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RECEPTION, STAGING, RECEPTION, STAGING, ONWARD MOVEMENT & ONWARD MOVEMENT & INTEGRATION (RSO&I)INTEGRATION (RSO&I)

612-702-03612-702-03

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ReferencesReferences

• FM 100-17-3: FM 100-17-3: Reception, Staging, Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration Onward Movement and Integration (RSO&I)(RSO&I)

• FM 4.01-011: FM 4.01-011: Unit Movement Unit Movement OperationsOperations

• FM 100-17-1: FM 100-17-1: Army Pre-positionedArmy Pre-positioned

Afloat (APA) OperationsAfloat (APA) Operations• FM 100-17-2: FM 100-17-2: Army Pre-positionedArmy Pre-positioned

Land Land

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Predeployment ActivitiesPredeployment Activities

Strategic Lift Strategic Lift

Deployment PhasesDeployment Phases

Reception, staging, onward Reception, staging, onward movement & integration (RSO&I)movement & integration (RSO&I)

Movement to POEMovement to POE

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Deployment ProcessDeployment ProcessDeployment ProcessDeployment Process

NATIONAL FORCEPROJECTIONSTRATEGY

ARMYREQUIREMENTS

RSO&I FORCESTRUCTURE

APOEAPOE

SPOESPOE

APOEAPOE

APODAPOD

SPOESPOE

MSRMSR

MSRMSR

PREPO

AIRLIFT SEALIFT

STRATEGICMOBILITY

TRIAD

PREPOASHORE

THEATERSTAGING

BASE

TACTICALASSEMBLYAREA (TAA)

FORCECLOSURE

Reception, Staging, Onward Movement & Integration

RSO&IRSO&I

STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL TACTICAL

SPODSPOD

FORTFORT

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RSO&I -- What Is It? RSO&I -- What Is It?

RSO&I -- A New Term for an Old ProblemRSO&I -- A New Term for an Old Problem

Problem: Problem: How to receive personnel andHow to receive personnel and equipment into a theater of operations, rejoinequipment into a theater of operations, rejoin these elements into combat ready units, and these elements into combat ready units, and integrate these units into the theater’s command integrate these units into the theater’s command structure.structure.

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RSO&I: Overview

RSO&I:RSO&I: Consists of essential and interrelated Consists of essential and interrelated processes in the Area of Operations (AO) processes in the Area of Operations (AO) that that transforms arriving personneltransforms arriving personnel and and material into material into forces capableforces capable of meeting of meeting operation requirements.operation requirements.

Force does not exist for mobility but mobility for force. It is of no Force does not exist for mobility but mobility for force. It is of no use to get there first unless, when the enemy arrives, you have use to get there first unless, when the enemy arrives, you have also the most men – the greater force.also the most men – the greater force.

RADM Alfred Thayer Mahan:RADM Alfred Thayer Mahan:Lessons of the War with Spain (1889)Lessons of the War with Spain (1889)

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RSO&I -- ReceptionRSO&I -- Reception

Reception:Reception:

Unloading personnel and material from Unloading personnel and material from strategic liftstrategic lift

Providing deploying soldiers life supportProviding deploying soldiers life support

Marshaling arriving unitsMarshaling arriving units

Transporting units to staging areas (if required) Transporting units to staging areas (if required)

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RSO&I -- StagingRSO&I -- Staging

Staging:Staging:

Assembling, holding & organizing arriving Assembling, holding & organizing arriving personnel and equipment into units and forcespersonnel and equipment into units and forces

Providing deploying soldiers life support Providing deploying soldiers life support until unit is self sustaininguntil unit is self sustaining

Building combat power incrementallyBuilding combat power incrementally

Preparing units for onward movementPreparing units for onward movement

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RSO&I -- Onward RSO&I -- Onward MovementMovement

Onward Movement:Onward Movement: -- Move units and accompanying material from Move units and accompanying material from

reception facilities and staging areas to tactical reception facilities and staging areas to tactical assembly areas (TAAs) or other theater assembly areas (TAAs) or other theater destinationsdestinations

-- Move arriving non-unit personnel to gaining Move arriving non-unit personnel to gaining commands commands -- Move arriving sustainment material fromMove arriving sustainment material from

reception facilities to distribution sites.reception facilities to distribution sites.

