FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960
FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960
FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960
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EXAMPLE NO. 2. ARMORED CAVALRY TROOP<br />
OPERATION ORDER-RETROGRADE (ORAL)<br />
Note. The following order of the <strong>Troop</strong> Comm<strong>and</strong>er, <strong>Troop</strong> B, is issued to<br />
all subordinate leaders, including the artillery forward observer. Time permitting,<br />
it should be issued from a vantage point overlooking the troop sector.<br />
Paragraph numbers <strong>and</strong> letters are usually omitted when the order is issued<br />
orally. The troop comm<strong>and</strong>er refers to the terrain as he issues the order.<br />
1. SITUATION.<br />
a. Enemy forces. Elements of the 201st Fusilier Mechanized<br />
Rifle Regiment, 4th Fusilier Mechanized Division, oppose us. They<br />
currently occupy that ridge (point).<br />
b. Friendly forces. 1st Battle Group, 1st Infantry, withdraws at<br />
2100 hours tonight to a new defensive position west of the STREU<br />
River. 1st Reconnaissance <strong>Squadron</strong>, 31st <strong>Cavalry</strong>, covers the<br />
withdrawal of the 1st Battle Group, 1st Infantry, employing <strong>Troop</strong>s<br />
A <strong>and</strong> B abreast, <strong>Troop</strong> A on the north (left). <strong>Troop</strong> C will be<br />
the squadron security force initially <strong>and</strong> will occupy positions<br />
presently held by the 1st Battle Group, 1st Infantry, then, upon<br />
withdrawal through first delaying position, will revert to squadron<br />
reserve. 1st Howitzer Battalion, 111th Artillery, is in direct support<br />
of the squadron. This shows planned fires (points to squadron<br />
fire support plan overlay). Elements of Ninth Tactical Air Force<br />
support this operation.<br />
c. Attachments <strong>and</strong> detachments. None.<br />
2. MISSION.<br />
This troop organizes initial delaying positions along this ridge<br />
(points) by 2000 hours tonight; covers the withdrawal of Companies<br />
B <strong>and</strong> C, 1st Battle Group, 1st Infantry; then conducts<br />
delaying action in zone.<br />
3. EXECUTION.<br />
a. Concept of operation. This operation will be in two phases:<br />
first, to organize <strong>and</strong> occupy initial delaying positions to cover<br />
withdrawal of Companies B <strong>and</strong> C, 1st Battle Group, 1st Infantry;<br />
then to conduct delaying action in zone. Fire support is provided<br />
by 1/111 Artillery.<br />
b. 1st <strong>Platoon</strong>. Organize position there (points).<br />
c. 2nd <strong>Platoon</strong>. Organize position here (points).<br />
AGO 4088B 257<br />
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