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

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356. General
Section III. WITHDRAWAL FROM ACTION
a. The armored cavalry squadron may be required to conduct
a withdrawal from action in order to better position itself to
initiate some other action. Generally, a withdrawal from action
is accomplished in two phases: a disengagement from action, followed
by the formation of march columns for continued movement
to the rear. To disengage from action, the squadron commander
may be required to designate a security force to cover the withdrawal
of the main body.
b. The boundaries for the squadron zone of withdrawal will extend
back to the point where the squadron forms into march
columns.
357. Orders
See paragraph 227.
358. Daylight Withdrawal from Action
a. In a daylight withdrawal from action, the squadron commander
may use elements of each front line troop as a squadron
security force. This security force covers the withdrawal of the
main body and withdraws on order of the squadron commander.
b. When one armored cavalry troop is assigned a security force
mission for the entire squadron, it conducts its actions in essentially
the same manner as a covering force.
c. When participating in a withdrawal as part of a larger force,
the squadron may appropriately be given a security mission to
cover withdrawal of the larger force.
d. For other considerations of a daylight withdrawal see paragraph
228.
359. Night Withdrawal from Action
a. The squadron may conduct a withdrawal from action at night,
when the enemy ability to disrupt the movement is reduced. A
night withdrawal from action is conducted in generally the same
manner as in a daylight withdrawal; it must be recognized, however,
that control is more difficult and movement slower. If possible,
all elements withdraw simultaneously. It is sometimes possible
for the squadron to withdraw so rapidly that a security force is
not required; however, each troop is responsible for maintaining
its own security.
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