88N Transportation Management Coordinators
About 88N
The U.S. Army Transportation Corps' 88N Transportation Management Coordinators supervise, monitor, control and coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo by air, rail, highway, and water. 88N Transportation Management Coordinators determine the most efficient mode of transport that accomplishes mission requirements and advises military and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians concerning the selection of sites for depots, truck terminals, railheads, beachheads, airfields, ports, and inland waterway terminals.
The TMC supervises cargo documentation and movement control units for all transportation modes:
- Supervision of cargo documentation and movement control units for all transportation modes
- Formulation and review of documentation on technical traffic management functions
- Devising and reviewing movement programs for logistical support functions in a theater of operations
- Serving as the transportation liaison between other military services, commercial agencies, and host nation support elements
- Reviewing DoD contracts and agreements with host nations
- Verifying the accuracy of movement control documents
- Quality control of commercial transportation contracts
The TMC supervises cargo documentation and movement control units for all transportation modes:
- Supervision of cargo documentation and movement control units for all transportation modes
- Formulation and review of documentation on technical traffic management functions
- Devising and reviewing movement programs for logistical support functions in a theater of operations
- Serving as the transportation liaison between other military services, commercial agencies, and host nation support elements
- Reviewing DoD contracts and agreements with host nations
- Verifying the accuracy of movement control documents
- Quality control of commercial transportation contracts
88N Transportation Management Coordinators
88N Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) (Sergeant – Sergeant First Class)
At the NCO level, 88N Transportation Management Coordinators monitor and coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo by air, rail, highway, and water and reviews documentation on technical traffic management functions. The Transportation Management Coordinator NCO verifies the accuracy of movement control documents and serves as the primary operator of Standard Army Management Information Systems which is critical to moving the Army. They serve as primary trainer of Soldiers.
88N Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors
Sergeant Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors
Proponent Vision: Transportation Management Coordinators monitors, and coordinates the movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo by air, rail, highway, and water; formulates and reviews documentation on technical traffic management functions. The Transportation Management Coordinator SGT verifies the accuracy of movement control documents and serves as the primary operator of Standard Army Management Information Systems which is critical to moving the Army.
Developmental/ Experiential Learning
Positions: Movements NCO, Transportation Management NCO
Broadening Experiences: Drill Sergeant, Recruiter, Instructor, Special Operations, Trans MGT NCO (WHCA), TRANS MGMT NCO, Special Mission Units
Experiences: Transportation Management Sergeants gain a variety of experiences through institutional education, unit expertise and self development. With sufficient experience they can become Movements NCOs, Movement Supervisors, Documents Supervisors, and Transportation Management Supervisors.
Additional Information
College and University Associates Degree (O)
Credentials & Certifications (Continuing Education) Professional Transportation Planner (O)
Military Schooling Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES)-Sea/Air (D), HAZMAT (D), Unit Movement Officer-Deployment Planning Course (D), Global Air Trans Exec Systems-Surface (GATES) (O), Joint Container Management (D), TC-AIMS II (D), Drill Sergeant (O), Airborne (O), Air Assault (O), Jumpmaster (O), Contracting Officer Representative (COR) (O)
(D) Desired
(O) Optional
(R) Required
Baseline Talents Army Talent Attribute Framework - Tier 2
- Decision Making
- General Cognitive Ability
- Problem Solving
- Reasoning
- Situational Awareness
- Active Listening
- Leadership
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
- Training & Developing Others
Assignment Developed Talents Army Talent Attribute Framework – Tier 2
- Attention Control
- Decision Making
- General Cognitive Ability
- Problem Solving
- Reasoning
- General Communication
- Military Specific
- Safety & Compliance
- Leadership
- Management
Tier 3 Army Talent Attribute Framework KSBs (Baseline)
- Decision Making
- Mental Agility
- General Cognitive Aptitude
- Multi-Tasking, Problem Solver
- Active Learning
- Analytical Thinking
- Situational Awareness
- Active Listening
- Stress Tolerance
- Soldier Common Task Knowledge and Skills
- MOS/Branch Specific Knowledge and Skill
- Cooperation/Team Work
- Team Building
Tier 3 Army Talent Attribute Framework KSBs (Assignment Developed)
- Focus
- Decision Making
- Sound Judgement
- General Cognitive Aptitude
- Problem Solver
- Analytical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Situational Awareness
- Communicator
- Army Self Efficacy
- Process-Discipline
- Safety Compliance
- Interpersonal Tact
- Team Building
- Team Orientation
- Enforces Standards
- Monitoring
- Delegating
- Training and Developing Others
- Reflective Thinking
Staff Sergeant Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors
Proponent Vision: Transportation Management Coordinator Staff Sergeant, monitors, controls and coordinates the movement of personnel, equipment, in all modes of transport and determines the most efficient mode of transport that accomplishes mission requirements. The Transportation Management Coordinator SSG advises military and DOD civilians concerning the selection of sites for depots, truck terminals, railheads, beachheads, airfields, ports, and inland waterway terminals. They must manage maintenance, accountability and be fluent in functional staff operations.
