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Chapter 8
time than service station resupply. At times, leaders use the in-position resupply method, although it takes
more time to accomplish.
Return to the Logistic Release Point
8-41. Once resupply operations are complete, the LOGPAC vehicles are prepared for the return trip. Troop
vehicles requiring evacuation for maintenance are lined up and prepared for towing. Human remains and
personal effects are carried on cargo trucks, fuel trucks, or disabled vehicles. Enemy prisoners of war ride
in the cargo trucks. They are guarded by the walking wounded or by other troop personnel. Supply requests
and personnel action documents are consolidated for forwarding to the field trains, where the appropriate
staff section processes them for the next LOGPAC. The supply sergeant leads the LOGPAC back to the
LRP. The LOGPAC keeps moving through the LRP to avoid interdiction by enemy forces or artillery.
Whenever possible, the reunited LOGPAC convoy returns to the BSA together. When METT-TC dictates,
or when the LOGPAC arrives too late to rejoin the larger convoy, the vehicles return to the BSA on their
own.
LOGPAC SURVIVABILITY
8-42. The very nature of an ambush—a surprise attack from a concealed position—places the ambushed
unit at a disadvantage. Combat situations often prevent a convoy from taking all the measures necessary to
avoid being ambushed; therefore, it takes all possible measures to reduce its vulnerability. These are
generally passive measures, supplemented by active measures, taken to defeat or escape from an ambush.
(For information on the types of ambushes, see FM 3-21.8.)
8-43. No single defensive measure, or combination of measures, prevents or effectively counters all
ambushes or IED detonations. The effectiveness of counterambush measures is directly related to the state
of Soldiers’ training and the ability of their leaders.
Avoiding an Ambush
8-44. Leaders and Soldiers take the following actions to avoid an ambush:
Select the best convoy route.
Maintain vigilant observation of the route ahead of the convoy to detect anything suspicious.
Conduct map (digital) reconnaissance.
Conduct ground reconnaissance.
Conduct aerial reconnaissance.
Obtain current intelligence information.
Use OPSEC to deny the threat foreknowledge of the convoy.
Present a formidable target by:
Manning all crew-served weapons.
Maintaining 360-degree security.
Remaining vigilant and alert.
Maintaining a disciplined, aggressive posture.
Never routinely schedule convoys by time or route.
Reducing the Effectiveness of an Ambush
8-45. Leaders and Soldiers take the following actions to reduce the effectiveness of an ambush:
Harden vehicles.
Cover loads.
Space prime targets throughout the convoy.
Wear protective equipment.
Use assistant drivers.
Carry troops and supplies.
Use prearranged signals to warn the convoy of an ambush or IED.
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