ATP 4-13 — Army Expeditionary Intermodal Operations
ATP 4-13 governs the employment of Army expeditionary intermodal capability, including aerial, seaport, and terminal operations.
- Publication number: ATP 4-13
- Title: ARMY EXPEDITIONARY INTERMODAL OPERATIONS
- Date: 06/21/2023
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 4-13 covers intermodal operations, organizational roles, and the planning, opening, and operation of land, air, and maritime terminals. It also addresses logistics over-the-shore activities, transportation brigade expeditionary operations, marshaling yards, and terminal throughput capacity.
Applies to: ATP 4-13 provides the framework for commanders and staffs at all levels on the employment of Army expeditionary intermodal capability to include aerial and seaport operations.
Topics covered
- Intermodal operations
- Land terminal operations
- Air terminal operations
- Maritime terminal operations
- Logistics over-the-shore operations
- Transportation brigade expeditionary
- Marshaling yards
- Terminal throughput capacity
Questions and answers
What does intermodal operations use to move troops, supplies, and equipment?
Intermodal operations are the process of using multiple modes (air, sea, highway, rail,) and conveyances (truck, barge, containers, pallets) to move troops, supplies and equipment through expeditionary entry points and the network of specialized transportation nodes to sustain land forces (ADP 4-0). (paragraph 1-1)
What does terminal planning normally include?
Terminal planning normally includes Computing the terminal workload required. The workload is expressed as number of personnel, vehicles, containers/TEU, square feet, and STONs (for non-containerized cargo). (paragraph 3-3)
What are land terminals established to enable?
Terminals are established along air, rail, and motor mode operations networks to enable intermodal operations, which in turn enable distribution throughout the theater. (paragraph 3-2)
When are logistics over-the-shore operations conducted?
LOTS operations are conducted when developed or permanent ports and unimproved ports are degraded or inadequate. (paragraph 6-2)
What should plans to conduct logistics over-the-shore operations include?
Plans to conduct LOTS operations should include site selection and area layout, type of lighterage required, and task organization requirements to operate the LOTS operation. (paragraph 6-2)