure that all deploying equipment is in fact
loaded (see red line diagram at figure H-3). It helps to
ensure maximum utilization of available capacity and to
maintain unit integrity. Sample copies of FORSCOM
Form 285-R (Vehicle Load Card) and FORSCOM Form
285-1-R (Request for Commercial Transportation) are at
figures H-4 and H-5.
Figure H-1. CONTAINERIZATION
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Figure H-2. Packing List (DD Form 1750)
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Figure H-3. Red Line Diagram
Figure H-4. Sample Vehicle Load Card (FORSCOM Form 285-R)
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Figure H-5. Request For Commercial Transportation (FORSCOM Form 285-1-R)
Appendix I
Unit Movement Officers Training Courses
I-1. There are two different 2-week classes that qualify
students as UMOs. These are:
a. Joint Strategic Deployment Training Center, Fort
Eustis, VA
DSN: 927-0076/2039
(804) 878-0076/2039
b. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, Fort
McCoy, WI
DSN: 280-7276/7279
(608) 388-7276/7279
I-2. Check with the MUSARC to see if they will fund a
Mobile Training Team to come to the MUSARC and give
the class. Also check with your SI to see if they are
offering any training opportunities that your personnel
may attend.
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Appendix J
Sample Movement Plans
J-1. Sample Mobilization Movement Plan
UNCLASSIFIED
CLASSIFICATION
COPY NO ___ OF ___ COPIES
(ISS UNIT)____________________
(ST ADR)______________________
(CITY,STATE,ZIP)______________
(DATE OF PLAN)_______________
MOBILIZATION MOVEMENT PLAN (HS TO MS)
REFERENCES: ANNEX Y
TIME ZONE USED THROUGHOUT THE PLAN: ______________
TASK ORGANIZATION:
HQ & HHC ________________ BN ________________
CO A ________________, ________________
CO B ________________, ________________
CO C ________________, ________________
CO D ________________, ________________
HQ & HHC, ________________ DET ____________, ____________
1. SITUATION:
a. Enemy Forces: To be determined by intelligence reports from higher headquarters, and state, city police. Current
Intelligence Summaries (INTSUM) will be used if available.
b. Friendly Forces: Task Organization and other supporting activities.
c. Attachments and Detachments: Listed with appropriate units or the word "none."
d. Assumptions:
(1) All unit's vehicles will be at least combat serviceable.
(2) All unit personnel will be available/present for movement to MS.
(3) All MTOE equipment and supplies, including excesses, will be transported to MS.
(4) Prior to movement, all center or installation property and supplies will be transferred (annex P).
(5) All unit vehicles and property on job order hand receipt will be recovered; or arrangements will be made to
confirm its shipment to MS.
(6) Gate times and dates as designated by the MS are base data in this plan, and can be modified by the MS.
(7) Movement from HS to MS will be administrative unless directed otherwise.
(8) Planned commercial transport will arrive on time or after contacting the SI. The MOB Purchasing Authority
(MPA) will procure commercial transportation/support.
2. MISSION. A concise statement of what is to be accomplished and its purpose. It addresses the following:
a. Identifies unit(s)
b. Identifies origin and destination
c. Identifies date and time movement begins and ends
d. Identifies methods of movement: organic/commercial and mode: truck, rail, air, and sea
e. Identifies reason for moving
3. EXECUTION:
a. Concept of Movement:
(1) Upon receipt of the alert notification, the first priority will be for the UMO to review the FORSCOM Form 285-1-R (Request
for Commercial Transportation) and the AUEL.
(2) To meet MS gate times, the unit will conduct simultaneous coordination, processing and loading operations using the unit's
N-hour sequence (annex S).
(3) Priority of support and processing will be:
(a) Advance party (Unit Mobilization File)
(b) ECS/AMSA recovery teams (annex J)
(c) Loading unit equipment
(d) Processing unit personnel
(4) Start point times are IAW approved DD Forms 1265 (annex M).
(5) Commercial transportation/support requirements, if required, are located in annex O.
(6) All organic vehicles will have a driver and assistant driver.
(7) The UMO will coordinate and confirm the following:
(a) Changes to DD Form 1265 (Req for Convoy Clear)
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(b) FORSCOM Form 285-1-R (Req for Comm Trans)
(c) Confirm enroute stops/halts with appropriate business.
(d) Confirm loading is IAW unit load cards.
(8) Commercial buses will be used to transport personnel and baggage. A troop commander will be designated for each
commercial bus.
(9) Supplies and equipment will be packed, cushioned, and/or crated, and loaded on organic vehicles IAW current vehicles load
cards not later than _____ hours prior to departure.
(10) Advance party elements will be composed of the personnel, equipment, and documentation required to accomplish tasks
identified by the MS and will move by organic convoy IAW annex M. Vehicles will infiltrate to (Consolidation point)________________
where the BN Adv Party convoy will form. the convoy number will be ________________.
(11) Main body organic convoys will depart HS IAW annex M. Individual convoys will consolidate at (Consol.
Point)________________.
(12) Order of march and convoy will be as follows:
(Unit)______________(Convoy Number)_______________
(Unit)______________(Convoy Number)_______________
(Unit)______________(Convoy Number)_______________
(Unit)______________(Convoy Number)_______________
(13) Shuttle convoys (will/will not) be used.
(14) Unit supplies and equipment will be prepared for commercial movement by (rail, truck, etc)______ IAW the AUEL filed in
the Unit Load Plan not later than _______ (Date and time).
b. Tasks to Subordinate Units:
(1) Mobilization Purchasing Authority (MPA), if assigned, (annex A).
(2) Orderly room will cease processing personnel on M+___ and commence loading equipment.
(3) Mess section will serve ________on M+____ as last meal, then prepare loads of mess equipment. Meals after the last meal
will be procured from commercial sources or MRE issue (annex A).
(4) Maintenance will cease repairing, processing vehicles and start loading equipment IAW annex S.
(5) Supply room will cease operations on M+___. Priority will be given to loading weapons IAW annex S. Transfer of facility
property to be completed NLT M+___.
c. Coordinating Instructions:
(1) Physical security officer will coordinate current information with local and state police NLT two hours prior to movement.
(2) All DD Forms 1750 (Packing List) will be prepared at time of packing and all except one copy will be given to the UMO.
(3) Platoon leaders/sergeants will coordinate with Movement Officer/Operations Officer for:
(a) Order of March
(b) Density
(c) Rate of March
(d) Safety Factors
(4) Movement Officer will furnish one copy of the strip map to each vehicle driver, plus one for each commercial vehicle used.
(5) Upon arrival at MS, the Commander and Mobilization Officer will report to the Mobilization Operation Center located at
Building ________ with all required documents.
4. SERVICE SUPPORT
a. Material and Services:
(1) Class I
(a) The last meal prior to departure will be IAW annex B.
(b) Enroute meals will be as indicated IAW annex B.
(c) The letter(s) of agreement to accept an SF 44 (Purchase Order Invoice Voucher) for payment is located in annex B.
(2) Class II (OCIE) annex C
NOTE: Due to movement being an administrative one, all weapons, NBC equipment, and other non-combat OCIE will be packed, boxed and moved
administratively.
(3) Class III (POL Products) annex D
(a) All convoy vehicles, and one 5 gallon fuel can per vehicle if required, will be topped IAW annex S.
(b) The convoy trail party will carry the items indicated in annex D to handle problems enroute.
(c) Enroute refueling will be performed IAW annex M.
(4) Class IV (Barrier/Construction Materials) annex E
(a) All barrier/constr material will be shipped.
(b) The BBPCT materials will be handled separately.
(c) All BBPCT will be stored and issued within the unit.
(d) The complete BBPCT list for the unit is in annex E.
(5) Class V (Ammunition) annex F
(a) If unit weapons move administratively, a weapons guard will be provided by ____________ (section). Side arm(s) and
locally procured ammunition will be used in lieu of M-16s (annex F).
(b) Side arm(s) and ammunition, if required, will be issued IAW annex F to meet weapons loading times IAW annex S.
(c) Personnel will comply with the MS turn in procedures upon arrival at the MS.