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RSO&I -- IntegrationRSO&I -- Integration

Integration:Integration:

Synchronized transfer of authority over deploying Synchronized transfer of authority over deploying units and forces to commander in theaterunits and forces to commander in theater

To achieve integration-- To achieve integration--

+ Unit must be operational and mission readyUnit must be operational and mission ready

+ Unit must be absorbed into joint forceUnit must be absorbed into joint force

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Unit and UMO Planning Unit and UMO Planning Considerations for RSO&IConsiderations for RSO&I

• Review procedures and tasks in higher Review procedures and tasks in higher headquarters and theater RSO&I plansheadquarters and theater RSO&I plans

• Is deployment opposed or unopposed? For opposed operations: For opposed operations: ++ Units configure tactically for deployment Units configure tactically for deployment For unopposed operations:For unopposed operations:+ Personnel normally move by air, equipment by Personnel normally move by air, equipment by seasea+ Personnel & equip reassembled into tacticalPersonnel & equip reassembled into tactical units upon arrival in theater units upon arrival in theater

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Unit & UMO Planning Unit & UMO Planning Considerations RSO&I (Cont)Considerations RSO&I (Cont)

• Is the unit drawing Army Prepositioned Stocks Is the unit drawing Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS) in theater? (APS) in theater?

If drawing APS - Unit Cdr & UMO must review If drawing APS - Unit Cdr & UMO must review battlebook for APS site/ship. battlebook for APS site/ship.

Information is available in Automated BattlebookInformation is available in Automated Battlebook System (ABS)System (ABS)

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Unit & UMO Planning Unit & UMO Planning Considerations RSO&I (Cont)Considerations RSO&I (Cont)

• Develop unit battlebook with information about Develop unit battlebook with information about destination & RSO&I operations. Include:destination & RSO&I operations. Include:

Info/pictures on POD layout & facilitiesInfo/pictures on POD layout & facilities

Convoy routesConvoy routes

Plans/location for Plans/location for drawing APSdrawing APS

POCs & supportingPOCs & supporting commands/agenciescommands/agencies

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SUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARY

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OnOnLearningLearning

Answer 1: Answer 1: The Staging process assembles, The Staging process assembles, holds, and organizes arriving personnel and holds, and organizes arriving personnel and equipment into units and forces.equipment into units and forces.

QUESTION 1: QUESTION 1: What RSO&I process focuses on What RSO&I process focuses on Assembling, holding and organizing arriving Assembling, holding and organizing arriving personnel and equipment into units and forces?personnel and equipment into units and forces?

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QUESTION 2: QUESTION 2: What system can provide the What system can provide the UMO detailed information on UMO detailed information on equipment at APS sites and on APS ships?equipment at APS sites and on APS ships?

Answer 2: Answer 2: The Automated Battlebook SystemThe Automated Battlebook System (ABS) provides detailed information on equipment(ABS) provides detailed information on equipment at APS sites and on APS ships. at APS sites and on APS ships.

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ReceptionReception

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Possible Reception Possible Reception ScenariosScenarios

• Scenario 1.Scenario 1. Unit and equipment arrive via air Unit and equipment arrive via air at APODat APOD

• Scenario 2.Scenario 2. Soldiers arrive by air at APOD, Soldiers arrive by air at APOD, equip arrives by sea at SPOD. Soldiers and equip arrives by sea at SPOD. Soldiers and equipment reassembled at in-theater staging baseequipment reassembled at in-theater staging base

• Scenario 3.Scenario 3. Soldiers arrive at APOD, Soldiers arrive at APOD, then move to APS land or afloat locations to then move to APS land or afloat locations to draw APSdraw APS

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AERIAL PORT

THEATERSTAGING

BASE

SEAPORT

TAA / OTHER DESTINATION

PERSONNEL &EQUIPMENT

Scenario 1Scenario 1

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Reception Operations -- Reception Operations -- Joint Aerial Port ComplexesJoint Aerial Port Complexes

• Soldiers and/or equipment may arrive at a Joint Soldiers and/or equipment may arrive at a Joint Aerial Port ComplexAerial Port Complex

May be large complex containing airfield andMay be large complex containing airfield and numerous support functionsnumerous support functions

Includes terminal support functions such asIncludes terminal support functions such as A/DACG, movement control, equip and cargoA/DACG, movement control, equip and cargo holding areas, postal facilities, helicopterholding areas, postal facilities, helicopter assembly areasassembly areas

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APOD Operations -- Key APOD Operations -- Key Organizations and ActivitiesOrganizations and Activities

• Arriving unit interfaces with and is supported by:Arriving unit interfaces with and is supported by:

