I MEFO 11240_1 (Motor Transport SOP)

Overview of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Motor Transport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

General Information

• The I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) Order 11240.1 provides standard operating procedures for motor transport operations, including tactical and government-owned vehicle management, aiming for effective, efficient, and standard practices.

• Issued by the Commanding General, the SOP is applicable to all units within I MEF, ensuring compliance with directives from higher authorities and referencing various Marine Corps directives and instructions.

Mission

• Establish policies for the management of I MEF's motor transport vehicles to maintain combat readiness and ensure safety in operations.

Execution of SOP

• Commanders' Intent: Commanders and their staff must utilize this SOP for maintaining the effectiveness and efficiency of operations involving motor transport assets. Adherence is critical for operational success and personnel safety.

• Commanders must ensure all personnel performing motor transport duties are well-acquainted with these procedures and comply fully.

Responsibilities

1. Commanding General: Manages transportation and coordination for all I MEF units using various tracking tools for unit readiness.

2. Motor Transport Officers and Chiefs: Responsible for administering motor transport operations and maintenance, ensuring personnel are appropriately trained.

3. Every Driver/Operator: Must perform pre-maintenance checks, report issues, maintain equipment properly, and understand safety regulations.

Chapters Summary

Chapter 1: General Information

• Introduction: Emphasizes the need for supervision at all command levels to maintain high motor vehicle readiness.

• Responsibilities: Outlines command responsibilities for effective motor transport operations and ensures adherence to the SOP.

• Motor Transport SOP Content: Highlights the necessary components each subordinate command must address in their local SOP.

Chapter 2: Tactical Vehicle Operations

• Discusses the authorities and responsibilities regarding dispatch control, operational records, and adherence to traffic regulations, speed limits, and safety measures for tactical vehicles.

• Includes operational protocols for various vehicle types, emphasizing the importance of safety and proper cargo handling.

Chapter 3: Tactical Vehicle Maintenance

• Details preventive and corrective maintenance processes, emphasizing the necessity for oversight and systematic inspections to maintain combat readiness.

• Encourages units to engage in quality control programs for effective maintenance management.

Chapter 4: Special Motor Transportation Operations

• Addresses preparation and conduct for operations in diverse environments, including cold weather, desert terrain, and amphibious conditions, emphasizing unique operational considerations for each.

Chapter 5: Deployment Preparation and Support

• Encourages advance planning for maintenance and logistics during deployments, including inspections and required services.

Chapter 6: Garrison Mobile Equipment/Non-Tactical Vehicles

• Provides guidelines for the management of non-tactical vehicles used for administrative purposes and reinforces the restriction on non-official use.

Chapter 7: Safety

• Stresses commanders' roles in upholding safety programs, integrating inspection and training protocols tailored to specific operational risks.

• Enhances awareness of vehicle operation dangers and the importance of adherence to safety protocols.

Chapter 8: Training

• Establishes a framework for training programs, stressing the importance of proficiency among MT personnel through continual training and evaluations.

Chapter 9: Licensing

• Specifies requirements for tactical vehicle licensing programs, including examiners' qualifications, training for incidental drivers, and the responsibilities associated with various types of licensing.

Chapter 10: Movement Control and Tactical Vehicle Movements

• Highlights the logistical importance of movement control and defines essential elements of successful tactical vehicle movements, outlining the command structures necessary to support operations.

Appendices

• Includes additional resources such as directives, training requirements, and reporting forms to support various processes within the motor transport operations.