At division level, there is a transportation staff office that perform
this function (Figure 1-2).
Figure 1-2.
Division Special Staff Org.
Movement management in the division is performed by the division
transportation officer (DTO) and the division support command (DISCOM)
movement control officer. The purpose of the HTD is to form a centralized
"nerve center."
The HTD regulates the highway networks by planning,
routing, scheduling, and directing road movements.
The commander's
priorities and the situation will determine how much regulation is required.
An HTD is normally established at the corps and operates under the control
of the movement control center (MCC).
a. HTD Functions
The functions of the HTD may vary, depending on the amount of
movement expected and the capacity of the road net.
It will normally
perform most of the following functions and may be given others as well:
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