RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM
SOLDIER TRAINING READINESS MODULES
Convoy Operations
12 March 2012
SECTION I.
Lesson Plan
Series
Task(s)
Taught
Academic
Hours
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
Convoy Operations
Task Number
071-326-3002
071-326-3013
071-410-0002
093-401-5040
INDIVIDUAL
React to Indirect Fire While Mounted
Conduct a Tactical Road March
React to Direct Fire While Mounted
React to Unexploded Ordnance Hazards
The academic hours required to teach this lesson are as follows:
Test
Test Review
Total Hours:
Resident
Hours/Methods
0 hrs 10 mins / Conference / Discussion
0 hrs 40 mins / Practical Exercise (Performance)
0 hrs
0 hrs
0 hrs 50 mins
References
Student Study
Assignments
Instructor
Requirements
Number
Title
Date
FM 55-30, C-1
Army Motor Transport
Units and Operations
27 Jun 1997
FM 5-19
Composite Risk
Management
21 Aug 2006
STP 21-1-SMCT
Soldier's Manual of
Common Tasks,
Warrior Skills, Level 1
02 May 2011
None
a. 1 Instructor per 35 Soldiers
b. Be familiar with this Training Support Package (TSP)
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Additional
Information
Chapters 5, 6 and
App O
Equipment
Required
Id
Name
Stu
Ratio
2320-01-354-3385
TRUCK CARGO: 4X4 LMTV W/E
Materials
Required
Inst
Ratio
Spt
Qty
Exp
1:1
No
0
No
1005-01-128-9936
M16A2 Rifle
1:1
No
0
No
4240-01-258-0061
Mask, Chemical Biological M40
1:1
No
0
No
8470-01-465-1867
Interceptor Body Armor
1:1
No
0
No
Helmet, Kevlar
1:1
No
0
No
Instructor Materials:
a. This Training Support Package (TSP)
Student Materials:
a. Other materials as directed by RSP Unit SOP
Classroom,
Training Area,
and Range
Requirements
Organizational Classroom
Instructional
Guidance
NOTE: Before presenting this lesson, instructors must thoroughly prepare by
studying this lesson and the identified reference material.
NOTE: This Convoy Operations training will be part discussion and part
demonstration. The first part being an informal class covering individual skills and
collective tasks associated with convoy operations through a potentially hostile
environment. The second part, intermingled throughout the class is a Convoy
Operations Situational Training Exercise (STX).
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SECTION II.
INTRODUCTION
NOTE: SHOW Slide 1 (STRM)
Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio is: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 5 mins
Media: None
Motivator
Every one of you may have heard the stories of attacks on convoys, and for the
most part, what you hear is accurate. We are going to take those horror stories
and break them down, giving you an accurate detailed picture of what the enemy is
looking for, and what you can do to stop their action and retaliate with such
strength that the enemy will be thrown off guard and you will gain the upper hand.
Terminal
Learning
Objective
NOTE: SHOW Slide 2 (Terminal Learning Objective)
NOTE: Inform the students of the following Terminal Learning Objective
requirements.
At the completion of this lesson, you [the student] will:
Action:
Implement Defense Procedures during a Tactical Convoy
Conditions:
While traveling in the passenger seat or cargo section of a
hardened vehicle that is part of a tactical road march; wearing full
combat gear with an M16/M4 Series Rifle; in the contemporary
operating environment
Standards:
Take action to identify and eliminate threats to the convoy while
maintaining security and situational awareness
Safety
Requirements
Conduct a safety brief prior to training as needed and IAW unit and installation
policies.
Risk
Assessment
Level
Low - Risk Assessment to be produced locally IAW FM 5-19, August 2006.
Evaluation
None
Instructional
Lead-In
In short, the enemy wants to stop your movement, isolate soft (easy) targets, and
kill as many American Soldiers as possible, with back up plans to try to break your
resolve and make political statements heralding their bravery and strength. This
lesson plan will teach you how to make the best out of a very dangerous situation
by protecting your vehicle as well as you and your fellow Soldiers.
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SECTION III.
PRESENTATION
1.
Learning Step / Activity 1. Remove Materials from Hardened Vehicle
Method of Instruction: Practical Exercise (Performance)
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 5 mins
Media: None
NOTE:
The primary Instructor uses an already hardened vehicle to point out the features to
the students.
NOTE:
The Instructor may embellish personal experience on vehicle hardening of differing
types of vehicles.
a. The following criteria must be met in hardening a vehicle. The Soldiers will be
broken into groups of 10 Soldiers per truck and remove all hardening materials from
the vehicle to start.
