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

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OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST
1. PREPARATION FOR A MARCH
a. Issue warning order as soon as notified by higher headquarters.
b. Inspect maintenance, supply, and general readiness for combat.
c. Study available maps and make a personal reconnaissance.
d. Orient staff and subordinates.
e. Receive march order from higher headquarters.
f. Issue march order.
g. Establish liaison with preceding unit in the march column.
h. Inspect police of area.
i. Report to higher headquarters when unit is ready to move
out.
j. Move out in order to cross start point (SP) at time designated
in higher headquarters march order.
2. ON THE MARCH
a. Move near the head of column or in a position that facilitates
control.
b. Render all required reports (crossing phase lines, check
points, start points, release points, etc.).
c. Check unit at irregular intervals for march discipline and
march efficiency.
d. Ensure that unit follows designated route.
e. At halt, check unit.
(1) Coordinate local security.
(2) Receive status reports from subordinate commanders
and report unit status to higher commanders.
(3) Report unit's readiness to resume march.
f. At halts for mess, make sure all personnel are fed.
g. At unscheduled halts, check as far forward as head of preceding
unit for cause. Take any necessary corrective action.
h. Keep radio receiver on command channel of higher headquarters.
Be alert for warnings of attack.
i. If warning is received, alert unit.
3. OCCUPATION OF ASSEMBLY AREA
a. Contact guide at release point.
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