Lead a Convoy Serial/March Unit Reviews
Plan Convoy Organization and Control
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&pageText=The convoy commander will identify the location of any critical cargo vehicles, control vehicles, and maintenance and recovery vehicles in the convoy organization. The serial and march units commanders must coordinate with the convoy commander on the convoy organization to include:& &label1=Trail party& &popText1=The serial or march unit commander will appoint the trail party NCO for their element and provide any instructions required for the recovery, maintenance, and medical teams that are located in the trail party. & &label2=Troop vehicles& &popText2=The serial and march unit commanders will coordinate with the convoy commander for planning the placement of troop carrying vehicles and vehicles with critical supplies such as ammunition and bulk petroleum.& &label3=Serial/march units& &popText3=The convoy commander may coordinate with the serial and march unit commanders, but is generally responsible for dividing the convoy into serial and march units.& &label4=Gap times& &popText4=The serial and march unit commanders will coordinate with the convoy commander to plan the gap time between serials and march units based on the march rate, route, and the threat. & &label5=Serial/march unit cdr& &popText5=The convoy commander will determine the position of serial and march unit commanders where they can best help maintain control of the convoy.& &label6=Support requirements& &popText6=The serial and march unit commanders will coordinate with the convoy commander for any required convoy support.& &label7=Special mission requirements& &popText7=The serial and march unit commanders must also coordinate the planning for any special mission requirements.& &label8=Civilian police& &popText8=The serial and march unit commanders will assist the convoy commander with obtaining civilian police assistance when that assistance is available or possible.& &label9=Radio assignment& &popText9=The serial and march unit commander must also coordinate with the convoy commander for the assignment of radios to the convoy’s command and control vehicles.&