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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY USARC Pamphlet 56-1

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE COMMAND

1401 Deshler Street SW

Fort McPherson, Georgia 30330-2000

1 December 1997

Surface Transportation

CONVOY COMMANDERS GUIDE

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History. This is the initial printing of USARC Pamphlet

56-1.

Summary. This pamphlet provides convoy commanders

a reference for convoy procedures while operating

military vehicles over public highways.

Applicability. This pamphlet is applicable to the United

States Army Reserve (USAR) when conducting convoy

operations within the USARC area of responsibility.

This document replaces previously published CONUSA

guidance.

Interim changes. Interim changes to this pamphlet are

not official unless authenticated by the Deputy Chief of

Staff, Information Management (DCSIM). Users will

destroy interim changes on their expiration date unless

superseded or rescinded.

Suggested Improvements. The proponent of this

pamphlet is the Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics

(DCSLOG). Users are invited to send comments and

suggested improvements on DA Form 2028

(Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank

Forms) directly to Commander, USARC, ATTN: AFRC-

LGT-T, 1401 Deshler Street SW, Fort McPherson,

Atlanta, GA 30300-2000.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

ANTONIO M. TAGUBA

Brigadier General, USA

Chief of Staff

OFFICIAL:

THOMAS C. MAIELLO, JR.

Colonel, GS

Deputy Chief of Staff

Information Management

DISTRIBUTION: B

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Contents (Listed by paragraph numbers)

Purpose 1

Applicability 2

General 3

Convoy Commander’s Responsibility 4

Placement of Vehicles Within the Convoy 5

Convoy Marking and Identification 6

Army Motor Vehicle Accidents 7

Wrecker/Emergency Roadside Repair Services 8

Medical Treatment 9

Transportation of Explosives or Dangerous Cargo 10

Turnpike/Thruway Procedures 11

Convoy Hazards 12

Stopping distance 13

Appendixes

A. References

B. Area Maintenance Support Activities Phone Numbers

C. Convoy Commanders’ Pre-Trip Guidance

D. Convoy Commanders’ Checklist

E. Sample Convoy Briefing

F. Defense Movement Coordinators (DMC)

G. Table for Over Size and Over Weight Vehicles

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1. Purpose

To provide convoy commanders a reference for convoy

procedures while operating military vehicles over public

highways. This pamphlet is designed to be an easy-to-

use reference in planning, organizing, operating an

administrative and tactical motor vehicle convoy. It does

not take the place of current Army regulations, but it

summarizes many of their major points for reference if

planning time is short or if you are in the field.

2. References

Required and related publications are listed in appendix

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3. General

a. Commanders of each element of a convoy should

have a copy of this pamphlet in their possession

whenever engaged in convoy operations.

b. Key personnel are to be familiar with

instructions contained in this pamphlet, publications

listed in section I of appendix A and in particular, AR

190-11 and USARC Pam 190-1, pertaining to the

movement of sensitive equipment and material.

4. Convoy commanders responsibility

a. Prior to departure:

(1) Ensure that all drivers are properly trained

and licensed.

(2) Ensure that all personnel, drivers, assistant

drivers, and vehicle commanders are fully briefed on the

route of march, traffic regulations, speed, control

procedures, critical points, bivouac sites, and driver

responsibility. Emphasize the drivers responsibility to

operate vehicles in a safe manner and to share the

highway with others.

(3) The convoy commander is to assign an

officer or NCO as “Vehicle Commander.” Vehicle

commanders, along with vehicle operators, must inspect

their vehicle prior to departure of the convoy to ensure

that it is safe to operate under both administrative and/or

tactical conditions. The vehicle commander has the

responsibility of enforcing proper motor march discipline

to include making sure personnel are in proper uniform

at all times. The vehicle commander must ensure that all

passengers are contained within the cargo or personnel

carrying position of the vehicle (not hanging out

windows, over the sides of the vehicle, sitting on the

tailgate or sides of the vehicle).

(4) Provide vehicle operators with a listing of

enroute Government installations/facilities where

maintenance, fuel, lubrication and other automotive

services can be obtained.

(5) Complete actions outlined in checklist at

appendix C.

b. Enroute:

(1) Use routes for which clearance was obtained.

No deviation is to be made unless so directed/coordinated

with proper authority.

(2) Report promptly all accidents or incidents in

accordance with paragraph 7.

(3) Ensure that halts are made only at approved

rest areas. It is essential that all rest areas are thoroughly

policed after use. Prevent littering of right-of-way or

bivouac area. Throwing or discarding of any material

along the route is prohibited.

(4) Maintain proper distance between vehicles.

On other than controlled-access roads, a minimum of 150

meters must be maintained in rural areas and a minimum

of 50 meters in urban areas. Where possible, and when

close column control is not essential, infiltration must be

used or vehicle spacing of at least 200 meters should be

maintained on interstate and other controlled access

highways. When greater distances are required or posted

by state authority (e.g., certain routes in Tennessee

require a minimum of 300 meters between trucks), that

authority must apply.

(5) Ensure that all operators comply with traffic

rules, authority and regulations. Comply with convoy

speed limits at figure 4. Posted limits are not to be

exceeded at any time. This includes vehicles which are

attempting to catch-up. Convoy speed should be adjusted

according to local traffic and weather conditions.

Personnel operating the M998 HMMWV series vehicles

or the M 923/924 5-ton Tactical Cargo vehicle are not to

exceed 45 MPH at any time during convoy or attempt to

catch up to the convoy.

Maximum Controlled Access Highway Speeds and Distance

All Trucks/Lead Vehicles 50 mph 200 meters

Catch Up Speed 55 mph 200 meters

Maximum Conventional Highway Speeds and Distance

All Trucks/Lead Vehicles 40 mph 150 meters

Catch Up Speed 45 mph 150 meters

Tracked Vehicle Speed 25 mph 150 meters

Figure 4. Convoy Speed Limits

(6) Ensure that explosives and hazardous

material are properly secured, vehicles are inspected and

marked or placarded as required, and have convoy

emergency highway warning kits present. A DD Form

626 Motor Vehicle Inspection (Transporting Hazardous

Material), DD Form 836 (Special Instruction for Motor

Vehicle Drivers), must be completed prior to departure,

(AR 385-55 and AR 55-355).

5. Placement of vehicles within the convoy

a. Location of vehicles should be planned to reduce

delay and confusion at the staging area. Factors which

should be considered include:

(1) Ease of integration of sections/platoons at

the staging area and SP.

(2) Ease of control during convoy operations.

(3) Ease of separation of section/platoon

vehicles at SP.

(4) Ease of integration of convoy into tactical

perimeter at RP.

b. Consideration should also be given to the

following convoy operating factors:

(1) Command/control vehicles with radios

distributed throughout the convoy to facilitate

communication if separated.

(2) Slowest vehicles (heaviest load, slow

maximum speed) placed forward since the slowest

vehicle sets the pace for the entire convoy.

(3) If the convoy contains vehicles which are

transporting explosives or hazardous cargo, these

vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks. All

persons and drivers must be alert for these stops.

