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Chapter 5

TRANSPORTATION MEDIUM TRUCK COMPANY (PETROLEUM)

Section I. THE COMPANY

MISSION

The transportation medium truck company (petroleum) (TOE 55728L2) provides transportation for the movement of bulk petroleum products.

ASSIGNMENT

The company (TOE 55728L2) is normally attached to the petroleum supply battalion (TOE 10426L). However, when the petroleum supply battalion is assigned to echelons above corps (EAC), the transportation medium truck company (petroleum) (TOE 55727L2) may be attached. The transportation medium truck company (petroleum) may also be staffed with host nation personnel.

CAPABILITIES

The company (TOE 55728L2) can--

• Transport 900,000 gallons in local hauls and 450,000 gallons in line-hauls per day. This is based on TOE Level 1 with 75 percent vehicle availability, operating on a two-shift basis, making four round-trips per day in local hauls and two round-trips in line-hauls. Under TOE Levels 2 and 3 the capabilities are reduced in 10 percent increments to 90 percent and 80 percent, respectively.
• Assist in coordinated defense of unit's area or installation.
• Perform unit maintenance on all organic equipment except COMSEC, communications-electronics, and power generation equipment.
• Transport 50 percent of its TOE equipment and supplies in a single lift.
• Substitute military personnel with DA civilians, contractor personnel, and local and third country nationals as determined by the ASCC or theater commander.

The transportation medium truck company (TOE 55727L2) has the same capabilities as the TOE 55728L2 company, except that--

• Because of its authorization of 7,500-gallon petroleum tank semitrailers, its local haul capability increases to 1,350,000 gallons and its line-haul capability increases to 675,000 gallons per day.
• Only 33 percent of its TOE equipment and supplies can be transported in a single lift, using organic vehicles.

ORGANIZATION

Figure 5-1, shows the company's organization. Sections II through IV discuss each element of the company. For more detailed information refer to ARTEP 55-717-30-MTP, FM 55-15, and FM 55-30.

Figure 5-1. Organization of the Petroleum Medium Truck Company

Section II. COMPANY HEADQUARTERS

MISSION AND OPERATIONS

Company headquarters personnel support the company elements and are responsible for the effectiveness of company operations. The headquarters provides command and control, administrative and logistical support, and tactical direction to the company elements. Headquarters personnel perform a variety of functions. These functions are essentially the same as those discussed in Chapter 4, Section II. For detailed information on the medium truck company mission and operations, refer to FM 55-30.

PERSONNEL, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Personnel assigned to the company headquarters with their duties and responsibilities are described in Table 5-1.

Table 5-1. Duties of Company Headquarters Key Personnel

EQUIPMENT

Table 5-2 lists equipment required for operation of the company headquarters as prescribed in TOE 55728L2. For a complete listing of authorized equipment, refer to TOE 55728L2.

Table 5-2. Company Headquarters TOE Prescribed Equipment List for TOE 55728L2

Section III. TRUCK PLATOON

MISSION AND ORGANIZATION

There are three truck platoons in the transportation medium truck company (petroleum). Their mission is to perform line-haul and local haul to distribute bulk petroleum from the petroleum supply company to supported units. The truck platoon is organized as a platoon headquarters, exercising command and control over two truck squads.

PERSONNEL, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Personnel assigned to the truck platoon are described in the following tables. Table 5-3, describes duties of platoon headquarters personnel; Table 5-4, describes duties of truck squad personnel.

Table 5-3. Duties of Truck Platoon Headquarters Key Personnel

Table 5-4. Duties of Truck Squad Personnel

EQUIPMENT

The truck platoon's ability to perform its assigned mission depends on the availability of equipment. Table 5-5 lists equipment authorized for the truck platoon headquarters under TOE 55728L2. Table 5-6 lists equipment authorized for the truck squad under TOE 55728L2. As mentioned earlier, when the petroleum supply battalion is assigned to EAC, the transportation medium truck company (TOE 55727L2) may be attached. Similar equipment is authorized for both companies, except that 5,000-gallon tank semitrailers are authorized in TOE 55728L2; 7,500-gallon tank semitrailers are authorized in TOE 55727L2. For complete information on equipment, refer to the appropriate TOE.

Table 5-5. Truck Platoon Headquarters Prescribed Equipment List for TOE 55728L2

Table 5-6. Truck Squad Prescribed Equipment List for TOE 55728L2

OPERATIONS

Operations of the transportation medium truck company are discussed in FM 55-15, FM 55-30, and ARTEP 55-717-30-MTP.

Section IV. MAINTENANCE SECTION

MISSION

The maintenance section provides personnel and equipment to perform the unit maintenance required for wheeled vehicles and quartermaster special-purpose equipment for the transportation medium truck company (petroleum). The maintenance section also provides limited vehicle recovery support.

PERSONNEL

The section's most valuable resource is its personnel.

Table 5-7. Duties of Maintenance Section Personnel

EQUIPMENT

Table 5-8 lists equipment prescribed by TOE 55728L2 for the maintenance section.

Table 5-8. TOE Equipment List for the Maintenance Section

OPERATIONS

The operations of the maintenance section, transportation medium truck company (petroleum), are the same as those for the maintenance section, petroleum supply company (see Chapter 4, Section VII).