(6) Class VI (If directed by OPLAN/OPORD)
(7) Class VII (Major End Items) annex G
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(8) Class VIII (Medical) annex H
(a) All vehicles/aidmen will move with authorized first aid kits.
(b) Medical emergencies enroute will be evacuated to the nearest hospital. Civilian ambulances and medical personnel may be
used for assistance and evacuation.
(9) Class IX (Repair Parts) annex I
(a) Combat PLL will be loaded on organic vehicles.
(b) All Class IX, ASL/PLL will be packed, crated, and/or boxed to meet requirements in annex I.
(c) During the convoy, the trail party will carry, as a minimum, the items identified in annex I.
(d) Excess PLL will be transported to the MS and turned in.
(10) Class X (Not authorized for mobilization)
b. Maintenance:
(1) The trail party for the main body convoy will consist of _____ vehicle(s) and _____ personnel.
(2) Enroute PMCS will be performed at halt number ____.
(3) If a vehicle fails, stops or has an accident, only that vehicle will halt. The maintenance trail party will provide all assistance
and keep the convoy commander informed.
(4) The PMCS will be performed on all vehicles after MS arrival.
(5) Premovement Maintenance Support: See annex J
(6) Enroute Maintenance Support: See annex K
c. Transportation Requirements
(1) Air: See annex L
(2) Convoy: See annex M
(3) Rail: See annex N
(4) Commercial: See annex O
d. Unit Movement Data: See annex W
e. Procurement: See annex A
f. Facilities/Equipment: See annex P
g. Civil/Military Coordination (if required)
h. Points of Contact: See annex Q
i. Personnel
(1) Uniform for movement will be BDU's (combat boots and soft caps).
(2) All personnel accountability inspections and convoy briefings (annex M) will be conducted prior to movement.
(3) Each individual is authorized a total weight of ____ lbs. for personal baggage, ____ duffle bag(s) for TA-50 and ___ for
clothing and comfort items. The unit's scale will be used to confirm this. TVs, large music boxes, ice chests, etc. are not authorized.
j. Medical Evacuation and Hospitalization:
(1) At HS: Address __________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone ___________________________________
(a) Sick Call ____________________________________________________________________________________
(b) Hospitalization ______________________________________________________________________________
(c) Pharmacy _____________________________________________________________________________________
(2) Enroute: Emergency medical treatment will normally be at the nearest military installation. (annex Q)
5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL
a. Command
(1) Leadership responsibility and authority is delegated as follows:
(a) ECS/AMSA recovery teams OIC/NCOIC IAW annex M.
(b) Advance Party IAW Unit Mobilization File Consists of:
_____ vehicles, _____ personnel at ___ hrs M+__
(c) Convoy Commander IAW annex M.
(d) Commercial bus OIC/NCOIC IAW annex O.
(2) At all halts, OICs will brief and account for all personnel. Enroute PMCS will be confirmed.
(3) Transfer of command from peacetime chain to the MS will be upon closure of the main party at the MS.
(4) Unit will comply with N-hour sequence.
b. Signal
(1) The primary means of communication is the telephone. Status reports will be submitted to higher headquarters by the
commander or the designated representative. If the reports can not be submitted telephonically, the unit will report by other means. The
movement will not be delayed to make a routine report.
(2) The Convoy Commander will submit reports IAW annex W.
(3) Communications:
(a) Convoy internal net frequency will be __________.
(b) Call signs will be:
1. __________________
2. __________________
3. __________________
(c) Location/disposition of radios in convoy will be:
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1. __________________
2. __________________
3. __________________
(d) External radio net or channel for monitoring MS will be ______________________.
___________________ _________________
Unit Movement Officer Unit Commander
ANNEXES
ANNEX A PROCUREMENT
ANNEX B CLASS I (SUBSISTENCE)
ANNEX C CLASS II (OCIE)
ANNEX D CLASS III (POL)
ANNEX E CLASS IV (CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL)
ANNEX F CLASS V (AMMUNITION)
ANNEX G CLASS VII (MAJOR END ITEMS)
ANNEX H CLASS VIII (MEDICAL)
ANNEX I CLASS IX (ASL/PLL)
ANNEX J PREMOVEMENT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
ANNEX K ENROUTE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
ANNEX L AIR TRANSPORTATION
ANNEX M CONVOY REQUIREMENTS
ANNEX N RAIL TRANSPORTATION
ANNEX O COMMERCIAL MOVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
ANNEX P FACILITIES
ANNEX Q POINTS OF CONTACT
ANNEX R SAFETY
ANNEX S N-HOUR SEQUENCE
ANNEX T PLAN COORDINATION DOCUMENTATION
ANNEX U APPOINTMENT ORDERS
ANNEX V PLAN APPROVAL
ANNEX W UNIT MOVEMENT DATA
ANNEX Y REFERENCES
ANNEX A (PROCUREMENT) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2 General:
a. Purpose. To identify the procedures, materials/supplies and sources needed to accomplish movement from HS to
MS.
b. Procedures:
(1) Beginning on M day, the MPA/Class A Agent will start procuring unit supplies and services (Appendix 1).
(2) Using the lists, found in annex E, the unit will request, and/or obtain/procure the needed supplies and services.
(3) The unit agent will hand carry previously prepared executed letters of coordination to serve as proof of
agreement.
(4) The MPA will use Sfs 44 for all transactions. One copy is to be given to seller, all others to be accounted for and
retained by the MPA. Turn-in and processing of these documents will be completed at the Mob Station.
(5) MPAs for advance and/or recovery teams will adhere to the same accountability procedures.
(6) One ___ (type vehicle) with driver will be at the disposal of the MPA from/at ____ hrs, M+___.
(7) Prior to departure, the MPA/Class A Agent will verify and close out all HS accounts.
(8) Enroute to the MS, the MPA will verify all services/supplies (food) consumed and complete appropriate SFs 44.
APPENDIXES
1. CLASS A/MPA
2. PROCUREMENT SOURCES
Appendix 1 (CLASS A/MPA) TO ANNEX A (PROCUREMENT)
1. Purpose. To provide information about the units ability to procure supplies from commercial sources during mobilization.
2. General. The Class A Agent/MPA may purchase commercial supplies which are required to move the mobilized unit.
a. ___ Unit is authorized a MPA. Unit Mobilization File.
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b. ___ Unit is authorized a Class A Agent. Unit Mob File.
c. ___ The unit is not authorized a Class A Agent or MPA.
Appendix 2 (PROCUREMENT SOURCES) TO ANNEX A (PROCUREMENT)
1. Purpose. To provide information about local procurement sources.
2. General. Enter either check mark (x) or NA (not applicable).
a. A copy of letters of coordination identifying potential sources which would accept SFs 44 and lists of sources which
might provide required mobilization supplies are in annex T. Note: These letters do not indicate any form of contract and
are maintained only to facilitate the procurement for supplies required to move the unit.
b. Support provided upon arrival at the MS is the responsibility of the MS.
3. Summary of Sources.
( ) 1. Billeting is required for ____ personnel for ___ days.
Source Phone Address POC
____________ ____________________________ __________
____________ ____________________________ __________
____________ ____________________________ __________
( ) 2. Class I. (Subsistence) Catered meals will be required for ____ personnel for ___ days. Ration requirements for enroute
support (HS to MS) is indicated in annex B.
Source Phone Address POC
____________ _____________________________ __________
____________ _____________________________ __________
____________ _____________________________ __________
( ) 3. Class IV. (Barrier/Construction Material) (BBPCT).
Source Phone Address POC
____________ _____________________________ __________
____________ _____________________________ __________
____________ _____________________________ __________
( ) 4. Class III. (POL Products)
a. Actual requirements are listed in annex D.
b. Potential sources.
Source Phone Address POC
____________ ___________________________ _____________
____________ ___________________________ ____________
( ) 5. Procurement sources for other requirements which must be obtained from local commercial sources will be
indicated here. Actual requirements will be entered at the appropriate annex. Continue as necessary.
a. Requirement __________________________ _____________
Source Phone Address POC
____________ __________________________ _____________
____________ __________________________ _____________
b. Requirement __________________________ _____________
Source Phone Address POC
____________ __________________________ ______________
____________ __________________________ ______________
c. Requirement __________________________ ______________
Source Phone Address POC
____________ __________________________ ______________
____________ __________________________ ______________
ANNEX B (CLASS I) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. Purpose. To provide mobilization subsistence information.