(1) The cargo bed of the truck has a layer of sandbags at least one deep covering
the entire bed.
(2) The sides of the cargo bed have been reinforced with walls of sandbags that
are at least one wide and at least five deep.
(3) The front of the cargo bed has a wall of sandbags extending from the floor to a
level that provides protection for any Soldier covering the front arc of the vehicle.
(4) The cab of the truck has a one-deep layer of sandbags covering the floors and
sides of the cab as much as possible without interfering with the operation of the
vehicle's controls.
(5) Any tarps or coverings for the cargo bed have been removed.
(6) All sandbags are secured to the vehicle frame in order to prevent shifting
during vehicle movement.
2.
Learning Step / Activity 2. Demonstrate Vehicle Mounting Procedures
Method of Instruction: Practical Exercise (Performance)
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 10 minutes
Media: None
NOTE:
The Instructor either uses a squad of Soldiers that has rehearsed this task previously,
or uses permanent party cadre that have been certified to demonstrate the task. The
squad should demonstrate one technique both for loading and unloading. There are
no right or wrong methods of loading or unloading a tactical vehicle so long as the
squad adheres to the following principles.
a. Weapons must be positioned where they can employ their firepower against likely
threats.
b. The unit maintains 360-degree security throughout the loading or unloading
process.
c. Weapons remain on safe throughout the process unless actively engaging an
enemy target.
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d. Without sacrificing security or safety, the squad/section must load or unload as
quickly as possible. It should take no more than thirty seconds to load or unload a
squad of Soldiers.
e. Soldiers understand what actions to take if the squad and/or vehicle come under
direct or indirect fire.
f. Leaders position themselves where they can best influence the operation.
NOTE:
The primary instructor briefly explains the six principles and points out how the
demonstrated technique meets them.
3.
Learning Step / Activity 3. React to Ambush while Mounted
Method of Instruction: Practical Exercise (Performance)
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 5 minutes
Media Slide: None
NOTE:
The primary instructor either uses a squad of trainees that has rehearsed this task
previously, or uses permanent party cadre that have been certified to demonstrate the
task. The demonstration must meet the following standards.
a. Demonstrate the following performance standards for NEAR ambush:
(1) Reports ambush to convoy commander immediately upon contact using
analog and/or digital communications.
(2) Identifies threat location.
(3) Non-driving personnel return aggressive fire to neutralize the threat. Fire
should be in short bursts of three rounds each.
(4) Vehicle driver increases speed and clears the kill zone.
(5) Keeps roadway clear by pushing disabled vehicles aside.
(6) Returns fire while transiting the kill zone or while targets are in sectors of fire
and maneuver of security elements to allow remaining vehicles to pass through the
kill zone (senior member present).
(7) Senior member present forwards SITREP to convoy /unit commander using
analog and/or digital communications.
(8) Consolidates and reorganizes while awaiting further orders from convoy
commander (consolidation and reorganization includes the treatment and evacuation
of casualties).
4.
Learning Step / Activity 4. React to Indirect Fire while Mounted
Method of Instruction: Practical Exercise (Performance)
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 10 minutes
Media: None
NOTE:
In order to keep the residual risk of training low, and to conserve resources, Soldiers
WILL NOT train on moving vehicles. The Instructor will “demonstrate” reacting to
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indirect fire while mounted using the talk-through method. The Cadre uses a
demonstration team to demonstrate actions taken when a vehicle is disabled in an
indirect fire impact zone.
a. Any Soldier who observes indirect fire immediately reports it through the chain of
command to the convoy commander.
b. Vehicles increase speed until out of impact area.
c. Vehicles not yet in the impact area seek an alternate route.
d. Soldiers abandon disabled vehicles in the impact area and evacuate all personnel
to cover.
e. Senior leaders take charge of any dismounted elements in the impact area and
move them to the nearest rally point outside of the impact area.
f. Senior leader provides SITREP to convoy commander.
g. Unit consolidates, reorganizes, and continues mission (includes treatment and
evacuation of all casualties).
NOTE:
The Instructor may also want to explain that vehicles do not generally stop in the
impact area, even to recover Soldiers whose vehicle has been disabled. Stopping in
the impact area risks damage to your own vehicle.
5.
