ATP 4-16 — Movement Control
ATP 4-16 governs Army movement control roles, responsibilities, and command relationships at each echelon.
- Publication number: ATP 4-16
- Title: MOVEMENT CONTROL
- Date: 04/25/2022
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers movement requests, integrated movement programs, movement boards, route synchronization, transportation movement releases, and road movement planning. It describes how organizations coordinate movement requirements with transportation capabilities during large-scale combat operations.
Applies to: ATP 4-16 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Movement control
- Movement request process
- Integrated movement programs
- Movement boards
- Route synchronization
- Transportation movement release
- Road movement planning
Questions and answers
How does the movement request process start in a division?
The movement request process in the division starts at the brigade echelon (BCT or multifunctional support brigade). (paragraph 3-8)
What happens when a division movement requirement exceeds brigade capability?
Movement requirements that exceed the brigades capability or capacity to support are referred to the DTO, initiating the movement request process (figure 3-2). (paragraph 3-8)
What does the DTO do with a validated movement requirement?
The DTO validates the movement requirement and determines the best method for execution based on the division commanders priority for movement. (paragraph 3-8)
What is the outcome of a division movement board?
The outcome of a movement board is a validated division movement program. (paragraph 4-4)
What does a theater movement program plan?
A movement program is used to plan anticipated transportation requirements for movement and flow of units, personnel, materiel, and sustainment supplies. (paragraph 4-5)