USAF Aerial Port Squadrons (APS) or TankerUSAF Aerial Port Squadrons (APS) or Tanker Airlift Control Elements (TALCE)Airlift Control Elements (TALCE) Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group (A/DACG)Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group (A/DACG) Movement Control (Movement Control Agency,Movement Control (Movement Control Agency, Port Movement Control Team)Port Movement Control Team)

Designated support organizations from receivingDesignated support organizations from receiving command and host nation supportcommand and host nation support

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ASSEMBLYAND

INSPECTION

INTRANSITHOLDING

AREA

PROVIDEMINOR

SERVICE(GAS,OIL, &

MINORMAINTENANCE)

UNITAREA

UNITAREA

UNITAREA

TALCE A/DACG Unit

OffloadingRamp Area

Holding Area

NOTIONAL AERIAL PORT OF DEBARKATION

MarshalingAreas

APOD Operations -- Airfield APOD Operations -- Airfield Functions and ResponsibilitiesFunctions and Responsibilities

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APOD Operations -- Offload APOD Operations -- Offload RampRamp Area Area

• TALCETALCE operations and responsibilities operations and responsibilities

Supervises off-load operationsSupervises off-load operations

Releases aircraft loads to A/DACG controlReleases aircraft loads to A/DACG control

Provide offload equipment (e.g. MHE) as Provide offload equipment (e.g. MHE) as requiredrequired

TALCE operates the airfieldTALCE operates the airfield

TALCE is responsible for ramp operations and TALCE is responsible for ramp operations and aircraft parkingaircraft parking

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APOD Operations – Offload APOD Operations – Offload RampRamp Area (Cont) Area (Cont)

• A/DACGA/DACG operations and responsibilities operations and responsibilities

Provides offload teams & support equipmentProvides offload teams & support equipment (as required)(as required)

Coordinates with TALCE for return of unit’s shoring Coordinates with TALCE for return of unit’s shoring and dunnageand dunnage

Accepts aircraft loads from TALCE at agreed Accepts aircraft loads from TALCE at agreed locationlocation

Maintains coordination with TALCE & arriving unitMaintains coordination with TALCE & arriving unit

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APOD Operations -- Offload APOD Operations -- Offload RampRamp Area (Cont) Area (Cont)

• Arriving UnitArriving Unit responsibilitiesresponsibilities

Retain shoring and dunnage for redeploymentRetain shoring and dunnage for redeployment

Provide A/DACG copy of pax and cargo manifestProvide A/DACG copy of pax and cargo manifest

Assist, as required, in unlashing and offloading Assist, as required, in unlashing and offloading equipment from aircraft equipment from aircraft

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APOD Operations APOD Operations -- -- HoldingHolding Area Area

• A/DACGA/DACG operations and responsibilities operations and responsibilities

Coordinates with TALCE & arriving unitCoordinates with TALCE & arriving unit

Releases aircraft load to arriving unitReleases aircraft load to arriving unit

A/DACG controls holding area A/DACG controls holding area

Coordinates move of unit pallets to unitCoordinates move of unit pallets to unit marshaling areasmarshaling areas May provide minor services (fuel, maintenance)May provide minor services (fuel, maintenance) for arriving unit vehiclesfor arriving unit vehicles

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APOD OperationsAPOD Operations -- -- HoldingHolding Area (Cont) Area (Cont)

• Arriving UnitArriving Unit activities activities

Assists A/DACG as requiredAssists A/DACG as required

Drives unit vehicles from holding area to unitDrives unit vehicles from holding area to unit marshaling areamarshaling area

Provides a liaison to A/DACG to facilitateProvides a liaison to A/DACG to facilitate processing of arriving unit plane loads processing of arriving unit plane loads

Coordinates with movement control teams thatCoordinates with movement control teams that may be operating in port areamay be operating in port area

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APOD Operations APOD Operations -- -- Unit MarshalingUnit Marshaling Area Area


Perform maintenance checks and refuelingPerform maintenance checks and refueling

Prepare and organize for movement (convoy,Prepare and organize for movement (convoy, rail, airlift, inland water)rail, airlift, inland water)

Install equipment that was removed for Install equipment that was removed for strategic deployment strategic deployment

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APOD Operations -- APOD Operations -- Unit Unit Marshaling AreaMarshaling Area (Cont) (Cont)

• Area Support GroupArea Support Group (ASG) (ASG) or other designatedor other designated organizationorganization

• Movement Control TeamsMovement Control Teams (MCTs) (MCTs) Port & Area MCTs operate in APOD ops areaPort & Area MCTs operate in APOD ops area

