FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960
FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960
FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960
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(1) Reports from troops on their combat status, including<br />
disposition <strong>and</strong> status of personnel, equipment, <strong>and</strong><br />
supplies.<br />
(2) Redistribution of personnel.<br />
(3) Treatment <strong>and</strong> evacuation of casualties <strong>and</strong> prisoners of<br />
war.<br />
(4) Resupply of ammunition, fuel, <strong>and</strong> other supplies.<br />
(5) Restoration of communication.<br />
(6) Maintenance of equipment.<br />
313. Continuation of Attack<br />
a. Unless orders specify remaining on the objective, the armored<br />
cavalry squadron will continue the attack in order to prevent the<br />
enemy from reconstituting his defenses, to exploit initial success,<br />
or to execute its next mission. The squadron comm<strong>and</strong>er should<br />
have a complete picture of the overall plan of the next higher comm<strong>and</strong>er<br />
<strong>and</strong> make a continuous estimate of the situation to ensure<br />
that his actions are in consonance with the plan. By so doing, the<br />
squadron comm<strong>and</strong>er can adopt formations that will enable the<br />
unit to continue the attack rapidly. If this procedure is followed,<br />
his troop comm<strong>and</strong>ers will need only brief oral orders to resume<br />
the advance.<br />
b. The squadron halts on intermediate objectives only when the<br />
mission, the enemy reaction, or the necessity for reorganization<br />
or displacement of supporting weapons makes halting imperative.<br />
During such halts, the squadron maintains contact with the enemy<br />
by observation, fire, or aggressive patrolling.<br />
314. Employment of the Aerial Surveillance <strong>Platoon</strong>, Division Aviation<br />
Company<br />
Normally the aerial surveillance platoon of the division aviation<br />
company is employed under the control of the squadron, <strong>and</strong> it is<br />
used to provide information of approximate enemy strengths, dispositions,<br />
<strong>and</strong> target locations. Aerial radar is employed to detect<br />
enemy movement <strong>and</strong> concentrations, particularly during periods<br />
of limited visibility. Aerial photography is used to detect enemy<br />
positions, installations, obstacles, <strong>and</strong> terrain features.<br />
315. General<br />
Section IV. EXPLOITATION AND PURSUIT<br />
a. Exploitation is a phase of offensive action that usually follows<br />
a successful penetration, envelopment, or turning movement. Dur-<br />
200 AGO 4088B
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