Today's Army is rapidly transforming itself t meet the challenges of the 2:::.st century. This is a direct r ult of the unprecedented a d unexpected world threats a d challenges that are altering priorities for our nation a d the Department of D~fense. These numerous challe ges have led America's focces to expand their k ystone doctrine to that of a 0 NUS-based, power-projecti n force that is ready to d ploy personnel and e uipment anytime, to anyw~1ere in the world. The key to a CONUSb sed force is the ability first to rapidly deploy troops and their equipment to meet the eremy and second, to ensure a ,teady stream of sustaining s plies to enable them to defeat the enemy. Delivering wh at is needed to win a decisi e victory is the primary m ssion of the United States locations by a work force of over 3 ,500 military and civilians, including about 450 local national civilian employees. MTMC's primary contributions to the Department of Defense fit into four main areas referred to as "core competencies:" Transportation 0 Worldwide Port Com mand and its Army Operations component command, the Military Traffic Management 0 Global Traffic Command, or MTMC. Management MTMC is a jointly-staffed major Army Command, head0 Deployability Engineering quartered in Falls Church, Va. 0 Integrated Transportation Our mission implies a set of Systems standards and values, all of which lead to the same goaleffective, efficient, timely, and These competencies are responsive service to those the reason we exist. They who depend on us for traffic are the critical functions we management support. perform to achieve our MTMC has been providing mission, and they make up that support to the war the products and services we fighters for over 30 years. provide our customers. Our activities 11'1,11(~ S'l,lli\'1,1~(}1(~ \TJSION touch almost every soldier, sailor, airAn organization o.l man and marine in excellence with a the military, dedicated and qualit~' enabling them to work force tl1at better project their consistentl~· n1eets war power where it is fighter and customer needed. expectations ·regarding the Our mission is worldwide deplO)'lnent and carried out at 1nove1nent of defense strategic worldwide personnel and1nateriel. Under our first competency, we manage common-user ocean ports worldwide. MTMC has a permanent peacetime presence in 25 strategic ports throughout the world. Our terminal operators are located at various CONUS and OCONUS ports such as Beaumont, Texas; Pusan, Korea; and Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Their mission is to manage the flow of unit equipment, document the arrival and load out of all equipment, and prepare ship stow plans. MTMC is big business. Annually, we move equipment valued at billions of dollars through these strategic ports to sustain war fighters anywhere in the world. In other words , we are one of the commercial transportation industry's largest customers. As part of our readiness mission, we work closely with commercial port operators to prepare for national emergencies, disasters , and humanitarian assistance, ensuring that port capabilities will be available to us when needed. During con tingencies, we deploy to additional ports and provide the full range of port management functions in all scenarios-from bare beach operations to deployments through sophisticated, modern seaports. This includes arranging for stevedoring and related terminal services throughout the operation to ensure shipments won't be delayed in times of crisis or humanitarian needs. It also includes overseeing cargo documentation so that cargo can be properly tracked and located at all times. Simply stated, we are the DOD's single port manager. Our people are among the first on the ground to help move the war fighters' equipment through the port. They are among the last to leave the theater of operations after all of the units have returned home. In managing this compete cy, we are involved with al modes of commercial tr nsportation dedicated to n ving cargo, household g ods, privately owned vehicLs, an<;l passengers. To execute this challenging mission, we determine hew military traffic moves a d what controls are necessary to ensure on-time r "ponse to customers. While our acquisition process is complex, it is driven b) a simple goal-procure all m des of commercial and government transportation for moving cargo and passengers at the best possible price to meet the war fighters' requirements. We influence nearly $4 billion worth of commercial transportation services annually. In other words, we are DOD's interface between defense shippers, and the commercial and defense transportation carriers. MTMC leads DOD in the modernization of its shipping techniques, including intermodalism and containerization. It has been proven that using containers greatly enhances security and reduces cargo handling and delivery times. American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines expect and deserve quality transportation services for their equipment. Our third competency ensures policies, procedures, analytical tools, and capabilities are in place to rapidly and safely move units and their equipment to support peace and wartime requirements. In performing this competency, our Transportation Engineering Agency in Newport News, Va., provides the Department of Defense with the technology applica tion , research, engineering, ing analyses of the worldwide and analytical expertise to defense transportation sysimprove: terns . Other functions ''J the deployability of include: U.S. armed forces; a the transportation modeling and simulation tools to support force projection analyses; a the transportability of military equipment; a the infrastructure of the Defense Transportation System; and a the management and execution of DOD interests in civil transportation programs. TEA also administers the DOD highways, railroads, ports, and intermodal programs for national defense and performs research and computer simulation model a conducting unit and force deployability analyses and exercise evaluations; a developing transportability criteria and procedures for moving