2. General. This annex describes pre-positioned requisitions, pre-movement and movement menus.
APPENDIXES
1. PRE-MOVEMENT MENU
2. MOVEMENT MENU
3. PRE-POSITIONED REQUISITIONS
Appendix 1 (PRE-MOVEMENT MENU) TO ANNEX B (CLASS I)
1. Purpose. To provide information about all meals at HS.
2. General. All data on pre-movement meals.
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Appendix 2 (MOVEMENT MENU) TO ANNEX B (CLASS I)
1. Purpose. To provide information on all meals enroute.
2. General. Enter (x) if applicable.
( ) 1. Movement menu not required as unit will not be consuming meals enroute.
( ) 2. Unit will consume MREs or sack lunches enroute. Requisitions are attached as enclosures.
Appendix 3 (PRE-POSITIONED REQUISITIONS) TO ANNEX B (CLASS I)
1. Purpose. To provide information on pre-positioned requisitions for enroute support.
2. General. Coordination letter(s) filed in annex T.
Enter (x) if applicable.
( ) 1. Unit will consume meals at commercial facilities enroute. Letters of agreement to accept SF 44 for payment
are attached as enclosures.
( ) 2. Unit will consume meals during a rest stop at a military installation. Request for support and documentation
are attached as enclosures.
Enroute meals will be from:
_____ hrs to ____ hrs at ________________, located at __________.
_____ hrs to ____ hrs at ________________, located at __________.
_____ hrs to ____ hrs at ________________, located at __________.
ANNEX C (CLASS II (SUPPLIES)) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. To provide general Class II information.
Requirements for Class II supplies will be covered upon arrival at MS as stated in the Logistical Data File.
ANNEX D (CLASS III POL) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. This annex identifies POL required for movement from the HS to the MS.
APPENDIXES
1. PACKAGED PRODUCTS
2. BULK POL PRODUCTS
3. REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPORT
4. ENROUTE REFUELING
Appendix 1 (PACKAGED PRODUCTS) TO ANNEX D (CLASS III POL)
1. Purpose. To provide information about packaged POL products.
2. General. Package POL requirements are listed below:
a. While at HS:
(1) Brake fluid (qty/type) ___________
(2) Hydraulic fluid (qty/type) ___________
(3) Engine oil (qty/type) ___________
(4) Auto trans fluid (qty/type) ___________
(5) Gear oil (qty/type) ___________
(6) Antifreeze (qty/type) ___________
(7) Windshield washer sol ___________
(8) other (qty/type) ___________
b. Home station to MS:
(1) Brake fluid (qty/type) ___________
(2) Hydraulic fluid (qty/type) ___________
(3) Engine oil (qty/type) ___________
(4) Auto trans fluid (qty/type) ___________
(5) Gear oil (qty/type) ___________
(6) Antifreeze (qty/type) ___________
(7) Windshield washer sol ___________
(8) Other (qty/type) ___________
c. ECS/other site to MS:
(1) Brake fluid (qty/type) ___________
(2) Hydraulic fluid (qty/type) ___________
(3) Engine oil (qty/type) ___________
(4) Auto trans fluid (qty/type) ___________
(5) Gear oil (qty/type) ___________
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(6) Antifreeze (qty/type) ___________
(7) Windshield washer sol ___________
(8) Other (qty/type) ___________
Appendix 2 (BULK POL PRODUCTS) TO ANNEX D (CLASS III POL)
1. Purpose. To provide information about bulk POL products.
2. General. Bulk POL requirements are listed below.
a. At HS.
(1) MOGAS _______ gallons.
(2) Diesel _______ gallons.
b. Home station to MS.
(1) MOGAS _______ gallons.
(2) Diesel _______ gallons.
c. ECS/other site to MS.
(1) MOGAS _______ gallons.
(2) Diesel _______ gallons.
d. Aviation Fuel (if required).
Appendix 3 (REQUISITIONS FOR SUPPORT) TO ANNEX D (CLASS III POL)
1. Purpose. To provide information about requisitions for POL support.
2. General. Attached enclosures indicate requisitions for support have been prepared for submission to source(s) of supply.
Letters of coordination as required are at annex T. Procurement sources for commercially supplied items are indicated at
annex A. Enroute fueling coordination with suppliers, if required are included as an enclosure(s).
Appendix 4 (ENROUTE REFUELING) TO ANNEX D (CLASS III POL)
1. Purpose. To provide information on enroute refueling.
2. General. The following is enroute refueling information:
Enroute refueling will be performed at:
_______________________________ from ____ hrs to ____ hrs.
_______________________________ from ____ hrs to ____ hrs.
_______________________________ from ____ hrs to ____ hrs.
_______________________________ from ____ hrs to ____ hrs.
_______________________________ from ____ hrs to ____ hrs.
ANNEX E (CLASS IV (CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL)) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. Purpose. To provide guidance for the identification and local purchase of BBPCT materials required for movement.
3. Procedures:
a. the UMO will ensure the number of pallets, containers, boxes, banding materials, crates, and other material required
to protect and unitize the unit equipment and supplies during transit is calculated using the appropriate technical manuals
and experience from unit load tests.
b. Platoon leaders/section supervisors will ensure required BBPCT materials are listed at the bottom of the Cargo
Description and Type Pack block on the FORSCOM Fprm 285-R, Vehicle Load Card, for each load.
c. The UMO will consolidate all requirements in appendix 1 and 2 and ensure the MPA is aware of the need for
BBPCT materials and that the purchase and delivery of materials must be to unit supply sergeant NLT ____ hrs, M+___.
d. After delivery to the unit, materials will be drawn by appropriate platoon/section sergeants to ensure supplies are
used to properly box and load unit equipment IAW unit load plans.
APPENDIX
1. LIST OF BBPCT AVAILABLE AT HS
2. LIST OF BBPCT NOT AVAILABLE AT HS
Appendix 1 (LIST OF BBPCT AVAILABLE AT HS) TO ANNEX E (CLASS IV
(CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL))
1. Purpose. To provide location for the list of BBPCT available at HS.
2. General. List of BBPCT available at HS.
____ Not required ____ Required and is attached.
Unit Designation ____________________________ Date _________
Point of contact _____________________________ UIC _______AA
POC Phone: AV _____________ COML _________________
Lumber (Unit of measure is linear feet=(LF))
1X2 _________ 1X4 _________ 1X6 _________ 8X8 _________
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2X2 _________ 2X4 _________ 2X6 _________ 2X8 _________
4X4 _________ 4X6 _________ 6X6 _________ 6X8 _________
OTHER _________________________________________________
Plywood (Unit of measure is one 4'X8' sheet each)
Thickness 3/8" _____ 1/2" _____ 3/4" _____ Other _____
Nails (Unit of measure is pounds)
8d _____ 12d _____ 16d _____ 20d _____ 40d _____ 60d _____
OTHER ____________________________________________________
Crates, fabricated. Identify only requirements beyond the unit's capability to fabricate and are not covered by the materials listed
above. Continue on a separate sheet in the format shown below if necessary. Head each sheet with the unit's designation, UIC
and date of preparation.
Nomenclature of item Inside dimensions (inches) Weight, item to be crated length width height to be crated
____________________ ______ _____ ______ ____________
____________________ ______ _____ ______ ____________
____________________ ______ _____ ______ ____________
____________________ ______ _____ ______ ____________
____________________ ______ _____ ______ ____________
Standard Containers (Unit of measure is each (ea))
CONEX Insert NSN 8115-00-753-4698 Cap 1000 lbs 45"X32"X28"
CONEX Insert NSN 8115-00-753-4691 Cap 1000 lbs 58"X33"X27"
Note: Metal CONEX containers are not suitable for transport.
