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 258. Tactical Air Support When tactical air support is available, the Air Force provides a forward air controller. The forward air controller advises the squadron commander in matters pertaining to the employment of tactical air and controls air strikes flown in support of the squadron. Close liaison should be maintained between the forward air controller and the artillery liaison officer. The forward air controller should remain with the squadron command post or command group until a target is selected; he then moves to a point where he can observe and direct the air strike. He operates from a tank provided by squadron headquarters, in the vehicle provided to him by division artillery, or in Army aircraft. Necessary communication equipment is available in the squadron for the forward air controller to control air strikes. 259. General Section IV. EMPLOYMENT, HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS TROOP The headquarters and headquarters troops of both armored cavalry squadrons have the same general organization. Differences exist in the number of personnel and amount of equipment within the various platoons and sections of the headquarters troop, but they do not affect employment. See paragraph 248. 260. Technique of Operations, Squadron Headquarters The organization of the squadron headquarters and headquarters troop permits flexibility in its organization for combat. It must be organized to provide control and coordination of, and logistical support to, the armored cavalry troops. During combat operations, the squadron headquarters usually operates in two echelons-the command post and squadron trains. The composition of the command post and trains may vary with the situation. 261. Squadron Command Post a. The squadron command post contains the personnel and facilities for the control of combat and administrative operations of the squadron. The command post maintains communication with higher, adjacent, supporting, and subordinate units. It receives and forwards reports on new developments in the situation, makes plans for current and future operations, provides for liaison with higher and adjacent units, and controls liaison personnel from AGO 4088B 171

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM supporting and lower units. The command post usually includes the squadron commander, the staff, and such liaison personnel as are necessary. During offensive operations the command post moves with the combat elements of the squadron and thereby gains a large degree of security. In defensive or retrograde operations, the command post is usually located far enough to the rear so as not to interfere with combat operations. b. The squadron commander operates from the location that permits him to best control combat operations. He takes with him certain key members of the staff, key attached personnel, and the necessary equipment and facilities to form a command group. 262. Command Post Organization a. The headquarters troop commander is responsible for the organization, security, and movement of the command post under the direct staff supervision of the squadron S1. b. The plan for the internal arrangement of the squadron command post must provide for communication requirements, efficient functioning, security, and access to the available road net (fig. 52). In the organization of a command post, the following should be practiced so far as terrain and tactical conditions permit: (1) The command post should be located to ensure maximum communication facilities of all types. (2) Sections should be located within the perimeter of whatever security is provided. (3) The message center should be located near the entrance. (4) The operations and intelligence sections should be centrally located. (5) The commander and executive officer should be located near each other and close to the operations and intelligence sections. (6) Liaison personnel should be so located as to be readily accessible. (7) The command post should provide a suitable helicopter landing site. c. During combat operations, the squadron command post normally remains mobile and operates entirely from vehicles. In order to control the armored cavalry troops, the command post is located so that it is in communication both with the troops and with higher headquarters. The extensive capability of the squadron communication system enables the command post to operate efficiently on the move. 172 AGO 4088B

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258. Tactical Air Support<br />

When tactical air support is available, the Air Force provides<br />

a forward air controller. The forward air controller advises the<br />

squadron comm<strong>and</strong>er in matters pertaining to the employment of<br />

tactical air <strong>and</strong> controls air strikes flown in support of the squadron.<br />

Close liaison should be maintained between the forward air<br />

controller <strong>and</strong> the artillery liaison officer. The forward air controller<br />

should remain with the squadron comm<strong>and</strong> post or comm<strong>and</strong><br />

group until a target is selected; he then moves to a point<br />

where he can observe <strong>and</strong> direct the air strike. He operates from<br />

a tank provided by squadron headquarters, in the vehicle provided<br />

to him by division artillery, or in Army aircraft. Necessary<br />

communication equipment is available in the squadron for the<br />

forward air controller to control air strikes.<br />

259. General<br />

Section IV. EMPLOYMENT, HEADQUARTERS AND<br />

HEADQUARTERS TROOP<br />

The headquarters <strong>and</strong> headquarters troops of both armored cavalry<br />

squadrons have the same general organization. Differences<br />

exist in the number of personnel <strong>and</strong> amount of equipment within<br />

the various platoons <strong>and</strong> sections of the headquarters troop, but<br />

they do not affect employment. See paragraph 248.<br />

260. Technique of Operations, <strong>Squadron</strong> Headquarters<br />

The organization of the squadron headquarters <strong>and</strong> headquarters<br />

troop permits flexibility in its organization for combat. It<br />

must be organized to provide control <strong>and</strong> coordination of, <strong>and</strong> logistical<br />

support to, the armored cavalry troops. During combat<br />

operations, the squadron headquarters usually operates in two<br />

echelons-the comm<strong>and</strong> post <strong>and</strong> squadron trains. The composition<br />

of the comm<strong>and</strong> post <strong>and</strong> trains may vary with the situation.<br />

261. <strong>Squadron</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong> Post<br />

a. The squadron comm<strong>and</strong> post contains the personnel <strong>and</strong> facilities<br />

for the control of combat <strong>and</strong> administrative operations of<br />

the squadron. The comm<strong>and</strong> post maintains communication with<br />

higher, adjacent, supporting, <strong>and</strong> subordinate units. It receives<br />

<strong>and</strong> forwards reports on new developments in the situation, makes<br />

plans for current <strong>and</strong> future operations, provides for liaison with<br />

higher <strong>and</strong> adjacent units, <strong>and</strong> controls liaison personnel from<br />

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