Perform Duties as Convoy Commander Reviews
Communications
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&pageText=The ability to communicate during convoy operations is essential. The different techniques that you could use to communicate include the following:&
&popText1=Visual signals may involve arm-and-hand, flashlight, flag, headlight, and pyrotechnic signals. These signals should be specified in an SOP so that drivers are completely familiar with them. Visual signals must be trained and rehearsed.&
&popText2=Audio signals may include the use of whistles, horns, bullhorns, and verbal messages. Aircraft and command and control vehicles may be equipped with loudspeakers to issue instructions.&
&popText3=Tactical radios are the best means of communications during a convoy. However, radios have some limitations. The availability of radios is usually limited to command control vehicles within the convoy. The range of radios is limited and radio signals can be intercepted or jammed by an enemy.&
&label1=Visual signals&
&label2=Audio signals&
&label3=Radio&