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Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania-- The 329th Movement Control Team provides background support for the movement of soldiers, supplies, and equipment worldwide.
Moving the Army could be overlooked. Still, for the soldiers whose military occupation specialty is transportation, it is something with immense value. "Transportation is the big piece that most soldiers will never see," said Capt. Joshua Dandridge, former company commander of the 329th Movement Control Team out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. "No one ever sees the work and effort that the soldiers in the transportation world either put in at the aerial port of debarkation, at the seaport of debarkation, working with the line haul, or working with government embassies and NATO partners."
The 329th MCT is currently deployed to support the 101st Airborne Division and Army Support Activity — Black Sea. The 329th MCT coordinates movements between the U.S. Army and NATO allies.
"My soldiers are constantly moving, which is a lot of work. However, being able to partner with our NATO allies, we can identify problems and develop expedient solutions," said Dandridge.
The MCT utilizes four modes of transportation: line haul, air travel, railroads, and sea. While on rotation in Romania, many missions are conducted through line haul, air travel, and railroads.
"So, us as a whole, we are one movement control team," said Dandridge. "We are split into four branch movement control teams. Each one of the branch movement control teams covers a different facet of transportation. We have operations, line haul, rail, sea, and air."
The 88 series provides a full spectrum of transportation capabilities at war's tactical, operational, and strategic levels, enabling a Contiguous United States-based and forward-deployed Army to rapidly deploy, distribute, and maneuver forces, equipment, and material anytime, anywhere.
"I love learning about the MOS. I had no clue what the 88 series did until I became the retention noncommissioned officer," said Sgt. Shandora Brooks, retention NCO for the 329th MCT.
Although they may not be the flashiest or the most well-known part of the military, the 329th MCT unit provides a significant role in the continuous operation of the Army. As 88 November soldiers, transportation movement coordinators operate behind the scenes to move the Army where it needs to go. Their direct involvement is pivotal for the different U.S. Army units to complete and accomplish their missions.
"Being able to do operations like this every day and really watch the army move," said Pfc. Katrina Sheffield, a transportation movement coordinator. "Knowing that I'm a part of getting people back home to their families and redeploying."
The 329th MCT held a change of command ceremony where Dandridge said farewell to the soldiers and welcomed Capt. Sam Cremin as the new commander.
"General James Mattie once said, 'If you cannot move, you are not lethal.' I am proud to stand here today and say that moving is what we do, by road, rail, sea, and air; the 329th has been there to answer the call," said. Dandridge.
| Date Taken: | 11.29.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 12.04.2023 04:30 |
| Story ID: | 458678 |
| Location: | MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, RO |
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