Perform Duties as Convoy Commander Reviews
Key Training Points
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Start initial planning steps.
Schedule convoy commander’s briefing with the battalion S3.
Attend convoy commander’s briefing, take notes, and update maps.
Prepare convoy commander’s checklist.
Conduct a map reconnaissance to select and mark routes/sites not dictated by higher headquarters.
Conduct a ground reconnaissance if time permits and note on the map clearances of overhead structures/obstacles; load classifications; speed limits; and rest, mess, and refueling sites that would safely accommodate convoy personnel and equipment.
Review reconnaissance map and make final selection of primary and alternate routes, and rest, mess, and refueling areas.
Give a copy of the map with all convoy information marked on it to the battalion S3 and request a clearance if not already initiated. Also request that a move be plotted and a copy of the movement graph issued.
Coordinate to obtain artillery support with artillery unit.
Mark on the map the range limitations of each artillery unit.
Plan/coordinate with the escort and security elements (military police units), security fire support, air support, and convoy communications needs.
Direct the placement of guides and signs along the convoy route.
Issue work assignments to subordinate element commanders and brief them on performance standards required.
Direct the operation section to prepare strip maps and/or overlays (as required).
Prepare for vehicle movement.
Prepare the convoy briefing.
Hand out strip maps and brief convoy personnel on the situation, mission, execution, administration and logistics, and safety.
Give signal/order to start engines.
Give signal/order to move out.
Maintain organizational control.
Direct at-halt activities, monitor activities in progress, and make on-the-spot corrections.
Give signal/order to reform and start engines.
Give signal/order to move out.
Direct the off-loading of cargo/equipment at release point, as required.
Inform higher headquarters of the convoy status.
Inform fire support unit(s) of the convoy status.
Evaluate task performance, noting personnel performance
Prepare convoy commander’s report and give a copy to higher headquarters.
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