Who must appoint the UMO in writing?

• A. The unit commander
• B. Port commander
• C. The Chief Clerk
• D. The First Sergeant

Answer: (A)

The authority to designate the Unit Movement Officer comes from the unit commander. Appointing the UMO in writing establishes an official assignment, creating a clear line of authority and accountability for coordinating the unit’s movements—planning routes, arranging transportation, handling movement orders, and interfacing with transport and movement-control offices. This formal designation ensures everyone knows who is responsible and who to contact for movement-related matters. Other roles like the port commander, Chief Clerk, or First Sergeant do administrative or operational support, but they do not hold the authority to appoint the unit’s movement officer.