May provide life support / services for deployingMay provide life support / services for deploying unitunit

Assist units in onward movementAssist units in onward movement Coordinate & task for transportation assetsCoordinate & task for transportation assets required by deploying unitrequired by deploying unit

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APOD Operations -- APOD Operations -- UMO UMO Considerations & DutiesConsiderations & Duties

• Develop unit plan for departing marshaling area Develop unit plan for departing marshaling area based on higher hq’s, ASCC & theater RSO&I planbased on higher hq’s, ASCC & theater RSO&I plan

Vehicles may convoy and soldiers move by busVehicles may convoy and soldiers move by bus

Unit may move equipment to railhead forUnit may move equipment to railhead for onward movement to destination. onward movement to destination.

• UMO coordinates move with MCT or other UMO coordinates move with MCT or other supporting movement organizationsupporting movement organization

• UMO coordinates with ASG or other support unitsUMO coordinates with ASG or other support units operating railheads, bus transport, etc.operating railheads, bus transport, etc.

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APOD Operations -- UMO APOD Operations -- UMO Considerations/Duties (Cont)Considerations/Duties (Cont)

• Bottom lineBottom line:: UMO performs tasks & coordinationUMO performs tasks & coordination to move unit our of port area. May include:to move unit our of port area. May include:

Organizing unit for rail (load teams, vehicle Organizing unit for rail (load teams, vehicle reconfiguration) bus, or other modesreconfiguration) bus, or other modes

Preparing for convoy move (convoy requests)Preparing for convoy move (convoy requests)

• Key consideration: Split UMO operationsKey consideration: Split UMO operations

UMO arrives early to coordinate theaterUMO arrives early to coordinate theater movements, alternate UMO supports APOE movements, alternate UMO supports APOE departure and arrives later in flowdeparture and arrives later in flow

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• Soldiers arrive by air at APODSoldiers arrive by air at APOD

• Equipment arrives at SPODEquipment arrives at SPOD

Unit main body moves to theater staging baseUnit main body moves to theater staging base

Vehicle drivers move to SPODVehicle drivers move to SPOD

Drivers and mechanics prepare equipmentDrivers and mechanics prepare equipment for movement to theater staging basefor movement to theater staging base

• Equipment & soldiers reassembled at TSBEquipment & soldiers reassembled at TSB

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APOD

TSB / ISB

SPOD

Main Body

Equipment Flow

Drivers

PaxFlow

Scenario 2 -- Air and Sea Scenario 2 -- Air and Sea ReceptionReception

Port Support Activity

Port Openers / Operators

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SPOD Operations -- Joint SPOD Operations -- Joint Water Port ComplexesWater Port Complexes

• Equipment arrival at Joint Water Port ComplexEquipment arrival at Joint Water Port Complex

May be large complex with multiple piers (POL,May be large complex with multiple piers (POL, RO/RO, container) & area for JLOTS operationsRO/RO, container) & area for JLOTS operations Includes terminal support functions/areas:Includes terminal support functions/areas:

+ Convoy and helicopter assembly areasConvoy and helicopter assembly areas+ Vehicle, cargo and container holding areasVehicle, cargo and container holding areas

+ Transportation mode ops & movement controlTransportation mode ops & movement control+ Port Support ActivityPort Support Activity

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Joint Water Port Complex Joint Water Port Complex (Notional)(Notional)

VehicleHolding

Area

ContainerHolding

Area

ConvoyAssembly

AreaDriver

HoldingArea

Vehicle AssemblyArea

RORO Pier

Container Pier

HelicopterAssembly

Area

Helo PadPOL Pier

Gate #1

Gate #2

ToStaging

Area

JLOTSOperationsLegendRailPipelineRoad

Port Boundary

HPOL

Storage

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SPOD Operations -- Key SPOD Operations -- Key Organizations and ActivitiesOrganizations and Activities

• Arriving unit interfaces with and is supported by:Arriving unit interfaces with and is supported by:

SDDC -- Single Port ManagerSDDC -- Single Port Manager

Port Support Activity (PSA) Port Support Activity (PSA)

Movement Control Teams (MCT)Movement Control Teams (MCT)

ASG or other designated supporting unitsASG or other designated supporting units

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SPOD Organization SPOD Organization (Notional)(Notional)

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SPOD Operations -- Port SPOD Operations -- Port Operating Area Operating Area

• SDDCSDDC manages port operations in port areamanages port operations in port area

• Port Area includes ship discharge area and portPort Area includes ship discharge area and port staging areastaging area

