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(e) Aeromedical Operations Officer.
(f) Medical Aviation Research and Development Staff Officer.
3–22. Chemical (74) (Proponent: Chemical School)
a. Branch descriptions. Advises commander and staff on chemical
and nuclear employment, defensive actions involving chemical,
biological and radiological warfare, and plans for use of and defense
against smoke and flame employment. Plans and recommends NBC
training activities. Performs functions involving the life cycle management
of chemical munitions and materiel. Plans and directs the
activities of chemical units.
b. Branch qualifications. DA Pam 600-3 lists qualifications for
entry and professional development in this branch.
c. Chemical, General (74A).
( 1 ) D e s c r i p t i o n o f d u t i e s . D e s i g n a t e s p o s i t i o n s w h i c h r e q u i r e
skills involving general knowledge of Chemical Corps functions,
basic management skills and command of chemical battalions, companies
and platoons.
(2) Special qualifications. None.
(3) Special grading of positions.
(a) Company Commander graded MAJ in Biological Detection
Company (BIDS).
(b) Platoon Leader graded CPT in Biological Detection Company
(BIDS).
(4) Unique duty positions. Technical Escort.
d. Chemical Operations and Training (74B).
(1) Description of duties. Designates positions which include requirements
to prepare plans, recommend chemical and biological
defensive and radiological training, and operational activities. Conducts
inspections of assigned or attached units to determine adequacy
of training and condition of NBC equipment. Determines
suitability and recommends employment of chemical and nuclear
weapons. Recommends plans for use of, and defense against employment
of incendiary materiel and smoke/obscurants. Prepares
plans for NBC training of individuals and units. Plans for and
supervises NBC decontamination operations. Advises commander
and staff on nuclear/chemical surety and NBC operations and training.
Prepares nuclear/chemical accident incident control plans. Responsible
for the operations of the Nuclear Biological Chemical
Element (NBCE).
(2) Special qualifications. None.
(3) Special grading of positions.
(a) Company Commander graded MAJ in Biological Detection
Company (BIDS).
(b) Platoon Leader graded CPT in Biological Detection Company
(BIDS).
(4) Unique duty positions. Technical Escort.
e. Chemical Munitions and Materiel Management (74C).
(1) Description of duties. Designates positions involved in the
life cycle management of chemical munitions and/or materiel. Involves
development, design, acquisition, implementation, and operation
of procurement programs. Initiates cost forecasting, contract
f o r m u l a t i o n a n d p r i c e a n a l y s i s . D e t e r m i n e s s t o r a g e a n d s t o r a g e
monitoring requirements. Directs quality assurance and surveillance.
Develops procedures for receipt, issue, and maintenance. Directs
preparation of inspection reports, records, evaluation, production,
and testing.
(2) Special qualifications. None.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. Technical Escort.
3–23. Transportation Corps (88) (Proponent: Office Chief
of Transportation)
a. Branch description. Manages all facets of transportation related
to the planning, operation, coordination and evaluation of all
m e t h o d s o f t r a n s p o r t a t i o n i n c l u d i n g m u l t i - m o d a l s y s t e m s . C o m -
mands all types of transportation, movement control and logistical
organizations tasked with controlling and carrying out personnel,
c a r g o - m o v e m e n t s , o r l o g i s t i c s r e q u i r e m e n t s w i t h i n a g e o g r a p h i c
area(s). Recommends priorities; coordinates tasks; documents cargo
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and/or personnel to be transported; allocates resources; and determines
mode(s) necessary for the optimum utilization of assets and
timely mission accomplishment. Works closely with members of the
sister services, and host country personnel on all manner of transportation
plans and operations to include logistical support. Possesses
expert knowledge of commercial transportation industries and
practices in order to provide timely and adequate support for military/Government
requirements. Plays a key role in the research,
development, procurement, and life cycle management of transportation
related equipment and systems. Acts as a transportation instructor
advisor, staff/exchange officer with U.S. Forces or allied nations.
b. Branch qualifications. DA Pam 600-3 lists qualifications for
entry into and professional development in this branch.
c. Transportation, General (88A).
(1) Description of duties. Transportation or logistical unit/activity
commander or staff officer responsible for the functional planning,
coordination, procurement and control of the movement of materiel,
personnel, or personal property on commercial and military transport;
and the correlation of all facets of transportation pertaining to
water, air, highway, rail and multi-modal transport systems including
the assessment of transportation capabilities and the integration
of transport functions, facilities and plans. Experience in two or
more transportation modes (highway, rail, air, or water) is desirable.
(2) Special qualifications. None.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty position. Watercraft or Vehicle Project/Product
Manager.
d. Traffic Management (88B).
(1) Description of duties. Encompasses positions involving the
planning, procurement, coordination and control of the movement of
personnel, personal property, and freight worldwide by military or
commercial transport. Since United States and foreign commercial
transportation industries provide the bulk of the service and assets
needed to meet DoD requirements, the Traffic Manager ensures that
all assets and services are economically feasible and judiciously
employed. Special skills and knowledge required may include rate/
tariff determination and knowledge of Federal/state or host country
regulations and customs laws pertaining to the movement of materiel
and personnel by commercial or military means. Multi-modal
transportation experience is required in selected positions.
(2) Special qualifications. None.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions.
(a) Installation Transportation Officer.
(b) Movement Control Agency/Center Unit Commander.
(c) Passenger/Freight/Personal Property Movements Officer.
(d) Director of Inland Traffic Military Traffic Management Command
(MTMC).
(e) Director of Personal Property (MTMC).
(f) Traffic Engineer.
e. Marine and Terminal Operations (88C).
(1) Description of duties.
(2) Special qualifications. None.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions.
(a) Watercraft Unit Commander/Officer.
(b) Terminal Service/Transfer Unit Commander/Officer.
(c) Director International Traffic (MTMC).
(d) Terminal Operations/Documentation Officer.
(e) Terminal or Port Commander.
(f) Marine Maintenance Officer.
f. Motor/Rail Transportation (88D).
(1) Description of duties. Commander of or staff officer in a unit
or activity involved in truck (motor) or rail transport planning,
operations and management. Plans for and directs the utilization of
equipment to include maintenance, safety, and routing, embracing
the coordination with and utilization of host nation assets and road
or rail networks. Plans for and accomplishes the expeditious movement
of both personnel and cargo by motor or rail world-wide. May
serve as a liaison officer with or contract administrator for both
DoD, commercial or host country motor/rail assets, service, and
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