FMI 3-34.119 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army

Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures ConsiderationsMOBILITY CORRIDORSE-7. The mobility corridor (MC) is part of a layered and integrated security approach to LOC security.Layered security constitutes concentric rings that increase in survivability and response measures. The firstring (the center ring) being the ability of every convoy to defeat a Level I threat and to delay a Level IIthreat. The next ring (middle ring) provides the increased security/protection capability in support of thecenter ring activities, capable of defeating Level I and Level II threats, and supports the defeat of Level IIIthreats. The middle ring is also capable of integrating fires, CAS, MEDEVAC, safe havens, vehicleremoval/recovery operations, and so forth in support of the center ring and central effort that is the MCconcept. The final ring (the outer most ring) is the final ring of protection and brings with it the ability todefeat all level of threats through the integration of all joint capabilities.E-8. An MC is a protected LOC that connects two support areas within the battlespace. Within the MCare main and alternate roads, railways, and/or inland waterway supply routes used to support operations.Within an AO, there is an MC network that consists of multiple MCs that connect intertheater APOD andSPOD; intra-theater APOE and APODs; corps support, distribution, and storage areas; division support,distribution, and storage areas; and BCT support areas. While the support area is within the BCTs AO andresponsibility, the supporting MC is the responsibility of the division. The BCT is responsible for tacticalLOC operations and security beyond the BCT support area. The width and depth of an MC will bedependent on METT-TC factors and the guidance of the combatant commanders.E-9. The establishment of an MC network is the result of applying multiple functions and establishingrequired command, control, and support relationships. The collective integration and synchronization ofunits, capabilities, and facilities will provide a comprehensive three-dimensional protection capability forthe designated LOCs, the unit and convoy movements on the LOCs, and the units supporting LOC andmovement operations. A fully developed MC will consist of military police units providing routeregulation and enforcement, straggler and dislocated civilian control, area and route security, convoyescort, QRF, and logistical units conducting and managing movement control. Supporting functionsinclude units and capabilities for vehicle recovery and storage, cargo transfer, refueling, road maintenanceand repair, MC safe haven support facility construction and repair, CBNRE detection and response, aerialreconnaissance, and medical treatment and evacuation.E-10. The constitution of an MC and the required units and capabilities to support MC operations are notnew to the Army. What is new is the requirement to doctrinally codify a holistic, fully integrated andsynchronized LOC and convoy protection system. The requirement to establish MC doctrine is based onthe combination of, and the complexity resulting from a nonlinear asymmetrical battlespace, conductingthreat-based operations with minimal regard for occupying terrain, combat forces by-passing up tocompany-sized mechanized forces, combating new categories of threat forces, smaller stockpiles with ananticipatory “push” logistics system, and conducting simultaneous major combat operations (MCO) andstability and reconstruction operations. The establishment of an MC network and the allocation ofresources to conduct MC protection and support operations is a command function that must besynchronized with Army, joint, multinational, and HN forces supporting MC operations and the applicablemovement control agencies.E-11. The MC concept provides a solution to current and future force requirements for ground LOCmovement as it pertains to a comprehensive approach to increasing the survivability of land forces in theconduct of full spectrum operations. This concept provides for continuous support in keeping the MCsecure and operational, thus directly increasing the mobility, survivability, sustainability, andresponsiveness of combat enablers in support of all operational effort. Further refinement to this conceptand the DOTMLPF recommendations are required to ensure that the best solution and overall success isachieved in support of our Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines of today and tomorrow.21 September 2005 FMI 3-34.119/MCIP 3-17.01 E-5