TACTICAL MOVEMENT
1. The platoon conducts tactical vehicle
movements independently or as part of a larger element.
2. Speed/intervals.
a. Movement
speed: 40 kph (hard surface), 30 kph (all others)
b.
Catch-up speed: 50 kph (hard surface), 40 kph (all others)
c.
Blackout movement speed: 20 kph (25 kph catch-up speed).
d.
Vehicle interval: 50 meters at night or in urban areas; 100 meters or dust
interval in daylight/open terrain.
3. Security.
a.
The
platoon leader specifies appropriate threat level.
b. Direction
of travel is 12 o’clock
1)
Lead vehicle scans 10 to 2
2)
Subsequent vehicles alternate scanning 8 to 11 and 1 to 4
3)
Trail vehicle scans 4 to 8.
4. Movement checklist.
a.
Determine/report number of operational vehicles.
b. Top
off fuel and other Class III products.
c. Upload
ammunition and other Class V products.
d.
Complete PMCS.
e.
Complete prepare-to-fire checks.
f. Test,
zero, and boresight weapon systems as applicable.
g.
Complete rollover and fire drills.
h.
Specify time for platoon OPORD.
i.
Complete reconnaissance.
j.
Rehearse actions on contact (ambush/ground/air).
k.
Rehearse actions at halts (scheduled/unscheduled).
l.
Complete fire support plan.
m.
Rehearse actions for mechanical breakdown.
n.
Rehearse MEDEVAC/CASEVAC.
o. Tie
down all loads.
p.
Complete communications checks.
q.
Inspect obstacle reduction kits.
r. Load
and test PLGR units.
s.
Designate graphic control measures (rally points)
t.
Identify critical points.
u. Ensure
communications with all vehicles and troop or TF HQ.
v. Ensure
all vehicle commanders have movement overlay.
w.
Designate march order, movement technique, interval, and rate of march.
x. Test
NVGs (including VVS-2) for proper operation.
y. If
applicable, prepare for limited visibility operations, taking the following
steps:
1)
Mount chemlights or polarity tape on vehicles.
2)
Specify the color identification of elements to the front and rear.
3)
Check all night vision devices prior to movement.
4)
Specify correct vehicle interval (normally 50 meters; variable according to
road conditions and operational factors).
5)
Specify the rate of march.
5. Halts.
a.
Scheduled.
1)
Scheduled every 100 km or 2 hours.
2)
March column immediately moves into a herringbone formation.
3)
Lead/trail vehicles provide guides for traffic flow if needed.
4)
Establishes local security with turret weapons.
5)
Places OPs on key terrain surrounding the platoon position.
6)
Drivers perform maintenance as time permits if actions are not planned.
b.
Unscheduled halts.
1)
Immediately seek cause of the halt.
2)
Clear route by assuming a coil or herringbone formation.
3)
Establish local security. Squad leaders will send one man forward to next
vehicle to determine reason for halt. Platoon notifies higher headquarters.
4)
Determine a course of action.
5)
Report to higher headquarters if appropriate.
6)
Continue the movement.
6. Execution.
a. The platoon
maintains security during movement.
1)
Ensures lead and downwind elements conduct continuous chemical monitoring.
2)
Maintains air guards.
3)
Maintains local security through crew sectors of observation and weapons
orientation.
b. The
PSG coordinates maintenance/recovery requirements.
1)
Handles emergency repair and recovery of vehicles.
2)
Handles medical aid and evacuation.
3)
Handles emergency refueling.
4)
Provides higher HQ with the location of non-repairable vehicles.
7. Vehicle breakdowns.
a. The
column continues to move and close up the gap.
b. The
PSG will request maintenance support from 1SG or maintenance/recovery team.
1)
Move disabled vehicles off the road as far as possible.
2)
Place safety warning devices behind vehicle.
3)
Post traffic control to wave march elements by.
4)
Post local security.
5)
Attempt repair.
c. If
crew cannot repair, prepare vehicle for recovery.
8. The platoon clears the RP.
a. Meets
guides at the designated RP.
b.
Completes movement IAW times designated in the order.
c.
Platoon leader forwards crossing report to higher HQs.
9. The platoon continues its
mission.