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&pageText=For the convoy commander briefing, you must compile a checklist that includes key information for the march unit commanders and all other personnel. Click the More button to view a vignette; then place a check mark in front of each required checklist item. Click the Done button when you are finished.& &lure1=Provide strip maps & &lure2=Provide schedules and march order & &lure3=Coordinate with Aviation and/or Air Force units& &lure4=Alert personnel to the two-way traffic on MSRs& &lure5=Coordinate with artillery direct fire support& &lure6=Inform personnel on time and distance gaps& &lure7=Review the traffic laws or regulations& &lure8=Coordinate with friendly units along the route& &lure9=Review the march discipline and speeds& &lure10=Coordinate security measures at halts& &lure11=Brief all convoy personnel& &feedback=Correct. All of the items to be included in the convoy commander’s briefing should be found in the convoy commander’s checklist.
Click the Next button to continue.& &negFeedback1=Incorrect. You have not identified at least one of the checklist items, or have selected an incorrect answer. Try this Quick Review again.& &negFeedback2=Incorrect. You have not identified at least one of the checklist items, or have selected an incorrect answer. & &link=a409p0240& &moreInfo=Vignette: SFC Smith of the 4321 Transportation Company has been assigned as a convoy commander. This convoy is scheduled to deliver supplies from the corps logistics support area (LSA) over an approximately 50 mile route to Camp Bugle. He determined that this platoon had enough vehicles of the right type to complete the mission, and later assembled the non-commissioned officers who would be in charge of each march unit. Although his drivers had completed similar convoys several times, he knew that he needed to routinely brief key items from the order and the unit SOP. Movement schedules, local traffic laws, vehicle interval and speed, speed limits and traffic rules were items that the march unit commanders had to constantly enforce and supervise to prevent delays and ensure safe operations. He also knew that new unit members would benefit from being told how the convoy must operate and their individual march discipline while observing speed limits and protective measures would help minimize casualties in the event of enemy contact or incidents. Gaps between march units would help avoid halts in congested areas and at critical points along the route. SFC Smith conducted his march unit commander briefing, handing out strip maps as he did so. The march unit commanders had adequate time to pass the important information on to all the drivers and review performance and safety procedures. The convoy was subsequently able to complete its mission without incident.&