List of transportation units of the United States Army explained

This is a List of transportation units of the United States Army from the Transportation Corps.

Brigades

Insignia Brigade Affiliation HQ Location Years active Notes
Fort Belvoir (VA) 4 May 1966 – Present
Joint Base Langley–Eustis (VA) 1 October 1978 – Present
CENTCOM
Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (NC)
Joint Base Langley–Eustis (VA)
EUCOM/USAFRICOM
Wheeler Army Airfield (HI) INDOPACOM
Fort Hamilton (NY) Army Reserve
North Charleston (SC) Army Reserve
Baton Rouge (LA) Army Reserve
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (CA) Army Reserve

Battalions

Transportation Motor Transport Battalion

The transportation motor transport battalion is designed to support the movement of personnel and matériel for divisions and corps in an area of operation. It is normally attached to a sustainment brigade and consists of a headquarters and headquarters detachment providing command and control of between three and seven motor transport companies, detachments or teams.[1]

Movement Control Battalion

The movement control battalion is charged with regulating all movement within its area of operation, including along the main supply route (MSR) and alternate supply routes (ASR). Subordinate to the Theater Sustainment Command and/or Expeditionary Sustainment Command, it is a vital component in the planning and execution of deployment, redeployment and distribution operations. The battalion exercises control of between four and ten movement control teams, which are assigned to key areas or transportation nodes.[2]

Insignia Battalion Subordinate to Affiliation HQ Location Years active Notes
Inactive
Inactive
Inactive
Inactive
U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center – Korea Camp Carroll, South Korea
Will Kaserne, Germany InactiveIn 1957, reflagged from the 42nd AAA Battalion.
In 1963 changed to 145th Aviation Battalion.
Inactive
Inactive
North Canton (OH)
Dorchester (MA)
Inactive
Fredericktown (MO)
Fort Indiantown Gap (PA)
Jackson (MI) [3]
254th Transportation Battalion West Palm Beach (FL) [4]
Gainesville (FL)
Baltimore (MD)
Inactive
[5]
Tampa (FL)
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station (PR)
Fort Totten (NY)
Tacoma (WA)
Peoria (IL)
Sherman Oaks (CA)
Staten Island (NY)
Los Angeles (CA)
Manhattan (KS)
Fort Snelling (MN)
Trenton (NJ)
Elwood (IL)
Vallejo (CA)
Springfield (MO)
Springer City (NM)
Columbus (OH)
Brockton (MA)
Milwaukee (WI) Inactivated 2016
South Bend (IN)
Charlotte (NC)
Topeka (KS)
Livingston (AL)
Manama (Bahrain)
Joint Base Langley–Eustis (VA)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA)
Concord (CA)
Okinawa (Japan)
Yokohama (Japan)
Busan (South Korea)
Kaiserslautern (Germany)
Livorno (Italy)
Camp Arifjan (Kuwait)
North Charleston (SC)
Beaumont (TX)
Gate City (VA)
Newberry (SC)
Glendale (AZ) [6]
Inactive
Brockton (MA)
Fort Totten (NY)
Meridian (MS)
North Charleston (SC)
Mobile (AL)
Lancaster (PA)
Jacksonville (FL)
Decatur (GA)
New Orleans (LA)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA)
Vallejo (CA)
Baltimore (MD)

Companies

Motor Transport Company

Motor transport companies provide for the transport of personnel and a variety of commodities, including petroleum products, bulk cargo, and containers. They normally operate as part of a transportation battalion, a Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) or Division Sustainment Support Battalion (DSSB). There are four basic types of motor companies:[7]

Light-Medium Truck Company

The light-medium truck company provides for transportation of bulk cargo, containers and personnel using the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). It may operate as part of a motor transport battalion, a CSSB or a DSSB. It consists of a headquarters platoon, a light-medium truck platoon, a medium truck platoon, and a maintenance section. Vehicle complement comprises 50 medium tactical vehicle cargo trucks, including the M1078 and M1083 variants, along with 25 trailers of the same payload capacity; and 10 M1088 medium tactical vehicle tractor trucks with 20 M871 trailers. Its total one-time lift capability is 225 short tons of breakbulk cargo; 404 short tons of breakbulk ammunition; 440 pallets; 10 TEU; or 600 personnel with gear.[8]

Medium Truck Company

Medium truck companies come in six different varieties, whether they provide for the transport of general cargo, petroleum products, or containers. Their organization is the same, with a headquarters platoon, three medium truck platoons, and a maintenance section.[9]

