TRANSPORTATION SCHOOL
Keeping The Army On The Move
This school's motto: “Per Scientiam Progredimur (Through Learning We Progress)”. It's skilled transportation Soldiers who keep the Army moving. During your AIT at the Transportation School, you will learn how to operate and maintain Army tactical trucks, material handling equipment and watercraft.
You'll be trained on state-of-the-art simulation and training facilities where you'll learn about:
- Transportation Operations
- Traffic Management
- Convoy Operations
- Cargo Transfer
- Cargo Documentation
- Movement Control
- Operation of Heavy Material Handling Equipment
- Sailing and Maintenance of Army Vessels
- Unloading Aircraft, Ships, Railcars and Trucks
The Transportation School is accredited by the American Council of Education and the Council of Occupation Education. Based on your Army job or transportation course taken, you can earn academic credits toward a college degree or technical certification.
Related Jobs
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Cargo Specialist (88H)
Cargo specialists help ensure Army forces receive supplies, weapons, equipment and mail — on a daily basis, all over the world. They are primarily responsible for transferring or supervising the transfer of passengers, cargo and equipment to and from air, land and water transport by manual and mechanical methods.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
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Motor Transport Operator (88M)
Motor transport operators are primarily responsible for supervising or operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. They are the backbone of the Army’s support and sustainment structure, providing advanced mobility on and off the battlefield.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
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Railway Equipment Repairer (88P)
Railway equipment repairers are primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives and rolling stock. They play an integral role in the operation and maintenance of the Army’s railway operating battalions.
- Active/Reserve: Army Reserve
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
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Railway Operations Crewmember (88U)
Railway operations crewmembers are primarily responsible for supervising and operating diesel-electric locomotives and related equipment. They also serve as a crewmember or brakeman in the makeup and movement of railway cars and trains.
- Active/Reserve: Army Reserve
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
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Railway Section Repairer (88T)
Railway section repairers are primarily responsible for performing maintenance on railway tracks, roadbeds, switches, fences and other railway facilities. Members of the Army railway team, such as the railway section repairer, play an integral role in the operation and maintenance of the Army’s railway operating battalions.
- Active/Reserve: Army Reserve
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
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Transportation Management Coordinator (88N)
Transportation management coordinators are primarily responsible for scheduling and selecting the modes of transportation for personnel and equipment. They organize, plan and oversee the movement of those vehicles, personnel and cargo worldwide.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
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Watercraft Engineer (88L)
Watercraft engineers are primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on Army watercraft and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
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Watercraft Operator (88K)
Watercraft operators are primarily responsible for navigation, cargo operations and supervising other Soldiers on Army watercraft. They are part of a piloting team using electronic positioning systems, handheld navigation tools and traditional watch standing procedures aboard many of the Army’s watercraft.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
Related Civilian Jobs
- Truck Driver
- Boat Pilot
- Harbor Master
- Longshoreman
- Engine Mechanic
- Railway Specialist
