Perform Duties as Convoy Commander Exercises
Practical Exercise 3
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&pageText=You have returned from the convoy commander’s briefing with the battalion operations officer (S3) where you received an S3 Update to Movement Order 7. Click the S3 Briefing button to review this S3 Update and then complete the following statements. Click each drop-down box to select the correct response. Click the Done button when you are finished.& &questionNumber=3& &s3Text=Review the 52d ID Movement Order (7) for all assigned tasks for the convoy movement. The
latest changes and updates provided by 2d Brigade, 52d ID include the following:
1. For security reasons, the assembly area has been changed to the vicinity of UB 895091.
2. The 1st Platoon, Co A, 2d Bn, 144th IN has been tasked to provide a squad-sized security element with a minimum of 4 vehicles for the convoy. SSG Meyers has been assigned as the security element commander. You are authorized direct coordination with Co A and SSG Meyers during your preparation for the convoy.
3. The S2 continues to stress that insurgent attacks are still primarily occurring at night. There have been isolated daytime attacks, most of which have included the use of command-detonated improvised explosive devices (IED), followed by sporadic small arms attacks, if the route has been blocked or a vehicle damaged.
4. You should review the designated convoy route and alternate route and complete both a map reconnaissance and a ground reconnaissance, ASAP.&