Convoy Ops

Question 1

what are some planning considerations when conducting convoy operations?

Answer 1

1. TLP/OPORD
2. Command Relationship
3. Frequencies/Call Signs
4. Compositions (number/type) and order of march
5. Primary/Alternate Routes of march
6. Strip map w/graphics
7. Location of PLT within Convoy
8. Fire coordination measures
9. actions at halt
10. actions on contact
11. actions during vehicle breakdown
12. time and location of linkup
13. visual signals
14. ROE for area of operation

Question 2

when conducting Convoy link up, what are some considerations?

Answer 2

1. Far and Near recognition signals
2. covered and concealed positions
3. coordination
4. brief convoy leader

Question 3

when conducting a convoy escort mission, what are some considerations you should review?

Answer 3

1. Formation and movement
2. Tactical movement
3. Weapon orientation/360 security

Question 4

what are some actions you should conduct when halted during movement? (actions at halt)

Answer 4

1. Move off route (100m)
2. Execute herringbone
3. Report “SET”
4. Remain REDCON-1
5. update POSNAV Systems (as applicable)
6. Guidance from commander

Question 5

what are the actions you should conduct when responding to an ambush in convoy operations?f

Answer 5

The intent is to maintain movement and speed in order to reduce exposure and deny the threat the ability to effectively engage the convoy.

• clear kill zone (followed by one of the three actions)
  1. maintain contact
  2. destroy
  3. break contact

Question 6

what actions should you conduct when responding to contact at an obstacle?

Answer 6

1. contact report
2. reconnoiter the obstacle
3. follow-up SPOTREP (and one of the following actions)
   - bypass
   - breach obstacle (assets on hand) or (reinforcing assets)
4. Recommend use of indirect fires
5. employ tank with mine plow
6. maintain security
7. overwatch breach effort

Question 7

what does the acronym HEAT stand for?

Answer 7

HMMWV, Egress, Assistance, Trainer

rollover simulator

Question 8

PL/PSG conducts troop-leading procedures. the convoy commander should issue a complete OPORD to all vehicle commanders in the convoy prior to execution of the mission….why is this important?

Answer 8

1. this is vital because the convoy may itself be task organized from a variety of units and because some vehicles may not have tactical radios.

Question 9

2. the order should follow the standard five-paragraph OPORD format, but special emphasis should be placed on what following subjects?

Answer 9

1. Command relationship with escorted unit and security force commander, as applicable.
2. frequencies and call signs of escorted element
3. composition (number/type of vehicles) of the convoy and order of march
4. Primary and alternate routes
5. strip maps
6. location of platoon in relation to convoy
7. fire coordination measures
8. actions at halt
9. actions on contact for anticipated situations
10. actions in case of vehicle breakdown
11. time and location of link up with the escorted unit
12. visual signals
13. rule of engagement for area and operations

Question 10

a linkup consists of three phases that are critical to the execution of a speedy, safe operation….what are those 3 phases?

Answer 10

1. Far and Near recognition signals
2. coordination and movement to the linkup point,
3. linkup

Question 11

reaction to an ambush must be _____, ______ and ______?

Answer 11

immediate, overwhelming, and decisive