Transportation Management Coordinator (88N), you are the logistical backbone of the Army's mobility. You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and selecting modes of transportation for personnel, cargo, and equipment worldwide. From organizing massive military convoys to preparing equipment for air, sea, and rail transport, you ensure that Army assets get exactly where they need to be, safely and on time.
To enlist as an 88N, you must meet the standard Army eligibility criteria alongside specific MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) requirements:
ASVAB Score: You must achieve a minimum Clerical (CL) score of 95 on the ASVAB.
Citizenship & Security: You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and qualify for a Secret Security Clearance.
Education & Medical: You must have a High School Diploma or GED and meet standard Army medical and physical fitness criteria.
Army Reserve (Part-Time)
Service Commitment: Serving in the Reserves is a part-time commitment, typically requiring one weekend a month and two weeks a year for annual training.
Duty Stations: You are assigned to a local Reserve unit close to your civilian home.
Daily Mission: You focus on maintaining your local unit's readiness and logistics for domestic emergencies or federal mobilization.
AIT Training: You complete the same 6-week school at Fort Gregg-Adams, but prior-service or re-classifying soldiers may have flexible, phased training options.
Local Vacancy Constraint: You can only secure the 88N MOS if there is an active slot available in a Reserve unit near your residence.
Compensation & Benefits: You receive part-time drill pay, low-cost TRICARE Reserve Select health insurance, and a reserve retirement pension starting at age 60.
Active Duty (Full-Time)
Career Commitment: Serving on Active Duty is a full-time daily career with standard military work hours.
Duty Stations: You can be stationed at any major Army installation worldwide based on the needs of the Army.
Daily Mission: You will manage active, daily global troop movements and coordinate large-scale equipment shipments.
Training Timeline: You will complete a continuous 6 weeks and 1 day of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) immediately after Basic Training.
Compensation & Benefits: You receive full active-duty pay, housing allowances, and a full pension eligibility after 20 years of active service.
Company Description
The United States Army is the oldest and largest branch of the United States Armed Forces, tracing its proud heritage back to the Continental Army founded in 1775. As a key component of the Department of Defense, the Army serves as the nation's primary land-based defense force, employing nearly one million uniformed Soldiers across its Active Duty and Army Reserve components.