military materiel by surface modes; a conducting finite element and dynamic analyses on such materiel using computer-aided design and engineering systems; and a performing studies of intermodal transportation systems,installation outloading and traffic engineering, and port capability/ transportability. This competency is a critical link in achieving DOD mobility goals. Commanders at all levels st have the capability to identify and track the movement of their cargo, passengas, and personal property fr)m origin to destination during peace or war. Our fourth ccmpetency provides this c'"'pability. Our state-of-the-art aLtomation transportation information systems permit tiE prompt exchange of infor11111.tion between DOD and industry transportation comrrwnities . To name a few: Through our Transportation Coordinator Automated C mmand and Control Information System (TCACCIS), we help soldiers prepare their Unit Equipment List and supplies for deployment using a bar-coded labeling system. The system provides planners with information on equipment type, amount, status, and location. The Worldwide Port System (WPS) supports defense and commercial shippers and carriers to track cargo from the fort through the port of debarkation into the operational theater. This automated system plays a vital role in DOD's in transit visibility of unit and sustainment cargo. As we move into the future, we will continue focusing on developing and improving our integrated transportation systems to ensure war fighters have state-of-the-art systems available for their use. With fewer deployed forces, MTMC manages and expands its defense transportation capability by relying heavily on its Reserve components. Reserve teams augment active duty forces during exercises and deployments. They help us achieve success with their ability to execute early, rapid deployment. Together, we maintain our execution proficiency by participating regularly in command post, field training, and sea emergency deployment exercises such as: * BRIGIIT STAR * NUEVOS HORIZONTES *COBRA GOLD * ROVING SANDS * OCEAN VENTURE * ULCIII FOCUS LENS * POSITIVE FORCE *DRAGON TEAM * VARIOUS SEA EMERGENCY DEPLOYJKENTEXERCISES During these exercises, our port personnel and Reserve units assist installation and unit transportation officers in planning and executing their unit moves. As war fighters and their e:::juipment move to contingency areas, we must also be sensitive to the needs of servi e members' families. In a typical year, we manage the movement of more than 7 50 thousand personal p -operty and unaccompanied b ggage shipments and over 125 thousand privately o ned vehicles. Our goal is to provide ontL.'11e pick up and delive y, and damage-free rroves for personal p operty and privately o ned vehicles. We work closely with the commercial transportation industry to ensure that commercial business practices and state-ofthe-art technology are integrated into our processes to satisfy our customers' needs. For example, the household goods re-engineering program and the privatelyowned-vehicle Point-to-Point Pilot Program are initiatives being developed to provide a higher quality of service to customers and improve claims recovery. MTMC also manages and acquires a full range of official and leisure travel for service members and their families. This is the same level of service available at travel agencies. We believe these services will have a positive effect on the morale and quality of life for our service members and their families. It is not uncommon for MTMC men and women to be managing cargo movements in support of humanitarian and disaster relief operations around the world. The recent movement of troops and equipment to Mogadishu, Somalia during OPERATION RESTORE HOPE is one example; however, there are others. The scope of our assistance was evident from Europe to Africa, South America to Asia, and around the world. We were in Portau-Prince, Haiti; Iskenderun, Turkey; the former Soviet Union; the former Yugoslavia; Mogadishu, Somalia; Mombassa, Kenya; Homestead, Florida; and Beaumont, Texas. We participated in the areas of port operations, traffic management, and passenger movement. In short, we were there delivering equipment and supplies where needed. MTMC's footprints are provide a single point of con war fighting commanders V"'Orldwide. Our ability to tact for both customers and with the transportation pidly project and sustain U.S. suppliers. It will also create a services they will need in f~rces has ensured the success seamless transition between the 21st century. d military operations for over peacetime and wartime opera :!0 years. However, the next tions and provide America's century will require changes in r business practices to ensure future strategic mobility r:eeds will continue to be met. As such, we are actively seek i::lg ways to streamline the way e do business to meet the challenges ahead. Our concept in this arena is f 1e same as the commercial L ansportation sec tor-one-stop s opping. [eploying units and war fighting c mmanders will have a single "{X)int-of-contact for all intermodal s~rvices. This integrated joint intermodal transportation s= stem will eliminate wasteful cltplication and As the Army reshapes to face the challenges of the future, MTMC is reshaping as well. We are becoming leaner, more efficient, and technologically on-par with industry standards. We are putting ourselves on a "customer first" business basis by adopting methods and procedures that will make us more efficient. Customer satisfaction will be the ultimate measure of our success. We recognize people as our most important resource. We are proud to have a motivated, competent, well-trained work force within our corporate structure. Our motto, "WE DELNER THE POWER TO THE FORCE ... ANYTIME, ANYWHERE," summarizes what we do. Although missions may vary from place to place, our focus remains constant--OUR CUSTOMERS! By making tough decisions and establishing new priorities, we will continue to effectively and efficiently serve our customers at home and abroad. ,. 4 ,_, 0 0 Customet:S·"~:::::.::;:-=.:::=;~~~,_.-..._~~ People