PLS Truck Company

The Palletized Load System is designed to provide ground transportation for dry and refrigerated containers with a container roll-in/roll-out platform (CROP) or other types of cargo on PLS flatracks. When equipped with tank racks or load handling system compatible water tank racks (HIPPOs) it can also transport bulk petroleum products or water. Standard complement is 60 PLS trucks, 60 PLS trailers, and 360 flatracks or CROPs, giving it a one-time lift capability of 421 short tons of breakbulk cargo; 757 short tons of breakbulk ammunition; 960 pallets; 120 TEU; 240,000 gallons of bulk water; or 300,000 gallons of bulk fuel.[10]

Medium Truck Company Cargo

The medium truck company cargo is designed to provide transport for containerized and non-containerized cargo, including palletized bulk water or refrigerated cargo. Two types of medium truck cargo companies exist. The first is composed of 60 M915 series tractor trucks and 120 M872 40 ft semitrailers, generally used for line haul operations but also capable of local operations. In addition to handling dry or refrigerated cargo, the trailer can be fitted with a mounted fabric tank to transport 4,750 gallons of water or a HIPPO carrying 2,000 gallons along with integrated pump, engine and hose reel. Its one-time lift capability is 447 short tons of breakbulk cargo; 803 short tons of ammunition; 1,080 pallets, 120 TEU, 247,200 gallons of using fabric tanks; or 240,000 gallons of water using HIPPOs. The second comprises 60 M1088 medium tactical vehicle tractor trucks with 120 M871 trailers, with a one-time lift capability of 288 short tons of breakbulk cargo; 517 short tons of breakbulk ammunition; 840 pallets; 60 TEU; or 180,000 gallons of water using fabric tanks or HIPPOs.[11]

Medium Truck Company POL

The medium truck company POL's mission is the transport of petroleum, oil, and lubricant (POL) products to distribution points. Three different types of POL companies exist. The medium truck company POL (7.5k) EAB Line Haul provides for line haul transportation of bulk fuel, consisting of 60 M915 trucks with 60 7.5k trailers with a total transport capacity of 450,000 gallons. The medium truck company POL (5k) Line Haul is equipped with 60 M915 tractor trucks and 60 5k trailers for a total transport capacity of 300,000 gallons. The medium truck company POL (5k) EAB Tactical provides both line haul and local operations, utilizing 60 M1088 tractor trucks and 60 M967 5k trailers with a total transport capacity of 300,000 gallons.[12]

Heavy Truck Company

The mission of the Heavy Equipment Transport System (HET) company is the port clearance, tactical movement and recovery of heavy maneuver forces. Operating as part of a transportation battalion or CSSB, it consists of a headquarter platoon, four HET platoons, and a maintenance platoon. Vehicle compliment includes 96 HET systems, each comprising a M1070 truck tractor and M1000 semitrailer. The company is also equipped with medium equipment trailers design to transport loads 60 tons or less.[13]

Composite Truck Company

Composite truck companies provide tailored support to division and corps elements with a combination of FMTV and PLS trucks. The composite truck company (heavy) provides support for armored divisions and consists of a headquarters platoon, a medium tactical vehicle platoon for 20 FMTVs, two PLS platoons for 40 PLS trucks and trailers, a HET platoon for 18 HET systems, and a maintenance section. The composite truck company (light) is designed to support light divisions and has the same composition minus the HET platoon. Both types of companies also include 20 MRAP vehicles.[14]

Company Part of Battalion Affiliation HQ Location Detachment Location(s) Years active Notes
8th 45th Transportation Battalion / 52nd Aviation Battalion -1963 (Light Helicopter). CH-21C. In 1963 became 117th Aviation Company (Airmobile Light).
33rd 45th Transportation Battalion -1963 (Light Helicopter). CH-21C.In 1963 became 118th Aviation Company (Airmobile Light).
57th 45th Transportation Battalion / 52nd Aviation Battalion Fort Lewis -1963 (Light Helicopter). CH-21C.In 1963 became 120th Aviation Company (Airmobile Light).
81st 45th Transportation Battalion -1963 (Light Helicopter). CH-21C.In 1963 became 119th Aviation Company (Airmobile Light).
93rd 45th Transportation Battalion / 52nd Aviation Battalion -1963 (Light Helicopter). CH-21C.In 1963 became 121st Aviation Company (Airmobile Light).
114th [15]
139th [16]
144th 927th Combat Service Support Battalion[17] [18] [19]
222nd 1120th Transportation Battalion [20]
224th [21]
339th (Direct Support).Sikorsky CH-37B Mojave.
458th [22]
593rd [23]
611th (Aircraft Direct Support). CH-37B Mojave.
1048th143d Combat Service Support BattalionCT ARNGStratford, CT2002-
1049th
1136th [24]
Brand new unit, no relation to underneath unit.[25]
1160th 1970s-2006 Became Company B, 1st Battalion, 169th General Support Aviation Battalion in 2006.
1148th
1218th 254th Transportation Battalion
1230th
1404th 1120th Transportation Battalion [26]
1460th
1461st
1462nd
1463rd
1687th (Medium Truck).[27]
1859th [28]
1864th
2220th 1120th Transportation Battalion [29]

