Use of radios should be minimized. If attacking aircraft are spotted, the convoy commander may choose to halt the convoy, continue to move, or disperse. A halt makes the convoy harder to spot, but if spotted, it becomes easier to hit. If the move continues, vehicles are easier to spot but harder to hit. Also, fewer soldiers are available to provide small arms fire.
Proper dispersion makes it harder for pilots to make multiple hits.
However, it makes it easier for the pilot to spot targets as vehicles move to dispersion positions, and it makes it more difficult to continue the move after the attack. Though the FSB has limited firepower, small arms defense can be effective against low-flying aircraft. Passive defense measures against artillery or indirect fire are similar to those discussed above. Active defense consists of coordinating air or artillery fires or directing fires against the enemy forward observer if located. In case of ambushes, proper planning should be conducted to avoid them whenever possible and minimize effects by protecting vehicles and personnel.