What is AR 70-47 Engineering for Transportability Program?
AR 70-47 is an Army regulation that outlines the policies and procedures for implementing the Engineering for Transportability Program.

What is the purpose of the Engineering for Transportability Program?
The purpose of the Engineering for Transportability Program is to ensure that Army materiel is designed and configured to be transported easily, efficiently, and safely.

Who is responsible for implementing the Engineering for Transportability Program?
The responsibility for implementing the Engineering for Transportability Program lies with the Department of the Army G-4, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS, G-4), Director of Logistics (Logistics Policy and Integration).

What are the key objectives of the Engineering for Transportability Program?
The key objectives of the Engineering for Transportability Program are to enhance the mobility and transportation of Army materiel, minimize damage during transport, and increase the efficiency of deployment operations.

What types of materiel are subject to the Engineering for Transportability Program?
All Army-developed, Army-tested, and Army-purchased materiel that is intended to be transported by any mode of transportation is subject to the Engineering for Transportability Program.

What is a Transportability Analysis?
A Transportability Analysis is a comprehensive study and evaluation of a piece of Army materiel to determine its capability to withstand various modes of transportation, including air, sea, rail, and road.

How often should Transportability Analyses be conducted?
A Transportability Analysis should be conducted at each milestone in the acquisition process and whenever major changes occur to a system's configuration.

What are the responsibilities of the program manager regarding transportability?
The program manager is responsible for ensuring that the materiel system under development or modification is designed and configured to meet the requirements of the Engineering for Transportability Program.

How can the Army collaborate with industry partners to ensure transportability?
The Army can collaborate with industry partners by providing transportability criteria, standards, and guidelines early in the acquisition process to ensure the design and development of transportable systems.