Convoy Ops

Question 1

What reference covers Convoy operations?

Answer 1

ATP 4-01.45

Question 2

What is a tactical convoy?

Answer 2

A tactical convoy is a military operation used to securely move personnel and cargo by ground transportation.

Question 3

What kind of targets do enemies prefer to target?

Answer 3

Enemies prefer to target soft targets, lines of communications, and supplies.

Question 4

Who is the convoy commander?

Answer 4

The convoy commander is first in command, leads the convoy, and is responsible for mission planning, preparation, and execution.

Question 5

What is a general configuration for a tactical convoy?

Answer 5

Tactical convoys are organized into three sections:
Head/Lead
Main body
Trail/Rear

Question 6

What is the head of a convoy consist of?

Answer 6

The head of a convoy consists of the pace vehicle and a convoy security element. The pace vehicle should be the slowest vehicle.

Question 7

What does the main body consist of?

Answer 7

The main body should consist of a majority of the other convoy vehicles, having petroleum and ammo vehicles spread throughout. The slowest vehicles should be toward the front of the convoy.

Question 8

What does the trail consist of?

Answer 8

The trail consists of medical vehicles, rear security, and recovery vehicles.

Question 9

What can affect a convoy configuration?

Answer 9

Convoy configurations can depend on:
METT-TC
Counter radio-controlled IED crew
Mechanical IED counter
Large convoy size