Discharges unit equipment from vesselDischarges unit equipment from vessel

Stages equipment in port staging areaStages equipment in port staging area

Releases equipment to unitReleases equipment to unit

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SPOD Operations -- Port SPOD Operations -- Port Operating Area (Cont) Operating Area (Cont)

• PSA operates in port staging areaPSA operates in port staging area

• Port Support ActivityPort Support Activity (PSA) (PSA) operates in direct operates in direct support of SDDCsupport of SDDC

Receives & stages discharged equipmentReceives & stages discharged equipment

As required, provides maintenanceAs required, provides maintenance capability to support arriving unit vehiclescapability to support arriving unit vehicles

Provides licensed vehicle operators for allProvides licensed vehicle operators for all types of equipmenttypes of equipment

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SPOD Operations -- Port SPOD Operations -- Port Operating Area (Cont)Operating Area (Cont)

• Area Support GroupArea Support Group (ASG) (ASG) (or other designated(or other designated organization)organization)

• Movement Control OrganizationsMovement Control Organizations Port & Area MCTs operate in SPOD ops areaPort & Area MCTs operate in SPOD ops area

May provide life support / services for deployingMay provide life support / services for deploying unitunit

Assist units in onward movementAssist units in onward movement Coordinate & task for transportation assetsCoordinate & task for transportation assets required by deploying unitrequired by deploying unit

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SPOD Operations -- Port SPOD Operations -- Port Marshaling AreaMarshaling Area


Perform maintenance checks and refuelingPerform maintenance checks and refueling

Prepare and organize equipment for onwardPrepare and organize equipment for onward movement (convoy,rail, inland water)movement (convoy,rail, inland water)

Reinstall equipment removed for strategicReinstall equipment removed for strategic deploymentdeployment Unpack containers and repack cargo as vehicleUnpack containers and repack cargo as vehicle secondary loadssecondary loads

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SPOD Operations -- Port SPOD Operations -- Port Marshaling Area (Cont)Marshaling Area (Cont)

• Arriving UnitArriving Unit activities (Cont) activities (Cont)

Prepare and organize equipment for onwardPrepare and organize equipment for onward movement at port staging areamovement at port staging area

Port marshaling area may not be availablePort marshaling area may not be available

Units may have to move directly to destinationUnits may have to move directly to destination

Must coordinate with port commander to Must coordinate with port commander to reduce interference at portreduce interference at port

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SPOD Operations -- UMO SPOD Operations -- UMO Considerations & DutiesConsiderations & Duties

• Coordination with MCT at APOD for transporting:Coordination with MCT at APOD for transporting:

Advance party teams such as vehicle driversAdvance party teams such as vehicle drivers to SPODto SPOD

Main body to theater staging base Main body to theater staging base

• Advance movement planning prior to theaterAdvance movement planning prior to theater arrivalarrival

Based on RSO&I plan, higher hq’s guidanceBased on RSO&I plan, higher hq’s guidance

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SPOD Operations -- UMO SPOD Operations -- UMO Considerations/Duties (Cont)Considerations/Duties (Cont)

• UMO Coordination at SPOD:UMO Coordination at SPOD:

Port Manager staff & PSA for receiving unit Port Manager staff & PSA for receiving unit equipmentequipment

Movement Control Agency or MCTs for Movement Control Agency or MCTs for onward movement of equip to theater staging onward movement of equip to theater staging

basebase

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• Equipment could move to TSB by convoy, rail,Equipment could move to TSB by convoy, rail, military/commercial truck, inland waterway military/commercial truck, inland waterway

UMO coordinates with MCT for required UMO coordinates with MCT for required transportation assets, convoy clearances, localtransportation assets, convoy clearances, local movement proceduresmovement procedures

UMO coordinates with designated supportUMO coordinates with designated support units operating railheads, convoy assemblyunits operating railheads, convoy assembly areas areas

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• Split UMO operations? Split UMO operations?

