1C-5. Theater Movement Program, Continued
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Mode schematics. Mode schematics are prepared for each available mode of
Step 6:
transportation. The schematic lists the mode capacity in terms of daily
Programming
tonnage capacity between major terminals for air and rail modes, or daily ton-
by schematics,
mile capacity for motor transport.
continued
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When selecting or allocating modes of transportation, planners must consider the
Step 7:
priority of the requirement. Planners strive to eliminate the rehandling of cargo
Selecting a
and facilitate its transition to the final destination. These are the primary mode
mode
selection criteria:
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