EXW BOARD QUESTIONS US 112-113
112.1 Discuss the following convoy planning elements:
a. Route Reconnaissance and Selection - Answer -Done by map, physical (ground or
air), or by first hand knowledge. (Pay close attention to objects on or near roadways.)
112.1 Discuss the following convoy planning elements:
b. Convoy Troop Leading Procedures - Answer -Convoy Troop Leading Procedures
Receive the mission
Issue the warning order
Make a tentative plan
Initiate movement
Reconnoiter
Complete the plan
Issue the convoy brief
Supervise
112.1 Discuss the following convoy planning elements:
c. General Planning Considerations - Answer -General Planning Considerations
Receive the Mission
Analyze unit's capabilities
Plan the Mission
Rehearse
112.2 Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the following personnel:
a. Convoy Commander/A-Convoy Commander
b. Vehicle Commander - Answer -Convoy Commander
Leader charged with responsibility for the planning, preparation, and execution of
convoy.
A-Convoy Commander
Responsible for the logistics and maintenance and other key support equipment.
Vehicle Commander
Responsible for standard equipment requirements (ammunition, food, water, fuel) as
well as organizing and rehearsing crew drills.
112.2 Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the following personnel:
c. Driver/A-Driver
d. Gunner - Answer -Driver/A-Driver
Drives, fuels, and maintains vehicle.
Crew Served Weapons Operator
Responsible for primary and alternate sectors of fire.
112.2 Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the following personnel:
e. Medic/Corpsman Combat Lifesaver
j. Security Element Commander
k. Recovery Team - Answer -Combat Life Savers/Medics
, Render medical treatment and supervise evacuations and casualties.
Security Personnel
All other personnel participating in the convoy; can serve as navigators, crew served
weapons operators, and vehicle commanders when in duress.
Recovery Team
Assists in the maintenance and recovery of convoy assets along the route.
112.3 Discuss procedures for hardening vehicles - Answer -Used to provide occupants
protection against enemy fire and explosive devices.
Kevlar Blankets
Armor Plating
Ballistics Glass
Sand Bags
112.4 Explain the following elements of a strip map:
a. Starting Point
b. Checkpoints
c. Critical Points - Answer -Starting Point
Initial point of convoy operations.
Check Points
Predetermined coordinates for convoys to check in with headquarters.
Critical Points
Areas where there is a threat of hostile activity.
112.5 Discuss convoy communications. - Answer -Vehicle Internal
Truck-to-truck
External to convoy
-Must be secure capable
Alternate Communications
-Hand signals, pyrotechnics, vehicle signals
112.6 Discuss security actions at short halts - Answer -Used for slow traffic. Protects
the rear of the convoy with vehicles and 360 degree security, acts as a buffer between
third-party personnel and vehicles, and uses vehicles as lethal weapons if necessary
112.7 Discuss blocking and bumping techniques. - Answer -Blocking: Used to
physically block the road with a vehicle to prevent traffic from intermingling with your
convoy.
Bumping: Replacement of one blocking vehicle with another.
112.8 Discuss actions for the following battle drills:
a. Downed Driver
b. Bailout - Answer -Downed Driver
Vehicle Commander takes control of steering wheel, third person pulls driver out.
112.1 Discuss the following convoy planning elements:
a. Route Reconnaissance and Selection - Answer -Done by map, physical (ground or
air), or by first hand knowledge. (Pay close attention to objects on or near roadways.)
112.1 Discuss the following convoy planning elements:
b. Convoy Troop Leading Procedures - Answer -Convoy Troop Leading Procedures
Receive the mission
Issue the warning order
Make a tentative plan
Initiate movement
Reconnoiter
Complete the plan
Issue the convoy brief
Supervise
112.1 Discuss the following convoy planning elements:
c. General Planning Considerations - Answer -General Planning Considerations
Receive the Mission
Analyze unit's capabilities
Plan the Mission
Rehearse
112.2 Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the following personnel:
a. Convoy Commander/A-Convoy Commander
b. Vehicle Commander - Answer -Convoy Commander
Leader charged with responsibility for the planning, preparation, and execution of
convoy.
A-Convoy Commander
Responsible for the logistics and maintenance and other key support equipment.
Vehicle Commander
Responsible for standard equipment requirements (ammunition, food, water, fuel) as
well as organizing and rehearsing crew drills.
112.2 Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the following personnel:
c. Driver/A-Driver
d. Gunner - Answer -Driver/A-Driver
Drives, fuels, and maintains vehicle.
Crew Served Weapons Operator
Responsible for primary and alternate sectors of fire.
112.2 Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the following personnel:
e. Medic/Corpsman Combat Lifesaver
j. Security Element Commander
k. Recovery Team - Answer -Combat Life Savers/Medics
, Render medical treatment and supervise evacuations and casualties.
Security Personnel
All other personnel participating in the convoy; can serve as navigators, crew served
weapons operators, and vehicle commanders when in duress.
Recovery Team
Assists in the maintenance and recovery of convoy assets along the route.
112.3 Discuss procedures for hardening vehicles - Answer -Used to provide occupants
protection against enemy fire and explosive devices.
Kevlar Blankets
Armor Plating
Ballistics Glass
Sand Bags
112.4 Explain the following elements of a strip map:
a. Starting Point
b. Checkpoints
c. Critical Points - Answer -Starting Point
Initial point of convoy operations.
Check Points
Predetermined coordinates for convoys to check in with headquarters.
Critical Points
Areas where there is a threat of hostile activity.
112.5 Discuss convoy communications. - Answer -Vehicle Internal
Truck-to-truck
External to convoy
-Must be secure capable
Alternate Communications
-Hand signals, pyrotechnics, vehicle signals
112.6 Discuss security actions at short halts - Answer -Used for slow traffic. Protects
the rear of the convoy with vehicles and 360 degree security, acts as a buffer between
third-party personnel and vehicles, and uses vehicles as lethal weapons if necessary
112.7 Discuss blocking and bumping techniques. - Answer -Blocking: Used to
physically block the road with a vehicle to prevent traffic from intermingling with your
convoy.
Bumping: Replacement of one blocking vehicle with another.
112.8 Discuss actions for the following battle drills:
a. Downed Driver
b. Bailout - Answer -Downed Driver
Vehicle Commander takes control of steering wheel, third person pulls driver out.