UMO representative may have to be at APODUMO representative may have to be at APOD

UMO may have to coordinate at TSB or other UMO may have to coordinate at TSB or other designated areas designated areas

• UMO must oversee various operations & use UMO must oversee various operations & use alternate UMO or have knowledgeable repalternate UMO or have knowledgeable rep

UMO representative may have to be at SPODUMO representative may have to be at SPOD

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• Soldiers, TAT and non authorized prepositionedSoldiers, TAT and non authorized prepositioned (NAP) items arrive APOD(NAP) items arrive APOD

• Arriving unit will draw APS from: Arriving unit will draw APS from:

Army Prepositioned Afloat (APA) vessels thatArmy Prepositioned Afloat (APA) vessels that sail to the theater, orsail to the theater, or

Army Prepositioned Land (APL) sites locatedArmy Prepositioned Land (APL) sites located in theaterin theater

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• For APA operations, unit moves from For APA operations, unit moves from APOD to APOD to seaport in following sequence:seaport in following sequence:

Survey, Liaison, Reconnaissance Party (SLRP)Survey, Liaison, Reconnaissance Party (SLRP) Advance partyAdvance party

PSA personnel (if required)PSA personnel (if required) Main bodyMain body

• For APL operations, advance party moves fromFor APL operations, advance party moves from APOD to APS site, followed by main body APOD to APS site, followed by main body

Scenario 3 (Cont)Scenario 3 (Cont)

Off-Load Preparation Party (OPP)Off-Load Preparation Party (OPP)

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• References are:References are:

Unit & UMO Considerations Unit & UMO Considerations for APS Operationsfor APS Operations

- FM 100-17-1, FM 100-17-1, APA Operations, APA Operations, provides provides doctrine and procedures for afloat doctrine and procedures for afloat operations operations

- FM 100-17-2, FM 100-17-2, APLAPL Operations, Operations, provides provides doctrine and procedures for ashore (land) doctrine and procedures for ashore (land) operations operations

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• UMO gathers available information about UMO gathers available information about move to APS sites before unit arrives theatermove to APS sites before unit arrives theater

• For APS operations, unit will generally operate asFor APS operations, unit will generally operate as part of battalion or brigade size forcespart of battalion or brigade size forces

Unit plans based on higher hq’s plansUnit plans based on higher hq’s plans

Coordination with Bn/Bde movement officers Coordination with Bn/Bde movement officers & S-4& S-4

Unit & UMO Considerations Unit & UMO Considerations for APS Operations (Cont)for APS Operations (Cont)

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Army Materiel Command’s ABS contains:Army Materiel Command’s ABS contains:

ABS info available atABS info available at http://www.battlebooks.comhttp://www.battlebooks.com or or for AKO users go to Organizations / Logistics / for AKO users go to Organizations / Logistics / Battleweb / BattlewebBattleweb / Battleweb

• Unit Commander and UMO must access ABSUnit Commander and UMO must access ABS

+ Battlebooks for APS sites / vesselsBattlebooks for APS sites / vessels+ APS equipment listing by UICAPS equipment listing by UIC+ Equipment draw procedures & site informationEquipment draw procedures & site information+ Unit checklists for APS operationsUnit checklists for APS operations

Unit & UMO Considerations Unit & UMO Considerations for APS Operations (Cont)for APS Operations (Cont)

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AERIAL PORT

BrigadeMain Body

Port Support Activity

Advance Party

Survey, Liaison,Reconnaissance Party

SEAPORT

PREPOAFLOAT

Off-Load Prep Party

Army PrepositionedArmy Prepositioned Afloat (APA)Reception Afloat (APA)Reception

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Army Prepositioned Afloat Army Prepositioned Afloat (APA) -- Key Organizations(APA) -- Key Organizations

• Unit interfaces with and is supported by:Unit interfaces with and is supported by:

SDDC & Composite Transportation Group (CTG)SDDC & Composite Transportation Group (CTG)

+ SDDC is port manager, CTG is port operator SDDC is port manager, CTG is port operator

+ CTG operates SPOD and is responsible for CTG operates SPOD and is responsible for onward movement of equip and personnelonward movement of equip and personnel

PSA: Performs normal PSA functionsPSA: Performs normal PSA functions

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APA -- Key OrganizationsAPA -- Key Organizations and Activities (Cont) and Activities (Cont)

• Unit interfaces with and is supported by: (Cont’)Unit interfaces with and is supported by: (Cont’)

Offload Preparation Party (OPP)Offload Preparation Party (OPP)

+ AMC controlled team consisting of AMC, AMC controlled team consisting of AMC, SDDC and contractor employeesSDDC and contractor employees

+ Purpose is to discharge, process and Purpose is to discharge, process and transfer APA equipment to unit transfer APA equipment to unit

+ Deploying unit generally provides Deploying unit generally provides representative to OPPrepresentative to OPP

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APA -- Unit Organization for APA -- Unit Organization for APA OperationsAPA Operations

• Survey, Liaison, Reconnaissance Party (SLRP)Survey, Liaison, Reconnaissance Party (SLRP)

