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

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301. Reserve
a. Combat forces should be held out as a reserve only when adequate
forces have been allocated to the maneuvering force and
the base of fire. The reserve, if designated, may be employed
initially to reinforce the base of fire or to provide security. As
the attack progresses, the reserve is used to exploit the success
of the maneuvering force.
b. When sufficient forces are not available to constitute a reserve,
the squadron commander must use other measures to influence
the action, such as providing depth to his formation, maneuvering
his supporting fires, and making full use of the unit's
mobility.
302. General
Section II. PREPARATION FOR ATTACK
In order to accomplish offensive missions quickly and effectively,
the armored cavalry squadron attacks with aggressiveness,
speed, and violence. The conduct of such attacks requires thorough
and deliberate planning. In planning for a squadron attack,
the commander must consider how he can best use the terrain
over which the squadron will operate, and the troops and fire support
available. His plan must be practical and capable of rapid
and forceful execution.
303. Plan of Attack
Upon receipt of-the plan of attack, or operation order, from
higher headquarters, the squadron commander begins to formulate
his plan of attack. The plan of attack includes the plan of
maneuver and fire support plan.
304. Control Measures
a. In order to maintain control of his squadron during the attack,
the squadron commander uses only such control measures
listed below as may be required:
(1) Assembly areas.
(2) Attack positions.
(3) Objectives.
(4) Lines of departure.
(5) Time of attack.
(6) Axes of routes of advance.
(7) Boundary lines.
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