Pallets (Unit of measure is each (ea))
Pallet, General Purpose 40"X48"X5.5"
NSN 3990-00-892-4394. Weight empty= 65 lbs. ________
Pallet, 463L (AF acft compatible) 88"X108"X2.5"
NSN 1670-00-820-4896. Weight empty= 350 lbs. ________
Miscellaneous Items (Unit of measure as noted)
Banding, Steel (linear feet) 1/2" ____ 5/8" ____ 3/4" ____
1 1/4" ____ other ______________
Banding, Plastic (linear feet) 1/2" ____ 5/8" ____ 3/4" ____
1" ____ 1 1/4" ____ other ______
Clips, banding (each) Type ____ Size ____ Quantity ____
Type ____ Size ____ Quantity ____
Type ____ Size ____ Quantity ____
Turnbuckles (each)
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Cable Clamps (each)
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Wire Rope (linear feet)
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Fiber Rope (linear feet)
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Nylon Rope (linear feet)
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Waterproof paper
Unit of measure one roll 36" wide x 100 yd long _____ RO
Waterproof tape: Unit of measure one roll 4" wide X 60 yd long _____ RO
Cardboard boxes: Unit of measure is each. Available through SSSC.
Miscellaneous Tools and Equipment (Unit of measure is ea)
Banding Machine ______ Crimper ______ Band Cutter ________
Wire Cutter ______ Crowbar ______ Crescent Wrench ____
Hand Saw ______ Claw Hammer __ Sledge Hammer ______
Other _______________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
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Appendix 2 (List Of BBPCT Not Available At HS) To Annex e
(CLASS IV(Construction Material))
1. Purpose. To provide location for the list of BBPCT available at HS.
2. General. List of BBPCT available at HS.
____ Not required ____ Required and is attached.
Unit Designation ____________________________ Date _________
Point of contact _____________________________ UIC _______AA
POC Phone: AV _____________ COML _________________
Lumber (Unit of measure is linear feet=(LF))
1X2 _________ 1X4 _________ 1X6 _________ 8X8 _________
2X2 _________ 2X4 _________ 2X6 _________ 2X8 _________
4X4 _________ 4X6 _________ 6X6 _________ 6X8 _________
OTHER _________________________________________________
Plywood (Unit of measure is one 4'X8' sheet each)
Thickness 3/8" _____ 1/2" _____ 3/4" _____ Other _____
Nails (Unit of measure is pounds)
8d _____ 12d _____ 16d _____ 20d _____ 40d _____ 60d _____
OTHER ____________________________________________________
Crates, fabricated. Identify only requirements beyond the unit's capability to fabricate and are not covered by the materials listed
above. Continue on a separate sheet in the format shown below if necessary. Head each sheet with the unit's designation, UIC and date of
preparation.
Nomenclature of item Inside dimensions (inches) Weight, item to be crated length width height to be crated
____________________ ______ _____ ______ ____________
____________________ ______ _____ ______ ____________
____________________ ______ _____ ______ ____________
____________________ ______ _____ ______ ____________
____________________ ______ _____ ______ ____________
Standard Containers (Unit of measure is each (ea))
CONEX Insert NSN 8115-00-753-4698 Cap 1000 lbs 45"X32"X28"
CONEX Insert NSN 8115-00-753-4691 Cap 1000 lbs 58"X33"X27"
Note: Metal CONEX containers are not suitable for transport.
Pallets (Unit of measure is each (ea))
Pallet, General Purpose 40"X48"X5.5"
NSN 3990-00-892-4394. Weight empty= 65 lbs. ________
Pallet, 463L (AF acft compatible) 88"X108"X2.5"
NSN 1670-00-820-4896. Weight empty= 350 lbs. ________
Miscellaneous Items (Unit of measure as noted)
Banding, Steel (linear feet) 1/2" ____ 5/8" ____ 3/4" ____
1 1/4" ____ other ______________
Banding, Plastic (linear feet) 1/2" ____ 5/8" ____ 3/4" ____
1" ____ 1 1/4" ____ other ______
Clips, banding (each) Type ____ Size ____ Quantity ____
Type ____ Size ____ Quantity ____
Type ____ Size ____ Quantity ____
Turnbuckles (each)
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Cable Clamps (each)
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Wire Rope (linear feet)
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Fiber Rope (linear feet)
Size ______ Quantity ______
Nylon Rope (linear feet)
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Size ______ Quantity ______
Waterproof paper
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Unit of measure one roll 36" WIDE x 100 yd long _____ RO
Waterproof tape
Unit of measure one roll 4" wide X 60 yd long _____ RO
Cardboard boxes
Unit of measure is each. Available through SSSC.
Miscellaneous Tools and Equipment (Unit of measure is ea)
Banding Machine ______ Crimper ______ Band Cutter ________
Wire Cutter ______ Crowbar ______ Crescent Wrench ____
Hand Saw ______ Claw Hammer __ Sledge Hammer ______
Other ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
ANNEX F (CLASS V (AMMUNITION)) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General.
a. Purpose. To provide guidance for ammunition required for mobilization.
b. Assumptions.
(1) Ammunition is not authorized while at HS.
(2) The ammunition basic load as indicated in the Logistics Data File will be provided to the unit by the MS and
transported by commercial carrier to the designated POE for onward movement.
(3) Training ammunition requirements will be identified at the MS based on the amount of training needed.
ANNEX G (CLASS VII (MAJOR END ITEMS)) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. To provide information on major end items.
a. Shortages of Class VII items have been identified in the Logistics Data File. Fill of Class VII items will be
coordinated upon arrival at the MS.
b. The breakdown for loading major end items is:
ITEM HRS M+
(1) ________________________ ______ ___
(2) ________________________ ______ ___
(3) ________________________ ______ ___
(4) ________________________ ______ ___
(5) ________________________ ______ ___
ANNEX H (CLASS VIII (MEDICAL)) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. This annex covers enroute medical support to unit personnel moving from HS to MS. Unit personnel in the
convoy will render first aid within their capabilities in the event of an accident. However, all unit personnel should receive
both in a briefing and as part of their drivers packet the addresses of, directions to and telephone numbers of both military
and civilian medical facilities enroute. Drivers and convoy personnel will also be briefed on all actions that must be taken in
the event of an accident, injury, or illness during convoy movement. See Convoy Commander's Briefing at annex M.
ANNEX I (CLASS IX (ASL/PLL)) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General.
a. Purpose. To provide information on procurement of required items during the movement from HS to MS.
b. Assumptions.
(1) Items obtained during this movement will be only those that are required to get equipment that breaks down,
during movement, operable to move to the MS.
(2) If costs are excessive or lengthy delays will be incurred, equipment should be evacuated to the MS or to the
nearest AMSA by another mode.
(3) Requirements prior to movement to the MS will be obtained using peace time procedures. Requirements upon
arrival at the MS are covered in the Logistical Data File and PTSR.
3. Concept. The following conditions also apply:
a. Class IX (ASL/PSL) supplies are required in route will be obtained from the nearest military installation. If the
installation cannot obtain required items, they may be procured commercially by the Class A Agent or MPA if assigned, after
confirmation with the peace time higher headquarters.
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b. Class IX (ASL/PSL) supplies are not readily available from military sources due to lack of enroute military
installations. Unit will rely on the source(s) identified in annex A. Procurement for Class IX products enroute. Coordination
letters are furnished at annex T.
c. During the convoy the trail party will carry, as a minimum, the following items:
ITEM HRS M+
(1) __________________________________ ______ _____
(2) __________________________________ ______ _____
(3) __________________________________ ______ _____
(4) __________________________________ ______ _____
(5) __________________________________ ______ _____
(6) __________________________________ ______ _____
(7) __________________________________ ______ _____
(8) __________________________________ ______ _____
(9) __________________________________ ______ _____
ANNEX J (PREMOVEMENT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. Premovement maintenance support will be provided by the operator (operator level maintenance), unit
maintenance personnel (organic maintenance) or by the supporting AMSA (DS/GS), AMSA Number _______, located at
_______________, Phone _________________, POC ____________________________.
a. Coordination letter is provided at annex T.
b. ECS/AMSA recovery teams OIC/NCOIC will be:
Team 1 __________________________________
Team 2 __________________________________
c. Insert ECS/AMSA recovery team information here.
