For units redeploying to home station in CONUS, whom does the UMO coordinate with at the POD for onward movement of personnel and equipment?

For units redeploying to home station in CONUS, whom does the UMO coordinate with at the POD for onward movement of personnel and equipment?

• A. Supporting installation ITO reps
• B. DMC in-state
• C. The Theater Support Command
• D. Garrison Commander

Answer: (A)

At the POD, the UMO works through the installation’s on-site Transportation Office representatives. These ITO reps are the local mobility coordinators who manage the installation’s movement support, including processing manifests, prioritizing loads, and coordinating with available rail, air, and motor assets for the onward movement of people and equipment. They know the unit’s arrival details and the next destination, so they can arrange smooth handoffs and ensure accountability.

Higher-level commands or offices, such as a theater-level command, the Deployment Management Center in-state, or the installation commander’s administrative role, don’t handle the day-to-day onward movement coordination at the POD.