834th Transportation Battalion

MOTCO’s location is ideal for serving its customers. The Tidal Area contains around 5 miles of shoreline and facilities for reception, staging, and loading of ammunition; railroad and truck classification yards; and three ocean terminal piers. Its purpose is to allow the Department of Defense operations plan for the Pacific Rim. It also has the capability to act as the strategic launch platform for the West Coast.

834th TB/MOTCO personnel loading is primarily civilians and contractors in support, as military personnel comprise just 5 percent of the loading. It relies on contracted manpower for mission support functions, including security. Contractors and tenants include around 50 people, but more than doubles during a mission.