Developmental/ Experiential Learning
Positions: Associates Degree (O)
Broadening Experiences: ALC SGL, WHCA, DLA, Special OPS, TRANSCOM, Old Guard, SFAB/OC/T, DS, Recruiter, Instructor
Experiences: Transportation Management Coordinator Staff Sergeants gain a variety of experiences through institutional education, unit expertise self-development, and operational deployments. With sufficient experience they can become Detachment Sergeants, Operations Sergeants, Senior Movements NCO, Force Generation NCO, and Chief Movements Supervisors.
College and University Associates Degree (O)
Credentials & Certifications (Continuing Education)
Military Schooling Advanced Leaders Course (R), Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES)-Sea/Air (D), HAZMAT(D), Unit Movement Officer-Deployment Planning Course (D), Global Air Trans Exec Systems-Surface (GATES) (O), TC- AIMS II (D), Operational Contracting Support (D), Joint Operation Planning and Execution (JOPES)-Support Personnel Course (D), Joint Container Management (D), JOPES-Act Officer Crs (O), Battle Staff (O), MRT (O), SHARP (O), Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Crs I (O), MRT (O), SHARP (O), Airborne (O), Jumpmaster (O)
(D) Desired
(O) Optional
(R) Required
Baseline Talents Army Talent Attribute Framework - Tier 2
- Attention Control
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- General Cognitive Ability
- Reasoning
- General Communication
- Leadership
- Tactical/Technical Competence
- Management
- Training and Developing Others
Assignment Developed Talents Army Talent Attribute Framework - Tier 2
- Attention Control
- Decision Making
- General Cognitive Ability
- Problem Solving
- Reasoning
- General CommunicationI
- Military Specific
- Safety & Compliance
- Leadership
- Management
Tier 3 Army Talent Attribute Framework KSBs (Baseline)
- Attentiveness
- Focus
- Decision Making
- Sound Judgement
- Problem Solver
- Situational Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
- Dependability
- Discipline
- Delegating
- Project Manager
- Organizational Perspective
- Peer Leadership
- Knowledge of Processes and Procedures
- Soldier Common Task Knowledge and Skills
- Intercultural Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- Analytical Thinking
- Mentoring
- Training and Developing Others
Tier 3 Army Talent Attribute Framework KSBs (Assignment Developed)
- Attentiveness
- Problem Sensitivity
- Sound Judgement
- Problem Solver
- Trouble Shooting
- Processes Information and Data
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Reasoning
- Intercultural Communication
- Quality Control Analysis
- Evaluating Compliance
- Task Planning Management
- Delegating
Sergeant First Class Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors
Proponent Vision: The Transportation Management Coordinator SFC manages cargo documentation and movement control units for all modes of transport. They serve as the liaison between other military services, commercial agencies, and host nation support elements. The 88N SFC reviews DOD contracts and agreements with host nations, ensures allocation of transport capability is appropriate to accomplish each mission in a cost-effective manner and serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative.