Includes reps from deploying unit, MCT, AMC &Includes reps from deploying unit, MCT, AMC & port commanderport commander

Purpose: Purpose:

Arrives SPOD prior to APA vessel arrivalArrives SPOD prior to APA vessel arrival

+ Reconnaissance, liaison with theater authorities Reconnaissance, liaison with theater authorities

+ Prepare for advance party & main body arrivalPrepare for advance party & main body arrival

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APA -- Unit Organization for APA -- Unit Organization for APA operations (Cont)APA operations (Cont)

• Advance PartyAdvance Party Formed from deploying unit(s)Formed from deploying unit(s)

+ Arrange for reception of unit main bodyArrange for reception of unit main body+ Rendezvous with APA shipsRendezvous with APA ships

Primary tasks: Primary tasks:

+ Assist in port support and discharge operationsAssist in port support and discharge operations

Should include battery teams, fuel handlers,Should include battery teams, fuel handlers, drivers, property book & supply personneldrivers, property book & supply personnel

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APA -- Unit Organization for APA -- Unit Organization for APA operations (Cont)APA operations (Cont)

• Unit Main BodyUnit Main Body

• PSAPSA: Unit may be required to provide own or: Unit may be required to provide own or supplement PSA at SPOD supplement PSA at SPOD

+ Receives and stages unit equipment at the Receives and stages unit equipment at the APA site in SPOD holding areaAPA site in SPOD holding area+ Moves to TAA or other designated locationMoves to TAA or other designated location

+ Prepares for continued operationsPrepares for continued operations

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Army Prepositioned Land Army Prepositioned Land (APL) -- Unit Organization (APL) -- Unit Organization

for APL Operationsfor APL Operations

• Unit Advance PartyUnit Advance Party

Moves from APOD to APL locationMoves from APOD to APL location

Moves Equipment to marshaling area in vicinityMoves Equipment to marshaling area in vicinity of APL siteof APL site

Signs for unit APS equipmentSigns for unit APS equipment

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StagingStaging

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Staging (Cont)Staging (Cont)

Reassemble and reunite units with theirReassemble and reunite units with their equipmentequipment

Upload unit basic loadsUpload unit basic loads

Prepare and schedule units for onwardPrepare and schedule units for onward movement to TAAmovement to TAA

Provide life support until unit is self sustainingProvide life support until unit is self sustaining

• Staging Process: Staging Process:

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Theater Staging Base Theater Staging Base (TSB)(TSB)

Marshaling areas, maintenance shelters Marshaling areas, maintenance shelters

Equipment calibration, weapons boresighting Equipment calibration, weapons boresighting

• TSBs provides an arm, fuel, fix capabilityTSBs provides an arm, fuel, fix capability. . They include:They include:

Fuel and ammo storageFuel and ammo storage

Test driving loop and range areasTest driving loop and range areas

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Theater Staging Base Theater Staging Base Layout (Notional)Layout (Notional)

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TSB -- Unit and UMO TSB -- Unit and UMO Movement TasksMovement Tasks

• ReconfigureReconfigure unit equipment for onward unit equipment for onward movement mode (rail, road, inland/coastal water)movement mode (rail, road, inland/coastal water)• Process necessary Process necessary movement documentationmovement documentation (convoy requests, rail load plans)(convoy requests, rail load plans)

• CoordinateCoordinate with supporting units responsible for with supporting units responsible for rail loading and convoy assembly operations.rail loading and convoy assembly operations.

• Coordinate with MCTCoordinate with MCT for onward movement for onward movement schedule and movement procedures, by mode.schedule and movement procedures, by mode.

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Onward MovementOnward Movement

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OnwardOnward Movement (Cont)Movement (Cont)

• Onward Movement Process:Onward Movement Process: Moving units & materiel from reception facilitiesMoving units & materiel from reception facilities and staging bases to TAA or other destinations and staging bases to TAA or other destinations

• Onward movement is normally planned, scheduledOnward movement is normally planned, scheduled and controlled by movement control agencies, and controlled by movement control agencies, battalions and teams.battalions and teams.

• Numerous forces and host nation traffic may beNumerous forces and host nation traffic may be competing for movement over same LOC.competing for movement over same LOC.

