FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960

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PART TWO
SCOUT PLATOON, ARMOR AND ARMORED INFANTRY
BATTALIONS, AND SCOUT SECTION,
COMBAT COMMAND
10. General
CHAPTER 3
SCOUT PLATOON, ARMOR AND ARMORED
INFANTRY BATTALIONS
Section I. GENERAL
a. This chapter covers the organization and the techniques of
employment of the scout platoon organic to the armor battalion
and armored infantry battalion of the armored division, armor
battalion of the infantry division, and nondivisional armor battalion.
b. Appropriate parts of this chapter are also applicable to the
employment of the scout sections and squads of the armored cavalry
platoon and the scout section of the combat command.
11. Missions of the Scout Platoon
The scout platoon is organized and equipped to perform reconnaissance,
provide security, and execute other missions that assist
commanders in the accomplishment of their missions. Missions
that may be assigned to the platoon when alone, when reinforced,
or when employed as part of a larger force include, but are not
limited to:
a. Route reconnaissance to bivouac and assembly areas and attack
and delaying positions.
b. Area reconnaissance of bivouac and assembly areas and attack
and delaying positions.
c. Screening the front, flanks, or rear of the parent unit by
establishing observation posts, listening posts, and patrols.
d. Advance or rear guard for the parent unit.
e. Air mobile operations to observe, raid, or seize enemy positions
or key terrain.
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