Convoy Procedures

Convoy operations are more than just driving from one point to another — they are coordinated, disciplined movements that carry personnel, supplies, or mission-critical assets through contested or unknown terrain.

Whether moving a single squad or multiple vehicles across multiple sections, convoy discipline is critical to maintaining tempo, security, and operational readiness.

Purpose of Convoy Doctrine

• Move personnel and equipment efficiently and safely
• Maintain control and spacing across long movements
• Establish security before, during, and after transit
• Enable rapid response to breakdowns, threats, or route changes
• Keep units together and synchronized without over-communicating

Convoy operations support not only logistics — but tactical freedom of movement.

Where Convoys Fit in the SOP

Convoy discipline supports and connects with:

• Resupply Procedures
• CASEVAC and Medical Movement
• Mission Planning: Route Planning
• Contingency Planning
• Leadership in Crisis

Topics Covered in This Section

This section breaks down the key components of safe, effective convoy operations:

• Staging and Preparation
  Assigning vehicles, loading teams, confirming roles and orders.

• Movement Discipline and Spacing
  Maintaining tempo, spacing, and visibility without micromanaging.

• Communications and Signals
  Radio nets, silent signals, and standard callouts for vehicle movement.

• Convoy Security and Threat Response
  Mounted security posture, fields of fire, and response to ambush or IED threats.

• Breakdowns and Contingency Planning
  Handling mechanical issues, vehicle losses, reroutes, or isolation.

Final Note

Convoys fail when discipline breaks — not when enemies appear. SPECTRE trains convoy operations the same way we train combat: with intent, structure, and clear expectations.

Movement is not safety. Controlled movement is.