TRANSCOM
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States Transportation Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
TRANSCOM stands for United States Transportation Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Functional combatant command responsible for moving US forces and supplies worldwide by air, land and sea, headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Its components are Air Mobility Command, Military Sealift Command and the Army's Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command.
Example: TRANSCOM chartered commercial jets to help move the brigade's soldiers overseas.
Usage notes
Established in 1987. TRANSCOM also manages the movement of service members' household goods during permanent change of station moves, a program that has drawn frequent complaints and reform efforts. In a crisis it can also call on commercial airliners through the Civil Reserve Air Fleet and on commercial ships under sealift agreements.
Related abbreviations
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- Sqn – Squadron
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- Trp – Troop
- USA – United States Army
- USAF – United States Air Force
- USAFA – United States Air Force Academy
- USAFE – United States Air Forces in Europe
- USAR – United States Army Reserve