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All drivers must understand the actions on for situations that the convoy is likely to encounter. The convoy commander must brief these procedures clearly before departure.
Vehicles must push through the kill zone without stopping. Gunners return fire immediately, even without clear visuals, aiming toward the source of contact. The lead vehicle must scan aggressively for IEDs.
Troops dismount while vehicle gunners suppress enemy positions. Dismounts and vehicles advance together to engage and destroy the enemy. Once the threat is eliminated, units remount and resume the convoy.
Call out "Vehicle down!" over comms when a vehicle is disabled. If available, use tow ropes to extract the vehicle after securing the area. In some situations, it may be necessary to attempt towing while still under fire. If towing is not possible, a working vehicle may try pushing the disabled one—use this only if dismounting would be more dangerous for the crew.
Infantry dismounts and clears ahead of the convoy while staying within range of vehicle support. Maintain coordination to ensure effective covering fire and minimize risk as the convoy advances.