Motorized Ops Flashcards
(35 cards)
What is a Tactical Convoy?
A deliberate planned combat operation to move personnel and/or cargo via ground transportation in a secure manner under the control of a single commander. (Must have access to the current common operational picture and maintain an aggressive posture that is both agile and unpredictable)
What does the term Convoy refer to?
A broad spectrum of missions ranging from a 4 vehicle convoy of HMMWV’s tasked to resupply an infantry platoon to a 50 vehicle convoy made up of military, civilian contractor, local nationals, and third country national vehicles.
Convoy Planning
- Are tactical in nature and assume that enemy contact is probable or imminent.
- Is the same as any other operation save one important consideration: the selection of the route is based off a comprehensive METT-TC that includes all route options and comes before the EMLCOA, Commanders Intent, and SOM.
- By selecting your route prior to developing your EMLCOA, CI, and SOM, you can focus your effort and the products of your planning. Keep in mind, your route is not your SOM; its one of several elements that craft your SOM.
- METT-TC(route)>EMLCOA>CI>SOM/FSP>ME/Tasks
What are 3 implied tasks within the mission?
- Intelligence collection
- Route clearing
- Snap vehicle check points (VCP’s)
What is intelligence collection?
Similar to a patrol, every Marine on that convoy is an intelligence collector and the convoy can observe and gain valuable intelligence on the enemy situation, atmospherics, and the route.
What is Route Clearing?
Each convoy has a responsibility to make the road safer for the friendly military forces that may follow it. The convoy is responsible for dealing with any IEDs it finds unless told otherwise by higher.
What is a Snap Vehicle Check Point (VCP)?
The convoy my be ordered to conduct snap VCP’s or hasty vehicle and personnel searches if they come in contact with, or gain intelligence about a potential enemy.
What are the 3 types of comm in a convoy?
- External to the convoy (comm with higher)
- Vehicle to vehicle
- Internal to the vehicle
What are the 4 types of air support?
- Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Show of Force
- Close Air support (CAS)
- CASEVAC
What are the 6 parts of the SOM for convoy ops?
- Task Organization
- Distribution of Forces
- Route
- Movement Formations
- Tactical Control Measures
- Actions on the Objective
What makes up task organization?
- Lead Security unit
- Main Body Security Unit
- Rear Security Unit
What methods can be used to conduct Route Recons?
- UAV flights
- Map Recon
- Intel from adjacent units that have driven the route
What are the movement formations and what are their dispersion distances?
- Open Column 100 to 200m between vehicles
2. Closed column 50 to 100m between vehicles
Name Key Personnel within a Convoy
- Convoy Commander
- Assistant Convoy Commander
- Lead Security Unit Leader
- Main Body Security Unit Leader
- Rear Security Unit Leader
- Vehicle Commanders
- Gunners
- Drivers
What is the one important consideration difference in a convoy tactical planning process from other operations?
The selection of the route is based off a comprehensive METT-T that includes all route options and comes before the EMLCOA, Commanders Intent, and SOM.
What does the convoy planning process look like?
METT-T (Route) > EMLCOA > CI > SOM/FSP > ME/Tasks
What does a convoy mission state?
The desired convoy objective or end state (deliver what to who, where, when, and why).
What should a CC consider when analyzing the route options?
- Quick reaction forces (QRF)
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel
- CASEVAC capabilities
- Recovery assets
What are the characteristics of the Marine Armor System Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MAS MTVR 7-Ton)?
- Most common cargo and personnel carrying vehicle
- Commonly found in the Main Body Security Unit
- Can be used in the Lead Security Unit as a lead vehicle due to its survivability against IEDs
- 17-troops including gunner
- 33K - 40K lbs
- Flank protection from 7.62 & 360 degree protection from frag/blast
What are the characteristics of the Up-Armor HMMWV (UAH)?
- Common throughout all elements of the MAGTF
- Commonly fitted with increased communication capabilities making it an ideal command and control vehicle
- 5-troops including gunner
- 11K lbs
- Flank protection from 7.62
What are the characteristics of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)?
- Built to survive both direct fire weapons and blasts
- The most survivable wheeled vehicles currently used in convoy operations
- Commonly used as C2 & security vehicles & special missions (EOD)
- Its trafficability and maneuverability are severely restricted
- 6 (4x4 variant), 10 (6x6 variant)
- 34K lbs (4x4), 42K (6x6)
- Flank protection from 7.62-12.7mm (variant dependent), 360 degree blast/frag protection
The Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) is responsible for what?
- Develop an air support plan that supports the convoy commander’s SOM
- Process the raw information coming from the aircraft into actionable intelligence for the convoy commander while filtering out unnecessary information
- Prosecute targets using CAS
- Execute air CASEVAC missions as needed
What theme should the Cmdr’s Intent be based upon?
Keeping your convoy moving.
Describe a template for a Cmdr’s Intent?
- KS should be something that allows the EN to stop/slow the convoy
- KW should be a gap that is linked to the EN capability to stop/slow the convoy
- ExP should be a combination of an IA drills, convoy TTPs, and the use of organic and supporting arms to keep the convoy moving
