After completing the Convoy Commander's Checklist, ensure all required information is accurately filled out. Submit the checklist to the relevant approval authority for review. Options for submission may include email, fax, or physical delivery, depending on your organization's protocols. Typically, the submission is sent to the unit's logistics or operations department for final authorization.

This checklist does not have specific important dates for 2024 and 2025. It should be used as required for convoy planning and operations.

The Convoy Commander's Checklist is designed to ensure the safe and efficient movement of convoys. It provides a comprehensive guide for planning and executing convoy operations, addressing key areas such as risk management, route planning, convoy organization, and operational procedures. By following this checklist, convoy commanders can identify potential hazards, implement control measures, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements to ensure successful convoy missions.

• 1. Risk Management: Complete the five-step Risk Management Process, identify and assess hazards, develop controls, implement measures, and ensure supervision throughout the operation.
• 2. Route Selection: Conduct map reconnaissance, provide strip maps, and check for bridges, underpasses, clearance, weight limitations, and other route-related factors.
• 3. Convoy Organization: Ensure all drivers and assistants have licenses, schedule driving periods, split large convoys, and plan element sizes based on halt and bivouac area capacities.
• 4. Vehicle Speed Restrictions: Follow specified vehicle intervals for different conditions and submit timely convoy clearance.
• 5. Convoy Signs: Place convoy signs on the first and last vehicle.
• 6. Vehicle/Convoy ID and Communications: Identify lead, rear, and element commander vehicles with flags and lights, assign radio equipment, and brief personnel on signals.
• 7. Logistical Support: Verify medical personnel, Combat Lifesaver bags, food supplies, emergency contacts, and MEDEVAC frequency.
• 8. Convoy Personnel Briefing: Provide instructions on parking, guard duties, maintenance, rest periods, accident procedures, clothing, equipment, and weather updates.
• 9. Refueling and Maintenance Halts: Ensure sufficient supplies of gasoline and oil, and place maintenance vehicles at the convoy rear.
• 10. Inspection of Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Materials: Inspect and provide a DD Form 626 for vehicles transporting explosives and hazardous materials.
• 11. Pre-Accident Plans: Prepare reporting procedures and designate trail officers for managing injured personnel and damaged vehicles.
• 12. General Organization of Convoy: Organize convoys by bumper number, time schedule, SP, RP, convoy commander's signature, ETA, and date.

Failure to submit the checklist could lead to unrecognized hazards and lack of proper planning, putting the convoy at risk. Non-compliance may result in delays and increased danger during operations.

• Safety Risks: Increased likelihood of accidents and incidents due to unidentified hazards.
• Operational Delays: Potential delays in convoy movement and mission execution.
• Regulatory Non-Compliance: Failure to meet established safety and operational guidelines.

• 1. Convoy Planning: During the initial planning stage to outline routes and identify potential hazards.
• 2. Pre-Departure Checks: Prior to departure to ensure all vehicles and personnel meet necessary requirements.
• 3. Operational Briefings: During briefings to communicate plans, safety measures, and responsibilities to convoy personnel.
• 4. Hazard Mitigation: As part of hazard identification and control development to minimize risk.
• 5. Regulatory Compliance: To document compliance with safety and operational regulations for convoy movements.