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

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signed mission, the squadron commander considers the mission,
enemy situation, terrain and weather, and troops available
(METT). The essential elements for combined arms operations
are present within the squadron.
252. Organization for Combat
a. The squadron commander normally employs the armored
cavalry troops directly under his control without change in the
troop organization. In the accomplishment of normal reconnaissance
and security missions, the troops do not require attachments,
although available Army aircraft and surveillance devices
will normally be used to augment the capabilites of the troops.
b. Certain situations may arise in which it is desirable to make
a temporary reorganization of one or more armored cavalry
troops to accomplish a specific mission. In this instance, the squadron
commander shifts the elements of the armored cavalry troops
to form teams of appropriate size and with the proper ratio of
tanks, riflemen, scouts, and mortars to best accomplish the
mission.
Section III. COMBAT SUPPORT
253. General
The armored cavalry squadron normally operates without attachments;
however, combat support may be provided by artillery,
engineers, Army aircraft, and tactical air. Also, tanks and infantry
may be attached to the squadron for a particular mission.
254. Artillery Support
As a rule, the armored cavalry squadron operates without direct
support artillery. When required, artillery fire support is
usually provided by the artillery units supporting the division or
the major subordinate unit to which the squadron may be attached.
When the squadron is operating beyond the range of the
artillery units supporting the command, artillery may be attached
to the squadron. When direct support artillery is available,
the squadron commander and artillery representative must closely
coordinate the supporting artillery fires with the squadron plan
of operations.
255. Tank and Infantry Support
a. When an infantry unit is attached to the squadron, it may be
kept intact as a tactical unit, or elements may be further attached
to the armored cavalry troops. The attached unit is employed
in an infantry role in support of the squadron mission.
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