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

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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM *Figre 46. Armored cavalry troop conducting a delaying action with all /;latoonzs 07o liter. Platoons withdraw by bounds. Scout elements provide secturity on the flanks. AGO 408BH 149

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM 220. Actions on The Delaying Position a. Long-range fires are brought to bear on the approaching enemy force as far forward of the delaying position as possible. This is usually accomplished by artillery and mortar fire. Tactical air engages enemy forces before they come within range of supporting artillery fires. Within the delaying force, tanks open fire on the enemy at maximum effective range. Other weapons within the position are brought to bear as soon as the enemy is within their effective range. Observation posts on the flanks of the position normally remain concealed and do. not fire on the enemy unless forced to do so by enemy action. Maximum delay is obtained on each delaying position; however, the delaying force will normally be withdrawn from a position before becoming decisively engaged. b. The troop commander must remain in close contact with his platoons so that they can perform maximum delay both on and between troop delaying positions. The troop will not withdraw until authorized to do so by the squadron commander. Unengaged -platoons may be employed to assist or disengage heavily engaged platoons. When all platoons are on line and the troop is covering a very wide front, the troop commander must depend on individual platoon leader's action and initiative in disengaging and withdrawing to the next position. In this situation, security must be oriented toward preventing platoons from being cut off. The troop commander will normally remain on the delaying position until the last platoon withdraws. The executive officer, when present, will assist the troop commander in controlling the actions of the platoons. c. Scout elements of the troop are initially employed well forward of the initial position to give early warning of enemy approach. They remain in contact with the enemy and within range of supporting artillery fire. As the enemy approaches the delaying position, scouts withdraw to the flanks. The scouts remain concealed and do not reveal their positions by firing, except as a local defensive measure. They maintain contact with the enemy, and report any attempt by the enemy to bypass or envelop the position. The short range ground radar is employed by the scouts to assist in gaining and maintaining contact with the enemy. 221. Establishing an Ambush When conducting a delaying action, the troop commander should consider the possibility of ambushing the enemy (par. 137). 150 AGO 4088B

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*Figre 46. <strong>Armored</strong> cavalry troop conducting a delaying action with all<br />

/;latoonzs 07o liter. <strong>Platoon</strong>s withdraw by bounds. Scout elements provide<br />

secturity on the flanks.<br />

AGO 408BH<br />

149

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