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ELO DEXECUTE MOTOR MOVEMENT

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Direction

ofTraffic

COLUMN FORMATION

Two-lane roads

75m to 100m interval

Average speed 50 mph

Gun TruckTask Vehicle Control Vehicle

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Direction

of

Traffic

INVERTED T FORMATION

Four-lane roads

Convoy runs center line

75m to 100m interval

Average speed 50 mph

Gun TruckTask Vehicle Control Vehicle

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Direction

of

Traffic

DIAMOND FORMATION

Six-lane roads and larger

Convoy runs center lane

75m to 100m interval

Speed may be decreased

Gun TruckTask Vehicle Control Vehicle

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MAINTAIN SITUATIONALAWARENESS

Scan the road ahead and to each side

9

1

DRIVER

11

4

ASST DRIVER/

VEHICLE CDR

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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS:WHAT YOU SHOULD WATCH FOR

Suspicious movement on overpasses

Abandoned or broken down vehicles

Foreign objects Sudden activity as convoy approaches

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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

(Continued)

Local nationals dispersing or disappearing

Suspicious movement in upper floor windows

Animal-drawn carts or wagons Fresh concrete work

Signs of tampering, exposed wires, or objects

attached to the backsides of guardrails

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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

(Continued)

Keep close watch on the trail element

Ensure weapons movement is obvious and deliberate

Train crew-served weapons in direction of perceived threats

Require all personnel to wear helmets, body armor, and eyeprotection at all times

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MAINTAIN CONVOY DISCIPLINE

(NIGHT)

Establish and maintain vehicle interval

Adjust/reduce interval in built-up areas

Reduce interval to accommodate use of blackout drive

(service drive lights may be appropriate)

Adjust convoy speed according to visibility/road conditions

Implement use of Driver Vision Enhancers (DVE)

Employ night vision devices

Ensure serial/march gaps are as specified in SOP/OPORD

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MAINTAIN COMMUNICATIONS FM radio network

Movement Tracking System (MTS)

Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-Below (FBCB2)

Pyrotechnics Hand and arm signals

Audio signals

Field expedients

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CONDUCT ACTIONS AT THE HALT

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ACTIONS AT THE HALT(Continued)

Asst drivers initiate perimeter security

Crew-served weapons stay mounted, stagger orientation

Trail elements maintain rear security

Keep civilians away from vehicles

Position gun trucks to cover likely avenues of approach/

dead space

Position vehicles to blend with surroundings if possible Perform PMCS

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ACTIONS AT THE HALT

(Continued)

Notify maintenance officer of needed repairs

Inspect vehicle loads at every stop

Perform PMCS/function checks on weapons Refuel and rearm

Recover security on order to move

Conduct headcount prior to departure

Conduct departure at specified time in movement order

Report resumption of march to higher headquarters

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IMPLEMENT ACTIVE/PASSIVE

DEFENSE MEASURES

Maximize concealment

Cover shiny surfaces

If the mission dictates, cover vehicle bumper markings Exercise noise and light discipline

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REACT TO MAN-MADE ROADOBSTACLES

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MAN-MADE OBSTACLES(Continued)

Identify alternate route, if available

If halt is necessary, keep vehicles running Engage enemy with suppressive fire

if encountered

Breach the obstacle if possible

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REACT TO HUMAN OBSTACLES(CONTINUED)Remember, when confronted by a crowd:

Do not stop

Always assume hostile intent

Do not appease, feed, or give them anything

You must force your way through

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REACT TO HEAVY TRAFFIC

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