FM 55-15 destination meeting. Time-distance factors are applied, a departure date is reckoned, conflic ting requirements for limited transportation assets and mobility support facilities are reconciled, and the movement program is tested for feasibility. Process The transportation planning process must be followed regardless of the type of transporta tion planning being done. First, determine what must be moved. Second, determine what transportation resources are available. Third, balance requirements against resources. Fourth, determine shortfalls and critical points and apply priorities. Fifth and most important, coordinate the plan with all units affected. The transportation planner must determine what the unit needs and then attempt to develop a transportation network to satisfy these needs. Determine requirements.
DesignationFM 55-15
EditionJun 1966
StatusSuperseded
Pages344
FunctionSustainment
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)