ANNEX K (ENROUTE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General.
a. Enroute maintenance support will be provided by:
(1) The supporting AMSA (POC) _______________________
(2) The SI/MS (POC) _________________________________
(3) Other (POC) _____________________________________
b. Repairs will be performed at roadside only if the following conditions are met.
(1) Repairs will not impede the flow of traffic.
(2) Repairs will not endanger personnel performing maintenance nor those moving by the point of breakdown.
Repairs can be quickly accomplished.
(3) Repairs are essential to moving the vehicle.
3. Coordination for maintenance request. Maintenance request will be forwarded directly to the facility providing support.
A copy of the letter is in annex T.
4. During operation PMCS. During operation, PMCS will be performed by the operator while enroute from HS to MS.
Checks and services while at a halt will be performed during rest stops, if any, as discussed in the Convoy Commander's
Briefing, (see annex M). Corrective action will be taken upon discovery of deficiencies and/or shortages.
5. After operation PMCS will be conducted upon arrival at the MS. Corrective action will be taken upon discovery of
deficiencies.
ANNEX L (AIR TRANSPORTATION) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y.
2. General.
a. All personnel and equipment will be transported from HS to MS by surface mode, unless air transportation is
directed by the SI UMC upon mobilization. The SI UMC is the point of contact for information relating to air movement.
b. This annex should be used only by units deploying directly by air. It should be written by a graduate of the Aircraft
Load Planners Course.
c. If used annex L should be formatted in the following manner:
Annex L Air Transportation
Appendix 1 - DD Forms 2130, 2131, and 2132
Appendix 2 - Front Pintle Hook Vehicles
Appendix 3 - Air Loading Procedures
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Tab A - Aircraft Commander SOP
Tab B - Load Team SOP
Tab C - Shoring Material Requirements
Tab D - 463l Pallet and Tie Requirements
Tab E - Aircraft Loading Plan
ANNEX M (CONVOY REQUIREMENTS) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General.
a. Order of March
(1) _______________________
(2) _______________________
(3) _______________________
(4) _______________________
b. Method of movement _____________________________________
___________________________________________________________.
c. Density:
(1) Open road ___________________
(2) Congested area ______________
d. Speed:
(1) Open road _________
(2) Congested area __________
(3) Catch-up _________
e. Start, release and critical points (CPs)
(1) Start point ______________________________
(2) Release points ___________________________
(3) Critical points ________________________________
f. Convoy Control
(1) Convoy Commander ______________________
(2) Movement NCO ______________________
(3) Serial Commander ______________________
(4) Maintenance Officer ______________________
(5) Maintenance NCO ______________________
g. Detailed timings
(1) PMCS ________________________ to __________________
(2) Refueling ___________________ to __________________
(3) Messing _____________________ to __________________
h. Gate and arrival times
(1) Gate ___________________ Time _______________
(2) Gate ___________________ Time _______________
(3) Gate ___________________ Time _______________
(4) Gate ___________________ Time _______________
i. Instructions for halts:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
APPENDIXES
1. REQUEST FOR CONVOY CLEARANCE (DD FORM 1265)
2. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL HAULING PERMIT (DD FORM 1266)
3. CONVOY COMMANDER'S CHECKLIST (FORSCOM FORM 285-2-R)
4. DRIVERS STRIP MAP
5. CONVOY COMMANDER'S BRIEFING
6. ECS EXTRACTION PLAN
Appendix 1 (REQUEST FOR CONVOY CLEARANCE (DD FORM 1265)) TO ANNEX
M (CONVOY REQUIREMENTS)
1. Purpose. Establishes location for Convoy Clearance Request(s) for movement from HS to MS.
2. General. Insert DD Form(s) 1265 here.
Appendix 2 (REQUEST FOR SPECIAL HAULING PERMIT (DD FORM 1266)) TO
ANNEX M (CONVOY REQUIREMENTS)
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1. Purpose. Establishes a location for DD Form 1266 Request for Special Hauling Permits for movement from HS to MS.
2. General. Insert DD Form(s) 1266 here.
Appendix 3 (CONVOY COMMANDER'S CHECKLIST (FORSCOM FORM 285-2-R))
TO ANNEX M (CONVOY REQUIREMENTS)
1. Purpose. Establishes location for FORSCOM Form 285-2-R and briefing material.
2. General. Insert:
a. Blank FORSCOM Form 285-2-R (Convoy Commander's Checklist)
b. Completed FORSCOM Forms 285-2-R
c. Any briefing material
Appendix 4 (DRIVERS STRIP MAP) TO ANNEX M (CONVOY REQUIREMENTS)
1. Purpose. Establishes a location for completed strip map(s) of movement from HS (when required) and/or movement from
ECS or other location to MS.
2. General. Insert Drivers Strip Map(s) here.
Appendix 5 (CONVOY COMMANDER'S BRIEFING) TO ANNEX M (CONVOY
REQUIREMENTS)
1. Purpose. Establishes a location for Convoy Commander's Briefing.
2. General.
a. Briefing will include all information in Sample Convoy Briefing.
b. Insert convoy commander's briefing here.
3. Concept.
CONVOY BRIEFING
SITUATION
Friendly Forces
Support Units
Enemy Situation
MISSION
Type of Cargo
Origin
Destination
EXECUTION
General Organization of Convoy
Time Schedule
Route (Issue Strip Maps)
Convoy Speed
Catch-up Speed
Vehicle Distance
Emergency Measures
Safety
Accidents
Breakdowns
Separation from Convoy
Ambush
Action of convoy personnel in the event of an ambush
Action of the security forces during ambush
Medical support
ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
Control of Personnel
Billeting Arrangements
Messing Arrangements
Refueling of Vehicles
Maintenance of Vehicles
Appendix 5 (CONVOY COMMANDER'S BRIEFING) TO ANNEX M (CONVOY
REQUIREMENTS)
COMMAND AND SIGNAL
Location of Convoy Commander
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Designation of Assistant Convoy Commander
Action of the Security Force Commander
Serial Commander's Responsibility
Arm and Hand Signals
Other Prearranged Signals
Radio Frequencies and Call Signs for:
*Control Personnel
*Security Force Commander
*Fire Support Elements
*Reserve Security Elements
*Medical Evacuation Support
SAFETY
Hazards of Route and Weather Conditions
Defensive Driving
Appendix 6 (ECS EXTRACTION PLAN) TO ANNEX M (CONVOY REQUIREMENTS)
1. Purpose. Establishes a location for completed ECS Extraction Plan worksheet for movement from ECS to MS.
2. General.
a. One ECS Extraction Plan for each ECS holding unit equipment.
b. Convoy clearances, DD 1265/1266.
ANNEX N (RAIL MOVEMENTS) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. Purpose. Record of rail movement requirements.
3. General. Identify unit rail movement requirements.
( ) a. This annex does not apply as unit is not authorized rail movement from HS to MS. The appendixes do not
apply.
( ) b. This annex does apply as unit is authorized rail movement from HS to MS. Requirements for rail movement
are identified here. The appendixes listed apply.
APPENDIXES
1. SECURITY GUARD SOP
2. LOAD TEAM SOP
3. LOAD PLAN
Appendix 1 (SECURITY GUARD SOP) TO ANNEX N (RAIL MOVEMENT)
1. Purpose. Establishes location for rail movement Security Guard SOP.
2. General. Security Guard SOP.
a. Includes security from arrival at loading point to discharge and transportation to final destination; and checks while
in transit and at stops enroute, to include action(s) to be taken in the event damage/pilferage is discovered.
b. Insert Security Guard SOP here.
Appendix 2 (LOAD TEAM SOP) TO ANNEX N (RAIL MOVEMENT)
1. Purpose. Establishes a location for the Load Team SOP.
2. General.
a. The Load Team SOP, covers procedures from arrival at loading point until loading is completed and the Security
Guard assumes responsibilities for the shipment.
b. Sources of and actual procedural guidance to include transportation office points of contact and sources for blocking
and bracing materials.
c. Insert completed Load Team SOP here.
