Mobility Officer Position

Establish more sequential and progressive assignments for WO1 882As that better prepare them for the Mobility Officer position in the BCT and the strategic assignments that follow. One way to do this would be to reestablish assignments for WO1 882As in the Movement Control Teams. During the initial implementation of the MWO, positions existed in the 6 transportation movement control teams (MCT). Over time the demand for MWOs in the BCTs and the limited number of MWOs in the army eliminated these positions. Reestablishing the MWO position and manning them with WO1 882As would create a company level sequential starting positions equivalent to the MWOs knowledge, skills, and attitude. It will give the MWO an opportunity to learn movement control, strengthening their skill sets for future assignments at the Movement Control Battalions and Expeditionary and Theater Sustainment Command levels.

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The BSB SPO Trans section is currently authorized; an O3, transportation officer, an E6, movement supervisor, and an E5 Transportation management NCO. The SPO Trans section seems to be properly manned, however it lacks experience, knowledge, and continuity over time. In most cases the transportation officer assigned to this section rotates frequently to ensure that the officer is completing their required developmental assignments. This position can be used as a transitional position to better prepare the junior MWO for the BCT Mobility Officer position. The MWO assigned to the SPO would strengthen the relationship between the BDE S4 sections and help synchronize all transportation operations within the BCT. This position will also provide each MWO in the BCT with mentorship and technical