(4) Ensure that a knowledgeable person is in

the lead vehicle who would know how to adjust the

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convoy speed after any slowdown/bottleneck. The

importance of this consideration can not be over

emphasized because a failure to allow the rear of the

convoy to “close up” causes more control problems than

any other factor. The front of the convoy must slow

down to allow the rear vehicles to catch up without

exceeding the “catch up speed.” Remember, the

acceleration of heavy vehicles from a stop will

dramatically extend the time necessary for these vehicles

to close on the front section of the convoy.

Also, remember that those drivers in the rear section of

the convoy will begin to panic after several minutes and

will naturally speed up to close on the front section.

Avoid this situation by keeping the front section at the

minimum safe speed until the convoy is completely

through the bottleneck and regrouped.

(5) Maintenance and medical vehicles should

be placed near the rear of convoy to allow quick access to

the entire column without having to turn around.

(6) A major risk in convoying is if a

commercial vehicle comes upon a slow moving convoy

from the rear and rear-ends the last vehicle. Because of

this risk, the last vehicle should be at least one ton and

carry no cargo compartment passengers. A 5 ton wrecker

is excellent for this purpose.

6. Convoy marking and identification (AR 55-29, para

6 and 7).

a. Lead vehicle. Must be equipped with a blue flag

(NSN 8345-00-543-6912) and an 8” x 50” sign with a

3/8” border inserted 3/8” from the signs edge. The

legend should read “CONVOY FOLLOWS” or

“CONVOY COMMANDER.” The legend must be 4”

high on one side. The sign can be mounted directly

below the windshield or on the lower front of the vehicle

and the flag on the left side.

b. Convoy commander’s vehicle. Must be

equipped with a black/white flag (NSN 8345-00-543-

6911) plus a sign as described in paragraph 6a.

c. Last vehicle. Should be equipped with a green

flag (NSN 8345-00-543-6913) and a 16” x 50” sign with

a 3/8” border inserted 3/8” from the sign’s edge. The

legend should read “CONVOY AHEAD” or “CONVOY

COMMANDER.” The legend must be 5” high in one or

two lines.

d. All signs must have the same color combination,

have yellow reflective background and have black

legends and borders.

e. Every convoy vehicle should be marked with the

Convoy Clearance number. The number must be placed

on both sides and front of each vehicle. Elements or

serials may be identified by adding a letter behind the

convoy number.

f. Convoy vehicles required to operate at night or

during periods of reduced visibility are to be marked with

an “L” shaped symbol at the lower corners of the

vehicles’ tailgates. The symbol must be composed of

vertical and horizontal shapes each 12” long and 2” wide

and made of reflective tape, paint or other material. The

length and placement of these markings may be governed

by vehicle variations and safety considerations.

g. Convoy vehicles transporting ammunition and

explosives are to be marked with appropriate fire symbols

IAW TM 9-1300-206.

h. Each serial or convoy element should be marked

IAW paragraph 6a, b and c.

7. Army motor vehicle accidents

In the event of a motor vehicle accident, the following

actions are to be taken by the senior officer or NCO at the

scene:

a. Assist the injured personnel immediately.

b. Contact local, state and military police (if

available) for assistance.

c. Ensure that Army/civilian motor vehicle

accidents or property damage exceeding $700 and

resulting in personnel injury or lost time, is reported by

the driver using Standard Form 91, Operator Report of

Motor Vehicle Accidents.

d. After receipt of Standard Form 91, the driver’s

commanding officer is to be responsible for the

preparation and submission of DA Form 285, U.S. Army

Accident Investigation Report, through appropriate

command channels within 10 working days. (AR 385-40

and FORSCOM Suppl 1 to AR 385-40)

e. Report all accidents involving military fatalities

by telephone (by the senior person at the scene) to the

Casualty Area Commander (AR 600-10 as amended) or

RSC Safety Manager for that RSC. Telephone number

and personnel to contact should be provided by whoever

is the issuing authority for convoy permits. Collect

commercial calls are authorized. The following

information must be furnished:

(1) Name of the deceased.

(2) Service number/SSN.

(3) Grade or rank.

(4) Organization.

(5) Location of deceased’s military records.

(6) Place of death.

(7) Time of death.

(8) Location of remains.

(9) Brief description of the circumstances of

death.

(10) Name and address of relatives notified by

civil authority.

(11) Name, rank, and organization of person

making report.

(12) Telephone number at which the reporting

or other responsible person can be reached.

8. Wrecker/emergency roadside repair service

a. Disabled vehicles must be moved a sufficient

distance off the roadway so as not to present a hazard to

road traffic. Disabled vehicles are not to be left

unattended if assistance must be obtained from other

sources.

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b. Maintenance enroute is performed by drivers

and the maintenance crew. Driver and organizational

maintenance personnel need to make roadside repairs

only within the limits of their capability.

c. The maintenance vehicle carrying the mechanics

has to be the last vehicle in the convoy and special

instructions must be provided on recovery repair

procedures. A tow bar must be on hand and used when a

wrecker does not accompany the convoy. The trail

vehicle must be a ton or larger and equipped with

multipurpose fire extinguishers and an emergency Road

Warning Kit.

d. Recovery or emergency roadside repair of

disabled vehicles may be requested from the nearest

installation or activity, to include installations of other

service; Army Reserve Centers, and Area Maintenance

Support Activities (AMSAs). Location and telephone

numbers of the above activities along the route should be

provided by the DMC, installation or activity furnishing

convoy clearances or special operating permits. (see

appendix B)

e. Use of a Government credit card or DA Form

3953, Purchase Order-Invoice-Voucher, is authorized for

emergency local (commercial) roadside repairs for

tactical vehicles, including towing when necessary, when

the following conditions exist:

(1) Convoy commander does not have the

organic capability for required repairs.

(2) Breakdown occurs more than 50 miles from

a military installation or activity having adequate repair

facilities.

(3) Continued operation will result in further

damage to the vehicle.

f. Convoy commanders should normally contact

the nearest AMSA for maintenance assistance. The

AMSA shop locations are contained in appendix B to this

pamphlet. Wrecker and weekend emergency repair

service should be provided by the AMSA on an “on call”

basis. Coordination is to be made by the convoy

commander with the AMSA supervisor prior to

conducting convoy operation. Emergency support may

also be requested from the nearest military service when

not within the capability of AMSA.

9. Medical treatment

a. When a medical officer or aide is in the convoy,

they are to be used to the fullest extent to treat all

members of the convoy who are injured or become ill.

Medical vehicles should be placed to the rear of the

convoy. If the vehicle used is not a designated

ambulance, a covered vehicle must be used. When

medical care by assigned or attached personnel is not

practicable, Government or commercial medical facilities

should be used in the following priority:

(1) Uniformed service medical treatment

facility.

(2) Other Federal medical treatment facility, i.

e., Veterans Administration or Public Health.

