Convoy Operations Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 parts of a Convoy?
A
Head
Main Body
Trail
2
Q
What is a convoy?
A
A military operation used to securely move personnel and cargo by ground transportation
3
Q
What distance should be between vehicles?
A
75-100 meters on open, rural roads. Tighten intervals in urban areas
4
Q
What is a convoy escort?
A
An escort used to protect a convoy from being scattered, destroyed, or captured
5
Q
What is the gun truck ratio?
A
1:10. 1:5 or 1:3 is used in areas of heavy enemy activity
6
Q
What is the priority of gun trucks?
A
Rear, Front, Body. Rear is the weakest point due to a large blind spot
7
Q
What is the reference for Convoy Operations?
A
ATP 4-01.45