Appendix 3 (LOAD PLAN) TO ANNEX N (RAIL MOVEMENT)
1. Purpose. Establishes location for Rail Movement Load Plan.
2. General.
a. The Load Plan, which displays figures depicting loads aboard various types of rail cars required. Within security
constraints, cargo descriptions will be as accurate as possible.
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b. Equipment required will be indicated on COMPASS-AUEL printouts and/or FORSCOM 900 Series Forms and will
also be covered under commercial transportation requirements.
c. Blocking and bracing materials will be indicated in annex E.
d. Insert completed Rail Movement Load Plan (FORSCOM Form 285-R) here.
ANNEX O (COMMERCIAL MOVEMENT REQUIREMENTS) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General.
a. Purpose. Provides general guidance for commercial loading.
b. Assumptions.
(1) Commercial transportation and/or support is required.
(a) Commercial support i.e. Forklifts to load equipment and/or supplies at HS. Insert commercial transportation
requests (DD Form(s) 285-1-R) for both freight and passengers from either HS to MS, ECS to MS and/or other site to HS or
MS here.
(b) Commercial transportation required to support unit movements.
OIC_________________________________
NCOIC_______________________________
(2) The standard container for moving is the CONEX insert. Each box, crate, or CONEX insert will have a DD
Form 1750 prepared. The section will deliver the DD Form(s) 1750 to the UMO. Smaller boxes may be used, and placed
inside the CONEX insert. i.e. 1.5 cu ft boxes will be used for files, books, or small items (Class IX) and/or 5 cu ft or dish pack
type boxes will be used for items such as NBC masks, air filters, Class II clothing.
(3) If required, custom crates will be made at the center.
APPENDIXES
1. REQUEST FOR COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION
2. RAIL/TRUCK LOAD PLAN (FORSCOM FORM 285-5-R)
Appendix 1 (COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION) TO ANNEX O (COMMERCIAL
MOVEMENT REQUIREMENTS)
1. Purpose. Establishes location for FORSCOM Form(s) 285-1-R (Request for Commercial Transportation).
2. General. Attach FORSCOM Form(s) 285-1-R here.
Appendix 2 (RAIL/TRUCK LOAD PLAN) TO ANNEX O (COMMERCIAL
MOVEMENT REQUIREMENTS)
1. Purpose. Establishes location for Rail/Truck Load Plan (FORSCOM Form 285-5-R).
2. General. Insert completed FORSCOM Form(s) 285-5-R here.
ANNEX P (FACILITIES) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. Procedures and guidance are located in the Logistics Data File in the Unit Mobilization File.
ANNEX Q (POINTS OF CONTACT) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. This annex provides a listing of critical personnel/positions involved in and able to assist with mobilization
planning and execution.
a. Points of Contact
____________________ Headquarters may be reached by calling
DSN ________________ toll free (WATS) __________________ or
COML ___________________. Mail will be addressed to
Commander, _________________________
ATTN: (specific office symbol listed by POC) _____________
_________________________________________________________.
b. Procurement Resources
Listed below (as required) the procurement resources
listed in annex A.
RESOURCE POC LOCATION TEL
Billeting ______________ _________ ___________
Subsistence ______________ _________ ___________
BBPCT ______________ _________ ___________
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POL ______________ _________ ___________
Other ______________ _________ ___________
c. Enroute Support
Medical, police agencies, and military organizations which can provide information and support.
NAME POC LOCATION TEL
Local Police ____________ ______________ __________
County Police ____________ ______________ __________
State Police ____________ ______________ __________
Mil Installation __________ ______________ __________
Diners ____________ ______________ __________
Restaurants ____________ ______________ __________
Fuel Halts ____________ ______________ __________
d. Mobilization and Logistics Personnel
Mobilization and logistics personnel available to assist the unit.
POSITION POC OFFICE SYM EXT
UMC ________________ _____________ ______
ASST UMC ________________ _____________ ______
MOB OFFICER ________________ _____________ ______
LOGISTICS OFC ________________ _____________ ______
LOG READINESS OFC_______________ _____________ ______
e. Key Positions
UMO _____________________ ___________
UMO Intermediate CMD _____________________ ___________
UMC support installation __________________ ___________
UMC MS __________________ ___________
ECS POC _____________________ ___________
f. Readiness Group POC
ANNEX R (SAFETY) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. This annex contains minimum safety information requirements.
3. Concept. This unit will comply with information in FM 55-312, FM 55-30, AR 600-55, AR 385-10, and FORSCOM Reg
385-1.
ANNEX S (N-HOUR SEQUENCE) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. N-Hour is the hour that the unit is notified for deployment or redeployment. The N-Hour sequence starts on that
hour. This annex is a means to identify and schedule tasks. Normally this is a 72 hour list.
3. Concept. The N-Hour sequence list is a listing of tasks to be accomplished before the actual convoy start time. Establishes
format for N-Hour sequence. Additional pages may be required.
EVENT REPORT
# HOUR TITLE RESPONSIBLE COMPLETION REQD SENT?
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ANNEX T (Plan Coordination Documentation) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. Establishes a location for coordination letters with the procurement sources identified in annex A.
ANNEX U (Appointment Orders) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General. Establishes a location for appointment orders on the:
a. MUSARC/STARC/TAACOM UMC, Unit UMO.
b. Mobilization Purchasing Authority (MPA) (if authorized).
c. Class A Agent (if authorized).
d. If Class A and/or MPA is not authorized, include statement to that effect.
ANNEX V (PLAN APPROVAL) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General.
a. Purpose. To establish a location for the letter of approval for the Unit Mob Plan.
b. Assumptions. That the Unit Mob Plan will be approved, and a letter returned to the unit.
3. Concept. Upon approval by the MUSARC UMC a letter of approval will be provided to the unit and will be entered at this annex.
Approval will be valid for one year from the date of authentication (date of the letter). Submission of update will be accomplished in
sufficient time to allow for review, necessary corrections and approval of the update. If no changes are required, a letter to that effect will
be submitted through command channels.
NOTE: A UMP checklist, noted acceptable and properly authenticated, constitutes interim approval pending receipt of a formal letter of approval.
ANNEX W (Unit Movement Data) TO UNIT MOB PLAN
1. References: See annex Y
2. General.
a. Purpose. Establishes location for required Unit Movement Data information.
b. Assumptions. Unit has Unit Movement Data.
APPENDIXES
1. COMPASS/AUEL (FORSCOM Forms 900-R through 900-5-R)
2. CONVOY REPORT FORMAT
3. VEHICLE LOAD CARD (FORSCOM Form 285-R)
4. PACKING LIST (DD FORM 1750)
APPENDIX 1 (COMPASS/AUEL) TO ANNEX W (Unit Movement Data)
1. Purpose. Establishes location for COMPASS/AUEL report.
2. General. Insert COMPASS/AUEL report here.
NOTE: THE MOST CURRENT LISTING WILL BE RETAINED AND SHOULD NOT
BE MORE THAN ONE YEAR OLD, (FROM THE DATE OF PRINTING).
APPENDIX 2 (CONVOY REPORT FORMAT) TO ANNEX W (UNIT MOVEMENT DATA)
1. Purpose. Establishes standardized convoy report format.
2. General.
a. Advance notice of departure
b. Actual departure
c. Unit closure at MS
d. The telephone number for the ARCOM/STARC UMC is located in annex Q.
CONVOY EN ROUTE REPORT WORKSHEET
1. Unit Designation ___________________________________
2. Convoy Number ______________________________________
3. Location (give enroute reporting point or describe location)
____________________________________________________________
4. Arrival Time _________________
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5. Departure Time __________________
6. Road/Weather Conditions
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
7. Convoy Status (operational status, problems)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
8. Requests/Information For State Movement Control Center (SMCC)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
9. Messages From SMCC
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
APPENDIX 3 (VEHICLE LOAD CARD) TO ANNEX W (UNIT MOVEMENT DATA)
1. Purpose. Establishes a location for Vehicle Load Card(s).
2. General.
a. One card must be prepared for each vehicle.
b. Insert FORSCOM Form(s) 285-R here.
