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

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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM (1) If the routes of communication to be secured extend only a short distance, platoons may be assigned areas of responsibility. Small security forces consisting primarily of scouts may be placed on dominating terrain features overlooking avenues of enemy approach. The troop commander should maintain as large a reserve as possible to counter any enemy threat that might develop in the troop area of responsibility. (2) If the routes of communication are long and must be guarded over a great distance, larger areas of iesponsibilities must be assigned to the platoons. Every effort must be made to ensure that both flanks of the route are covered by a series of observation posts. These observation posts have the mission of giving warning of enemy approach. The remainder of the troop is used to patrol the route of communication and to provide escorts for vehicles through the threatened area. (3) In employing either of the techniques discussed above, the troop commander may organize provisional platoons of scouts, tanks, and infantry to best accomplish the assigned mission. The scout elements are best used to man observation posts and for patrolling. They may be augmented by riflemen as required. The remainder of the troop is held in reserve to escort convoys and to counter any enemy threat. c. Protecting an Installation. The armored cavalry troop may be required to protect an installation in the rear such as a supply depot or a missile site. Elements of the troop are disposed generally as for a perimeter defense. d. Security Against Airborne, Air Landed, and Guerrilla Attack. (1) When protecting a rear area against enemy airborne, air landed, or guerrilla forces, the commander deploys his troop by establishing observation posts that provide a good view of likely drop zones, landing areas, and areas where guerrilla forces may assemble, and by patrolling the entire area. The remainder of the troop is retained in a central location from which it is prepared to move rapidly to any portion of the troop area. See FM 31-15 for additional information on antiairborne and antiguerrilla operations. (2) Upon being assigned a mission to defend an area against airborne, air landed, or guerrilla attack, the troop commander reconnoiters his area and selects likely drop AGO 4088B 1211

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM zones for airborne forces, landing areas for air landed troops, and potential assembly areas for guerrilla forces. From this he determines where to establish observation posts, routes for patrols, and a suitable assembly area for the troop striking force (fig. 37). Ground and air reconnaissance of the area is continuous. (3) The bulk of the tank strength, available riflemen, and the support squads form the centrally located striking force. Patrols are conducted and observation posts established primarily by scout elements. Riflemen may supplement the scouts as required. (4) The key to success against airborne or air landed forces is rapid deployment and the placing of maximum fires on the airborne forces during the early phases of the landing. Consequently, movement to attack any enemy force must be rapid. (5) Antiguerrilla tactics include defensive actions to prevent or minimize the effects of guerrilla action, and offensive actions directed at destruction of guerrilla forces. Specific actions taken against guerrilla forces should be to detect them early, take them under fire, and rapidly counterattack to destroy them. 122 AGO 4088B

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zones for airborne forces, l<strong>and</strong>ing areas for air l<strong>and</strong>ed<br />

troops, <strong>and</strong> potential assembly areas for guerrilla forces.<br />

From this he determines where to establish observation<br />

posts, routes for patrols, <strong>and</strong> a suitable assembly area<br />

for the troop striking force (fig. 37). Ground <strong>and</strong> air<br />

reconnaissance of the area is continuous.<br />

(3) The bulk of the tank strength, available riflemen, <strong>and</strong><br />

the support squads form the centrally located striking<br />

force. Patrols are conducted <strong>and</strong> observation posts established<br />

primarily by scout elements. Riflemen may<br />

supplement the scouts as required.<br />

(4) The key to success against airborne or air l<strong>and</strong>ed forces<br />

is rapid deployment <strong>and</strong> the placing of maximum fires on<br />

the airborne forces during the early phases of the l<strong>and</strong>ing.<br />

Consequently, movement to attack any enemy force<br />

must be rapid.<br />

(5) Antiguerrilla tactics include defensive actions to prevent<br />

or minimize the effects of guerrilla action, <strong>and</strong><br />

offensive actions directed at destruction of guerrilla<br />

forces. Specific actions taken against guerrilla forces<br />

should be to detect them early, take them under fire, <strong>and</strong><br />

rapidly counterattack to destroy them.<br />

122 AGO 4088B

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