Learning Step / Activity 5. React to IED/Mine Strike
Method of Instruction: Practical Exercise (Performance)
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 10 minutes
Media: None
a. Demonstrate Accomplishment of Standards under Realistic Conditions
NOTE:
The Instructor either uses a squad of Soldiers that has rehearsed this task previously,
or uses permanent party cadre that have been certified to demonstrate the task. The
squad demonstrates performance of the task at combat speed meeting the following
performance measures:
b. Convoy encounters a suspected IED.
(1) First vehicle to spot the IED signals the rest of the convoy.
NOTE:
There should be multiple signals and they should be briefed during the convoy brief.
(2) Keep a stand-off distance of at least 300 meters (radio or cell phone
transmission within 300 meters may cause detonation). However, do not stop at
exactly 300 meters as the enemy often places a secondary device at this distance.
(3) All halted vehicles will remain pointed in the direction of travel.
(4) Look for potential secondary devices in what may seem like the best possible
area of avoidance.
(5) Secure the site; be alert for a possible ambush.
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(6) Main body of the convoy will dismount and take up a 360-degree security
perimeter. Soldiers will take up positions not more than 10 to 15 meters from their
vehicles.
(7) The senior leader will organize an element (usually a predesignated quickreaction force) to search a 300 meter radius around the suspected IED.
(8) Search likely ambush positions first.
(9) Most IEDs have an observer with a remote detonation device in order to
ensure the IED detonates when it can cause the most casualties. The search
element attempts to identify and neutralize the observer(s).
(10) Search for other IEDs.
(11) Senior member present determines unit location and sends a SITREP to
Higher HQs.
(12) Block all traffic in vicinity of the IED until cleared by EOD or relieved by
another unit (usually MPs).
(13) Once threat is removed, mark the road with the date, time, unit group, and
the letters “IED.”
c. An IED detonation occurs.
(1) The vehicle(s) stops.
(2) The vehicle commander (VC) confirms casualties that are found in his
vehicle(s).
(3) The vehicle or convoy commander designates a rally point in a safe location.
(a) Soldiers proceed to the rally point.
(b) Once area is secure the nearest vehicle to disable vehicle will move up and
assess casualties and vehicle.
(4) The senior leader organizes a reaction force (usually predesignated) to
conduct a 300-meter sweep around the detonation site.
NOTE:
Terrain dictates whether the QRF will need to dismount.
NOTE:
If time permits, stand fast and notify engineers to clear the evacuation route.
NOTE:
The Instructor briefly explains the six principles and points out how the demonstrated
technique meets them.
(5) The crew/passengers of disabled vehicles dismount to the rear of their
vehicles.
NOTE:
If the convoy is split, ensure the lead element of the convoy knows to proceed to the
forward rally point.
(6) Evacuate injured personnel to the nearest Aid Station.
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(7) The senior member present sends a situation report (SITREP) to higher
headquarters (HQ).
(8) The commander makes a decision on whether to recover or destroy disabled
vehicles and equipment.
(9) Unit consolidates, reorganizes, and continues the mission (including treatment
and evacuation of all casualties).
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
ACTION:
Implement Defense Procedures during a Tactical Convoy
CONDITIONS:
While traveling in the passenger seat or cargo section of a
hardened vehicle that is part of a tactical road march; wearing full
combat gear with an M16/M4 Series Rifle; in the contemporary
operating environment
STANDARDS:
Take action to identify and eliminate threats to the convoy while
maintaining security and situational awareness
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SECTION IV.
ASK FOR QUESTIONS AND SUMMARY
Method of Instruction: Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 5 mins
Media: None
a. Ask students if they have any questions.
b. Answer all questions or agree to get back to students with a complete or appropriate
answer.
NOTE:
SUMMARY
Enemy tactics, techniques and procedures entail all facets of warfare. They will employ sniper
fire from a building or a cluster of buildings, or often from or next to uninvolved civilians. They
may attack with RPG fire or explosive devices buried or manually thrown. Their purpose is to
destroy or disrupt U.S convoys and kill as many Soldiers as they can in a short period of time.
You must continually be on alert and ready to effect a defensive position, secure the area and
jump to the offensive with explosive force. This and subsequent training will prepare you for
the challenge. Take this training seriously.
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SECTION V. STUDENT EVALUATION (OPTIONAL)
Testing
None
Requirements
Feedback
Requirements
None
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Appendix A - Viewgraph Masters (N/A)
VIEWGRAPHS
A-1
Appendix B - Test(s) and Test Solution(s) (N/A)
B-1
Appendix C - Practical Exercises and Solutions
Built into Lesson Plan
C-1
Appendix D - Student Handouts (N/A)
D-1