What condition must a military shipment meet to be processed for air transport?

A military shipment must have a transportation priority assigned by the procurement officer to be processed for air transport. This priority level is critical as it helps determine the urgency of the shipment and its place in the transportation queue. Prioritizing shipments ensures that mission-essential supplies and equipment are sent quickly to the field or to where they are most needed, maintaining operational effectiveness.

In the context of military logistics, the transportation priority reflects the importance of various shipments. Priority 1 generally indicates that the shipment is critical to the ongoing operations, while Priority 2 indicates that it is important but not as time-sensitive. Air transport often requires careful coordination and this prioritization assists in making those determinations effectively and efficiently.