A Transportation Lieutenant has the some of the following responsibilities:

• Commanding and controlling Transportation operations and combined armed forces during land combat.
• Coordinate employment of Transportation Soldiers at all levels of command, from platoon to battalion and higher, in U.S. and multi-national operations.

The increased responsibilities of a Transportation Captain include:

• Commanding and controlling company-sized Transportation and Logistics operations in units (200-300 Soldiers).
• Coordinate employment of Transportation Soldiers at all levels of command, from company to division level and beyond, in U.S. and multi-national operations.
• Develop doctrine, organizations and equipment for unique Transportation and Logistics missions.
• Provide instruction on Transportation vehicles and systems at service schools and combat training centers.
• Serve as a Transportation advisor to other units, including Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve organizations.