FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960
Share Embed Flag
Download ePaper

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

survivalebooks.com
from survivalebooks.com More from this publisher
26.03.2013 Views

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM 57. Scout Platoon Providing Guides During Movement a. The scout platoon may be used to provide guides during a march. The platoon leader supervises the placing of direction or route markers, ensures the accomplishment of liaison with the unit to be guided, ascertains the rate of march, and identifies the beginning and end of the route of march. b. When time permits, the scout platoon leader should reconnoiter the route. If a passage of lines is to be effected, scouts may assist in providing guides. The platoon leader should coordinate with the unit through which the passage will take place, become familiar with the tactical situation, location of friendly troops, obstacles in the area, and with the terrain in general. Section XII. SCOUT PLATOON, SPECIAL OPERATIONS 58. General This section covers airmobile operations, damage control, and chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) monitoring and survey. Additional information on these and other special operations is contained in chapter 23 of this manual, in FM 17-1, FM 17-50 and FM 21-40. 59. Airmobile Operations a. The scout platoon is capable of being air transported during combat operations. This is frequently done when airmobile operations are faster or when terrain or enemy activity prevents ground movement. All the organic equipment of the platoon, including vehicles, is air transportable in helicopters. b. The platoon leader must be familiar with the troop and cargo carrying capabilities of helicopters organic to the division aviation company. Scout personnel must be familiar with the techniques applicable to loading and landing phases of helicopter operations. c. Upon receipt of a mission which involves helicopter transport, the scout platoon leader will be informed by battalion headquarters of the number and type of aircraft available to support the operation. In some operations, shuttling may be required. In this case, the platoon leader must arrange his loads to phase the personnel and equipment into the area of operations in the sequence of their need. d. Scout personnel must have a thorough knowledge of the following: (1) Selection and marking of landing sites. AGO 4088B 43

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM (2) Arm and hand signals to guide aircraft. (3) Method of loading and lashing equipment in helicopters. (4) Communication procedures for contacting helicopters. (5) Emergency procedures during takeoff, flight, and landing. 60. Damage Control Operations The scout platoon or portions thereof may be required to assist in damage control operations in the battalion area. During damage control operations, the scout platoon may be required to perform chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) monitoring or be assigned the mission of conducting CBR survey; assist in restoring communication to affected units, control traffic, or otherwise assist as directed by the control and assessment team (CAT) or heavy rescue team. 61. Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Monitoring and Survey Operations a. General. The scout platoon will frequently be required to perform CBR monitoring or be assigned the mission of conducting CBR survey operations. b. CBR Monitoring. CBR monitoring is a function frequently performed by the scout platoon. It is performed in addition to the primary mission of the platoon. Monitoring is conducted either on a periodic or continuing basis. When moving, it is desirable to conduct continuous monitoring. When occupying an area or position, periodic monitoring will usually suffice. c. CBR Survey. When the scout platoon is assigned a survey mission, the size and composition of the survey team is based on a consideration of the number of personnel in the platoon that can be diverted from the primary mission; the area to be surveyed; equipment on hand; the road net in the area; and the specific information desired. Protection must be afforded survey personnel. The cumulative dose of radiation must also be considered. The platoon headquarters will normally act as the control party for survey parties organized within the platoon. d. Reporting CBR Data. Information gathered in CBR monitoring operations should be forwarded through command channels. Survey information may be reported direct to the CBRS or RADC, or through command channels. 44 AGO 4088B

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM<br />

57. Scout <strong>Platoon</strong> Providing Guides During Movement<br />

a. The scout platoon may be used to provide guides during a<br />

march. The platoon leader supervises the placing of direction or<br />

route markers, ensures the accomplishment of liaison with the<br />

unit to be guided, ascertains the rate of march, <strong>and</strong> identifies the<br />

beginning <strong>and</strong> end of the route of march.<br />

b. When time permits, the scout platoon leader should reconnoiter<br />

the route. If a passage of lines is to be effected, scouts may<br />

assist in providing guides. The platoon leader should coordinate<br />

with the unit through which the passage will take place, become<br />

familiar with the tactical situation, location of friendly troops,<br />

obstacles in the area, <strong>and</strong> with the terrain in general.<br />

Section XII. SCOUT PLATOON, SPECIAL OPERATIONS<br />

58. General<br />

This section covers airmobile operations, damage control, <strong>and</strong><br />

chemical, biological, <strong>and</strong> radiological (CBR) monitoring <strong>and</strong> survey.<br />

Additional information on these <strong>and</strong> other special operations<br />

is contained in chapter 23 of this manual, in <strong>FM</strong> <strong>17</strong>-1, <strong>FM</strong> <strong>17</strong>-50<br />

<strong>and</strong> <strong>FM</strong> 21-40.<br />

59. Airmobile Operations<br />

a. The scout platoon is capable of being air transported during<br />

combat operations. This is frequently done when airmobile operations<br />

are faster or when terrain or enemy activity prevents<br />

ground movement. All the organic equipment of the platoon, including<br />

vehicles, is air transportable in helicopters.<br />

b. The platoon leader must be familiar with the troop <strong>and</strong> cargo<br />

carrying capabilities of helicopters organic to the division aviation<br />

company. Scout personnel must be familiar with the techniques<br />

applicable to loading <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>ing phases of helicopter<br />

operations.<br />

c. Upon receipt of a mission which involves helicopter transport,<br />

the scout platoon leader will be informed by battalion headquarters<br />

of the number <strong>and</strong> type of aircraft available to support the<br />

operation. In some operations, shuttling may be required. In this<br />

case, the platoon leader must arrange his loads to phase the personnel<br />

<strong>and</strong> equipment into the area of operations in the sequence<br />

of their need.<br />

d. Scout personnel must have a thorough knowledge of the<br />

following:<br />

(1) Selection <strong>and</strong> marking of l<strong>and</strong>ing sites.<br />

AGO 4088B 43

logo

products

Resources

Company

Terms of service
Privacy policy
Cookie policy
Cookie settings
Imprint
Change language
Made with love in Switzerland
© 2024 Yumpu.com all rights reserved

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!