Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

10–235. 88N—Transportation Management Coordinator
(Trans Mgt Coord), CMF 88
a. Major duties. The Transportation Management Coordinator coordinates,
monitors, controls and supervises the movement of pers
o n n e l , e q u i p m e n t , a n d c a r g o b y a i r , r a i l , h i g h w a y a n d w a t e r .
Determines the most efficient mode of transport that accomplishes
mission requirements. Duties for MOS 88N at each level of skill
are:
(1) MOSC 88N1O. Advises military and DOD civilians of their
entitlements for shipment of personal property and passenger travel
and prepares the necessary documentation. Requests and coordinates
transport capability to meet a movement mission. Marks and labels
cargo and freight shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Documents and inventories freight, cargo, and materiel shipments
of all types; operates automated data terminal equipment to
prepare movement documentation or related correspondence. Arranges
documentation and reports for follow-up or response to tracer
actions. Prepares transportation movements documents and related
forms for the type of shipment and mode of travel (e.g., GBLs,
MTAs, GTRs, airline service requests, etc.). Performs office duties
such as postingregulations, files maintenance, and routine office
correspondence.
(2) MOSC 88N2O. Provides supervision and technical guidance
for subordinates. Researches, interprets, prepares, and coordinates
actions pertaining to travel entitlements. Functions as the customs
officer for shipment releases in overseas theaters. Operates as quality
control NCO for commercial movement contracts. Monitors all
freight, cargo, and materiel shipments to ensure accountability; identifies
and reports problem areaswithin the traffic management syst
e m t o p r e v e n t a d d i t i o n a l c o s t s , l o s s e s , a n d d a m a g e . C o n d u c t s
briefings for unit moves. Requests, coordinates, and monitors movement
schedules and programs; ensures transport capability is appropriate,
cost effective, and meets mission requirements. Checks and
inspects equipmentblocking and bracing. Prepares and consolidates
transportation movement reports. Operates automated data processing
equipment to document movement information, conducts research,
monitors movements, inspects commercial contracts, and
responds to shipment inquiries, discrepancies, and routine movements
transactions.
(3) MOSC 88N3O. Conducts a training program for subordinate
personnel. Supervises the operation of a cargo and materiel documentation
unit, a movement control branch or section, a breakbulk
point/terminal warehouse, a trailer transfer point, a port operations
unit, an air terminal section, and the installation personal property
and passenger travel section. Evaluates work techniques and procedures
for all functions. Maintains liaison with air, rail, highway, and
water transportation facilities. Initiates, researches and proposes necessary
changes to the traffic management system for cost effectiveness
and mission requirements. Supervises customs officers and
reviews customs procedures in overseas theaters. Prepares, consolidates,
and reviews technical, personnel, and administrative reports
and forms covering transportation matters (e.g., unit movement,
p e r s o n a l p r o p e r t y , p a s s e n g e r t r a v e l , f r e i g h t / c a r g o a n d m a t e r i e l
movement reports). Checks, reviews, and consolidates movement
requirements; ensures appropriate transport capability and prepares
movement schedules. Assists in planning transportationrequirements
for logistical support. Supervises any diversion, reconsignment, or
transfer of personnel, freight and materiel shipments for all modes
of transportation.
(4) MOSC 88N4O. Supervises cargo documentation and movement
control units for all transportation modes. Supervises freight,
cargo, personal property, and passenger travel at installation level.
Analyzes, evaluates, and proposes changes to the Defense Transportation
System. Formulates and reviews documentation on technical
traffic management functions. Devises and reviews movement programs
for logistical support functions in a theater of operations.
Serves as the transportation liaison representative between other
military services, commercial agencies, and host nation support elements.
Advisor for the preparation of operation orders where transportation
is required. Reviews DOD contracts and agreements with
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host nations. Verifies the accuracy of movement control documents.
Evaluates sites for depots, truck terminals, railheads, beachheads, air
terminals, and water ports/terminals. Determines transportation capabilities
and limitations of units. Performs as staff NCO in military
traffic management agencies. Monitors quality controls that ensure
commercial transportation services meet contract obligations. Monitors
and documents all customs discrepancies and reports them to
appropriate authorities. Ensures allocation of transport capability is
appropriate to accomplish each mission in a cost effective manner.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
MOS. Transportation management coordinators must possess the
following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of moderately heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 323222.
(3) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area CL.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A—Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-88N-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-88N-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-88N-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–236. 88P—Railway Equipment Repairer (Reserve
Components), CMF 88
a. Major duties. The Railroad Equipment Repairer supervises or
performs unit and direct support/general support (DS/GS) maintenance
on diesel-electric locomotives and railway cars. Duties for
MOS 88P at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 88P1O. Uses technical blueprints and sketches. Inspects
locomotives for malfunctions. Repairs cooling systems, fuel
systems, exhausts, airbrake components, lube oil systems, electrical
systems, and diesel engine components on locomotives. Inspects,
tests and services locomotive batteries. Inspects frame and running
gear for breaks, cracks, or worn surfaces; welds, rivets, caulks,
paints, and stencils as necessary. Inspects and repairs coupleers.
Examines and repairs truck and wheel assemblies, safety appliances,
car underframes and crossbearers, and interiors of cars. Prepares
written reports of any airbrake defects.
(2) MOSC 88P2O. Supervises and provides technical guidance to
subordinates performing their duties. Inspects railway cars prior and
subsequent to maintenance. Performs initial terminal airbrake tests
for outbound trains. Repairs draft gears. Supervises a team salvaging
cars or rehabilitating captured enemy rolling stock. Enforces safety
practices.
(3) MOSC 88P3O. Calculates supplies, parts, and equipment necessary
to restore locomotives and cars to efficient operating condition.
Supervises personnel in methods and techniques of repair to
mechanical components of locomotives. Sets work accomplishment
priorities and enforces shop safety practices. Performs initial and
final inspection of locomotives and cars scheduled for maintenance.
Resolves technical problems encountered in locomotive and railway
car maintenance.
(4) MOSC 88P4O. Performs final inspections of locomotives and
rolling stock. Determines shop priorities based on guidance from
train movements section and resource availability. Posts and maintains
equipment status reports.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
M O S . R a i l w a y e q u i p m e n t r e p a i r e r s m u s t p o s s e s s t h e f o l l o w i n g
qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222232.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area MM.
(5) Formal training (completion of MOS 88P course conducted
under the auspices of the Transportation School) mandatory or meet
the civilian acquired skills criteria in AR 601-210.
c. Additional skill identifiers.