112 Convoy Operations Fundamentals Flashcards
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Convoy Commander?
Planning, preparation, execution and tactical employment of a convoy
What are the duties and responsibilities of an Assitant Convoy Commander?
Assumes duty of CC if something happens, in charge of rear security
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Vehicle Commander?
Responsible for ammo, food, water, fuel and personnel in vehicle
What are the duties and responsibilities of a convoy driver?
Drives the vehicles, responsible for fueling and maintaining vehicle
What are the duties and responsibilities of a convoy gunner?
Responsible for primary and secondary sectors of fire
What are the duties and responsibilities of a convoy medic?
First aid and supervises evac casualties
What are the duties and responsibilities of a convoy recovery team?
recovers down vehicles
How do you harden vehicles?
Kevlar blankets, Armor plating, ballistic glass
List the elements of a strip map
Starting points
Checkpoints
Critical Points
What are the security actions at short halts?
Dismount vehicle, scan area and act as buffer
Gunners have interlocking fire
Remount when vehicle commander gives order
What does “Bailout” mean
Occupants rapidly exit and take cover behind vehicle or depart downed vehicle
Who take control of a vehicle when there is a downed driver?
Vehicle Commander
How should you react if “Blow Through” is ordered
Increase Speed, Drive through, and return fire
What is the main form of communication in a convoy?
LOS for internal COMMS
SATCOM for comms with HQ