(3) Civilian medical treatment facility for

emergency or when facilities indicated in (1) or (2) are

not available.

b. When a civilian medical facility is used, the

commander of the Medical Department Activity

(MEDDAC) who has area responsibility for support are

to be notified. Area responsibility for medical support is

contained in AR 40-3.

c. A Line of Duty Determination must be

completed IAW AR 600-33.

10. Transportation of explosives or dangerous cargo

a. Drivers of military vehicles transporting

explosives or other dangerous cargo must be fully

qualified and properly instructed in safety requirements

and other pertinent regulations (AR 55-29, AR 55-355

and TM 9-1300-206).

b. All vehicles transporting explosives or other

dangerous cargo must come to a complete stop before

crossing railroad tracks. Commanders of convoy

elements that include vehicles transporting explosives

must adjust speeds when the convoy route crosses

railroad tracks in order to maintain proper intervals

between vehicles.

c. Vehicles transporting oxygen, acetylene, or

other compressed gases, either as cargo or as

maintenance equipment, are prohibited from using

tunnels. If your convoy contains vehicles with these

materials, you must designate an alternate route for these

vehicles.

d. Motor vehicles used to transport Class A or B

explosives or other dangerous cargo must have two

properly filled multipurpose 10 BC fire extinguishers of

the type conforming with Underwriters Laboratory. Fire

extinguishers must be inspected and mounted IAW TM

9-1300-206 to ensure full capacity and should contain a

label which conforms with Underwriters Laboratory or

equivalent. All drivers and other employees handling

explosives and other dangerous articles are to be properly

trained in the prescribed method of operating fire

extinguishers and must be instructed in the most effective

measures to be taken for protection of Government

property and equipment in the event of a fire.

c. Additional instructions related to hauling

explosives and other dangerous articles, including

vehicle inspection, special hauling permits, and safety are

contained in AR 55-29.

11. Turnpike/thruway procedures

Convoy commanders are to be familiar with the

provisions of AR 55-29 prior to departure and must

ensure procedures outlined are complied with whenever

operating over turnpikes, freeways, thruways, and other

modern high speed limited access highways (see Convoy

Commander’s checklist concerning tolls).

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12. Convoy hazards

Most convoy accidents are caused by -

a. Lack of proper planning and preparation.

b. Inexperienced drivers who are not sufficiently

trained and tested (must also have adequate qualified

relief drivers).

c. Failure to properly brief the drivers on the route,

conditions anticipated, key points of operational safety,

and convoy discipline including obedience to local civil

traffic regulations.

d. Failure to supervise the convoy while enroute

with respect to maintaining safe speeds, driving

conditions, proper spacing, observing traffic lights/signs,

etc.

e. Most accidents occur in urban traffic under

police escort. Caution may be superseded by the local

law enforcement authorities in order to clear the convoy

through the city with minimum delay.

f. Failure of commanders/supervisors to

continuously check drivers for fatigue (ensure driver

rotation).

g. The driver’s lack of knowledge/skill. It is

evident in accidents where the driver:

(1) Fails to adjust his/her speed and spacing

(allowing for wet streets or icy road surfaces).

(2) Fails to employ proper technique in

preventing or recovering from a skid.

(3) Fails to slow down before returning to paved

portion of the roadway after dropping/running off the

road.

(4) Lock the wheels when braking thereby

losing directional control instead of using the

recommended pumping action.

(5) Fails to allow for the added force and weight

of trailers being towed, especially by short wheel-base

vehicles, when quick stops are necessary.

(6) Fails to shift down at the crest of hills or

steep grades, particularly when pulling trailers or other

towed loads.

(7) Fails to allow for the distance required in

sudden stops at various speeds. This factor is especially

important for vehicles used in moving heavy towed loads.

(8) Fails to react safely and quickly to vehicles

braking ahead (following too close, day dreaming, etc.).

(9) At rest stops, fails to inspect beneath his/her

vehicle for sleeping personnel.

(10) Fails to mark vehicle with flags and signs

as specified in AR 55-29, paragraph 7a through e and

this pamphlet, paragraph 6.

(11) Fails to use tow bars in moving disabled

vehicles. This is a must with vehicles equipped with air

brakes.

(12) Fails to provide adequate ventilation in

truck cabs and cargo compartments transporting

personnel.

(13) Fails to maintain operating efficiency of

braking systems on trailers or towed loads.

13. Stopping distance

All drivers, prior to departure, should observe stopping

distance demonstrations as part of their orientation.

Impress upon each driver the absolute necessity of

maintaining safe and sufficient following distance (one

vehicle length between vehicles) for the speed, road

grade, and conditions existing.

Appendix A

References

Section I

Required Publications

AR 55-29 Military Convoy Operations in

CONUS

AR 55-113 Movements of Units within the

Continental United States

AR 140-15 Maintenance of Equipment (Army

Reserve)

AR 55-162 Permits for Oversize/Overweight, or

other special Military Movements on

Public Highways in the United States

AR 190-5 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision.

AR 190-11 Physical Security of Arms,

Ammunition & Explosives, w/USARC

Suppl 1

AR 385-40 Accident Reporting and Records

AR 385-55 Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents

AR 600-55 The Army Driver and Operator

Standardization Program (Selection,

Training, Testing, and Licensing) .

TM 9-1300-206 Ammunition and Explosives Standards

Hazardous Material, 49 CFR, Parts 100 to 177

(Transportation)

North American Emergency Response Guidebook

USARC Pam 190-1Physical Security Program

Section II

Related Publications

AR 600-55 Motor Vehicle Driver Selection,

Testing and Licensing

TM 21-305 Manual for Wheeled Vehicle Driver

FM 55-30 Army Motor Transport Units and

Operation

FM 55-312 Military Convoy Operations in

CONUS

TM 38-250 Preparation of Hazardous Cargo

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Appendix B

Area Maintenance Support Activities (AMSA)

