We need to cut the convoy time before the next supply drop. I’ve sketched three routes that shave a day off the trek but tighten the escort schedule. Your hands-on view could help spot a snag I’m missing. What’s your take?

Here’s what I’ve pulled: the main road from the outpost to the supply point is good up to mile 30, then it drops to gravel and is prone to potholes—an ambush sweet spot. Patrols run every four hours, but they shift at the 30‑mile mark, so the convoy would overlap with a patrol only twice in that stretch. The other two shorter routes go through the ridge; they’re about 10% longer in distance but avoid the gravel. They cut the escort buffer by 8 hours instead of 24, and the load capacity stays within limits. If you shave a day, you’ll need an extra 12% of supplies to cover the longer stretch, but the risk of a surprise attack goes up by roughly 15%. Bottom line: the savings are marginal, the risk is significant. If you’re set on the time cut, we’ll need to add a quick response detachment and a spare supply cache at the ridge junction. Otherwise, stick to the original path and keep the buffer.