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What capability does power projection provide our national leadership?
Power projection provides our leadership the capability to apply all or some of our national power elements (political, economic, informational, and military) to rapidly deploy and sustain forces in multiple locations in response to crisis.
What is force projection and how does it relate to power projection?
Force projection is the ability to project the military element of national power from CONUS or another theatre in response to requirements for military operations. It is the military component of power projection.
How is deployment defined?
Deployment is the component of force projection that focuses on the relocation of forces, equipment and material to the desired area of operation.
What are the components of the strategic mobility triad?
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How does strategic deployment support the National Defense Strategy?
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What are the four phases of deployment?
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What role does the UMO play in solving the strategic deployment challenge?
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What are the qualifications for the UMO position?
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What reference identifies UMO responsibilities and duties?
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What readiness exercises are specifically designed to test a unit's movement plan?
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How often must HAZMAT Certifiers receive refresher training in order to continue to certify shipments of HAZMAT for transportation?
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Which command provides policy and guidance for planning and executing unit movements for AC and RC units in CONUS and what document contains this guidance?
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Who is the UMO's primary point of contact for movements on the installation staff?
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What are the only things needed in TC-AIMS II and why?
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What is the primary Army information system currently used at installations and unit level to plan and execute deployment operations?
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What worldwide web-based Automated Information Systems (AIS) can the UMO use to see the schedule for aircraft supporting a unit move?
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What are two types of movement plans?
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What are the elements of a unit that must be considered when developing a unit deployment plan?
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Which TAT must accompany troops and be accessible en route?
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Which TAT must be available at the destination before or upon unit arrival?
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What organization is the single port manager responsible for operation DOD seaports of embarkation (SPOEs) and seaports of debarkation (SPODs)?
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What Army organization inspects and accepts deploying unit equipment at the airfield for loading onto aircraft?
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What unit movement personnel are authorized to certify hazardous cargo for movement by all modes of transportation?
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What determines the number and types of trained unit load teams required within a unit?
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What is the automated information system that the UMO uses to maintain unit movement data and to create a Unit Deployment List (UDL)?
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What are the types of Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) storage devices that a UMO may encounter during deployments?
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How do roadable wheeled vehicles deploy to a Port of Embarkation (POE)?
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What automated information system does the UMO use to create and maintain Unit Movement Data (UMD)?
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What Unit Movement Data (UMD) report is prepared by the unit to reflect the actual equipment being deployed for a specific operation?
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What reference identifies Unit Movement Data (UMD) reporting requirements for CONUS AC and RC units?
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When is the unit's Unit Movement Data (UMD) required to be updated?
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Will a piece of equipment that is 100 inches long, 80 inches wide, 76 inches high and weighing 2000 pounds be found in TB 55-46-1?
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What does the 'A' in A1DE of the M1 (Abrams) indicate?
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What does the '1' in A1DE of the M1 (Abrams) indicate?
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What does the 'D' in A1DE of the M1 (Abrams) indicate?
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What does the 'E' in A1DE of the M1 (Abrams) indicate?
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The CCCH for a M2A2 Bradley Vehicle in operational configuration is A1DD; can this vehicle be transported in a C-130?
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Where can you find the axle weight capacity of the vehicle?
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What is the size in cubic feet of a packaged motor with the measurements of 48 inches wide, 24 inches high, and 72 inches long?
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When developing cargo load plans for vehicles, what is the weight category that you must not exceed?
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What type of material(s) should be used for lashing?
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How much space (inches) must be maintained between the cargo and the container door?
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The contents of a classified or sensitive cargo shipment must be clearly marked on the outer container or package during shipment.
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Study Notes
Power Projection and Force Projection
- Power projection enables leaders to swiftly deploy and sustain military forces globally in response to crises.
- Force projection focuses on the military aspect of power projection, moving forces from the continental U.S. or other theaters for military operations.
Deployment Definitions and Components
- Deployment emphasizes relocating forces, equipment, and materials to the operational area.
- Strategic mobility triad consists of airlift, sealift, and prepositioned stock to ensure effective deployment.
- Four deployment phases: Fort-To-Fort, Fort-To-Port, Port-To-Port, and Port-To-Destination.
Unit Movement Officer (UMO) Role and Qualifications
- UMOs ensure accuracy in unit movement requirements and documentation per regulatory criteria.
- Qualifications for UMO include minimum rank (E-6 or E-5 for alternate), appointment by the unit commander, and SECRET security clearance.
Regulations and Responsibilities
- UMO responsibilities and duties are outlined in FORSCOM/ARNG Regulation 55-1.
- Readiness exercises like Mobilization and Deployment Readiness Exercises (MODRES) test unit movement plans.
Transportation and Movement Planning
- HAZMAT certifiers require refresher training every two years to certify hazardous cargo for transport.
- Army command FORSCOM provides planning policy for unit movements; guidance is found in FORSCOM/ARNG Regulation 55-1.
- Unit Movement Coordinator (UMC) is the primary contact for movement coordination on installation staff.
Automation and Information Systems
- TC-AIMS II is the primary Army information system for deploying operations and maintaining unit movement data.
- Utilization of Global Transportation Network (GTN) and In-Transit Visibility (ITV) aids UMOs in tracking aircraft schedules.
Movement Plans and Unit Deployment
- Two movement plan types are Mobilization Movement Plan and Deployment Movement Plan.
- Essential elements for unit deployment planning include personnel, equipment, supplies, and baggage.
Transport and Equipment Specifications
- Yellow TAT must accompany troops during transit; Red TAT is required at destination upon arrival.
- Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) manages DOD seaports of embarkation and debarkation.
- School Trained Hazardous Cargo Certifying Officials can certify hazardous cargo for transport.
Vehicle Deployment and Regulations
- Roadable wheeled vehicles self-deploy if within 400 miles of a Port of Embarkation (POE); otherwise, they may go by rail.
- Unit Deployment Lists (UDL) reflect actual deployed equipment and are derived from Unit Movement Data (UMD).
- FORSCOM Regulation 55-2 outlines UMD reporting requirements for Active Component and Reserve Component units.
Cargo Load and Safety Regulations
- Hazardous material markings on containers are required to maintain confidentiality.
- Lashing materials include wire rope, Manila rope, and banding material, ensuring cargo safety.
- Cargo must maintain 6 inches of space from container doors for safe transport; the cross-country weight limit should not be exceeded during loading.
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