Phone Numbers

63rd RSC

AMSA 13

Stockton, CA (209) 944-0412/13

AMSA 14

Fresno, CA (209) 268-3592

AMSA 16

Los Alamitos, CA (310) 795-2280/82

AMSA 18

Fort Huachuca, AZ (520) 533-3607

AMSA 19

San Bernardino, CA (909) 386-5331

AMSA 29

Oceanside, CA (619) 725-2026

AMSA 30

Dublin, CA (501) 828-8335/1474

AMSA 32

Van Nuys, CA (818) 901-4810/11

AMSA 85

Oakland, CA (510) 466-3634

AMSA 85

Marina, CA (408) 583-1075

AMSA 94

Bell, CA (213) 260-5182/83

AMSA 96

Phoenix, AZ (602) 423-0281

AMSA 98

Sacramento, CA (916) 381-5211/12

65th ARCOM

AMSA 161

Fort Buchanan, PR (787) 277-2286/94

70th RSC

AMSA 79

Fort Lawton, WA (206) 281-3057/058

AMSA 80

Yakima, WA (509) 576-0913

AMSA 82

Vancouver Barracks, WA (360) 694-8281/8541

AMSA 137

Tacoma, WA (206) 572-7938/54

77th RSC

AMSA 4

New Windsor, NY (914) 563-3252

AMSA 8

Schenectady, NY (518) 355-0425

AMSA 12

Flushing, NY (718) 352-5784

AMSA 21

Edison, NJ (908) 985-2534

AMSA 76

Niagara Falls, NY (716) 297-7200

AMSA 81

Liverpool, NY (315) 451-6926

81st RSC

AMSA 44

Jacksonville, FL (404) 363-5445/46/47

AMSA 46

Macon, GA (912) 738-3026

AMSA 47

Miami, FL (305) 953-0416

AMSA 51

Tampa , FL (813) 837-2298

AMSA 52

Tallahassee, FL (904) 576-4915

AMSA 53

Tampa , FL (813) 877-3159

AMSA 54

Augusta, GA (706) 481-1577/76

AMSA 55

Palatka, FL (904) 329-5485

AMSA 70

Louisville, KY (502)454-1313

AMSA 71

Fort Thomas , KY (606) 441-3211

AMSA 121

N. Charleston, SC (803)767-0461

AMSA 122

Charlotte , NC (704)342-5167

AMSA 127

Greenville, SC (803) 235-8357

AMSA 128

Morehead City, NC (919) 726-5071

AMSA 141

Birmingham,AL (205)226-8558

AMSA 142

Chattanooga, TN (615) 493-7946

AMSA 143

Fort Rucker, AL (334) 255-9094

AMSA 144

Greenwood, MS (601)453-1666

AMSA 145

Huntsville, AL (205) 535-6235

AMSA 146

Jackson, MS (601) 355-7113

AMSA 147

Kingsport, TN (615) 245-4006

AMSA 148

Knoxville, TN (615) 549-5076

AMSA 149

Laurel, MS (601) 425-4331

AMSA 150

Memphis, TN (901) 320-1673

AMSA 151

Mobile, AL (205) 470-1499

AMSA 152

Montgomery, AL (334) 244-5630

AMSA 154

Nashville, TN (615) 354-2535

AMSA 158AL

Anniston, AL (205) 231-9266

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AMSA 164

Lexington, KY (606) 254-0262

AMSA 166

Greenville, NC (919) 752-7338

88th RSC

AMSA 03

Canal Fulton, OH (330) 854-6155/4076

AMSA 22

Fort Snelling, MN (612) 725-5160/515

AMSA 25

Duluth, MN (218)727-1464

AMSA 45

Orland Park, IL (708) 349-2991/2994

AMSA 48

Bartonvile, IL (309) 633-4307/08

AMSA 49

Milwaukee, WI (414) 438-6205

AMSA 56

Columbus, OH (614) 692-2022

AMSA 58

Fairborn, OH (513) 878-2151

AMSA 59

Kingsmills, OH (513) 683-1317

AMSA 101

St Joseph, MN (320) 363-7971

AMSA 111

Faribault, MN (507) 334-7513

AMSA 134

Livonia, MI (313) 427-1683

AMSA 135

Battle Creek, MI (616) 962-2622/2950

AMSA 136

Muskegon, MI (616) 728-1530

AMSA 138

Fort Sheridan, IL (847) 263-1153/118

AMSA 165

Monclove, OH (419)868-3921/206

89th RSC

AMSA 28

Waterloo, IA (319) 233-4853

AMSA 35

Omaha, NE (402) 977-4456

AMSA 36

North Platte, NE (308) 532-7735

AMSA 38

Wichita, KS (316) 681-1759

AMSA 39

Topeka, KS (913) 235-1012

AMSA 40

Parsons, KS (316) 421-9430

AMSA 57

Belton, MO (816) 348-2655

AMSA 115

Sioux City, IA (712) 276-7516

AMSA 117

Des Moines, IA (515) 284-6148

AMSA 118

Washington, IA (319) 653-5231

AMSA 157

Springfield, MO (417) 865-3505

AMSA 159

St Louis, MO (314) 263-3406

90th RSC

AMSA 005

Seagoville, TX (214) 287-3306

AMSA 007

Corpus Cristie, TX (512) 937-1407

AMSA 009

Texarkana, TX (903) 832-8695

AMSA 11

Lubbock, TX (806) 740-3990

AMSA 20

Broken Arrow, OK (918) 258-7755

AMSA 26

Austin, TX 78781 (512) 459-7080

AMSA 34

Albuquerque, NM (505) 292-4660

AMSA 73

Houston, TX (713) 466-3289

AMSA 77

Beaumont, TX (409) 833-8278

AMSA 95

N. Little Rock, AR (501) 771-7911

AMSA 97

New Orleans, LA (504) 282-6438

AMSA 68

Lincoln, RI (401) 331-1380

AMSA 69

Milford, CT (203) 878-6829

AMSA 72

Windsor Locks, CT (203) 623-9265

94th RSC

AMSA 160

Manchester, NH (603) 668-6359

AMSA 163

Rutland, VT (508) 584-4863

96th RSC

AMSA 100

Denver, CO (303) 371-1009

AMSA 74

Fort Missoula, MT (406) 728-0456

AMSA 75

Billings, MT (406) 652-6928

AMSA 108

Bismark, ND (701) 233-8607

AMSA 119

Ogden, UT (801) 399-7438

99th RSC

AMSA 23

Willow Grove, PA (215) 443-1654

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AMSA 31

Newtown Square, PA (610) 558-0676

AMSA 83

Baltimore, MD (410) 789-6583

AMSA 84

Lewes, DE (302) 645-6629

AMSA 89

Galax, VA (540) 236-1279/3124

AMSA 90

Richmond, VA (804) 271-6061

AMSA 9

Fort Belvoir, VA (703) 806-5135

AMSA 102

Clarksburg, WV (304)624-6428

AMSA 104

Greensburg, PA (412) 834-8960

AMSA 105

Pittsburgh, PA (412) 693-1800

AMSA 106

Punxsutawney, PA ( 814) 938-5191

AMSA 107

Charleston, WV (304) 776-7857

AMSA 109

Valley Grove, WV (304) 547-1311

AMSA 110

New Castle, PA (412) 658-6653

AMSA 112

Lockhaven, PA (717) 769-7472

AMSA 113

Greencastle, PA (717) 597-7102

AMSA 114

Parkersburg, WV (304) 428-7637

AMSA 116

Reading, PA (610) 777-5242

Appendix C

Convoy Commanders’ Pre-Trip Guidance

C-1. Prior planning

a. Has an operation order been published by the

unit and is a copy available?

b. Has DD Form 1265, Request for Convoy

Clearance, been processed by the State DMC and

returned by the approval authority?

c. Has DD Form 1266, Request For Special

Hauling Permit, been processed by the State DMC and

has approval been granted by the State DOT authority?

Is the permit in possession of the driver of the oversize

/overweight vehicle?

d. Has a copy of this pamphlet been distributed to

each commander of a convoy element?

e. Has a strip map been prepared to indicate:

(1) Starting Point.

(2) Primary Route.

(3) Alternate Route.

(4) Rest Halts.

(5) Meal Stops.

(6) Bivouac Sites.

(7) Critical Travel Points.

