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

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the communication chief supervises the assignment and activities
of the platoon's radioteletype and CW radio operators and the
message center, wire, and maintenance personnel. The platoon is
transported in an armored personnel carrier and light cargo trucks.
The radioteletype and CW radio operators normally ride with the
staff sections to which they are assigned.
b. The platoon contains also a senior radar operator and two
assistants to operate the organic medium-range ground radar set.
This set is used to perform combat surveillance and is capable of
detecting and locating moving ground targets. A ":/-ton truck provides
transportation for the radar operators and their equipment.
243. Squadron Support Platoon
a. General. The support platoon is organized into a platoon headquarters,
a transportation section, and a supply section. It has the
personnel, vehicles, and equipment to furnish the transportation
and logistical support required by the squadron.
b. Platoon Headquarters. Platoon headquarters consists of a
platoon leader and driver. The platoon leader controls the squadron
trains. He has radio communication with the transportation
section leader and the squadron S4, using the squadron logistical
net or, in emergencies, the squadron command net.
c. Transportation Section. The transportation section is organized
and equipped with the personnel and trucks necessary to
transport that part of the squadron basic load of class V and of
the prescribed load of class III supplies that are carried in the
squadron trains, and all types of supplies from division supply or
distributing points to troops of the squadron. During operations,
the transportation section leader, a lieutenant, maintains radio
communication with the support platoon leader and the squadron
S4 on the squadron logistical net.
d. Supply Section. The supply section operates under the supervision
of a warrant officer. The section is responsible for receiving
and consolidating supply requests from the troops, preparing all
requisitions, and obtaining and issuing supplies within the squadron.
It also maintains the property and supply records for the
squadron.
244. Squadron Maintenance Platoon
The squadron maintenance platoon is organized and equipped
to perform second-echelon (organizational) maintenance, to recover
and evacuate disabled vehicles, and to supply parts for weapons
and vehicles of the squadron. The platoon is commanded by the
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