CONVOY OPERATIONS Flashcards
Who is responsible for the planning and preparation of a convoy?
Convoy commander
What are the three elements of a strip map?
Checkpoints, starting points, critical points
Who is responsible for sectors of fire?
Crew served weapons operator
Who is responsible for patients and casualties?
Combat lifesavers/medics
During convoy operations who is responsible for standard equipment requirements such as food, ammunition, fuel, and water?
Vehicle commander
Who is the second in command and assumes the duties of the convoy commander as necessary?
A-convoy commander
Who can fill any position in the convoy when in duress?
Security personnel
Who is responsible for pre-mission route planning including checkpoints, choke points, alternate routes, and landing zones?
Lead vehicle commander
Which convoy formation offers simplicity and minimizes IED blasts?
File formation
Which convoy formation is vulnerable to IED blasts, difficult to command and control?
Offset formation
Which vehicle formation allows for greater headlight coverage?
Staggard formation
What two techniques limit third party vehicle infiltration?
Inverted T/ Diamond
During convoy operations what technique is used to physically block the road from oncoming traffic?
Blocking
Who takes control of the steering wheel during a downed driver battle drill, while a third person pulls the driver out?
Vehicle commander
Which technique is used when a vehicle is inoperative or when occupants are required to use the vehicle as cover?
Bailout
Who makes the call for a dismount/remount?
Vehicle commander
What is the significance of the react to contact (blow through) drill?
Keep going, do not stop!
If you come across an IED take action by performing the 5C’s:
Confirm, clear, cordon, control, check