Developmental/ Experiential Learning
Positions: Detachment SGT, Operations SGT, Senior Movements NCO, Trans Logistics NCO, Chief Movements Supervisor
Broadening Experiences: SLC SGL, DLA, Career Management NCO, OC/T, NATO, Defense Attaché, SHARP VA, Drill Sergeant, Recruiter, Instructor, EO, Training Developer, SARC, Assistant IG, White House Transportation Agency, Special OPS
Experiences: Transportation Management Coordinator Sergeants First Class gain a variety of experiences through institutional training, unit expertise, self-development, and operational deployments. With sufficient experience they can become Senior Movements NCO, Force Generation NCO, Trans Logistics NCOs, First Sergeants and Senior Transportation Supervisors.
College and University Associates Degree (D)
Credentials & Certifications (Continuing Education) Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) (O)
Military Schooling Senior Leaders Course (R), Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES)-Sea/Air (D), HAZMAT (D), Global Air Trans Exec Systems-Surface (GATES) (D), TC-AIMS II (D), Unit Movement Officer-Deployment Planning Course (D), Operational Contracting Support (D), JOPES-SPC (D), JOPES-AOC (D), Joint Container Management (D), Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course I (O), Battle Staff (O), MRT (O), SHARP (O), Airborne (O), Jumpmaster (O)
(D) Desired
(O) Optional
(R) Required
Baseline Talents Army Talent Attribute Framework - Tier 2
- Decision Making
- General Cognitive Ability
- Problem Solving
- Reasoning
- Situational Awareness
- Written Communication
- Military-Specific
- IT Programs & Systems
- Management
- Systems Thinking
Assignment Developed Talents Army Talent Attribute Framework - Tier 2
- Attention Control
- Decision Making
- General Cognitive Ability
- Meta-Cognition
- Perceptual Speed & Accuracy
- Reasoning
- Systems Thinking
- Conscientiousness
- IT Programs & Systems
- Teamwork
Tier 3 Army Talent Attribute Framework KSBs (Baseline)
- Decision Making
- Sound Judgement
- General Cognitive Aptitude
- Unstructured Problem Solving, Analyze Data or Information
- Written Communication
- Situational Awareness
- Military & Professional Bearing
- Technologically Adept (II), Delegating
- Resource Management
- Enforces Standards
- Team Building
- Specialized Expertise
- Conflict Management
- Cooperation/ Teamwork
- Monitoring
- Discipline
- Dependability
Tier 3 Army Talent Attribute Framework KSBs (Assignment Developed)
- Problem Sensitivity
- Mental Agility, Multi-Tasking
- Analyzes and Organizes Information to Create Knowledge
- Response Orientation
- Analyze Data or Information
- Strategic Thinking
- Detail-focused & Precise
- Basic Computer Skills
- Team Development
- Coordinating Multiple Groups
- Improves Unit Performance
- Task Planning Management
- Knowledge of Processes and Procedures
- Quality Control Analysis
88N Enlisted Career Paths
As an 88N Transportation Management Coordinator, opportunities are available to secure civilian credentials which can be applied towards points for promotion within the Army as well as expand opportunities for application outside the Army.
Additional Opportunities
Industry Based Broadening — Institute for Defense and Business (IDB)
Purpose:The focus of the IB2 seminar is Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs) specifically the use of ERPs as a decision-making tool to improve readiness, lethality, and reduce costs for the Army.
Concept: Strategic seminar for officers, warrant officers, senior NCOs, and DA Civilians hosted by the Institute for Defense and Business (IDB) in Chapel Hill, NC.
- 3-week seminar-style instruction
- Seminar funding provided by CASCOM
- Benchmark with Cisco, FedEx, GE-Aviation, Caterpillar, etc.
| Foundation | Benchmark | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 |
| Business/ERP Integration, Intelligence, & Analytics | Industry Benchmarking | Practical Application Exercises |
| Industry/Academic Research | Business Intelligence & Data Analytics | Final Project Development |
| Problem Statement Analysis, Development, & Refinement | Industry/Academic Research | Project Presentation |
Contact the Logistics Branch Prononency Office. usarmy.lee.tradoc.mbx.leee-logistics-branch-proponency-office@army.mil