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

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i. Keep informed of the progress in preparation of the next
delaying position.
j. Maintain communication with all elements.
k. Control the fires of all elements.
1. Direct the withdrawal of elements from the delaying position;
accompany the last elements to withdraw.
m. Upon arrival at the next delaying position, check organization
of the position, make necessary adjustments, and repeat the
same procedure followed at the initial delaying position.
n. Keep higher headquarters continuously informed of the
situation.
8. RECONNAISSANCE
a. Obtain mission, including what, where, and when.
b. Make detailed study of maps covering area of operations.
c. Make estimate of situation; formulate plan.
d. Assemble subordinates; issue order.
e. Receive subordinate unit reports on readiness to move.
f. Keep command group centrally located in unit formation.
g. Personally move to most critical point in area of operations,
if the situation warrants.
h. Keep continuously informed of developments in the situation.
i. Make rapid decisions based on a continuous estimate of the
situation.
j. Maintain the flow of information to higher headquarters.
9. FLANK GUARD
a. Study map of area involved for likely avenues of enemy approach,
key points of observation, good routes, alternate routes,
and distances.
b. Obtain schedule of march for main body. Plan movement to
cover it. Issue orders.
c. Plan for security of flank guard itself.
d. In rolling or rough terrain, occupy commanding terrain. In
open terrain, march parallel to main body.
e. Keep higher commander informed of the situation.
f. Delay large hostile forces; destroy or drive off smaller ones.
10. COVERING FORCE (OFFENSE)
a. Study map and terrain for likely enemy positions, routes of
advance, possible natural obstacles, key terrain features.
b. Obtain from higher headquarters: axis of advance, frontage,
phase lines, adjacent units, available supporting fires, action de-
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