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A convoy brief is a worksheet used in the military for mission planning, preparation, and execution. It can also be used as a quick overview to share with fellow personnel. This free convoy brief template covers the essentials that should be included when preparing for a mission.

Convoy Brief

Movement Orders#/Convoy #:(Insert Number)

References:(maps, relevant docs)

Administrative Personnel

a. Responsibilities

CC Driver/NAV:

Counter-Assault Element Leader:

ACC:

Designated Marksman:

VCS:

Medics/Combat Life Saver:

Drivers (primary/alternate):

Guide/Interpreter:

CSW Operator:

Higher HQ Rep:

b. Sectors of fire

(by weapon system, vehicle, priority, and phase)

c. Task Organization

(internal organization for the convoy, e.g., manifest)

Convoy briefs are meant to be short, but you can add more lines to describe the mission if needed.

1. SITUATION

(Describe the situation that will be faced on this mission.)

a. Enemy Forces

(1) Weather.

(General forecast and road conditions).

(2) Light Data.

(MR, MS, EENT, BMNT, % Illumination).

(3) Discuss the enemy.

Identification of enemy (if known). Composition/capabilities/strength/equipment. Location (hot spots highlighted on the map) Most likely/most dangerous COA (attack, defend, reinforce, delay, and withdraw).

b. Friendly Forces

(1) Operational support provided by higher headquarters.

Units along the route.

Aviation support:

ASOC Call Sign:

Frequency:

DASC Call Sign:

Frequency:

JSTARS Call Sign:

Frequency:

Mobile Security Forces/Quick reaction forces (QRFs).

MP escorts/FSE.

EOD.

SOF.

Fire support elements:

Element

Location

Frequency/Call Sign

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Attachments: (From outside the organization)

2. MISSION

(Provide a summary of who will be completing the mission, what the task is, when it will take place, where the location is, and why it needs to be completed.)

Example: Unit D executes a tactical convoy to FOB YY at 16:00 on January 5, 2023, and returns to FOB ZZ NLT 285000ZBAF07 to provide a resupply of CL V (ammo).

3. EXECUTION

(Review precisely how the operation will be executed and prepare for potential issues like accidents or hazards on route.)

a. Concept of Operations

Convoy execution and task(s) of elements, teams, and individuals at the objective(s). (Broad general description from beginning to end.)

b. Tasks to Subordinate Units

(review manifest and include attached or OPCON elements.):

c. Coordinating Instructions

(Instructions for all units)

(1) Order of march:

(location of support elements/spacing of units)

(2) Routes

(Strip map displayed separately; includes SP, checkpoints, rally points, refuel points, mandatory halts, RONs, and traffic control points. Mileage to each should be indicated.)

(3) Additional movement issues:

Interval: Day

Speed:

Traffic:

Max Catch-up:

Night/Limited Vis:

Lane:

Civ Vehs:

Parking:

(4) Accidents:

Alert convoy/serial CDR; move to/pull to a safe stopping location or pull as far onto shoulder/off the roadway as possible; assess for casualties; contact higher; set emergency markers and flashers; begin sworn statements;

(5) Uniform:

ACH, Eye-Pro, Ear-Pro, Gloves,

(6) Actions at danger/hazard areas

(SOPs or BD to be rehearsed)

Lead vehicle ID’s hazard to element;

(7) Rules of Engagement:

Convoy/Serial CDR to speak to authorities or others involved in an accident;

(8) Safety/Risk Management

(see risk assessment and mitigation measures)

  1. Overall Risk.

  2. Headlights on during all movements.

  3. Seatbelts worn at all times.

  4. Ground guides.

  5. Security at Halts:

  6. Rotate Drivers:

  7. Rest Halts:

  8. No Smoking:

  9. Adjust speed/interval:

  10. Tolls:

  11. Only guards and maintenance allowed on the traffic side of the vehicle.

4. Review Timeline

(State the timeline for the operation, e.g., from rehearsal, to vehicle loading, to readiness condition, to start point, and finally, to the estimated time of arrival or return to base.)

a. Rehearsals:

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b. Load Vehicles:

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c. REDCON 1:

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d. SP:

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e. ETA/RTB/Arrival:

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5. Service Support

(Provide the essential logistical information required to sustain the convoy during the operation. Also, include combat service support instructions and arrangements that support the operation).

a. Ration/Water Plan

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b. Ammunition

(individual/combat loads/tracer mix)

c. Medical

(internal treatment/evac procedures other than SOP and external procedures/spt)

d. Petrol, Oil, and Lubricants

(internal and external)

e. Maintenance/Recovery

(internal and external)

Breakdowns: AMP: Alert convoy/serial CDR; Move to/pull to a safe stopping location or pull as far onto shoulder/off roadway as possible; Place emergency markers and turn on flashers; contact higher.

f. Remain Over Night (RON) Facilities

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6. Command and Signal

(State where command and control nodes and key leaders will be located during the operation.)

a. Commander (s)/Positioning (manifest)

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b. Communications (manifest)

Call Signs;

c. Signals

(primary/alternate other than SOP)

PRI:

ALT:

FREQ:

ALT:

d. Reports (individual to higher)

(1) SP:

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(2) CPs:

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(3) Hazards:

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(4) SALT:

As required;

7. Questions

(Allow time for questions.)

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FAQ

  • A convoy brief should include the personnel involved in the convoy, a description of the situation and mission, how the mission will be executed, the timeline, logical support for the convoy, and leadership information.

  • Convoy briefs should be written in a short, concise format and provide the essential details of an operation. You can use a template like this one to quickly create a convoy brief by simply filling in the information relevant to your operation.

  • A convoy brief template is a premade worksheet that saves users time and effort. With a template like this one, you can fill in the relevant details in the spaces indicated and have a complete convoy brief in less time than it would take to create one from scratch.

  • A convoy brief is an important preparatory tool for military operations, and convoy brief templates make the process faster and easier. It helps you cover all of the necessary information for a successful brief. 

  • Army convoy briefs are intended to be short and are typically no more than one or two pages. They can be longer occasionally, but the goal should be to keep the brief as short as possible without sacrificing essential information. 

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