Book Description

This manual, “Army Rail Operations,” describes the organizations, processes, procedures, and systems involved in the rail operations across the military spectrum. The focus of this manual is for the reader to gain an understanding of the Army rail system and how it functions. Rail transport operations in developed nations are considered to be a HN-provided service. In contingency areas, US rail units may have to be employed to support the theater of operations. This Field Manual sets forth transportation rail doctrine and organizational structure. It is written to explain the functions of rail transport operations service in a theater of operations. It provides basic information for commanders and staffs of supporting units and for staff officers of high HQ. It is also intended to serve as a text for student instruction and training of rail unit personnel. There are found primary functions of rail transport operations for military and commercial railways. These include train operation, maintenance of way, maintenance of equipment and train control.