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

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266. General
CHAPTER 18
RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS, ARMORED
CAVALRY SQUADRON
Section I. GENERAL
a. The armored division cavalry squadron and the infantry division
cavalry squadron are the principal reconnaissance agencies
for their parent divisions. In executing reconnaissance missions,
the squadron obtains information by surveillance, stealth, and infiltration
whenever possible; however, the squadron engages in
active combat when necessary to obtain information of the enemy
and terrain.
b. The armored cavalry squadron accomplishes its reconnaissance
missions by employing its armored cavalry troops alone or
reinforced, as may be required. Army aircraft, through aerial
observation, photography, and electronic surveillance, extend the
range and scope of reconnaissance operations conducted by the
squadron. Information obtained by Army aircraft is subject to
confirmation by ground troops (fig. 53).
c. The armored cavalry squadron is normally employed in close
reconnaissance. Close reconnaissance is the directed effort to
gather information in the area of current tactical operations, to
the depth of the division area of influence. When executing close
reconnaissance, the squadron normally is directed to determine
the location, composition, and disposition of enemy troops in contact,
including the local reserves immediately in rear of the line
of contact, and specific information of the area of operations.
When suitably reinforced by fire support agencies and Army aircraft,
the squadron may conduct extended reconnaissance missions.
These operations extend from the limit of close reconnaissance
to the depth of the division area of interest within the division's
zone. Extended reconnaissance is directed toward determining
the location, composition, and disposition of enemy reserve
forces and supporting troops that can influence the outcome of
current operations.
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