Detachments

Insignia Detachment Part of Affiliation HQ Location Detachment Location Years active Notes
80th Transportation Detachment [30]
98th Transportation Detachment [31]
140th Transportation Detachment [32]
150th Transportation Detachment [33]
151st Transportation Detachment [34]
165th Transportation Detachment [35]
166th Transportation Detachment [36]
171st Transportation Detachment [37]
255th Transportation Detachment [38]
256th Transportation Detachment [39]
329th Transportation Detachment [40]
390th Transportation Detachment [41]
391st Transportation Detachment [42]
392nd Transportation Detachment [43]
393rd Transportation Detachment [44]
394th Transportation Detachment [45]
398th Transportation Detachment 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment [46]
400th Transportation Detachment [47]
402nd Transportation Detachment [48]
403rd Transportation Detachment [49]
405th Transportation Detachment [50]
407th Transportation Detachment [51]
408th Transportation Detachment [52]
409th Transportation Detachment [53]
411th Transportation Detachment [54]
483rd Transportation Detachment [55]
484th Transportation Detachment [56]
544th Transportation Detachment [57]
545th Transportation Detachment [58]
571st Transportation Detachment [59]
573rd Transportation Detachment [60]
598th Transportation Detachment [61]
602nd Transportation Detachment [62]
603rd Transportation Detachment [63]
604th Transportation Detachment [64]
605th Transportation Detachment [65]
606th Transportation Detachment (Petrol Liaison)
610th Transportation Detachment [66]
611th Transportation Detachment [67]
619th Transportation Detachment [68]
647th Transportation Detachment [69]

References

Bibliography

Notes and References

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  2. Boudreaux, L. (2021). FM 4-01 Army Transportation Operations. Independently Published. p. 87-88
  3. Web site: Units and Leadership. Michigan Army National Guard. October 31, 2019. October 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20180316143225/http://minationalguard.com/units-and-leadership/. March 16, 2018. dead.
  4. Web site: 50th Regional Support Group. Florida Army National Guard. October 29, 2019.
  5. Web site: HQ and HQ Detachment 330th Transportation Battalion | Lineage and Honors | U.S. Army Center of Military History.
  6. Web site: 1120th Transportation Battalion. Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. October 29, 2019.
  7. ATP 4-11, p. 20-21
  8. ATP 4-11, p. 21-22
  9. ATP 4-11, p. 22-23
  10. ATP 4-11, p. 23-25
  11. ATP 4-11, p. 26-29
  12. ATP 4-11, p. 29-31
  13. ATP 4-11, p. 32-33
  14. ATP 4-11, p. 33-34
  15. Web site: 114th Transportation Company. Minnesota Army National Guard. October 31, 2019.
  16. Web site: Campaign Plan. Kansas Adjutant General's Department. October 30, 2019. 6.
  17. https://currentops.com/unit/us/army/927-cssb 927th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
  18. Web site: Florida National Guard’s 144th Transportation Company assists local partners with CBTS Amelia Earhart Park . www.army.mil . May 22, 2020 .
  19. Web site: Marianna National Guard. 144th Transportation Company. Returned home from Iraq. . tallahassee.newspapers.com . June 13, 2005 .
  20. Web site: 222nd Transportation Company. Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. October 29, 2019.
  21. Web site: 224th Transportation Company. Minnesota Army National Guard. October 31, 2019.
  22. Web site: General Orders 1969 - No. 46. U.S. Army. November 20, 2019. 1.
  23. Web site: Joint Force Headquarters. Nevada National Guard Biennial Report 2017-2018. November 11, 2019. 13.
  24. Web site: Units. Maine Army National Guard. October 31, 2019.
  25. Web site: Joint Stationing Map. Georgia Army National Guard. October 29, 2019. 2.
  26. Web site: 1404th Transportation Company. Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. October 29, 2019.
  27. Web site: 184th Sustainment Command. Mississippi National Guard. November 10, 2019.
  28. Web site: 757th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. Nevada National Guard Biennial Report 2017-2018. November 11, 2019. 14.
  29. Web site: 1220th Transportation Company. Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. October 29, 2019.
  30. Web site: General Orders 1969 - No. 46. U.S. Army. November 20, 2019. 4.
  31. Web site: General Orders 1969 - No. 46. U.S. Army. November 20, 2019. 4.
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