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Onward Movement -- UMO Onward Movement -- UMO Considerations & TasksConsiderations & Tasks

• UMO tasks essentially same as covered in UMO tasks essentially same as covered in APOD/SPOD preparation for onward movementAPOD/SPOD preparation for onward movement

• Support facilities, such as convoy supportSupport facilities, such as convoy support centers, may be established to support unit centers, may be established to support unit onward movementonward movement

• Security concerns can impact unit organizationSecurity concerns can impact unit organization for onward movementfor onward movement

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IntegrationIntegration

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Integration ProcessIntegration Process

• To achieve integration, the unit:To achieve integration, the unit:

Must become operational and mission-readyMust become operational and mission-ready -- move, fight and communicate-- move, fight and communicate

Must be absorbed into the joint forceMust be absorbed into the joint force

• Integration is complete when receiving Integration is complete when receiving commander establishes command & control commander establishes command & control over arriving unitover arriving unit

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QUESTION 1: QUESTION 1: What APOD area does the unit What APOD area does the unit use to reinstall equipment removed from strategic use to reinstall equipment removed from strategic deployment, and reconfigure and prepare its deployment, and reconfigure and prepare its equipment for movement by the designated equipment for movement by the designated onward movement mode?onward movement mode?

Answer 1: Answer 1: The deploying unit uses the port The deploying unit uses the port marshaling area to prepares its equipment for marshaling area to prepares its equipment for movement out of the APOD area.movement out of the APOD area.

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Answer 2: Answer 2: FMs 100-17-1 & 100-17-2 provide FMs 100-17-1 & 100-17-2 provide doctrine & checklists for APS operations. doctrine & checklists for APS operations. ABS battlebooks provide info on APS vesselsABS battlebooks provide info on APS vessels& land sites & land sites

QUESTION 2: QUESTION 2: For Army Pre-positioned Stocks For Army Pre-positioned Stocks (APS) equipment draws, where can the UMO find (APS) equipment draws, where can the UMO find planning guidance and checklists, and detailedplanning guidance and checklists, and detailedinformation about the APS sites and vessels?information about the APS sites and vessels?

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QUESTION 3: QUESTION 3: What theater controlled area is What theater controlled area is established to reassemble combat units and their established to reassemble combat units and their equipment when inadequate space or facilities equipment when inadequate space or facilities exist at the SPODs?exist at the SPODs?

Answer 3: Answer 3: Theater staging bases are establishedTheater staging bases are establishedfor reassembling soldiers and their equipmentfor reassembling soldiers and their equipmentinto an effective combat force. into an effective combat force.

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QUESTION 1:QUESTION 1: What organization at the APOD What organization at the APOD receives the unit’s equipment from the TALCEreceives the unit’s equipment from the TALCEand transfers the equipment to the deploying and transfers the equipment to the deploying unit?unit?

Answer 1: Answer 1: The A/DACG receives the unit’s The A/DACG receives the unit’s equipment from the TALCE and processes the equipment from the TALCE and processes the equipment for transfer to the deploying unit.equipment for transfer to the deploying unit.

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QUESTION 2: QUESTION 2: For departure from the APOD to For departure from the APOD to theater staging bases or other destinations, what theater staging bases or other destinations, what organization does the UMO coordinate with for organization does the UMO coordinate with for detailed information on movement schedules, detailed information on movement schedules, procedures and unit movement responsibilities?procedures and unit movement responsibilities?

Answer 2: Answer 2: The Port Movement Control TeamThe Port Movement Control Teamassists the unit in preparing for and executingassists the unit in preparing for and executingonward movement from port reception facilities. onward movement from port reception facilities.

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QUESTION 3: QUESTION 3: For APA operations, what task-For APA operations, what task-organized element deploys to the APA organized element deploys to the APA discharge site prior to vessel arrivaldischarge site prior to vessel arrivalto provide liaison and prepare for advance party to provide liaison and prepare for advance party and main body arrival?and main body arrival?Answer 3: Answer 3: The Survey, Liaison, Reconnaissance The Survey, Liaison, Reconnaissance Party arrives ahead of the APA vessel, performs Party arrives ahead of the APA vessel, performs liaison, and prepares for main body and advanceliaison, and prepares for main body and advanceparty arrival.party arrival.

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QUESTION 4: QUESTION 4: What RSO&I process culminates What RSO&I process culminates with the transfer of authority over the unit to with the transfer of authority over the unit to designated commander for employment in the designated commander for employment in the theater of operations.theater of operations.

Answer 4: Answer 4: Integration is the transfer of authority Integration is the transfer of authority over units and forces to a designated commander over units and forces to a designated commander for employment in the theater of operations. for employment in the theater of operations.

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UMODPC 1 RECEPTION, STAGING, ONWARD MOVEMENT & INTEGRATION (RSO&I) 612-702-03 U M O D P C