Railway Operations Crewmembers are primarily responsible for supervising and operating diesel-electric locomotives and related equipment. They also serve as a crewmember or brakeman in the makeup and movement of railway cars/trains.
88U1O - Skill Level One
Railway Clerk: Interprets train orders. Executed instructions received from signal towers, switches, other trains and trainmen. Signal with fuses, torpedoes, hands, flags, lamps and engine whistles. Perform car coupling and uncoupling operations. Inspects cars at route stops; adjusts lashing and bracing to assure safe hauling of cargo. Advises dispatcher of arrival and departure times for all passing trains; compiles records of locations of all rolling stock. Performs lubrication orders on railway cars and makes minor running repairs. Seals cars and records seal numbers.
88U2O - Skill Level Two
Senior Railway Sergeant: Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinates performing their duties. Operate the locomotive's controls and safety appliances. Observes interprets, and executes instructions received from signal towers, switches, other trains and trainmen. Coordinates train movements; complies with operating timetable, rule book, and other specific instructions. Receives requisitions for empty cars and authorizes movement to locations for loading. Complies performance and delay reports for each trip and turns in locomotive inspection report showing equipment defects which require correction.
88U3O - Skill Level Three
Train Movement Supervisor: Supervises handling, classification and switching of cars and trains in railway yards; maintains record of daily movement of cars. Receives, writes and transmits train orders; keeps crews informed of changes inroad condition and schedules. Review operation and inspection reports. Investigates train schedule delays and recommends corrective action. Assign locomotive operators and crewmen.
88U4O - Skill Level Four
Railway Operations Supervisor: Establishes liaison with using agencies and representatives of civilian and military railroads. Supervise receipt and transmission of telephonic and telegraphed messages relating to train movements. Review time sheets to keep abreast of each scheduled train passing through territory. Investigates accidents and unusual operating incidents and recommends corrective action. Assist in providing staff supervision of subordinate unit railway operating activities.
School Information
School: 551 School Location: FT EUSTIS, VA
Course Title: RAILWAY OPERATIONS CREWMEMBER-RC
Course: 812-88U10-RC Phase: Course Length: 5 Weeks 0.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
There are no Verifiable Prerequisites.
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Reserve Component enlisted personnel entering into MOS 88U.
SECURITY: None
Course Scope:
Locomotives and rail cars, movement of equipment, and safety within the general area and during use of equipment. General skills include care and use of hand tools. Technical skills include operation of engine controls; observing, interpreting, and executing instructions received from signal towers, switches, other trains, and train crewmembers; signaling with fuses, torpedoes, hand flags, lamps and engine whistles; performing car coupling and uncoupling operations; inspecting rail cars at stops; adjusting lashing and bracing to assure safe hauling of cargo; advising the dispatcher of the arrival and departure of all passing trains; compiling records of locations of all rolling stock; performing lubrication orders on railway cars and making minor running repairs; sealing cars and recording seal numbers.
Special Information:
There is no Special Information.
Course Title: RAILWAY OPERATIONS CREWMEMBER-RC
Course: 812-88U10-RC Phase: Course Length: 5 Weeks 0.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
There are no Verifiable Prerequisites.
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Reserve Component enlisted personnel entering into MOS 88U.
SECURITY: None
Course Scope:
Locomotives and rail cars, movement of equipment, and safety within the general area and during use of equipment. General skills include care and use of hand tools. Technical skills include operation of engine controls; observing, interpreting, and executing instructions received from signal towers, switches, other trains, and train crewmembers; signaling with fuses, torpedoes, hand flags, lamps and engine whistles; performing car coupling and uncoupling operations; inspecting rail cars at stops; adjusting lashing and bracing to assure safe hauling of cargo; advising the dispatcher of the arrival and departure of all passing trains; compiling records of locations of all rolling stock; performing lubrication orders on railway cars and making minor running repairs; sealing cars and recording seal numbers.
Special Information:
There is no Special Information.
