Which official in each state serves as the convoy approval authority for all DOD highway movements that begin movement within that state?

• A. The State Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC)
• B. The Installation Movement Coordinator (IMC)
• C. The Unit Movement Officer (UMO)
• D. The Theater Movement Officer

Answer: (A)

The State Defense Movement Coordinator is the convoy approval authority for all DoD highway movements that begin within that state. This statewide role coordinates and approves routes, ensuring compliance with state laws, traffic conditions, and security requirements, and it interfaces with state agencies as needed. The Installation Movement Coordinator handles movements within a specific installation, the Unit Movement Officer focuses on the unit’s own movement planning, and the Theater Movement Officer oversees movement at the theater level, which spans multiple states. Therefore, the state-level coordinator is the correct authority for movements that start inside the state.