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Convoy Operations (Admin). 27 th Transportation Battalion ( MC). RESOURCE REFERENCES: FM 55 – 30, FM 55 – 10, SAFETY BOOK, FM 5 – 36, FM 55 - 312. TASK: Determine requirements for convoy movements and conduct convoy operations.
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Convoy Operations (Admin) • 27th Transportation Battalion (MC)
RESOURCE REFERENCES: FM 55 – 30, FM 55 – 10, SAFETY BOOK, FM 5 – 36, FM 55 - 312 TASK: Determine requirements for convoy movements and conduct convoy operations. CONDITION: Given a class room environment determine prior, current and post requirements for convoy operations within a theater of operation. STANDARD: Upon completion each individual will have a working knowledge of the difficulties, and restrictions involved in establishing convoy operations. TASKS – CONDITIONS – STANDARDS
Convoy Definitions Convoy Column March Serial
Convoy Commander: Convoy: 6 or more vehicles March (Element): 2 – 20 Vehicles Serial (Element): 2+ March Units Column (Element): 2+ Serials CONVOY COMPONENTS
March Credits (Convoy Clearance Number)
Deciphering The March Credit Number 01GEFO51058 MARCH CREDIT # 01 GE FO 51 05 8 First 2 Numbers First 2 Letters Second 2 Letters Second 2 Numbers Third 2 Numbers Last Number Day Of The Month Movement Begins National Symbol Of The Convoy Authorizing Move Authority Granting Clearance Admin Numbers Of Clearance For Date Month Of Clearance Year Of Clearance EXAMPLE: 01 MAY EXAMPLE: GE = GERMANY EXAMPLE: FO=BAVARIA (HMCT KATTERBACH) EXAMPLE: 05 = MAY EXAMPLE: 8 = 1998
Placing March Credits On Vehicles Back Front Both Sides All Vehicles Back Vehicle Front Vehicle
Types Of March Credits PRE-ARRANGED BID Authentication Letter Required From O5 UTILIZED AT LEAST 15 TIMES DURING THE YEAR. EForm 1060 or 55 And written excuse Excuse ACTIVATE 72 HOURS (THREE WORKING DAYS) PRIOR Not Guaranteed Routine Recurring Late
ETP LETTER SIGNED BY O6 IN COMMAND POSITIOn 12 WORKING DAYS (OVERSIZE) 7 WORKING DAYS (ROUTINE) ETP Exceptions To March Policy
Flags Convoy Identification Markings Warning Lights Lights Ammunition Clearance # Lead, Trail, and both sides of All Lead Vehicle Lead Vehicle Convoy Follows Kolonne Folgt Front and Read On All Vehicles With Ammunition Rear Vehicle Trail Vehicle Convoy Follows End Der Kolonne All Headlights On RAWLS Convoy Commander
Order Of March placard placard REAR VEHICLE RECOVERY VEHICLE SERIAL / CONVOY CDR PACE VEHICLE
Convoy Briefing Read Handout SITUATION MISSION EXECUTION ADMIN AND LOGISTICS COMMAND AND SIGNAL SAFETY
PRIMARY HET ROUTE SLAV BROD - KUTINA : 116KM KUTINA - BARCS : 91KM BARCS - TASZAR : 86KM TOTAL : 293KM ALTERNATE HET ROUTE SLAV BROD - ZAGREB : 179KM ZAGREB - VARAZDIN : 65KM VARAZDIN - LETENYE : 39KM LETENYE - TASZAR : 123KM TOTAL : 406KM STRIP MAP EXAMPLE OF A PLANNED VEHICLE ROUTE FOR OVERSIZED VEHICLES LEGEND ROM POINT CSC/ RON CHOKE POINTS HTD MSR BRANDON LETENYE TASZAR 7 61 MSR CUPID KAPOSVAR 12 VARAZDIN SZIGETVAR 12 3 PECS BARCS ZELINA VEROVITICA DRAVASZABOLCS ZAGREB MSR PAUL V. ZDENCI MSR HOWDY NASICE CSC PLESO RON LIPOVAC E70 MSR SNYDER DAKOVO SLAVONSKI BROD KUTINA MSR STEVE OKUCANI VALICA KOPANICA 8TH MCT CROATIA KUTINA ROM BOSNIA
Detailed Convoy Procedures Serial Separation Changes Prohibited w/out Approval Vehicle Intervals Intervals in City March Unit Separation March Units Route Changes Departure Time 25 Vehicles Max 5 Minutes Min. 15 Minutes Of SP Or Call HMCT 25 Meters 15 Minutes Min. AE Form 55-1 100M Autobahn 50M Secondary Always Available Filled Out
1. Limited Range Vehicles Refuel First 2. Stage Away From Civilians in Designated Area and Put Out Security 3. Conduct During PMCS on All Vehicles 4.Check Load Security on All Vehicles 5. Chow by Priority 6. Before Leaving - Sensitive Item Inventory & Personnel Accountability Rest Stop Actions
Convoy Commanders Duties (1 of 2) 5. Map Recon 6. Ground Recon 7. Route Selection 4. Commanders Checklist 3. Attend Briefing 2. Schedule Briefing 1. Initial Planning For Convoy Commanders Prepare Conduct (Time Permitting) On Map Conduct 8. Coordinate w/S3 Maps and Overlays Start! For Convoy Commanders
Convoy Commanders Duties (2 of 2) 13. Work Assignments 14. Strip Maps 15. Vehicles 12. Signs and Guides 11. Coordinate 10. Artillery 9. Artillery Plot Limits on Map w/Supporting Elements Direct Placement Coordinate Support Get From Ops To Subordinates PMCS & Prepare