The railhead here is crucial to the Army’s strategic power projection, and a dedicated civilian workforce ensures its efficiency and readiness. Their expertise is central to the installation’s ability to swiftly mobilize units and meet global mission demands.
At the heart of this mission is a dedicated team whose diverse roles ensure the railhead operates seamlessly.
“The railhead consists of 17 personnel: one supervisor, two traffic management specialists, one deployment coordinator, two inspectors, four forklift/motor vehicle operators, one transportation assistant, five locomotive engineers, and one conductor,” said Linda Heuer, rail operation supervisor, 407th Army Field Support Brigade.
These civilians are vital to logistical operations, especially in transporting military equipment by rail. They handle staging, securing and moving equipment, streamlining the deployment process and enabling Fort Cavazos to remain a key power projection platform.
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