They minimize the effects by protecting vehicles and personnel. If the convoy is ambushed, vehicles in the kill zone drive out if possible. Personnel abandon disabled vehicles in the kill zone or move them if they are blocking the road. Vehicles not in the kill zone do not attempt to pass through it. Personnel dismount and take up defensive positions.
Commanders call for artillery or air fire on enemy positions.
They may also request reaction forces to counter the attack. Details on all aspects of convoy security are in FM 55-30 . The support battalion conducts routine moves as described above. In addition, it should have an SOP coordinated with the brigade rear CP for conducting emergency moves. Personnel use these procedures when the BSA is directly confronted with a Level III threat.