&pageText=The objective of this practical exercise is to test your knowledge of how to perform the duties as a convoy commander. You must be knowledgeable in these key areas shown to successfully perform the duties as a convoy commander.&
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- Start initial planning steps
- Schedule convoy commander’s briefing with the battalion S3
- Attend convoy commander’ 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 be 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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