FM 4-01.011 1 1-1 Chapter 1 Unit Movement Responsibilities A unit move is the relocation of a force and its materiel to a desired area of operations. To accomplish a unit move, movement plans are developed and unit movement operations are conducted. UNIT MOVEMENT OPERATIONS OVERVIEW 1-1. A unit movement operation is the movement of unit equipment, personnel, and accompanying supplies from one location to another. Unit movement operations are conducted during training exercises, mobilization, and deployment. Unit movement operations are planned, coordinated, and executed by four principal modes: rail, motor, air, and sea. The mode of movement determines tactics, techniques and procedures for preparation, planning, coordination and execution of unit movements.
DesignationFM 4-01.011
EditionOct 2002
StatusSuperseded
Pages165
FunctionSustainment
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)