CONVOY SURVIVABILITY 34 ELO D EXECUTE MOTOR MOVEMENT.

CONVOY SURVIVABILITY

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ELO DEXECUTE MOTOR MOVEMENT


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Directionof

Traffic

COLUMN FORMATION

Two-lane roads 75m to 100m interval Average speed 50 mph

Gun TruckTask Vehicle Control Vehicle


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Directionof

Traffic

INVERTED “T” FORMATION

Four-lane roads Convoy runs center line 75m to 100m interval Average speed 50 mph



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Directionof

Traffic

DIAMOND FORMATION Six-lane roads and larger Convoy runs center lane 75m to 100m interval Speed may be decreased



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ORGANIZE THE CONVOY Place a gun truck as the lead vehicle Place experienced, senior driver in the first task vehicle Place the convoy CDR’s vehicle to best facilitate control Place a gun truck behind commander’s vehicle Place convoy NCOIC in rearward vehicle w/ CLS Place wrecker/maintenance team near the rear Place a gun truck as the last vehicleWrecker/

MaintenanceTeam

Direction of Travel

Gun TruckConvoy

Commander

Gun TruckGun Truck

TaskVehicles

TaskVehicles

NCOIC/CLS


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MAINTAIN SITUATIONALAWARENESS

Scan the road ahead and to each side

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DRIVER

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ASS’T 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 eye protection at all times


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MAINTAIN CONVOY DISCIPLINE(DAYLIGHT)

Ensure vehicle interval is established and maintained Adjust/reduce vehicle interval in built-up areas Do not engage service drive lights Ensure all vehicles run at established convoy speed Ensure serial/march unit gaps are as specified in SOP/OPORD Ensure checkpoint reports are received and relayed to higher headquarters Relay significant operational changes to higher HQ


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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

Stop column at prescribed time and location (scheduled halts) Report halt to higher headquarters Exercise caution when moving vehicles off the road Drivers remain in vehicles with engines running for short halts Assistant drivers dismount and check the immediate area for IEDs, mines, etc.


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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/PASSIVEDEFENSE MEASURES

Maximize concealment Cover shiny surfaces If the mission dictates, cover vehicle bumper markings Exercise noise and light discipline


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SUPPORT THE DECEPTION STORY Camouflage or disguise high-priority cargo to resemble something else

Cover or otherwise obscure labels and markings on any containers or visible cargo to prevent ready detection*

* Do not alter cargo labels or markings without command approval


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REACT TO MAN-MADE ROADOBSTACLES


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MAN-MADE OBSTACLES Identify obstacle as far away as possible Halt only if there is no alternative Scan for potential IEDs and enemy activity Do not halt inside the projected kill zone Send SITREP and SALUTE report to higher headquarters


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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


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REACT TO HUMAN OBSTACLES

Identify as far away as possible Bypass if possible Assume hostile intent on the part of the crowd Adopt aggressive posture Position gun truck in overwatch position Push vehicles slowly through crowd while sounding horns Fire warning shots over the heads of anyone refusing to move Send SITREP to higher headquarters Continue the mission


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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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REACT TO HEAVY TRAFFIC

Gun trucks stop traffic at intersections All personnel remain mounted Keep vehicles running Maintain constant internal communication If unable to clear the area, maintain alert posture If halted in a vulnerable position, deploy gun trucks onto the opposing traffic lane to clear traffic Provide higher headquarters with detailed SITREP


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ELO EDEFEND AGAINST ATTACK


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WEAPON ENGAGEMENT SKILLS Ball-to-tracer ratio

M16: 2:1Machine guns: 4:1

Last rounds should all be tracers


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SECTORS OF FIRE AND SCAN

FIRE SCANDriver: 9-11 o’clockAsst. Driver: 1-3 o’clock

Driver: 9-1 o’clockAsst. Driver: 11-4 o’clock


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WEAPON ENGAGEMENTMETHODS

Lead-burst method Drivers fire rifles, semi-automatic only Aiming points:

• Gunner moving, target stationary: aim low and short of target • Gunner stationary, target moving: aim low and lead target• Gunner and target moving: aim on line and low


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CREW AND BATTLE DRILLSEXIT/ENTER VEHICLE

UNDER FIRE

ENEMYFIRE

FRIENDLY FIRE

FRIENDLY FIRE

CONVOY SURVIVABILITY 34 ELO D EXECUTE MOTOR MOVEMENT.

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