APPENDIX 4 (Packing List) TO ANNEX W (Unit Movement Data)
1. Purpose. Establishes location for DD Form(s) 1750 Packing List.
2. General.
a. One form must be prepared for each separate container, i.e. box, crate, CONEX insert etc.
b. Complete all header data on the form and attach a listing of tools or other items from the appropriate TM, TB, SB etc. Items that
are actually present during the inventory and loading will be checked off. Shortages will be circled or otherwise noted.
c. Insert DD Form(s) 1750 here.
ANNEX Y (References) To Unit Mob Plan
1. General. To provide a list of references referred to and used as a guide in this plan.
2. Concept. Listing of references.
AR 55-29 Military Convoy Operations In CONUS
AR 55-162 Permits For Oversize, Overweight, Other Military Movements On Public Highways In The U.S.
AR 220-10 Preparation For Overseas Movement Of Units (POM)
FORSCOM Reg 55-1 Transportation And Travel (Unit Movement Planning)
FORSCOM Reg 55-2 Movement Data Reporting And System Administration
FM 10-13 Supply And Service Reference Data
FM 55-9 Unit Air Movement Planning
FM 55-12 Movement Of Army Units In Air Force Aircraft
FM 55-15 Transportation Reference Data
FM 55-65 Strategic Deployment By Surface Transportation
FM 55-312 Military Convoy Operation In The Continental U.S.
FM 101-10-1 Staff Officer's Field Manual: Organizational, Technical And Logistical Data
TM 38-230-1 Packaging Of Material: Preservation Volume I
TM 38-230-2 Packaging Of Material: Preservation Volume II
TM 38-250 Packaging And Materials Handling: Preparation Of Hazardous Materials For Military Air Shipment
TM 55-601 Railcar Loading Procedures
TM 55-602 Movement Of Special Freight
TM 55-603 Movement Of Military Impediments By Commercial Carrier
TM 55-2200-001-12 Transportability Guidance For Application Blocking, Bracing And Tie-Down Materials For Rail Transport
TB 55-46-1 Standard Characteristics (Dim, Wt, Cube) For Transportation Of Military Vehicles And Other Outsize/
Overweight Equipment (In Toe Line Number Sequence)
First U.S. Army Pam 56-1 - Surface Transportation Convoy Commander's Guide
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J-2. Sample Deployment Plan
UNCLASSIFIED
COPY NO __ OF __ COPIES
UNIT ______________________
ADDRESS ___________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP ____________
TIME/DATE OF PLAN _________
Deployment Movement Plan # ___
References:
a. MS DEP Plan
b. Higher HQ Dep Plan
c. Maps
d. Annex Y
Time Zone Used Throughout Plan: ____________
Task Organization:
1. Situation
a. Enemy Forces. Current INTSUM.
b. Friendly Forces:
(1) MS EOC, Ph#
(2) Higher HQ, Ph#
c. Attachments and Detachments: Listed with appropriate units or the word "none".
d. Assumptions:
(1) All unit equipment will be combat serviceable.
(2) All unit personnel will be available for movement.
(3) Shortages in personnel and equipment will be filled prior to Deployment.
(4) The unit will deploy with 100% strength of required personnel and equipment.
(5) DESCOM storage equipment will link up with the unit at the MS.
(6) APOE/SPOE Marshaling Area Gate Times have been designated by the MS and coordinated with the DMC.
(7) Organic convoy movement to SPOE/APOE will be administrative.
2. Mission
On order, the (UNIT) will establish staging/marshaling areas and deploy personnel and equipment from (MS) via (SPOE) and (APOE).
Commercial buses will transport personnel to the APOE. All roadable vehicles will convoy to the SPOE. Commercial trucks will augment
movement of equipment to the SPOE. Movement will commence IAW the deployment order and the N-Hour sequence.
3. Execution
a. Concept of Movement.
(1) Priority of support is:
(a) Advance Party move to APOE
(b) Convoy of equipment to the SPOE
(c) Main Body movement to APOE
(2) Loading of equipment will be completed NLT 12 hours prior to movement. This includes the repacking of vehicle loads to
incorporate DESCOM storage equipment and shortage items acquired at the MS.
(3) Advance Party.
(a) Consist of 2 HUMMVs with 3/4 ton trailers and 10 personnel.
(b) Advance Party will close on (APOE) at (Time/Date) and move by C-141. Advance Party Personnel are as follows:
+ XO
+ 1SG
+ Supply-1
+ Mess-1
+ Commo-1
+ NBC-1
+ Enlisted-4
(c) YELLOW TAT equipment to accompany the Advance Party, identified by YTAT-AP on the AUEL, is as follows: (all
equipment will be packed and loaded on unit vehicles and trailers in reduced configuration.)
+ GP Medium Tent
+ 10 ea Cots
+ 1 ea Stove
+ 1 ea 3 kw Generator
+ Individual Weapons/TA-50
+ 5 Days, Class I (MREs)
+ 1 Case, Class V (5.56)
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(4) Main Body.
(a) All unit equipment not identified in paragraphs 3 above or 5 below will be loaded and secured IAW AUEL and Unit Load Plan
(annex W). This equipment is identified as either RED TAT or NTAT on the AUEL.
(b) RED TAT equipment will be identified at the SPOE to ensure it is easily accessible at destination.
(c) Equipment that cannot be loaded onto unit trucks and trailers will be palletized and moved by commercial transportation.
Commercial transportation requirements are found in annex O. Packing Lists are used for each pallet.
(d) Unit will convoy equipment and close on (SPOE) Marshaling Area on (Time/Date). One commercial bus will return drivers to
MS once loading is complete.
(5) On (Time/Date), three commercial buses will move unit personnel to (APOE). Yellow TAT equipment to accompany the main
body, identified as YTAT-MB on the AUEL, is as follows:
(a) __ boxes containing property, personnel and organizational records.
(b) __ mechanics tool boxes.
(c) 1 pallet of MREs
(d) 1 pallet of ammunition (.50 cal and below)
(e) Individual baggage and weapons
(6) The following is a list of hazardous, sensitive, and classified cargo that requires special attention and documentation:
(a) __ M-2 machine guns (Sensitive)
(b) __ M-60 machine guns (Sensitive)
(c) Class V ABL (Hazardous)
(d) Packaged POL (Hazardous)
(e) COMSEC equipment (Sensitive)
b. Tasks to subordinate elements:
(1) The UMO will coordinate and confirm:
(a) Changes to the AUEL and have LOGMAR labels printed for each piece of equipment.
(b) DD Form 1265/1266 with the DMC.
(c) Commercial transportation requests with the MS ITO.
(d) Loading of equipment IAW Load Plan.
(e) All required documentation for transport by military and/or commercial air/ship.
(f) That hazardous material is documented and certified by Hazardous Materials Officer.
(2) Supply will ensure all shortages are requisitioned IAW ordering procedures established in theater.
(3) Maintenance will continue repairs of unit equipment and will coordinate for Class IX in theater. Four mechanics with tool
boxes and sufficient Class III and IX will accompy the unit convoy to the SPOE to provide any needed repairs and vehicle recovery enroute
and on site at the SPOE.
(4) The mess section will augment the consolidated dining facility staff to provide meals to the unit. The food service NCOIC will
coordinate for Class I in theater.
(5) The orderly room will coordinate a POM and will establishe SIDPERS requirements in theater.
(6) Commo coordinates for issue of SOIs and establishes a COMSEC account. The Commo NCOIC will ensure all sensitive
communications material is properly secured for movement.
(7) Line platoons and sections will prepare equipment for loading IAW Unit Load Plan.
c. Coordinating Instructions.
(1) Physical security officer will coordinate current information with civilian and military police NLT 2 hours prior to movement.
(2) Platoon/section NCOICs will ensure all platoon/section equipment is properly documented on Load Cards, Packing Lists, and
any other required documentation.
4. Service Support
a. Supply
(1) Class I.
(a) Five days supply of Class I (MREs) will be palletized and loaded on organic assets for movement to SPOE. Each soldier will
be issued three MREs prior to movement to the APOE.
