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

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security force for the reserve or it may assist in movement of the
reserve to blocking positions.
Section XI. SCOUT PLATOON, ADDITIONAL MISSIONS
53. General
The scout platoon is frequently employed in performing liaison,
participating in the quartering party, providing contact parties,
and acting as guides.
54. Liaison
Liaison must be maintained with units on the left and right so
that their location and activities may be known. All personnel
must be trained to perform liaison because frequently a section or
squad will perform an independent liaison mission. Information
that the scout platoon may be required to deliver or receive
includes:
a. Location and identification of friendly units.
b. Location and time of enemy contact.
c. Trace of front line units.
d. Operation plans.
e. Chemical, biological, and radiological monitoring and survey
data.
f. Report of enemy nuclear attacks.
55. Scout Platoon in Quartering Party
The scout platoon or its elements may be used in the battalion
quartering party. The duties of the quartering party are discussed
in FM 17-1.
56. Scout Platoon Providing Contact Parties
Elements of the scout platoon may be used as contact parties.
Before attempting to make contact with another unit, the scout
section or squad leader must determine the location of the contact
point or alternate contact point, when the contact is to be made,
and what is to be accomplished on contact. He must also determine
the radio frequency of the unit to be contacted, action desired
if contact is not made, and method of reporting contact or
information received at the contact. If contact is to be made at a
specific point by a scout section, one squad may move directly to
the designated point while the other squad overwatches from a
good point of observation and provide security.
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