88 Series Enlisted
The CMF 88 series provides a full spectrum of transportation capabilities at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of war, enabling a CONUS-based and forward-deployed Army to rapidly deploy, distribute and maneuver forces, equipment and materiel anytime, anywhere in support of the National Military Strategy. Transportation NCOs assist in the planning, directing, supervising and execution of Army and DoD transportation operations at the tactical, operational and strategic levels, to include joint operations and operations other-than-war. They are technically proficient with employment of transportation and mission-unique equipment, personnel, and systems. In addition, they understand logistics and distribution operations to include the use of transportation, supply and maintenance automated systems.
About 88H
The U.S. Army Transportation Corps' 88H Cargo Specialist are disciplined, technical experts that transship cargo between all modes of transportation and execute port operations upload/download, staging, and marshalling tasks to support the Army’s global operations. 88H Cargo Specialists are the Army's experts for everything the Army moves by land, sea, or air.
88H Cargo Specialists are trained in:
- Cargo Documentation
- Securing of Cargo
- Manual and Automatic Cargo Handling Procedures
- Equipment training on Kalmar RT240 Rough Terrain Cargo Handler (RTCH), the All-Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS 10K), the 40-ton Mobile Crane, and the ship/shore mounted Hagglund Crane.
88H Cargo Specialists are trained in:
- Cargo Documentation
- Securing of Cargo
- Manual and Automatic Cargo Handling Procedures
- Equipment training on Kalmar RT240 Rough Terrain Cargo Handler (RTCH), the All-Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS 10K), the 40-ton Mobile Crane, and the ship/shore mounted Hagglund Crane.
88H Cargo Specialist
88H Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) (Sergeant – Sergeant First Class)
At the NCO level, 88H Cargo Specialists are proficient in all methods of cargo handling and storage procedures (manual or mechanical). They demonstrate a high degree of technical and tactical proficiency and competent performance of leadership functions in order to effectively train junior enlisted Soldiers. The Cargo Specialist NCO maintains accountability of Soldiers and teaches them to properly maintain their equipment to increase mission and training effectiveness.
About 88K
The U.S. Army Transportation Corps' 88K Watercraft Operators are disciplined, technical experts that provide the Army with maritime capabilities. They operate and maintain lifeboats and vessel firefighting equipment, stand lookout and perform helm watches, and operate Class B vessels. 88K Watercraft Operators are responsible for navigation, cargo operations, and supervising other Soldiers on Army watercraft. As part of the piloting team, you’ll train in the basics of seamanship and vessel operations, using electronic positioning systems, handheld navigation devices, and traditional watch standing procedures.
88K Watercraft Operators are trained in:
- Boat handling techniques
- Docking/Undocking vessels
- Drop and weigh anchor
- Interpret code signal flags
- Send and receive messages via radio, beacon, and signal flag.
- Emergency water survival
- Lifeboats and fast-boat operation
- Shipboard firefighting and other emergency procedures
88K Watercraft Operators are trained in:
- Boat handling techniques
- Docking/Undocking vessels
- Drop and weigh anchor
- Interpret code signal flags
- Send and receive messages via radio, beacon, and signal flag.
- Emergency water survival
- Lifeboats and fast-boat operation
- Shipboard firefighting and other emergency procedures
88K Watercraft Operator
88K Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) (Sergeant – Sergeant First Class)
At the NCO level, 88K Watercraft Operators maintain vessel charts, publications, orders, and log books, stand lookout and perform helm watches, and send and receive messages with radios, beacons, and signals. They are skilled in navigating a boat or watercraft and able to beach and retract landing crafts. They are the primary trainer of Soldiers and coach, counsel, and care for subordinates.
About 88L
The U.S. Army Transportation Corps' 88L Watercraft Engineers are disciplined, technical experts that provide the Army with maritime field and sustainment level maintenance capabilities. They service Army watercraft, amphibious and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels. 88L Watercraft Engineers perform daily systems checks, repair and maintain gasoline and diesel engines, troubleshoot and repair watercraft propulsion machinery, and repair and service lift machinery and engine-related electrical systems.
88L Watercraft Engineers are trained in:
- Basic shipboard electronics
- Hydraulics Systems
- Maintenance Shop practices
- Engine Operation and Maintenance
- Maritime Operations
- Maintenance of steering systems
- Inspection and maintenance of propellers
- Shipboard firefighting and other emergency procedures
88L Watercraft Engineers are trained in:
- Basic shipboard electronics
- Hydraulics Systems
- Maintenance Shop practices
- Engine Operation and Maintenance
- Maritime Operations
- Maintenance of steering systems
- Inspection and maintenance of propellers
- Shipboard firefighting and other emergency procedures
88L Watercraft Engineers
88L Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) (Sergeant – Sergeant First Class)
As an 88L Watercraft Engineer, 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.
About 88M
The U.S. Army Transportation Corps' 88M Motor Transport Operators are disciplined, technical experts that provide the Army with motor transportation capabilities to support movement of personnel and cargo. They operate all tactical wheeled vehicles and equipment over rough terrain and roadways in support of combat operations.
88M Motor Transport Operators are trained in:
- Loading/Unloading Operations and Procedures
- Vehicle-mounted navigation and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)systems
- Radio Communication
- Vehicle and Convoy Security & Defense
- Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Transportation
- Vehicle Recovery Operations
88M Motor Transport Operators are trained in:
- Loading/Unloading Operations and Procedures
- Vehicle-mounted navigation and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)systems
- Radio Communication
- Vehicle and Convoy Security & Defense
- Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Transportation
- Vehicle Recovery Operations
88M Motor Transport Operators
88M Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) (Sergeant – Sergeant First Class)
At the NCO level, 88M Motor Transport Operators supervise or operate tactical wheeled vehicles, assist in organizing convoys, dispatch vehicles, verify vehicle logbooks, compile time, mileage and load data, and perform self-recovery operations. They are skilled in operating all classes of tactical wheeled vehicles and serve as primary trainer of Soldiers.
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.
About 88U
Found only in the U.S. Army Reserve component, the U.S. Army Transportation Corps' 88U Railway Specialist provides rail network capability and infrastructure assessments. 88U Railway specialists supervise and operate the Army’s sophisticated diesel-electric locomotives that move vital supplies and equipment. They assist with rail planning, coordinates the use of host nation or contracted rail assets, and oversees the execution of instructions received from signal towers, switches, and other trains.
88U Railway Specialists are trained in:
- Train car coupling and uncoupling operations
- Sending/Receiving signals through onboard signaling devices and systems
- Signal Tower Operations
- Loading/Unloading of equipment and cargo
- Operation of Diesel-Electric Locomotives
88U Railway Specialists are trained in:
- Train car coupling and uncoupling operations
- Sending/Receiving signals through onboard signaling devices and systems
- Signal Tower Operations
- Loading/Unloading of equipment and cargo
- Operation of Diesel-Electric Locomotives
88U Railway Specialists
88U Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) (Sergeant – Sergeant First Class)
At the NCO level, 88U Railway Specialist supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinates performing rail related duties. 88U NCOs supervise the operation of the locomotive's controls and safety appliances, observes and interprets instructions received from signal towers, switches, and other trains. They coordinate train movements; ensures compliance with operating timetables, rule book, and other specific instructions.