MISSION PREP | 398 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Tactical Convoy - (ANSWER)Deliberate Planned combat operation to move personnel/cargo via
ground transportation in a secure manner under the control of a single commander
Which vehicle is generally the pace setter in a convoy - (ANSWER)Heaviest/slowest vehicle
What is the ratio for gun trucks to vehicles in a convoy - (ANSWER)1 for every 5
Functional Elements of Convoy - (ANSWER)Head, main body, trail
What does the Manifest provide - (ANSWER)provides transport load details of personnel, equipment,
and supplies as well as full timeline
Bare minimum included on a Strip Map - (ANSWER)Start Point and Release Point
Who completes documentation and submits to the Unit Movement Coordinator - (ANSWER)Unit
Movement Officer
What is the site used for Convoy Clearances - (ANSWER)TC-AIMS II
Where are Convoy Clearance Numbers Displayed - (ANSWER)Both sides of each vehicle, front and
back of each, and the top of the hood
Convoy Formation Types - (ANSWER)Close Column, Open Column, Infiltration
Close Column formation characteristics - (ANSWER)25-50 m intervals
< 25 mph
Greatest degree of control
used in limited visibility, or poorly marked/congested roads
, MISSION PREP | 398 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Open Column Formation characteristics - (ANSWER)100+ m intervals
> 25 mph
preferred formation
well marked roads with good visibility
Infiltration Formation characteristics - (ANSWER)no defined structure
variable interval and speed
last resort
Where in the convoy should the CC be placed? - (ANSWER)where they can best facilitate command
and control
gun truck crews qualified on all weapons and equipment systems to be employed: T/F -
(ANSWER)True
What are the 4 Reconnaissance methods - (ANSWER)Map, aerial, ground, imagery
What are the 3 proficiencies for Army Training Standards - (ANSWER)PLT and SQD Battle Tasks,
Weapons Qualifications, Collective live-fire tasks
How many Principles of Training are there - (ANSWER)9
1.Commanders are the primary trainers.
2.Noncommissioned officers train individuals, crews, and small teams; advise Commanders on all
aspects of training.
SOLUTION
Tactical Convoy - (ANSWER)Deliberate Planned combat operation to move personnel/cargo via
ground transportation in a secure manner under the control of a single commander
Which vehicle is generally the pace setter in a convoy - (ANSWER)Heaviest/slowest vehicle
What is the ratio for gun trucks to vehicles in a convoy - (ANSWER)1 for every 5
Functional Elements of Convoy - (ANSWER)Head, main body, trail
What does the Manifest provide - (ANSWER)provides transport load details of personnel, equipment,
and supplies as well as full timeline
Bare minimum included on a Strip Map - (ANSWER)Start Point and Release Point
Who completes documentation and submits to the Unit Movement Coordinator - (ANSWER)Unit
Movement Officer
What is the site used for Convoy Clearances - (ANSWER)TC-AIMS II
Where are Convoy Clearance Numbers Displayed - (ANSWER)Both sides of each vehicle, front and
back of each, and the top of the hood
Convoy Formation Types - (ANSWER)Close Column, Open Column, Infiltration
Close Column formation characteristics - (ANSWER)25-50 m intervals
< 25 mph
Greatest degree of control
used in limited visibility, or poorly marked/congested roads
, MISSION PREP | 398 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Open Column Formation characteristics - (ANSWER)100+ m intervals
> 25 mph
preferred formation
well marked roads with good visibility
Infiltration Formation characteristics - (ANSWER)no defined structure
variable interval and speed
last resort
Where in the convoy should the CC be placed? - (ANSWER)where they can best facilitate command
and control
gun truck crews qualified on all weapons and equipment systems to be employed: T/F -
(ANSWER)True
What are the 4 Reconnaissance methods - (ANSWER)Map, aerial, ground, imagery
What are the 3 proficiencies for Army Training Standards - (ANSWER)PLT and SQD Battle Tasks,
Weapons Qualifications, Collective live-fire tasks
How many Principles of Training are there - (ANSWER)9
1.Commanders are the primary trainers.
2.Noncommissioned officers train individuals, crews, and small teams; advise Commanders on all
aspects of training.