(8) Refueling Points

(9) Release Points.

f. Is a list of the following activities, their location,

and telephone numbers available?

(1) Area Maintenance Support Activities

(AMSA) enroute.

(2) Commander, MEDDAC, Health Service

Command (AR 40-3).

(3) Causality Area Commander.

(4) State Police and Military Police.

(5) Support Installation Transportation Office

and Maintenance Facility.

(6) DMC

g. Has arrangement been made for:

(1) Messing.

(a) Commercial (meal tickets).

(b) U. S. Government (military installation).

(2) Bivouac Area.

(3) Toll tickets, script, charge plates, credit

cards, and coordination with toll authority when charge

account is used. If additional credit cards are required,

they need to be obtained early in the planning process.

h. Have civil authorities been notified of the

estimated time of passage through town? Are there any

known conflicts due to scheduled events? Have required

escorts been arranged?

i. Does each driver have in his possession a valid

OF 346 (U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators

Identification Card) for the type vehicle he is scheduled

to operate.

C-2. Convoy operations

a. Has the convoy been marked with appropriate

signs (lead and trail vehicles, wide load, ammunition,

explosives, convoy commander)?

b. Have drivers been briefed on -

(1) Destination and use of strip maps?

(2) Route of march to initial point?

(3) Maximum and minimum speeds for

segments of the route?

(4) Compliance with traffic control devices and

civilian traffic regulations? Vehicle drivers do not have

right-of-way over civilian traffic except prescheduled

emergency moves cleared by State officials and local law

enforcement authorities.

(5) Obedience to civil and military police and

traffic escorts?

(6) Location and time of rest stops?

(7) Police of rest/halt areas

(8) Distance between vehicles (urban areas,

expressways, conventional routes, and exit routes)?

(9) Entering and leaving expressways?

(10) Emergency halts?

(11) Action if separated from convoy?

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(12) Proper use of highway warning kits and

hearing protectors (2 1/2 ton truck and above) for

operators and all personnel riding in vehicle?

(13) Refueling procedures?

(14) Phone number and location of medical and

maintenance support facilities along route of march?

(All supervisors will have these phone numbers and be

briefed in detail on procedures to follow when such

assistance is required).

(15) Communication to be used during

movements; e.g., radio, visual signs, sign messages, or

audio signals?

(16) Avoidance of the use of highway shoulders

for halts except under emergency conditions?

c. Have duties and responsibilities been assigned

for the following?

(1) Route guides.

(2) Medical Aide

(3) Maintenance personnel.

(4) Advance personnel to notify toll / weigh

station personnel of the convoy approaching.

(5) Trail officer / NCO.

d. Has convoy been inspected before departure to

ensure -

(1) All vehicles are safe and serviceable?

(2) Vehicle canvas is secured?

(3) Cargo is loaded and secured properly? The

vehicle operator is the person who will be held

responsible for a load shift and is the authority on

whether that vehicle is safe to travel. However, it should

be made clear that it is the OIC’s responsibility to ensure

that the vehicle commander/operator performed this

inspection.

(4) Personnel are not being transported in

trailer or semi-trailer type vehicles, or in the cargo

compartment of the last vehicle of each element of the

convoy?

(5) Personnel are in proper military dress to

ensure the highest military standards of appearance

during moves?

(6) Provisions have been made to electronically

submit enroute reports to appropriate commander to

include the following:

(a) Time of arrival at overnight stops and final

destination.

(b) Estimated time of arrival at state or other

Army boundaries on the following day, if appropriate.

complete detail and circumstances involved.

(d) Highway clearance identification number

(convoy or oversize/overweight permit) and convoy

commanders name.

C-3. Emergency procedures

a. Follow Army motor vehicle accident procedures

as outlined in paragraph 7 of this pamphlet.

b. Follow Wrecker/Emergency Roadside Repair

Service procedures as contained in paragraph 8 of this

pamphlet.

c. Follow medical treatment procedures as

contained in paragraph 9 of this pamphlet.

d. Each vehicle must have on-hand Standard

Forms 91, Operators Report of Motor Vehicle Accident,

and DD Forms 518, Accident Identification Card, to

report accidents.

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Appendix D

Convoy Commander’s Checklist

Section I: Route Selection

GO NO-GO REMARKS

Ask the convoy commander these questions about the entire route:

a. Has map or physical reconnaissance been completed? ________________________________

b. Can all vehicles clear bridges, underpasses, tunnels,

and other overhead clearance limits? ________________________________

c. Can all vehicles maintain minimum speed limit? ________________________________

d. If no, have alternate routes been selected? ________________________________

e. Have urban or potentially congested areas been identified? ________________________________

f. To avoid congestion, have alternate routes been selected? ________________________________

g. Have alternate routes been selected for vehicles transporting

oxygen, acetylene, or other hazardous materials? ________________________________

h. Have strip maps of the entire route been prepared? ________________________________

i. Does each convoy vehicle have a strip map? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are checks in theNO GO column, ask the convoy commander

or convoy planner to fix the problem.

Section II: Start And Release Points

Ask the convoy commander at the battalion level the following:

a. Is adequate space available for vehicle organization and lineup SP? ________________________________

b. Is sufficient space available for maneuvering of vehicles, sequential

lineup of vehicles, and march units and serials? ________________________________

c. Has arrival time at release points been established? ________________________________

d. Is adequate space available for safe vehicle release? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are checks in theNO GO column, ask the convoy commander

to fix the problem.

Section III: Civilian Police Assistance

Ask the convoy commander the following questions:

a. Have the following areas requiring civilian police assistance been

identified?

(1) Major intersections. ________________________________

(2) Entrances and exits to expressways and main routes. ________________________________

(3) Urban or congested areas. ________________________________

(4) Entrance and exits to rest halt areas. ________________________________

b. Has civilian police assistance been requested for these critical.

areas through Military Police channels? ________________________________

c. Has an advance party been designated and briefed to coordinate

with the civilian police? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are checks in theNO GO column, ask the convoy commander

to fix the problem.

Section IV: Controlled Access Highway

Ask the convoy commander the following questions:

a. Have halt areas been identified along the route? ________________________________

b. Have halts been scheduled for approximately 15 minutes after

first hour and 10 minutes every 2 hours of travel? ________________________________

c. Are all halts planned in designated rest areas? ________________________________

d. Has a physical reconaissance of all halt areas been effected to

ensure sufficient capacity? ________________________________

e. If capacity is insufficient, have alternate halt areas been identified? ________________________________

f. Are halt areas shown on strip maps? ________________________________

g. Are halt areas scheduled to avoid overloading of halt areas? ________________________________

h. Do areas for meal halts contain the following?

(1) Sufficient area for cooking and eating. ________________________________

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(2) Waste disposal. ________________________________

(3) Latrines. ________________________________

i. Do Bivouac sites contain the following?

(1) Sufficient area for cooking, eating and sleeping. ________________________________

(2) Waste disposal. ________________________________

(3) Latrines. ________________________________

(4) Area for vehicle maintenance. ________________________________

(5) Security of cargo. ________________________________

NOTE: If there are any checks in the NO GO column, ask the convoy commander

to fix the problem.

