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FM/G302 · Convoy

Convoy halts and security procedures

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Published
23 Sep 2026
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Herringbone formation

The Herringbone formation involves vehicles pulling off alternately to the left and right sides of the road at about a 45° angle. This formation is easy to execute and provides good security and spacing, useful across open and road terrain.

Visual Representation of Herringbone.
Visual Representation of Herringbone.

Dismount timing and alertness

For halts under 30 seconds, mounted troops should stay inside but remain alert and scan for threats. For longer halts, troops dismount and provide local security under team or squad leader direction. Clear commands must be given to dismount and remount, with accountability ensured.

Halting a convoy

For halts longer than 30 seconds or reaction-to-contact halts, convoys should form the herringbone formation to maximize security and spacing unless different instructions are given by the element commander.

Perform a herringbone halt and resume movement

To perform the herringbone halt:

  • Receive the halt order.
  • Decelerate smoothly while maintaining convoy spacing.
  • Alternate pulling off to the left or right side of the route at a ~45° angle.
  • Angle the vehicle outward from the road axis,  maintaining sufficient spacing from adjacent vehicles.
  • Halt with wheels/tracks oriented to avoid obstacles or any potential hazards and to allow rapid re-entry to the route.

To resume movement:

  • Receive the order to move and wait for the vehicle in front of you to move if you are not the lead vehicle
  • Re-enter the route in convoy order.
  • Accelerate smoothly and re-establish convoy speed and spacing.

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FM/G301 Commanding a convoy