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For halts longer than 30 seconds or reaction-to-contact halts, convoys must form either the Herringbone or Coil formation to maximize security and spacing.
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.
Above: Visual Representation of Herringbone.
The Coil formation is designed for armored vehicles, where vehicles orient their strongest armor toward the direction they cover, enabling excellent 360° protection. The lead vehicle faces forward, the second faces left, the third faces right, and the trailing vehicle faces rear.
Above: Visual Representation of Coil.
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.
Upon halting, personnel should perform a "5 & 25" scan: first scanning 5 meters around the vehicle, then, if dismounting, scanning 25 meters in all directions to detect mines, ambushes, or other threats.