4-4. Developing a Highway Regulation Plan
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The development of a highway regulation plan hinges on the use of route
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reconnaissance overlays and traffic circulation plans and overlays for planning.
These plans must be interpreted correctly or you may plan a convoy to move over
a route that--
Has time restrictions.
Is closed to regulator traffic.
Cannot handle the weigh of the convoy.
Handles one-way traffic which normally flows in the opposite direction.
Your goal as an MCO in an HTD is to develop a highway regulation plan which
eliminates congestion on MSRs and expedites the movement of units and
critically needed supplies. When you receive a units movement plan, you must
review the vehicle information and compare it to route and bridge classifications
of the road network.
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As an MCO within an MCA your primary responsibility is the scheduling of
MCO
movements over controlled highways to--
responsibilities
Obtain their fullest use.
Prevent conflicts.
Meet established priorities.
Ensure regulations are carried out effectively.
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The highway regulation plan is a valuable tool to the transportation planner. It
Use of the
will show you how to--
highway
regulation plan
Plan and control MSRs.
Schedule vehicle movements.
Effectively place HRPT.
Coordinate with MPs, engineers, and customers.
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