*A controlled access highway is a highway generally four or more lanes, where

entry and exit is permitted at specific points established for that purpose

Section V: Conventional Highways

Ask the convoy commander the following questions:

a. Have halt areas been identified along the route? ________________________________

b. Have halts been scheduled for approximately 10 minutes after first

hour and 15 minutes every 2 hours of travel? ________________________________

c. Are halts adjusted to permit halts at safe locations that meet the following

requirements?

(1) Location is away from urban or heavily congested areas. ________________________________

(2) Terrain permits vehicles to completely clear highway traffic lanes. ________________________________

(3) Location avoids curves or reverse sides of hills (blind spots from

approaching vehicles). ________________________________

d. Are halt areas shown on strip maps? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are any checks in the NO GO column, ask the convoy commander/

to fix the problem.

Section VI: Convoy Organization

Ask convoy commander the following questions:

a. Are convoys of more than 20 vehicles separated into serials? ________________________________

b. Are serials divided into march units, as required? ________________________________

c. Is convoy element size based on capacity of halt/bivouac areas? ________________________________

d. Have the following personnel been designated and briefed?

(1) Commanders for each serial/march unit. ________________________________

(2) Pace setter. ________________________________

(3) Trail party. ________________________________

(4) Claims officer. ________________________________

e. Is the convoy organized initially with 5 minutes between march

units and 10 minutes between serials? ________________________________

f. Are convoy and convoy element commanders positioned for

best control of convoy? ________________________________

g. Has convoy operations during periods of darkness been avoided? ________________________________

h. Are the following proper vehicle intervals planned?

(1) Controlled access highway - 200 meters. ________________________________

(2) Rural conventional highways - 150 meters. ________________________________

(3) Urban conventional highways - 50 meters. ________________________________

i. Is the convoy commanders checklist completed? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are any checks in the NO GO column, ask the convoy commander

to fix the problem.

Section VII: Control Vehicle and Convoy ID and Communications

Ask the convoy commander the following questions:

a. Are lead, rear, and element commodore vehicles identified by flags

and signs (in accordance with AR 55-29 and AR 746-11)? ________________________________

b. Is each convoy identified by a convoy clearance number? ________________________________

c. Is convoy clearance number correctly mounted on vehicle? ________________________________

d. Has method of communication been decided? ________________________________

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e. Has radio equipment been checked and assigned to vehicles? ________________________________

f. Have signal operating instructions been provided to vehicle radios? ________________________________

g. Have personnel been briefed on visual/audio/signals? ________________________________

h. Have road signs/messages been constructed and placed as required? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are any checks in the NO GO column, ask the convoy commander

to fix the problems.

Section VIII: Logistical Support

Ask the convoy commander the following questions:

a. Are medical personnel scheduled and posted in rear of convoy? ________________________________

b. Are sufficient food and mess personnel and facilities available? ________________________________

c. Do all personnel have proper clothing and equipment? ________________________________

d. Has weather been obtained for duration of convoy operation? ________________________________

e. Have provisions been made for obtaining weather updates? ________________________________

f. Is special equipment available based on weather requirements? ________________________________

g. Have weather effects been determined and planned for on halts,

meals, and bivouacs? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are any checks in the NO GO column, ask the convoy commander

to fix the problems.

Section IX: Convoy Personnel Briefing

Ask the convoy commander the following questions:

a. Have supervisory personnel received the following instructions?

(Check each item below separately.)

(1) Permit parking areas only on controlled access highways. ________________________________

(2) Permit only emergency halts only on roadside of controlled highways. ________________________________

(3) Permit only guards and maintenance personnel on, traffic side

of convoy during halts on conventional highways. ________________________________

(4) Drivers and assistant drivers perform vehicle operation maintenance

and check cargo at every stop. ________________________________

(5) Have guards stand 50 meters behind departing convoy to warn traffic

on conventional highway. ________________________________

(6) Vehicles must be off highway before beginning maintenance. ________________________________

(7) Reflectors and warning devices must be in place before beginning

maintenance. ________________________________

(8) Warning lights are used during periods of darkness or low visibility. ________________________________

(9) Convoy begins only at convoy commanders signal. ________________________________

(10) All drivers have a minimum of 8 hours rest within 12 hours prior to

departure. ________________________________

(11) Main column does not stop to provide accident assistance. Next

following vehicle provides immediate assistance to accident vehicle. ________________________________

(12) If an accident occurs to vehicle ahead, make maximum effort to

clear traffic lanes. ________________________________

(13) First officer or NCO at accident scene takes charge. ________________________________

b. Have drivers received the following instructions: (Check each item

below separately.)

(1) Always follow civilian police instructions, when given. ________________________________

(2) Use truck parking areas only on controlled access highways. ________________________________

(3) Make emergency halts only on roadside of controlled access

highways. ________________________________

(4) Not to stand on traffic side of a convoy during halts on conventional

highways. (Only guards and maintenance personnel may do so.) ________________________________

(5) Perform vehicle maintenance and check cargo security at every halt. ________________________________

(6) Move vehicles off highway before beginning maintenance. ________________________________

(7) To have reflectors and warning devices in place before beginning

maintenance. ________________________________

(8) Use warning lights during periods of darkness of low visibility. ________________________________

(9) Begin convoy movement only at convoy commanders signal. ________________________________

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(10) On the lead vehicle speed:

(a) Maximum 50 mph on controlled access highway. ________________________________

(b) Prevailing highway speed or 40 mph whichever is less on

conventional highways. ________________________________

(11) Maintaining vehicle intervals [minimums]:

(a) Controlled access highway 200 yards. ________________________________

(b) Rural conventional highway 150 yards. ________________________________

(12) Maintain close interval until reaching main convoy route. ________________________________

(13) Use acceleration lane, when available to reach convoy speed. ________________________________

(14) Gradually attain proper vehicle interval once on main convoy route. ________________________________

(15) Take a minimum of 8 hours rest within 12 hours of departure. ________________________________

(16) Drive with windows and vents open to prevent fatigue

(weather permitting). ________________________________

(17) Operate all vehicles with headlights on at all times. ________________________________

(18) Use warning devices correctly. ________________________________

NOTE: If there are any checks in the NO GO column, ask the convoy commander

to fix the problems.

Section X: Refueling And Maintenance Halts

Ask the convoy commander the following questions:

a. Are sufficient supplies of gasoline and oil available for refueling? ________________________________

b. Are refueling halts planned for bivouacs? If no, is refueling planned for

noon meal halt? ________________________________

c. Have vehicle operator maintenance checks been scheduled for every halt? ________________________________

d. Are sufficient maintenance vehicles and equipment available in the rear

of the convoy? ________________________________

e. Have Army Reserve maintenance services along the route been identified

and alerted? ________________________________

f. Are back-up vehicles available for emergencies? ________________________________

g. Are all vehicle refuelers properly equipped and trained? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are any checks in the NO GO column, ask the convoy commander

to fix the problems.