(b) Subsistence enroute to APOE/SPOE:
+ The advance party will carry enough rations to subsist for 5 days. Individuals will eat at the MS consolidated dining facility
prior to movement, and be issued box lunches on the aircraft.
+ Soldiers who are members of the convoy of equipment to the SPOE will get meals at _________________ during this
operation. Class A Agent funds is used to pay for these meals.
+ The main body will eat at the MS consolidated dining facility prior to movement to the APOE. A box lunch will be provided
on the aircraft.
(2) Class II
(a) Weapons will be issued to each soldier to carry during air transport. Each soldier will remove the bolt and carry it on their
person.
(b) Each soldier will pack their TA-50 and personal belongings in two duffel bags and one carry-on bag. Other non-combat OCIE
are packed, boxed, and moved administratively.
(3) Class III
(a) Fifteen supply of Packaged POL will be packed, loaded, and properly documented for hazardous materials IAW the Unit Load
Plan.
(b) Enroute to SPOE/APOE:
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+ Advance Party vehicles going on military aircraft will carry 3/4 tank of fuel, unless the vehicle is loaded on the ramp of the
aircraft. In this case, the vehicle carries 1/2 tank of fuel. Main body vehicles going on ships will carry 3/4 tank of fuel.
+ All vehicles obtain fuel at the MS Fuel Point prior to movement to APOE/SPOE.
+ Enroute refueling is not needed due to the distance of travel.
+ The convoy trail party carries 5 gallons of grease and 15 gallons of oil.
(4) Class IV
(a) All barrier/construction materials will be shipped.
(b) The BBPCT will be properly annotated on Load Cards and packing lists. Stencils, spray paint, packaging tape, and banding
equipment will be packed to facilitate redeployment.
(c) Additional BBPCT will be acquired from the DEH, (MS) or commercially procured by the Class A Agent.
5) Class V
YELLOW TAT ABL will accompany the main body on the aircraft. Unless otherwise directed, the remainder of the ABL will be shipped
by the MS directly to the theater.
(6) Class VI
Personnel will carry a 30 day supply of personal demand items.
(7) Class VII
Major end items will be appropriately reduced for either air or sea transport.
(8) Class VIII
All on-hand medical supplies will be transported to the SPOE. Assigned aidmen will carry aid bags.
(9) Class IX. Combat PLL will be loaded onto organic vehicles.
b. Maintenance
(1) Premovement maintenance support
(a) The maintenance OIC will update DA Form 2406 daily.
(b) The DS/GS maintenance support will be provided by ______________ at the MS.
(2) Enroute maintenance support.
(a) The convoy trail party will provide enroute maintenance support.
(b) The AMSA __ can provide additional assistance, if needed.
(3) Drivers will complete ‘before and after’ PMCS when equipment is moved to the SPOE.
c. Transportation requirements.
(1) Air (see annex L)
(2) Convoy (see annex M)
(3) Rail (see annex N)
(4) Commercial (see annex O)
(5) Unit movement data (see annex W)
d. Procurement. (see annex A)
e. Facilities. (see annex P)
f. Medical
(1) The MS provides medical support while the unit prepares for deployment.
(2) The PSNCO coordinates immunizations and sick call procedures in theater.
(3) Enroute to SPOE, ________________ Hospital provides emergency medical support.
(4) At the SPOE, _______________ provides medical support.
g. Personnel
(1) Uniform for movement is BDUs, helmet, and web gear.
(2) All personnel accountability inspections and convoy briefings are conducted prior to movement.
(3) Each individual is authorized a total weight of 350lbs to include weight of individual and baggage. Individuals will be weighed
prior to movement.
5. Command and Signal
a. Chain of Command is in effect.
(1) Advance party commander - XO
(2) Convoy commander - UMO
(3) Main body commander - company commander
b. Current SOI is in effect.
_________ ____________
UMO Commander
_________ __________
Date Date
ANNEXES: (they are basically the same annexes found in the mobilization plan)
ANNEX A PROCUREMENT
ANNEX B CLASS I (SUBSISTENCE)
ANNEX C CLASS II (OCIE)
ANNEX D CLASS III (POL)
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ANNEX E CLASS IV (CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL)
ANNEX F CLASS V (AMMUNITION)
ANNEX G CLASS VII (MAJOR END ITEMS)
ANNEX H CLASS VIII (MEDICAL)
ANNEX I CLASS IX (ASL/PLL)
ANNEX J PREMOVEMENT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
ANNEX K ENROUTE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
ANNEX L AIR TRANSPORTATION
ANNEX M CONVOY REQUIREMENTS
ANNEX N RAIL TRANSPORTATION
ANNEX O COMMERCIAL MOVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
ANNEX P FACILITIES
ANNEX Q POINTS OF CONTACT
ANNEX R SAFETY
ANNEX S N-HOUR SEQUENCE
ANNEX T PLAN COORDINATION DOCUMENTATION
ANNEX U APPOINTMENT ORDERS
ANNEX V PLAN APPROVAL
ANNEX W UNIT MOVEMENT DATA
ANNEX Y REFERENCES
Glossary
AC Active Component
ACL Allowable Cabin Load (Airlift)
A/DACG Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group
AACG Arrival Airfield Control Group (Army Element)
ALCE Airlift Control Element
APOD Aerial Port Of Debarkation
APOE Aerial Port Of Embarkation
ARCOM Army Reserve Command
AUEL Automated Unit Equipment List
BBM Blocking And Bracing Material
BBPCT Blocking, Bracing, Packing, Crating, And Tiedown
CG Commanding General
CI Coordinating Installation
COMPASS Computerized Movement Planning And Status System
CONEX Container Express
CONPLAN Contingency Plan
CTA Common Table Of Allowances
CTD Chain Tie Down
CUBE Cubic Feet
DCB Deployment Control Brigade
DEH Directorate Of Engineer And Housing
DMC Defense Movement Coordinator
DODX Department Of Defense Owned Rail Cars
DOL Directorate Of Logistics
DTS Defense Transportation System
ECS Equipment Concentration Site
EDD Estimated Deployment Date
EDRE Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise
EXMOVREP Expedited Movement Report
FORMDEPS FORSCOM Mobilization And Deployment Planning System
FORSCOM U.S. Army Forces Command
GBL Government Bill Of Lading
GOCOM General Officer Command
GON Gondola Car
GTR Government Travel Request
HAZMAT Hazardous Materials
HRT Highway Regulation Team
IC-UMO Intermediate Command-Unit Movement Officer
ITO Installation Transportation Office
JTX Joint Training Exercise
LAD Latest Arrival Date
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MHE Material Handling Equipment
MILVANMilitary Owned Demountable Container
MOBCON Mobilization Movement Control
MSC Military Sealift Command
MSR Main Supply Route
MTMC Military Traffic Management Command
MTMCEA Military Traffic Management Command Eastern Area
MTMCWA Military Traffic Management Command Western Area
MUSARC Major U.S. Army Reserve Command
NTAT Not To Accompany Troops
OCONUS Outside Continental United States
OPLAN Operation Plan
OPORD Operation Order
POD Point Of Debarkation
POE Point Of Embarkation
POM Preparation For Overseas Movement
POMCUS Prepositioning Of Materials Configured To Unit Sets
PSA Port Support Activity
PULLMAN Sleeping Car (Rail)
RAPOE Regional Port Of Embarkation
RSC Regional Support Command
RSG Regional Support Group
RON Remain Overnight
RP Release Point
SF Standard Form
SI Supporting Installation
SAAM Special Assignment Airlift Mission
SITO Support Installation Transportation Officer
SP Start Point
SPOD Sea Port Of Debarkation
SPOE Sea Port Of Embarkation
STARC State Area Command
TAT To Accompany Troops
TCMD Transportation Control And Movement Document
TO Transportation Officer
TR Transportation Request
TRANSCOM U.S. Transportation Command
UDP Unit Deployment Plan
UIC Unit Identification Code
ULN Unit Line Number
UMC Unit Movement Coordinator
UMD Unit Movement Data
UMO Unit Movement Officer
UMP Unit Movement Plan
URLD Unit Ready To Load Date
USAR U.S. Army Reserve
USARC U.S. Army Reserve Command
