U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM)
Abstract
U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) is a functional combatant command responsible for providing air, land, and sea transportation to meet national security needs. The command was established in 1987 and is located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. TRANSCOM is comprised of more than 138,000 personnel including more than 45,000 active duty military members, members of the U.S. Coast Guard, and more than 19,000 civilian employees. About 50 percent (73,000) of the TRANSCOM workforce is reserve component personnel. TRANSCOMs stated mission is to provide full-spectrum global mobility solutions and related enabling capabilities for supported customers requirements in peace and war. The command provided transportation (air, sea, and ground) in support of past contingencies such as Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom as well as peacekeeping endeavors, such as Restore Hope (Somalia), Support Hope (Rwanda), and Uphold Democracy (Haiti). Likewise, the command supports humanitarian relief operations in response to natural disasters. In addition to providing transportation support for DODs global response, TRANSCOM annually manages over 550,000 personal property shipments associated with personnel permanent change of station moves. TRANSCOM reports that during an average week they conduct more than 1,900 air missions, have 25 ships underway, and send 10,000 ground shipments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 06, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1125426
Entities
People
- Lynn M. Williams
- Velma C. Gay
Organizations
- Congressional Research Service