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

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b. For other considerations of a night withdrawal see paragraph
229.
360. General
Section IV. RETIREMENT
A retirement is an operation to avoid combat by moving away
from the enemy voluntarily. A retirement does not begin until the
command is formed into march columns. The armored cavalry
squadron usually participates in a retirement as part of a larger
force. In this type of operation, the squadron may be directed to
form in march column and move to a designated area. The retirement.may
be preceded by a withdrawal from action and covered
by a force executing a delaying action.
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