Transportation Exam Flashcards
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What are the types of transportation requests?
Planned, Immediate
What are the Hauling Methods?
Shuttle, Relay, Hub and Spoke
What is a Direct transport mission?
A single transport mission completed by the same vehicle without transferring supplies or exchanging equipment.
What is a Shuttle transport mission?
A single transport mission completed in repeated trips by the same vehicles between two points.
What is a Relay transport mission?
A single mission completed in one trip utilizing multiple vehicles without transferring the load.
What is the Hub and Spoke distribution system?
A physical distribution system where a major point serves as a central point from which cargo is moved to and from several radiating points.
What is the role of the Division Transportation Officer (DTO)?
Assigned in the sustainment cell of the DIV HQ involved in the movement of units and maneuver elements in coordination with the DIV G-3.
What does DSB SPO Transportation support?
Supports the G-4 by contributing to the development of the DIV movement plan and coordinating transportation requirements.
Who is the principal staff officer for sustainment plans and operations?
Division G-4
What is the role of the BDE S-4?
Senior logistics staff officer and advisor to the BDE CMDR on sustainment activities.
What does the BDE Mobility Warrant Officer do?
Plans and coordinates BCT strategic and operational movement requirements.
What is the function of the BSB SPO Trans?
Provides movement control support to the BCT to fulfill the BCT commander’s distribution movement requirements.
How many 40” x 48” pallets fit on a CROP?
8
A single trailer is an example of _______.
A platform
A PLS and trailer together is an example of _______.
A system
What is the mission of the Inland Cargo Transfer Company (ITCT)?
To discharge, load, and transship cargo at air, rail, or truck terminals.
What unit controls the movement of all US forces within its assigned AO?
Movement Control Battalion (MCB)
What unit decentralizes the execution of movement responsibilities?
Movement Control Team
What are the parts of the Mobility Triad?
Airlift, Sealift, Pre-positioning
What does SDDC stand for?
Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
What is USTRANSCOM responsible for?
Providing and managing strategic common-user airlift, sealift, and terminal services worldwide.
What does Air Mobility Command provide?
Common-user air mobility and ammunition and explosives transportation services.
What is the role of Military Sealift Command?
Provides common-user and exclusive-user sealift transportation services.
What does Intermodal Operations involve?
Using multiple modes and conveyances to move troops, supplies, and equipment.