Questions and Answers
What is available to reduce strategic life and increase Force Responsiveness?
Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS)
_________ is a computer generated listing of movement data for a specific operational plan.
Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD)
What type of equipment must arrive at the overseas destination before, or upon the arrival of the unit?
Red TAT
Which document is required for all motor vehicles transporting HAZMAT?
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Who is responsible for certifying DD Form 836?
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What is the primary reference for packaging, marking, storing, and transporting hazardous materials in commerce?
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Which publication specifies immediate actions to take in case of a HAZMAT accident or incident?
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What form is used to document general cargo on a loaded vehicle?
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How many Military Shipping Labels will be placed on vehicles and containers?
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What is the maximum vehicle fuel level for the most transportation moves?
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_________ brings Reserve and National Guard forces to a state of readiness for war or national emergency.
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_________ provides DOD common user air, land and sea transportation and port management.
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Who retains overall responsibility for unit movement preparation and execution?
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What are the organizational elements of a convoy?
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A strip map need not to be drawn to scale, but must include what following elements?
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What are the types of convoy formations?
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You are preparing to move your unit by rail. Your commander wants to use railcars from Defense Rail Interchangeable Fleet (DFRIF). Who controls these railcars?
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A common task for the UMO when using TC-AIMS II is/are?
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According to TM 55-2200-001-12, how many times may wooden blocks be reused in blocking military vehicles on a flatcar for rail shipment?
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When loading military vehicles on flatcars, a minimum of how many inches must be left between vehicles?
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Who is responsible for the marshalling area activities when deploying by air?
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Which shoring is used to protect the aircraft floor from damage during flight?
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What element has responsibility for the overall mission at the port?
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What organization is responsible for providing the support and services for the deploying units of operations?
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What agency is responsible for ensuring that redeploying personnel comply with the US laws concerning the importation of prohibited items?
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Study Notes
Army Prepositioned Stocks
- Reduce strategic life and enhance Force Responsiveness through stored equipment located strategically across the globe.
Time Phased Force Deployment Data
- A computer-generated listing containing movement data specific to an operational plan, essential for deployment logistics.
Red TAT
- Equipment that must arrive at the overseas destination either before or simultaneously with the unit's arrival.
HAZMAT Transport Documentation
- DD Form 626 is mandatory for all motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Certification Responsibility
- Hazmat Certified individuals are responsible for certifying DD Form 836.
Hazardous Materials Transportation Reference
- CFR 49 serves as the primary regulation for the packaging, marking, storing, and transporting of hazardous materials in commerce.
HAZMAT Incident Response
- The Emergency Response Guide (ERG) specifies immediate actions required during a hazardous materials accident or incident.
Cargo Documentation
- DA5748-R or DD1750 forms are utilized to document general cargo on a loaded vehicle.
Military Shipping Labels
- Two labels are required on vehicles and containers: one on the right door and one on the right side, as viewed from the door.
Vehicle Fuel Levels
- The maximum fuel level permitted for most transportation moves is 3/4 full.
Mobilization Definition
- Mobilization is the process of preparing Reserve and National Guard forces to a state of readiness for war or national emergencies.
USTRANSCOM Role
- United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) provides Department of Defense common user transportation and port management.
Unit Movement Responsibility
- Overall responsibility for unit movement preparation and execution rests with designated personnel.
Convoy Organizational Elements
- Convoy structure includes:
- March Column (led by Convoy Commander)
- Serial (led by Serial Commander)
- March Unit (led by March Unit Commander)
Strip Map Criteria
- Strip maps should include essential elements such as start and release points, rest/halt areas, routes, major cities, critical points, and north orientation without requiring precise scaling.
Convoy Formations
- Types of convoy formations are:
- Close Column
- Open Column
- Infiltration
Defense Rail Interchangeable Fleet Control
- Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) manages railcars from the Defense Rail Interchangeable Fleet (DFRIF) for unit movements by rail.
TC-AIMS II Common Tasks
- Common unit movement officer tasks in TC-AIMS II include:
- Logging into the system
- Locating the Organizational Equipment List (OEL)
- Creating and maintaining the Unit Deployment Equipment List (UDL)
- Printing Military Shipping Labels (MSLs)
- Submitting transportation requests
- Generating reports
Wooden Blocks Reuse for Rail Shipments
- According to TM 55-2200-001-12, wooden blocks can be reused for blocking military vehicles on flatcars if they remain serviceable.
Vehicle Spacing on Flatcars
- When loading military vehicles on flatcars, a minimum of 10 inches must be maintained between vehicles.
Air Deployment Marshalling Area Responsibility
- The responsible unit for marshalling area activities during air deployment is the designated Area of Responsibility.
Aircraft Floor Protection
- Specific shoring is utilized to prevent damage to the aircraft floor during flight operations.
Port Mission Responsibility
- Port operations are overseen by the Port Support Activity (PSA), which ensures mission execution at the port.
Deploying Units Support Agency
- An identified organization is tasked with providing support and services for units engaged in deployment operations.
Compliance with Importation Laws
- An organization is responsible for ensuring that redeploying personnel adhere to U.S. laws regarding the importation of prohibited items.
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