What does the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command transport for the Department of Defense?

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The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) is responsible for the global movement of several key items for the Department of Defense:

Combat units: Managing the deployment of forces to seaports worldwide.1
Military cargo: Coordinating the movement of freight and overseeing the loading and unloading of vessels.1
Personal property: Transporting the household goods and private vehicles of service members.1

As a component of the United States Transportation Command, the SDDC serves as the primary liaison between the Department of Defense and commercial freight carriers to ensure the efficient movement of these assets during both peace and war.1