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

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b. When a tank unit is attached to the squadron, it is preferable
to employ it as a unit under control of the squadron commander;
however, when required, tanks may be attached to armored cavalry
troops.
c. If both tanks and infantry are attached at the same time,
consideration should be given to employing them as a tank-infantry
team.
256. Engineer Support
Engineers may be attached to the squadron to perform demolition
functions, to assist in the crossing or clearing of obstacles,
and to perform road maintenance, in order to facilitate movement
of the squadron. Attached engineers are held under squadron control
or placed in support of one or more of the troops, as required
by the situation. Engineer reconnaissance teams may be attached
to the squadron for the purpose of gathering technical information
of roads, bridges, and obstacles. These teams may be further
attached to the armored cavalry troops.
257. Army Aviation Support
a. Army aviation support is provided by the division aviation
company (FM 1-5 and FM 1-100). Aviation staff assistance and
advice are offered to the squadron commander by the combat support
section leader or a designated aviator. Reconnaissance helicopters
and light observation aircraft are used by the squadron
commander, the staff, and troop commanders for observation,
reconnaissance, and control. Transport helicopters are available
to the squadron commander from the division aviation company
on a specific-mission basis. These helicopters are used to transport
scouts (including 1/i-ton trucks) and riflemen on combat or
reconnaissance missions and for air movement of supplies.
b. The aerial surveillance platoon of the division aviation company,
consisting of a platoon headquarters, visual and photo section,
aerial radar section, drone section, and two tracking and
plotting radar teams, may be employed in a general support role
for the division, or it may be placed in support of a specific unit.
It is normally employed under operational control of the armored
cavalry squadron during combat operations. This platoon assists
the squadron commander in the accomplishment of his assigned
mission by performing:
(1) Day and night photography.
(2) Visual reconnaissance.
(3) Aerial electronic surveillance.
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