88M Red Book Study Questions and answers 2026

When involved in an accident with a dependent of defense vehicle, what form do you use?

DD Form 518

On a strip map, what does a solid line road indicate?

Primary road

What does the acronym RSVP mean?

Rhythm, Speed, Volume, Pitch

When on the radio, what pro word is used if you don't understand?

Say again

What is not part of the call signs?

Uses proper procedures

What is not true for a strip map?

That it must be drawn to scale

Where do you place the heaviest item on the platform?

Heaviest on the bottom

Which of the following is not included in a SALUTE report?

Weather

How long do you have to give information on the radio?

10 seconds

When vehicle is used for the first time, which checks are performed?

Before and weekly

When is the only time you're not allowed to stop after an accident?

Under definite orders

Which section of the SF91 is filled out by the operator?

Sections 1-9 or I-IX

What is the purpose of the DA Form 5988-E?

To record faults found during inspection and to track maintenance actions.

What does the DA Form 5987-E track?

Fuel, mileage, and oil usage

How far should ground guides be from the vehicle?

10 yards

How much can the M1120 (LHS) transport?

26,000 lbs payload

What is the cruising range of M1120?

300 miles

How much water can the M1120 ford?

48 inches for 5 minutes

What type of oil can the M1120A4 take?

OE/HDO 15W40

What is the max engine speed the M1120 can be increased to?

1500 RPM

When should you inspect your tie down straps?

Before each use

What do you say on the radio when you want them to repeat instructions?

Say again

What indicates hook arm is not put all the way down?

LHS No Transit

What chapter talks about PMCS?

Chapter 4

Which hand signal represents dismount?

Both arms flapping like a bird, palms facing down

If your vehicle breaks down in a convoy, what should you not do?

Continue to the next route

What indicates a dirt road (off road) on a map?

2 parallel dotted lines

Which type of formation is used for congestion?

Infiltration

When operating a radio, how often should you break?

Every 10 seconds

Which one is a procedure before towing a vehicle?

Ensure windshield is protected

What is the cruising range for the M915 A3/A5?

400 miles

What indicates a dirt trail on a strip map?

1 parallel dotted line

Which of these is a battle drill?

React to direct fire

Where would you find max weight capacity?

TM or data plate

What are the 3 D's?

Distance, Direction, and Description

Convoy briefings contain at a minimum of the following

Missions, threats, route, speed limit, order of March, communication procedures, and additional assets

When backing, what is the proper procedure?

Using your mirrors

What status are you in when firing ammo or if you fire ammo?

Amber

What is the best formation at a halt when trying to avoid indirect fire?

Herringbone

Maintain engine speed at idle until front of flatrack raises approximately ______ off the ground

12 inches

In a load, a red flag measuring 12x12 is attached at the end of the load if it extends more than ______ ft.

4 ft

When loading ammunition and strapping them into a flat rack using the small tie down ring. What is the maximum weight for the tie down?

10,000 lbs

When loading/unloading a flat rack on a soft surface, what should you not do?

Turn the hydraulic enabler/PTO switch off

What is the overhead clearance for load and unloading?

22ft 2in

Engine speed may be increased to no more than ______ to reduce loading and unloading time

1500 RPM

What is the tachometer idle on the M1120A2?

600-800 RPM

The M1120A4 can ford water for ____minutes

5 minutes

What column is used for congested at night?

Close column

What NATO convoy flags identify the last vehicle?

Green

In a convoy, who is responsible for maintenance and medical support?

Trail

What is the ground guide instructing the vehicle to do with her facing the vehicle and moving the hands forearms backward and forward, palms facing the chest?

Move forward

Ground guide will stay a minimum of ___ yards from the vehicle

10 yards

Which form tracks fuel usage?

DA Form 5987-E

What form has maintenance faults?

DA Form 5988-E

What signs prevent the operator from getting injured?

Warnings

What (TM 9-2320-345-10) is the engine powered wheeled vehicle in the TM?

2320

What section is filled out by the operators supervisor?

Section X or 10

What is something that doesn't happen during a convoy brief?

Pre Combat Inspection (PCI)

Which of these is escalation of force?

Shout, Show, Shoot, Shoot

How many IED classifications are there?

3; Static, Vehicle borne, and Person

What is one of the threat levels for IED?

Absolute, Weak, Strong

What does HME stand for?

Home made explosive

How much can M915 A3/A5 ford?

20 inches for 5 minutes

What is the first thing you do after checking chock has been placed in trailer tires?

Lower landing gear

What do you do when chains or tires are damaged?

Replace them

After an IED explosion, what is the distance to clear?

100 to 300 meters

How many Horse power (HP) does the M915 A5 have?

500 HP

What are the types of IED initiating systems?

Radio control (RC), command wire (CW), and victim operated (VO)

Which of the following is not an IED indicator?

Increased traffic

What is the purpose of a gun truck in a convoy?

Provide 360 degree security

What is the M915 A3/A5 payload?

15 tons

How much fuel can the M915 A5 hold?

120 gal; 2 60 gal tanks

How much fuel can the M1120 hold?

150 gal

What specifies level of maintenance?

(TM 9-2320-345-10)

10

What sections are filled out by the accident investigator?

Section XI to XIII

Where do you fill out DD Form 518?

At the scene of the accident

How often should PMCS be performed?

Before, During, After, Weekly, Monthly

1. Never use sensitive ____

2. Speech much be ____

3. Use phonetic ____

1. Information

2. Clear, concise, and unambiguous

3. Alphabet

What is the structure of a tactical convoy? (Types of vehicles)

Cargo, recovery/maintenance, and security vehicles

What is the typical IED placements?

Choke points, sharp curves, up/down hill, potholes, previous blast sites, and culverts