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

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(a) Conducting reconnaissance by fire.
(b) Returning enemy fire.
(c) Covering moving elements.
(d) The vehicle is in defilade or adequately concealed.
(2) Dismounted action. Machineguns on ground mounts will
be employed as explained in FM 17-20 and FM 23-55.
d. Rocket Launchers. Each scout squad is equipped with a
rocket launcher, which is used for close-in antitank protection.
All scout personnel should be capable of loading and firing this
weapon; however, two specific individuals should be assigned to
each rocket launcher as their secondary crew-served weapon.
27. Communication in Scout Platoon
a. The communication means available to the scout platoon and
scout section permit the rapid transmission of information. Information
and orders must be transmitted without delay, and communication
must be maintained throughout the period of operations.
If radio contact cannot be maintained, messengers or relay
stations (air or ground) should be used to reestablish communication.
When communication with the next echelon of command is
disrupted, scout units will bypass this echelon and send information
directly to the higher headquarters.
b. The following are of importance to scout units in maintaining
contact:
(1) All scouts should be thoroughly trained in the operation
of FM radios, radio procedure, and communication security.
Personnel should be trained to perform authorized
maintenance and to make proper use of communication
expedients when operational urgency dictates.
(2) Vehicular-mounted and portable radios must be used in
their most efficient combination for a given situation. Remote
control units are important during operations that
preclude the use of vehicles at a key point.
(3) All scouts must be trained as messengers and to prepare
clear and concise oral and written messages. When communicating
by messenger, the scout platoon leader must
consider the importance of the message before dispatching
a vehicle with its crew. When a vehicle is diverted
to messenger service, the platoon's scout squad loses a
vehicle, and the squad's combat potential is reduced considerably.
(4) Wire communication may be used when required by
the situation.
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