Components of a Convoy
This element contains the CC and the majority of the convoy vehicles.
Main Body Element
This team is designated to assist with maintenance and recovery of convoy assets along the route.
Recovery Team
This organization consists of two to five serials.
March Column
Every convoy should have at least 2 of these marked on a strip map in case of obstacles during their planned route.
Alternate Route
The principle means of communication during a convoy.
Radios
This element consists of a pace vehicle and a convoy security element.
Lead Element
The single leader charged with responsibility for planning, preparation, and execution of the convoy.
Convoy Commander
This element is the smallest organized subgroup of the convoy.
March Unit
This step-by-step tool is used to help plan and prepare for convoy operations.
Army Troop Leading Procedures
This device can be used to communicate, navigate, and produce casualty reports.
JBC-P
This element consists of the recovery vehicle(s), the ACC, and a security element.
Trail/Rear Element
The leader who is normally charged with the responsibility of logistical support of the convoy during preparation and execution, and will head the element monitoring rear security.
Assistant Convoy Commander
This element is a subdivision of the march column and may have two or more march units within its organization.
March Serial
Ensuring vehicles have these will help when planning a recovery PACE plan.
Tow Bars
The last vehicle in the convoy will report this when crossing a checkpoint.
Checkpoint Closed
Petroleum and ammunition vehicls should be separated throughout this element.
Main Body Element
This leader is responsible for all personnel, cargo, and equipment in the assigned vehicle.
Vehicle Commander
This formation provides the greatest degree of convoy control, with intervals of 25-50 meters and speeds under 25 mph.
Closed Column
These vehicles will need to be positioned towards the front of convoy.
Heavier/Slower Vehicles
The lead vehicle will report this when crossing a checkpoint.
Checkpoint Opened
If limited, CLS/Medic assets should always be positioned in this element of the convoy for rapid deployment to any vehicle in the convoy.
Rear Element
This leader is responsible for navigation, speed, and interval of the convoy and will head the element monitoring forward security.
Pacesetter
This formation is the preferred method during movement, with intervals of 100 meters or more and speeds over 25 mph.
Open Column
These personnel should not be assigned to an Aid and Litter team since their primary focus should be on treatment.
CLS/Medic
This is put in place to ensure effective communication is maintained throughout the convoy.
PACE Plan