APPENDIX Q
SAMPLE CONVOY BRIEFING
| This appendix contains an outline for a comprehensive and effective prebriefing of convoy personnel. It is properly organized and covers the critical information needed to execute any conceivable convoy operation. |
- Situation:
n
Friendly forces.
n
Support units.
n
Enemy situation.
- Mission:
n
Type of cargo.
n
Origin.
n
Destination.
- Execution:
n
General organization of the convoy.
n
Time schedule.
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Routes.
n
Convoy speed.
n
Catch-up speed.
n
Vehicle distance.
n
Emergency measures.
- Accidents.
- Breakdowns.
- Obstacles
- Separation from convoy.
- Ambush.
-- Action of convoy personnel if ambushed.
-- Action of security forces during ambush.
-- Medical support.
- Administration and Logistics:
n
Control of personnel.
n
Billeting arrangements.
n
Messing arrangements.
n
Refueling and servicing of vehicles, complying with spill prevention guidelines.
- Command and Signal:
n
Location of convoy commander.
n
Succession of command.
n
Action of security force commander.
n
Serial commander's responsibility.
n
Arm and hand signals.
n
Other prearranged signals.
n
Radio frequencies and call signs for--
- Control personnel.
- Security force commander.
- Fire support elements.
- Reserve security elements.
- Medical evacuation support.
- Safety:
n
Hazards of route and weather conditions.
n
Defensive driving.
- Environmental protection:
n
Spill prevention.
n
Transporting HAZMAT.
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