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

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CHAPTER 19
SECURITY OPERATIONS, ARMORED CAVALRY
SQUADRON
278. General
Section I. GENERAL
a. In the execution of security missions, the armored cavalry
squadron engages in combat as necessary. The armored cavalry
squadron accomplishes its security missions by employing the
armored cavalry troops alone or reinforced, as may be required.
The armored cavalry troops conduct offensive, defensive, or retrograde
actions as required to accomplish the mission. Airborne observers
and aerial surveillance equipment extend the range of security
operations. The activities of all elements operating under
squadron control, ground and air, are interrelated. The information
obtained through aerial reconnaissance is used to facilitate
ground operations by the armored cavalry troops and vice versa.
b. Normal combat support for the squadron includes Army aircraft,
artillery, engineers, and tactical air. Additionally, the
squadron may be reinforced with tanks and infantry.
c. The squadron is designed to provide security for the division
or major subordinate commands of the division. It may be employed
as an advance guard, rear guard, covering force, screening
force, or as a rear area security force. When used as a covering
force, the squadron should be reinforced with tanks and
mounted infantry.
d. For additional considerations, see chapter 12.
279. Frontage for Security Operations
Because of its mobility and extensive communication system,
the armored cavalry squadron may be employed over extended
frontages when engaged in security operations. The armored cavalry
squadron of the armored division can execute a covering
force in offensive, defensive, or retrograde operations over a
frontage containing up to four major avenues of approach. The
squadron in the infantry division can adequately cover a frontage
of three major avenues of approach.
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