Military

(1) Paragraph 01, Command Section.The MCA headquarters commands and controls the subordinate MCB. The Command Section provides administrative functions for the unit. It provides overall command and control of the operating elements of the unit to accomplish duties imposed by statute regulations, directives, and assigned missions tasks. When commanded by a General Officer, there is a requirement for an aide-de-camp. The minimum number of personnel requirements for this section is as follows:

(2) Paragraph 02, Headquarters & Headquarters Detachment. The detachment headquarters provides command, control, administrative, and limited logistics support to the MCA and assigned or attached teams. This section provides internal security, training, food service, supply, organic maintenance support, visitor reception, and accommodations. Personnel requirements consists of the following:

(3) Paragraph 03, G1 Section. The G1 Section is the principal section handling all matters pertaining to military and civilian human resources. The G1 monitors personnel readiness and personnel services and manages the headquarters. Specific responsibility includes personnel management readiness; health and personnel service support; and administration of discipline, awards, punishments, and transfers. This section requires the following personnel:

Refer to FM 101-5, Staff Organization and Operations, for a more detailed description of G1 functions and responsibilities.

(4) Paragraph 04, G2/3 Section. The G2/3 Section is the communications and security link between higher and lower headquarters. It is the operations and security center. It is the principal staff officer for all matters concerning security, training, operations and plans, and force development and modernization. The G3 develops deployment and emplacement plans for the MCA. The G2/3 specifically supervises the command training program, prepares OPLANs and OPORDs, coordinates and plans troop movements, route selection, movement priorities, locations, and prepares movement orders. The G2/3 has the Plans and Program Division and the Operations Division working directly for them. Minimum personnel requirements are as follows:

Refer to FM 101-5, Staff Organization and Operations, for a more detailed description of G2/3 functions and responsibilities.

(5) Paragraph 05, Plans and Program Division. The Plans and Programs Division develops, coordinates, publishes, and distributes the movements program using the available intratheater common-user transportation assets. It prepares contingency plans facilitating the initial deployment and establishment of the MCA in theater. It coordinates and forecasts long-term movement and communications requirements, receives and updates higher headquarters on movement activities, intelligence, and any information concerning transportation systems, facilities, equipment, and personnel. It will coordinate the evacuation of civilian refugees and US civilians with appropriate authorities. It collects, monitors, and evaluates data concerning lines of communication capabilities. It also develops theater container policy with the USTRANSCOM and develops standard formats and procedures for collecting and presenting statistical data. The personnel requirements are as follows:

(6) Paragraph 06, Operations Division. The Operations Division integrates transportation management, examines priorities, and evaluates movements plans ensuring compliance with command guidance. It evaluates and ensures that the appropriate mode is used. The operations division has an Airlift Movements Branch, a Sealift Movements Branch, and an Inland Surface Branch. All branches communicate and exchange data with the deployment community. These branches are discussed below. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(7) Paragraph 07, Airlift Movements Branch. The Airlift Movements Branch coordinates with the US Air Mobility Command on strategic in/outbound airlift. It receives airlift requests from the component commands and establishes joint airlift priorities. The MCA validates and prioritizes airlift requests and tasks Commander, Airlift Forces to execute those requests. Reviews and refers airlift requests to the appropriate movement agency. Monitors to ensure that theater-assigned airlift assets are not over tasked. Reviews, validates, and recommends changes to regularly scheduled airlift routes. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(8) Paragraph 08, Force Tracking Branch. The Force Tracking Branch monitors force deployments and supplies using air and sea assets. It recommends airlift movement requirements and priority changes. It monitors the deployment of forces and supplies when water terminals, rail, highway, or inland waterways are used for deployment. It coordinates with the Corps MCB for the reception and onward movement of units. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(9) Paragraph 09, Surface Transportation Branch. The Surface Transportation Branch monitors the theater surface transport capabilities, port clearance, and the status of rail, highway, and waterway main supply routes. They coordinate with MTMC and seaport operators to monitor seaport limitations and capabilities. They maintain information files on the military road network including data on obstructions, detours, capacities, critical choke points, surface conditions, and enemy activities affecting the highway and rail nets. They develop long-range and short-range road network repair priorities. This branch develops policies and procedures for maintaining container and pallet visibility. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(10) Paragraph 10, Sealift Movements Branch. Sealift Transportation Branch monitors the theater water transport capabilities, port clearance, and the status of waterway main supply routes. They coordinate with MTMC and seaport operators to monitor seaport limitations and capabilities. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(11) Paragraph 11, G4 Section. The G4 Section prepares general logistics and operations plans and orders. Determines supply and transportation requirements. Monitors and analyzes maintenance functions and equipment readiness status. Conducts and coordinates operational and tactical transportation requirements supporting movement control functions. The G4 coordinates for all types of services including food preparation, OCIE operations, aerial delivery, transportation, handling, and storage of hazardous material. Personnel requirements are as follows:

Refer to FM 101-5, Staff Organization and Operations, for a more detailed description of G4 functions and responsibilities.

(12) Paragraph 13, Automation and Communications. The Automation and Communications branch installs, troubleshoots, and maintains all internal communications and automation requirements. They conduct automation security for subordinate units. They manage subordinate unit computer programs and equipment. It also establishes electronic countermeasure procedures for subordinate headquarters. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(1) Paragraph 01, Battalion Headquarters. The battalion headquarters commands and controls the planning, direction, and supervision of attached and assigned movement control teams. Personnel requirements are as follows:

Refer to FM 101-5 for detailed descriptions of the "S" Staff.

