Last Verified 28 December 2021
CONVOY OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
Be prepared to handle a variety of situations to stay safe and get the imagery you need.
While on a convoy operation, you may encounter many unfamiliar situations, as well as situations you may not be able to plan for. Convoy operations can be dangerous. Always make sure you're an asset, not a burden. Take every safety precaution when conducting business in and around tactical vehicles to stay safe and prevent injury, to yourself and to others. In emergency situations, or when things go wrong, your responsibilities are as a service member first, and a photographer/videographer/public affairs person second. Use this checklist to ensure you're properly prepared for a convoy operation.
- ▢ Pay attention to briefings.
- ▢ Attend the convoy briefs, which provide the “meat and potatoes” of the operation.
- ▢ Pay close attention to the planned route.
- ▢ Know what distinguishing features are along the route and what the convoy might encounter along the way.
- ▢ Complete a mission planning worksheet based on the information from the briefing.
- ▢ Prepare for a low light environment, if applicable.
- ▢ Introduce yourself to whoever is operating the vehicle, and to those who are in the vehicle. Make them aware of your presence and your mission requirements.
- ▢ Know the type of vehicle you'll be in. This will help you consider what types of shots and angles will be available to you ahead of time.
- ▢ Prepare for capturing the specific images required by the mission:
