1st Infantry Division Movement Control Operations in Iraq

摘要

During Operation Iraqi Freedom II, thousands of vehicles traveled over the dangerous roads of aq daily to transport supplies to more than 20,000 soldiers at 28 forward operating bases (FOBs). These FOBs were geographically dispersed over an area of 146,000 square kilometers in the 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized) area of operations (AO). The 1st Infantry Division movement control cell planned and synchronized the movement of thousands of vehicles in one of Iraq's largest division sectors, escorted commercial trucks to FOBs, and gained in-transit visibility of all moving vehicles in its effort to provide efficient transportation. Meticulous planning, the use of automated systems, and the development of effective techniques and procedures resulted in the timely delivery of critical supplies and equipment to the division.