Transcript b. Watch for threats to the convoy

Operate A Vehicle In A
Convoy
551-88M-0005 and 551-7211359
Task: Operate a vehicle in a
convoy
Conditions: As an operator in a Contemporary
Operating Environment (COE), threat
environment, given a convoy brief by the convoy
commander, a mission-ready tactical wheeled
vehicle, load-bearing vest (LBV), kevlar,
protective mask, and hearing protection.
Vehicles have not been marshaled into order of
march for convoy.
Task must be performed under the supervision
of the march unit commander.
Special Conditions: Convoy is operating in a
COE tactical environment. Defensive
preparation are applicable. “Mission-ready
vehicle” is defined as a vehicle that has been
harden as appropriate, has all preventive
maintenance checks completed and is in
operational condition. This includes any installed
communications or navigation equipment and
armaments (as applicable). If the convoy column
is not divided into serial/march units the convoy
commander will be the issuing authority for all
commands.
Standards: Operate vehicle according to specific
instructions from the convoy or serial/march unit
commander. Exercise heightened situational
awareness by performing required scanning
procedures to detect enemy threats to convoy
during movement. Correctly maintain
established convoy interval, speed, and vehicle
position within the convoy. Perform all at-halt
checks. Correctly react to and relay any handand-arm signals used during the convoy.
Perform all requirements without injury to
Soldiers or damage to equipment.
Performance Steps
1. In the staging area, move the vehicle
into position according to the convoy
march order.
a. Refer to vehicle’s applicable TM for starting
procedures.
b. Follow ground guide to move vehicle into march
order position.
c. Shutdown vehicle, unless otherwise told.
Performance Steps (cont.)
2. Conduct convoy predeparture checks.
a. Conduct a comms check
b. Identify by bumper number, the vehicle ahead of and behind your vehicle.
c. Check load security. Adjust tiedowns as needed.
d. Check security of all stowage compartments.
e. Conduct sensitive items check. Convoy commander or tactical standing
operating order (TACSOP) may dictate items.
f. Ensure that assigned weapon is loaded/unloaded according to the SOP or
convoy commander’s guidance.
Performance Steps (cont.)
3. Start vehicle on signal or order from
the convoy commander/serial/march
unit commander.
4. Set the vehicle in motion upon signal
or order from convoy
commander/serial/march commander.
Performance Steps (cont.)
5. Maintain the convoy speed and
vehicle interval during movement.
a. Maintain visual contact with the vehicle in front
of and behind you.
b. Adjust your speed, interval and position as
needed.
Performance Steps (cont.)
6. Maintain a HIGH STATE of situational
awareness.
a. Perform side to side scanning (9 to 3 o’clock
without an assistant driver. 9 to 1 o’clock with an
assistant driver.)
b. Watch for threats to the convoy:
Threats
(1) Suspicious individuals or groups along the
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
roadway.
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
Abandoned vehicles
Dead animals
Overpasses
Built-up areas, especially multi-story buildings
close to road
Intersections
Performance Steps (cont.)
7. Acknowledge hand and arm signals
during movement.
a. Adjusted speed, interval, and position as
needed.
b. Relayed signals to trailing vehicle.
Hand Signals
Hand Signals (cont.)
Performance Steps (cont.)
8. During halt, position vehicle as
directed.
a. Maintain high state of situational awareness. If in a
tactical COE perform the following:
(1) Before exiting the vehicle, perform 5-25 inspections. LOOK
5 meters around vehicle then 25 meters for IEDs.
(2) Notify convoy/serial/march unit commander of anything
suspicious.
(3) Conduct vehicle security.
Performance Steps (cont.)
9. During halt, shutdown vehicle
unless told otherwise for mission.
a. Refer to TM for shutdown procedures.
b. Chock the vehicle.
Performance Steps (cont.)
10. During halt, perform during-operation
PMCS on vehicle.
a. Refer to vehicle TM for PMCS table.
b. Record any uncorrectable faults.
c. Notify convoy Chain of Command if vehicle has
become Non mission capable (NMC).
Performance Steps (cont.)
11. Continue with convoy operations as
directed by convoy/serial/march unit
commander.
Performance Steps (cont.)
12. As directed, move vehicle to the
assembly area.
a. Follow ground guide, if available.
b. If ground guide is not available, follow lead
vehicle into the assembly area.
Performance Steps (cont.)
13. Perform after-operation PMCS.
a. Refer to vehicle TM for proper PMCS table.
b. Follow additional guidance from supervisor or
serial/march unit commander.
Questions?