FM 55-4: Transportation Movements in Theaters of Operations

FM 55-4 Transportation Movements in Theaters of Operations

FM 55-4

Transportation Movements in Theaters of Operations

Army · FM · Dec 1959 · 201 pages

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Section I. GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this manual is to explain the objectives, principles, policies, organization, functions, and procedures of transportation movements in a theater of operations. The provisions of the manual apply primarily to nontactical army transportation within a theater of operations. Emphasis is placed on the theater army logistical command (TALog) transportation system. Interservice and inter-Allied movements are briefly discussed to emphasize the Army role in these matters. The manual is intended as a guide for commanders, staff officers, and personnel in the field who engage in transportation movement activities; and as a medium for instruction. The material presented herein is applicable without modification to both nuclear and nonnuclear warfare. 2.

DesignationFM 55-4

EditionDec 1959

StatusSuperseded

Pages201

FunctionSustainment

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

References 21

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