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 CHAPTER 17 EMPLOYMENT OF THE ARMORED CAVALRY SQUADRON 249. General Section I. GENERAL a. The armored cavalry squadron may be employed on reconnaissance, security, or economy of force missions for the unit to which assigned or attached. The situation confronting the higher commander will determine the best employment of the squadron. b. The tactics, techniques, and procedures of employment of both the armored division cavalry squadron and the infantry division cavalry squadron are generally the same. Differences in employment exist only in the scope of operations and in the size of the area of operations of the two squadrons. These differences are necessitated by differences in the organization of the squadrons and in the organization and employment of the armored and infantry divisions. c. The squadron is one of the most effective nuclear weapons target acquisition agencies available to the division commander. It will frequently be through its efforts that possible nuclear targets are first identified and, in conjunction with other information collection agencies, sufficiently developed to define clearly a target for a nuclear attack. The aerial surveillance platoon, organic to the division aviation company, when employed under operational control of the squadron commander, increases the capability of the squadron to identify, locate, and develop targets for nuclear weapons attack. d. The squadron may be employed to exploit the effects of a nuclear explosion. e. Elements of the squadron may frequently be employed to conduct damage assessment reconnaissance of the area of operations affected by a nuclear explosion or CBR attack, either friendly or enemy, to determine the extent of damage and the degree of contamination prior to the entry of other forces. When this is done following an enemy nuclear detonation or CBR attack, the armored cavalry squadron may have the mission of assisting in the reorganization and re-establishment of command, control, and com- AGO 4088B 167

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM munication within the affected area, and may temporarily assume the mission of an affected unit in the area. 250. Employment of the Armored Cavalry Squadron a. The divisional cavalry squadron may operate under direct control of the division or under control of one of the major subordinate commands of the division, or elements of the squadron may be attached to other elements of the division. The squadron is most effectively employed as a unit, without detachments, under division or combat command control in the armored division and under division, brigade, or battle group control in the infantry division. b. The squadron is retained directly under division control when the squadron mission is of primary interest to the division as a whole. It submits reports to other agencies having a requirement for the information as well as to the division command post. c. The squadron may be attached to a major subordinate command when the mission to be performed is of primary interest to that unit. If the division is in a column formation, the armored cavalry squadron may be attached to the leading major subordinate command. In this situation, the squadron is best suited for the mission of providing security for one or both flanks of the leading subordinate command, and of reconnoitering the axis of advance. When his squadron is employed in this manner, the squadron commander will normally control and coordinate all elements of the squadron. d. When required, one or more of the armored cavalry troops of the squadron may be attached to a major subordinate command of the division. This attachment is normal when adequate armored cavalry support cannot be provided with all troops retained under squadron control. As an example, when the division is operating on a wide front, the squadron, minus one troop, may operate on the most exposed or seriously threatened flank, and one troop, attached to a subordinate command, may operate on the opposite flank. Under these circumstances, the troop will normally have attached, from the squadron, a proportionate share of the squadron logistical support. 251. General Section II. ORGANIZATION FOR COMBAT The armored cavalry squadron commander is responsible for the organization for combat of his squadron. In order to determine the best organization for combat for accomplishing an as- 168 AGO 4088B

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munication within the affected area, <strong>and</strong> may temporarily assume<br />

the mission of an affected unit in the area.<br />

250. Employment of the <strong>Armored</strong> <strong>Cavalry</strong> <strong>Squadron</strong><br />

a. The divisional cavalry squadron may operate under direct<br />

control of the division or under control of one of the major subordinate<br />

comm<strong>and</strong>s of the division, or elements of the squadron<br />

may be attached to other elements of the division. The squadron<br />

is most effectively employed as a unit, without detachments, under<br />

division or combat comm<strong>and</strong> control in the armored division <strong>and</strong><br />

under division, brigade, or battle group control in the infantry<br />

division.<br />

b. The squadron is retained directly under division control when<br />

the squadron mission is of primary interest to the division as a<br />

whole. It submits reports to other agencies having a requirement<br />

for the information as well as to the division comm<strong>and</strong> post.<br />

c. The squadron may be attached to a major subordinate comm<strong>and</strong><br />

when the mission to be performed is of primary interest to<br />

that unit. If the division is in a column formation, the armored<br />

cavalry squadron may be attached to the leading major subordinate<br />

comm<strong>and</strong>. In this situation, the squadron is best suited for the<br />

mission of providing security for one or both flanks of the leading<br />

subordinate comm<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> of reconnoitering the axis of advance.<br />

When his squadron is employed in this manner, the squadron comm<strong>and</strong>er<br />

will normally control <strong>and</strong> coordinate all elements of the<br />

squadron.<br />

d. When required, one or more of the armored cavalry troops<br />

of the squadron may be attached to a major subordinate comm<strong>and</strong><br />

of the division. This attachment is normal when adequate<br />

armored cavalry support cannot be provided with all troops retained<br />

under squadron control. As an example, when the division<br />

is operating on a wide front, the squadron, minus one troop, may<br />

operate on the most exposed or seriously threatened flank, <strong>and</strong><br />

one troop, attached to a subordinate comm<strong>and</strong>, may operate on the<br />

opposite flank. Under these circumstances, the troop will normally<br />

have attached, from the squadron, a proportionate share of<br />

the squadron logistical support.<br />

251. General<br />

Section II. ORGANIZATION FOR COMBAT<br />

The armored cavalry squadron comm<strong>and</strong>er is responsible for<br />

the organization for combat of his squadron. In order to determine<br />

the best organization for combat for accomplishing an as-<br />

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