Emergency braking communication
If the lead vehicle must brake suddenly, the driver must announce “BRAKING, BRAKING, BRAKING” over comms to prevent collisions.
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FM/G299 · Convoy
Convoy vehicle crew
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Convoy security
Gunners must maintain 360° security at all times. The lead vehicle is responsible for observing to the front, the rear vehicle covers the rear, and interior vehicles alternate left and right to ensure continuous coverage in all directions. Gunners should cover their assigned sectors and resist the urge to fixate on one threat direction.
Convoy interval spacing
Vehicles must maintain a spacing of 20 to 100 meters, adjusted for terrain and visibility. This interval must be preserved while moving, turning, or stopping to reduce vulnerability to explosives and concentrated enemy fire.
Maintain position in a convoy
Maintain the correct position in a convoy as set by the element leader
Convoy net
Each convoy operates on a dedicated radio frequency to coordinate all vehicles. This frequency is separate from infantry or other command nets and is either pre-planned during the mission brief or selected at convoy formation. The convoy net is non-transactional: communications are broadcast to all vehicles without requiring individual acknowledgment.
Convoy net participants
The convoy net is used to coordinate movement and maintain situational awareness among vehicle crews, support elements, and mounted infantry.
- Drivers: Listen continuously and transmit convoy calls as required.
- Convoy Commander: Actively monitors the net, issuing convoy parameters or route updates.
- Other personnel (vehicle commanders, gunners, infantry leaders, passengers): May listen to maintain awareness but must not transmit directly. Information should be relayed to the driver for transmission if needed.
Use the correct convoy calls
Transmit the appropriate calls on the convoy net during movement:
First and Last Vehicle:
- “[first/last] MOVING”: vehicle begins movement.
- “[first/last] TURNING [direction]”: vehicle changing direction.
- “[first/last] HOLDING”: vehicle halting temporarily.
Any Vehicle in Convoy:
- “[callsign] DANGER [description]”: hazard present, movement may continue.
- “[callsign] stopping [description]”: hazard requiring the vehicle to stop.
- “[callsign] MAX SPEED [speed in kph]”: vehicle unable to maintain convoy speed; request reduction.
Maintain convoy security
- Scan arcs as per Convoy security FM/BG-922
- Communicate any areas of concern to the vehicle or element commander.
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On 13 role cards in 2 combat areas.
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Cavalry
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- Light Vehicle Crewman (Driver)
- Light Vehicle Crewman (Gunner)
- Light Vehicle Crewman (Commander)
- Light Vehicle Section Commander
- AFV Crewman (Driver)
- AFV Crewman (Gunner)
- AFV Crewman (Commander)
- AFV Section Commander
- MBT Crewman (Driver)
- MBT Crewman (Gunner)
- MBT Crewman (Commander)
- MBT Section Commander
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