Section XI: Vehicle Preparation and Loading and Unloading

Ask the convoy commander the following questions:

a. Have vehicle supply units been notified as much in advance as possible? ________________________________

b. Have all vehicles been inspected in vehicle assembly area? ________________________________

c. Have all spot corrections been made on vehicles? ________________________________

d. Does the loading and unloading plan include:

(1) Designation of persons to execute plan? ________________________________

(2) Times and locations for loading and unloading. ________________________________

(3) Orders not to unload troops in vehicles with motor fuel or

hazardous cargo? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are any checks in the NO GO column, ask the maintenance

officer/convoy planner to fix the problems.

Section XII: Driver Preparation

Ask the convoy commander the following questions:

a. Are all drivers qualified in assigned vehicles? ________________________________

b. Are drivers and assistant drivers assigned to each vehicle? ________________________________

c. Do all drivers have government driver’s license, SF 46? ________________________________

d. Have experienced drivers been used to the maximum extent

(whenever possible)? ________________________________

e. Have drivers and assistant drivers been scheduled to split driving

periods? ________________________________

f. Are drivers and assistant drivers scheduled for 8 hours rest per 10 hours

of driving in each 24 hour period? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are any checks in the NO GO column, ask the convoy commander

to fix the problems.

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Section XIII: General Safety Precautions And Procedures

Ask the convoy commander the following questions:

a. Have the following warning’s or safety precautions been made:

(1) Warning signs in the first and last vehicles? ________________________________

(2) Basic convoy warning kit for each vehicle? ________________________________

(3) Fire extinguishers, axes, and first aid kits in vehicles

IAW AR 55-29? ________________________________

(4) Vehicles carrying hazardous materials marked IAW AR 55-29? ________________________________

(5) Road guides have safety warning equipment IAW AR 55-29? ________________________________

(6) Maintenance, wrecker, and recovery vehicles marked IAW

AR 55-29? ________________________________

b. Are accident procedures for the convoy established to include:

(1) Availability of AR 385-10, AR 385-40, FORSCOM Reg 385-1,

DA Form 285 and state safety regulations? ________________________________

(2) Trail officer designated to supervise care of injured and disposition

of damaged vehicles. ________________________________

(3) Notification of convoy commander, safety officer, and civilian police

of accidents? ________________________________

(4) Reporting of accidents IAW AR 385-40? ________________________________

NOTE: If there are checks in the NO GO column, ask the convoy commander

to fix the problem.

Appendix E

Sample Convoy Briefing

SITUATION:

Friendly Forces

Support units

Enemy situation

MISSION:

Type of cargo

Origin

Destination.

EXECUTION:

General organization of convoy

Time schedule

Routes (issue strip maps)

Convoy speed

Catch-up speed

Vehicle distance

Emergency measures

* Accidents

* Breakdowns.

* Separation from convoy.

* Ambush.

Action of convoy personnel in the event of an ambush.

Action of security forces during ambush.

Medical support.

ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS:

Control of personnel.

Billeting arrangements.

Messing arrangements.

Refueling of vehicles.

Maintenance of vehicles.

COMMAND AND SIGNAL:

Location of convoy commander.

Designation of assistant convoy commander.

Action of security force commander.

Serial commanders responsibility.

Arm and hand signals.

Other prearranged signals.

Radio frequencies and call signs for:

* Control personnel.

* Security force commander.

* Fire support elements.

* Reserve security elements.

* Medical evacuation support.

SAFETY:

Hazards of route and weather conditions.

Defensive driving

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Appendix F

Defense Movement Coordinators (DMC)

State DMC DSN Office #

AK Commander

HQ, STARK-AK (318) 626-1762 (907) 428-6240

ATTN: AKNG-ARL-D (MAJ Moen)

P.O. Box 5800

Fort Richardson, AK 99521-5800

AL Commander

HQ, STARC-AL 363 7351 (334) 271-7351

ATTN: DMC (MAJ Tatum)

P.O. Box 3711

Montgomery, AL 36109-0711

AR Commander

HQ, STARC-AR 962-5610 (501) 212-5610

ATTN: TAG-DOL-DMC (CW2 Davis)

Camp Robinson

North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600

AZ Commander

HQ, STARC-AZ 853-2424 (602) 267-2424

ATTN: LOG-TN (MAJ Floe)

5636 E. McDowell Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85008-3495

CA Commander

HQ, STARC-CA 466-3579/3469 (916) 854-3579

ATTN: CALG-TR (LTC Peter)

9800 Goethe Road

P.O. Box 269101

Sacramento, CA 95826-9101

CO Commander

HQ, STARC-CO 877-2165 (303) 397-3165

ATTN: CODOL-T (CW4 Youngquist)

68485 Revere Parkway

Englewood, CO 80112-6703

CT Commander

HQ, STARC-CT 636-7264 (860) 493-2762

ATTN: USPF-TR (MAJ Caponera)

360 Broad Street

Hartford, CT 06105-3799

DC Commander

HQ, STARC-DC 288-6515 (202) 433-6515

ATTN: DLOG-T (SSG Hall)

Bldg 350

Anacostia Naval Sta.

Washington, DC 20374-5064

DE Commander

HQ, STARC-DE 440-7370 (302) 326-7378

ATTN: USPF-ARL-T (SFC Cosden)

1161 River Road

New Castle, DE 19720-5199

FL Commander

HQ, STARC-FL 860-7592 (904) 823-0592

ATTN: DOL-DMC (MAJ Griffith)

P.O. Box 1008

St. Augustine, FL 32085-1008

State DMC DSN Office #

GA Commander

HQ, STARC-GA 338-6313 (404) 624-6313

ATTN: DCSLOG-SMMC (MAJ Discher)

P.O. Box 17965

Atlanta, GA 30316-0965

IA Commander

HQ, STARC-IA 946-2545 (515) 252-4545

ATTN: AGIA-DIRLOG-DMC (CPT Plagman)

Camp Dodge

7700 NW Beaver Drive

Johnston, IA 50131-1902

ID Commander

HQ, STARC-ID 422-5625 (208) 422-5625

ATTN: IDLO-MC (MAJ Stoppello)

4228 Guard Street, Bldg 665

P.O. Box 45

Boise, ID 83705-8049

IL Dept of Military Affairs 623-0886 (517) 483-5886

ATTN: DMAIL-DOL-TC (MAJ Nelson)

1301 N. MacArthur Blvd

Springfield, IL 62702-2399

IN Dept of Military Affairs 555-3711 (217) 785-3711

ATTN: MDI-LG-DMC (SFC Rody)

2002 South Holt Road

Indianapolis, IN 46241-4839

KS Commander

HQ, STARC-KS 720-8285 (913) 274-1285

ATTN: USPFO-S&S-TFC (SSG Magistro)

2737 South Kansas Avenue

Topeka, KS 66611-1170

KY Commander

HQ, STARC-KY 366-3684 (502) 564-8684

ATTN: KG-DOL-DMC (SFC Hollan)

