Convoy Ops

Question 1

How many Soldiers should be on the A&L team?

Answer 1

2-4

Question 2

Where is the pacesetter located and what are their responsibilities?

Answer 2

Lead Vehicle

Navigation, Speed and Interval

Question 3

Name 5 things that need to be on a convoy manifest:

Answer 3

Call Signs
BFT Role
Weapon Serial Number
Date of Dispatch
Names of People Inside Vehicle (and Addt'l Duties)

Question 4

Two types of recon you should conduct before a convoy:

Answer 4

Map and Physical

Question 5

What are the 6 parts of making a tentative plan?

Answer 5

METT-TC:
Mission
Enemy
Terrain/Weather
Troops/Support Available
Time
Civil Considerations

Question 6

In what format is the Convoy OPORD delivered?

Answer 6

Verbal

Question 7

What are the 4 sources of the Law of War (LOW)

Answer 7

Hague Convention
Geneva Convention
Geneva Protocols
Weapon Treaties

Question 8

7 Steps of Escalation of Force (EOF):

Answer 8

Audible Warning (shout)
Visual Aids (lights, signs)
Non Lethal Means (barriers)
Show Weapon/Intent to Use (aiming weapon)
Fire Warning Shots 
Use Disabling Fire
Use Deadly Force

Question 9

What 2 things must be done before dismounting the vehicle while in contact?

Answer 9

Gunner establishes base of fire

0/5/25s

Question 10

At what point should the convoy commander decide to initiate CASEVAC?

Answer 10

The convoy has either gained fire superiority
or
defeated enemy threat