ArmyMovement

ArmyMovement is the planning, coordination, and execution of relocating military forces from staging areas to areas of operation, and from one operational phase to another. It covers the movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies across land, sea, and air, and requires integration with intelligence, logistics, and fires. Effective movement supports strategic deployment, theater entry, operational maneuver, and sustained combat capability.

The process is divided into strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Strategic movement handles long-distance transport and force projection to a theater of operations, often involving intermodal transport, aerial lift, and sealift. Operational movement moves forces within the theater to assemble, concentrate, or disperse as planned. Tactical movement focuses on maneuver during combat, including march columns, displacements under fire, and repositioning to achieve local objectives. Planning emphasizes timing, sequencing, and risk management to maintain momentum while preserving security.

Key components include transport assets, routes, and sustainment. Transportation may involve rail, road, air, and maritime assets, with considerations for terrain, weather, and fuel and ammunition requirements. Security measures, route clearance, deconfliction with civilian authorities, and counter-mobility and protection tasks are integral. Coordinated movement also requires command and control, communications, and synchronization with intelligence, reconnaissance, and fires.

Historical practice has evolved from foot and wagon trains to mechanized and airborne operations, relying on established infrastructure and rapid logistics. Modern ArmyMovement emphasizes mobility, interoperability, and resilience to sustain operations in dynamic environments.