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597th Transportation Group

Synchronize Defense Transportation System surface cargo movements and provide Traffic Management and Single Port management for the Department of Defense in peace and crisis. Plan, coordinate and accomplish the expeditious and economical movement and documentation of ammunition, other dangerous cargo, DOD sponsored cargo and prepositioning cargo through the Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point and DOD sponsored cargo through terminals and facilities in Wilmington and Morehead City, North Carolina. Deploy/Redeploy U.S. Forces as assigned by Commander, MTMC DSC. Advise and assist wartraced Reserve Units as assigned by Commander, MTMC DSC. Participate in JCS exercises. Be prepared to deploy military personnel and Emergency-Essential Civilians OCONUS. Provide Operational Control for the Military Ocean Terminal, Norfolk.