CONVOY OPERATIONS
This individual is responsible for the planning, preparation, execution, and tactical control of the entire convoy
Who is the Convoy Commander (CC)
These are the three phases of PMCS that an operator must perform during every operation?
What are Before, During, and After operation checks.
This is the maximum deep-water fording limit (in inches) for a standard MTVR (7-ton) equipped with a fording kit.
WHAT IS 60 INCHES .
This standard government form is the physical card issued to Marines as their military driver's license.
WHAT IS OF-346
This is the very first action an operator must take if they experience a tire blowout at highway speeds.
WHAT IS ease of throttle, pull over at the nearest safe spot and start changing tire ?
This is the tactical name of the vehicle that navigates, sets the pace, and identifies immediate road hazards for the convoy
WHAT IS THE NAV.
When performing vehicle recovery using a vehicle's front winch, this safety item must always be draped over the center of the winch cable or synthetic rope to absorb kinetic energy and prevent a lethal snap-back if the line breaks.
What is a winch FLAK
This is the total number of driven axles on an LVSR (MKR18 Cargo variant).
What is 5 axles (it is a 10x10 vehicle)?
This is the primary electronic system and trip ticket generation platform used to track Marine Corps vehicle dispatching and operator assignments.
What is TCPT
If a vehicle's brakes fail while descending a steep grade, this is the mechanical action the driver should take immediately to slow the vehicle down.
What is downshift to a lower gear (and use the engine/retarder brake)?
When a vehicle falls behind, it can use this authorized speed—usually 5 to 10 mph above convoy speed—to close the gap safely
What is Catch-Up Speed
This is the correct tool and standard procedure used to check dual-tire spacing and pressure consistency during PMCS?
What is a calibrated tire pressure gauge (checking that dual tires are within 5 PSI of each other)?
This is the maximum grade (slope percentage) that an MTVR (7-ton) can successfully climb while carrying its maximum payload.
60% SLOPE OR GRADE
According to MCO 11240.66D, this is how often a military vehicle operator must undergo a medical fitness re-evaluation to keep their license active.
What is every 2 years (or 3 years depending on age and command requirements)?
During a tactical vehicle rollover, this is the exact immediate action drill the crew must perform to minimize injury.
What is "Rollover, Rollover, Rollover" (Hold on to the combat locks/grab handles, tuck chin to chest, brace feet against the floor)?
WHAT IS THE TYPICAL FOLLOWING DISTANCE/DISPERSION THROUGHOUT THE CONVOY FROM VEHICLE TO VEHICLE
WHAT IS 50-100 MEETERS.
This standard military lubricant is utilized for the engine crankcase of tactical vehicles in normal operating temperatures?
What is OE/HDO 15W-40 (or OE/HDO 30)
This is the maximum weight (in pounds) that a standard medium tactical vehicle like the MTVR (7-ton) is capable of towing behind it using its pintle hitch.
What is 22,000 pounds (or 11 tons)
Under Marine Corps order, this is the maximum allowable Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for an operator driving any tactical military vehicle.
What is 0.00% (Zero Tolerance)?
This class of leak is defined by active dripping of fluid from a component, which immediately deadlines the vehicle.
What is a Class III Leak?
When a convoy is forced to halt due to an obstacle or ambush, this is the tactical procedure where vehicle crews sweep a specific distance around their vehicles to search for IEDs or enemy indicators.
What are 0,5,10,15 AND 25 -meter checks
This specific form is the Operator's Report of Motor Vehicle Accident, which must be kept in the vehicle logbook at all times?
What is the SF-91
This is the maximum governed highway speed (in MPH) of a fully loaded MTVR (7-ton).
WHAT IS 65 MPH
Under MCO 11240.66D, this specific individual is the lowest level of authority authorized to suspend or revoke a Marine's military driver's license (OF-346) due to traffic violations, accidents, or negligence.
Who is the Commanding Officer (CO)?
This is the maximum speed limit (in MPH) when flat-towing a disabled tactical vehicle using a tow-bar.
What is 15 MPH (on dirt/tactical roads) or 35 MPH (on paved highways)?