(2) Paragraph 02, Battalion S1 Section. The S1 section performs internal administrative services, personnel actions, mail distribution, and awards support to the battalion. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(3) Paragraph 03, S2/3 Section.The S2/3 is responsible for deployment planning, security, and the manning of the operations center. The S2/3 provides supervision for the Plans, Programming, and Operations Section (paragraph 05) and Highway Traffic Section (paragraph 06). Personnel requirements are as follows:

(4) Paragraph 04, Battalion S4 Section. The S4 section plans, coordinates, and supervises all unit logistical activities. The S4 communications systems operate on the command net and the admin/log nets. The admin/log radio is ground mounted and the command and control radio is vehicle mounted. Personnel requirements are as follow Property book officer.Three supply personnel. Property book NCO.

(5) Paragraph 05, Plans, Programs, and Operations Section. The Plans, Programs, and Operations section works for the S3. It is responsible for movement activities in its designated geographical area. Personnel requirements are as follows:

This section develops, implements, and monitors theater movements and program and commits transportation ground and air assets for logistical support. They perform the following:

• Maintain operational status.
• Provides information and guidance to subordinate MCTs.
• Maintain ITV.
• Conduct transportation planning.
• Plan support for contingency operations.
• Coordinate exceptional movement requirements.

This section also requires two radios capable of operating on the admin/log net.

(6) Paragraph 06, Highway Traffic Section. This section works for the S3. It is responsible for the area highway regulation plan. Personnel requirements include the following:

This section plans, schedules, develop, coordinates and regulates the traffic circulation plan. This section also requires two radios operating on the alternate NCS.

(7) Paragraph 07, Unit Ministry Team. The Unit Ministry Team provides religious support to all personnel assigned or attached to the battalion.

(8) Paragraph 08, Detachment Headquarters. The detachment headquarters commands, controls, and provides limited administrative and logistical support to the battalion and attached teams. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(1) Paragraph 01, Battalion Headquarters. The battalion headquarters commands and controls the planning, direction, and supervision of attached and assigned movement control teams. Personnel requirements are as follows:

Refer to FM 101-5 for a detailed descriptions of the "S" Staff.

(2) Paragraph 02, Battalion S1 Section. The S1 section performs internal administrative services, personnel actions, mail distribution, and awards support to the battalion. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(3) Paragraph 03, S2/3 Section. The S2/3 is responsible for deployment planning, security, and the manning of the operations center. This section provides supervision for the Plans, Programming, and Operations Section (paragraph 05) and Highway Traffic Section (paragraph 06). Personnel requirements are as follows:

(4) Paragraph 04, Battalion S4 Section. The S4 section plans, coordinates, and supervises all unit logistical activities. The S4 communications systems operate on the command net and the admin/log nets. The admin/log radio is ground mounted and the command and control radio is vehicle mounted. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(5) Paragraph 05, Plans, Programs, and Operations Section. The Plans, Programs, and Operations section works for the S3. It is responsible for movement activities in its designated geographical area. Personnel requirements are as follows:

This section develops, implements, and monitors theater movements and program and commits transportation ground and air assets for logistical support. They also perform the following:

• Maintain operational status.
• Provide information and guidance to subordinate MCTs.
• Maintain ITV.
• Conduct transportation planning.
• Plan support for contingency operations.
• Coordinate exceptional movement requirements.

This section also requires two radios capable of operating on the admin/log net.

(6) Paragraph 06, Highway Traffic Section. This section works for the S3. It is responsible for the area highway regulation plan. Personnel requirements for this section include the following:

• Transportation officer.
• Two movement control officers.

This section regulates the traffic circulation plan. It also plans, schedules, develops, and coordinates the highway regulation plan and unit movement requirements. This section also requires two radios operating on the alternate NCS.

(7) Paragraph 07, Unit Ministry Team. The Unit Ministry Team provides religious support to all personnel assigned or attached to the battalion.

(8) Paragraph 08, Detachment Headquarters. The detachment headquarters commands, controls, and provides limited administrative and logistical support to the battalion and attached teams. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(1) Paragraph 01, Port Movement Control Team. The Port MCT expedites the port clearance of Army cargo and personnel. Personnel requirements are as follows:

This team also performs the following:

• Assists with the preparation of freight handling plans.
• Provides technical expertise at the port.
• Corrects congested areas that reduce movement capability.
• Receives requests and allocates transportation assets fulfilling movement requirements.
• Coordinates, prepares, and distributes movement instructions to shippers, consignees, and transport services.
• Coordinates the arrival, spotting, loading, unloading, time, and place mutually acceptable to the shipper, consignee and transport service.
• Maintains ITV.

(1) Paragraph 01, Area Movement Control Team. The Area MCT performs movement control functions for movements of units, cargo, and personnel (except bulk POL by pipeline). The team validates transportation requirements and coordinates transportation support, highway clearance, cargo and personnel movements, diversions, reconsignments, and transfers. They provide technical expertise to transportation users and provide ITV of unit equipment and sustainment cargo. This team has mode tasking authority for transportation assets. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(1) Paragraph 01, Division Support Movement Control Team.The Division Support MCT plans, coordinates, and executes highway regulation for all division movements on the division main supply routes. It provides technical expertise and assistance to transportation users in the division area. They assist the DTO with ITV in the division area. Personnel requirements are as follows:

(1) Paragraph 01, Movement Regulating Team. The MRT observes, assesses, and reports progress of tactical and nontactical movements along MSRs. The team adjusts movement schedules as necessary. It coordinates and implements changes in unit moves and convoy routing. This team resolves movement conflicts and operates first destination reporting points. Personnel requirements are as follows:

• Four movement control officers.
• Twelve movement control personnel.

Paragraph 01, Cargo Documentation Team. This team provides cargo documentation for the transshipment of cargo in water, air, rail, and motor terminals. Personnel requirements are eight movement control personnel.