Working with vehicles - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)

FM/G119 - Working with vehicles

Guide

FM/BG-596 - Vehicles in an urban environment

Guide

When vehicles are moving with you in an urban environment you must stay on the sides of the road, ahead of the vehicle, as the most dangerous place to be is in front of or behind the vehicle. This is because;

Vehicles will move without communicating and you don't want to be run over
If you are working with MBT's standing in front when they fire will result in over-pressure injuries which are often fatal
The crew's visibility when in the vehicle is very limited, they will assume you are on the sides of the road and out of the way
The most dangerous threat for any vehicle in an urban environment, is the hidden OPFOR AV-man. Infantry should be clearing windows and passages ahead of the vehicle to reduce this threat.
The second most dangerous is the IED. Infantry should be scouting just ahead, looking for any IEDs that may threaten the vehicle.

Skill

FM/BS-515 - Behave appropriately inside a vehicle

Skill

Stay off crew intercom, and join cargo if crew was selected by default
Do not try to interact directly with the crew, regardless of the situation
Casual conversation is allowed, unless instructed otherwise by the crew/leadership
Cease casual conversation automatically when in contact or in an emergency

Skill

FM/BS-516 - Dismount vehicles

Skill

Before dismounting, the call "Dismount" will be given by the crew
After dismounting the vehicle move away from the vehicle without crossing in front or behind the vehicle, to prevent being run over, or stopping the vehicle from moving as it needs to.

Guide

FM/BG-916 - Vehicle embarkation procedure

Guide

Element leaders ensure their team boards the assigned vehicle, supervise loading, and board last. If acting as navigator, they must communicate to their team that the front passenger seat should be left for them to occupy.

All personnel must follow directions during embarkation. Leaders must take charge; subordinates must listen and comply.

Skill

FM/BS-514 - Call when mounted up

Skill

When mounting in a vehicle, announce to the fireteam leader when your are mounted over the radio.

‘{name} up’

This allows fireteam leaders to then notify the squad leader and so on and ensure that everyone who needs to be on board, is on board before the vehicle departs.