Vehicle Convoy Flags

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Although my Canadian manual does not mention the red flag, the US protocol is that the red flags are put onto vehicles containing dangerous cargo.

The STanag also mentions the convoy commander, who has a black and white flag (triangulated) and is a free runner in the convoy.

Personally, I was usually in an MRT, and was usually the very last vehicle in, along with the Ambulance. I can't count the number of times I would finally reach the last leg in the day, only to find the kitchen had closed and the sleeping quarters were all taken. Fortunately, the MRT was usually self sufficient, even in the coldest of weather.