Boone National Guard Center

Frankfort, KY 40601-6192

LA Commander

HQ, STARC-LA 485-8222 (318) 641-8326

ATTN: LANG-DCL-MC (MAJ Guillory)

405 F Street, Camp Beauregard

Pinesville, LA 71360-3737

MA Commander

HQ, STARC-MA 220-2582 (617) 944-0500

ATTN: MAAR-LOG-SMCC (LTC Hawkins)

Camp Curtis Guild

25 Haverhill Street

Reading, MA 01867-1999

MD Commander

HQ, STARC-MD 496-6127 (410) 576-6127

ATTN: MD-STARC-DOL-T (LT Flasch)

5th Regiment Armory

29th Division Street

Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

ME Commander

HQ, STARC-ME 476-4508 (207) 626-4508

ATTN: MEARNG-DOL-DMC (SSG Williams)

Camp Keyes

Augusta, ME 04333

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State DMC DSN Office #

MI Commander

HQ, STARC-MI 623-0886 (517) 483-5886

ATTN: MIAR-L (LTC Sebree)

2500 S. Washinton Avenue

Lansing, MI 48913-5101

MN Commander

HQ, STRAC-MN 871-7327 (320) 632-7327

ATTN: MNAG-LOG-T (MAJ Doucette)

P.O. Box 288

Camp Ripley

Little Falls, MN 56345-0288

MO Commander

HQ, STARC-MO 555-9899 (573) 526-9898

ATTN: NGMO-DLM (CW4 Chambers)

2302 Militia Drive

Jefferson City, MO 65101-1203

MS Commander

HQ, STARC-MS 637-1586 (601) 936-7586

ATTN: NGMS-DOL-T (LTC Holmes)

144 Military Drive

Jackson, MS 39208-8860

MT Commander

HQ, STARC-MT 747-3115 (406) 444-7915

ATTN: DLOG-DMC (1LT Strom)

P.O. Box 4789

Helena, MT 59604-4789

NC Commander

HQ, STARC-NC 582-9484 (919) 664-6484

ATTN: DCSLOG-DMC (CW2 Freeman)

4105 Reedy Creek Road

Raleigh, NC 27607-6410

ND Commander

HQ, STARC-ND 344-5206 (701) 224-5206

ATTN: ARND-DOL-TM (CW3 Anderson)

P.O. Box 5511

Bismarck, ND 58506-5511

NE Commander

HQ, STARC-NE 946-7244 (402) 471-7244

ATTN: USPFO- LOG-DMC (MAJ Hager)

1234 Military Road

Lincoln, NE 68508-1092

NH Commander

HQ, STARC-NH 684-9264 (603) 225-1264

ATTN: NHAG-L-DMC (MSG Tranfaglia)

P. O. Box 2003

Concord, NH 03301-2003

NJ Commander

HQ, STARC-NJ 445-9008 (609) 530-7008

ATTN: DOL-DMC (LTC Fox)

131 Eggert Crossing Road

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-2898

NM Commander

HQ, STARC-NM 867-8951 (505) 473-1951

ATTN: NMAG-ALO-TR (MAJ Gabaldon)

47 Bataan Blvd.

Santa Fe, NM 87505-3258

NV Commander

HQ, STARC-NV 830-5221 (702) 887-7221

ATTN: NVMD-CLO-MO (CPT Gregory)

State DMC DSN Office #

2601 S. Carson Street

Carson City, NV 89701-5596

NY Commander

HQ, STARC-NY 489-4948 (518) 786-4759

ATTN: ARL-TR (CPT Center)

330 Old Niskayuna Road

Latham, NY 12110-2224

OH Commander

HQ, STARC-OH 273-7134 (614) 889-7134

ATTN: AGOH-CL-DMC (MAJ Ore)

2825 West Dublin Granville Road

Columbus, OH 43235-2789

OK Commander

HQ, STARC-OK 940-3586 (405) 425-8586

ATTN: OKCLO-SMCC (LTC Floyd)

3501 Military Circle

Oklahoma City, OK 73111-4398

OR Commander

HQ, STARC-OR 355-3727 (503) 945-3727

ATTN: DOL-DMC (CPT Randall)

P.O. Box 14350

Salem, OR 97309-5047

PA Commander

HQ, STARC-PA 491-8349 (717) 861-8349

ATTN: USPFO-SSO-T (SFC Evans)

Dept of Military Affairs

Fort Indian Town Gap

Anniville, PA 17003-5002

RI Commander

HQ, STARC-RI 557-3177 (401) 457-4177

ATTN: TAGRI-DOL (LTC Goodwin)

645 London Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920-5097

SC Commander

HQ, STARC-SC 583-4464 (803) 806-4493

ATTN: TAG-DMC (LTC Whitehead)

1 National Guard Road

Columbia, SC 29201-4766

SD Commander

HQ, STARC-SD 747-8770 (605) 399-6770

ATTN: SDDOL-DMC (LTC Koenders)

2823 Main Street

Rapid City, SD 57702-8186

TN Commander

HQ, STARC-TN 683-0568 (615) 313-0568

ATTN: AGTN-DOL (CPT Hopson)

P.O. Box 41502

Nashville, TN 37204-1502

TX Commander

HQ, STARC-TX 954-5086 (512) 465-5086

ATTN: AG-TX-LT (LTC Morris)

P.O. Box 5218

Austin, TX 78763-5218

UT Commander

HQ, STARC-UT 766-3795 (801) 576-3795

ATTN: UT-DL-T (MAJ Goode)

P.O. Box 1776

Draper, UT 84020-1776

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State DMC DSN Office #

VA Commander

HQ, STARC-VA 943-2189 (804) 775-9189

ATTN: VACL-T (MAJ Bolling)

600 E. Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23219-1832

VT Commander

HQ, STARC-VT 636-3210 (802) 654-0210

ATTN: VT-DMC/TRANS (SSG Dawson)

Bldg 3 Camp Johnson

Colchester, VT 05446-3004

WA Commander

HQ, STARC-WA 323-8301 (206) 512-8301

ATTN: DCSLOG-T (CW4 Newman)

Camp Murray, Bldg 32B

Tacoma, WA 98430-5018

State DMC DSN Office #

WI Commander

HQ, STARC-WI 724-3553 (608) 242-3553

ATTN: WIAR-LOG-DMC (LTC Schlichting)

P.O. Box 8111

Madison, WI 53708-8111

WV Commander

HQ, STARC-WV 366-6478 (304) 341-6478

ATTN: WVAL-LMC (LTC Hess)

1701 Coonskin Drive

Charleston, WV 25311-1085

WY Commander

HQ, STARC-WY 943-5274 (307) 772-5274

ATTN: USPFO-DMC-WY (MAJ Fazekas)

5500 Bishop Blvd

Cheyenne, WY 82009-3320

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Appendix G

Over Size and Over Weight Vehicle Table - Maximum Limits

Vehicle Sizes & Weights - Maximum Limits (As of 1 July 1997)

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Vehicle Sizes & Weights - Maximum Limits (continued)

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Canadian Vehicle Sizes & Weights - Maximum Limits (as of 1 July 1997)