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

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73. Purpose and Scope
PART THREE
ARMORED CAVALRY PLATOON
CHAPTER 5
GENERAL
Section I. GENERAL
Part three of this manual contains a discussion of the organization
and techniques for employment of the armored cavalry platoon
and its elements. The platoon is organic to the armored cavalry
troop of the armored cavalry squadron in the armored division,
infantry division, and armored cavalry regiment, and to the
combat support company of the infantry battle group. The material
covered in part three is applicable to all armored cavalry
platoons.
74. Missions of the Armored Cavalry Platoon
The armored cavalry platoon performs reconnaissance, provides
security, and conducts light combat missions for or as part of
units to which assigned or attached. The platoon can assist in
damage control operations and conduct CBR monitoring and survey
operations. The armored cavalry platoon engages in whatever
type of action is required to accomplish its assigned missions.
Section II. ARMORED CAVALRY PLATOON ORGANIZATION
75. General
The armored cavalry platoon consists of a platoon headquarters,
scout section, tank section, rifle squad, and a support squad (fig.
14).
76. Platoon Headquarters
The platoon headquarters consists of the platoon leader and a
scout driver, who rides in a l/4 -ton truck.
77. Scout Section
The scout section consists of two scout squads, each with six
men. Each squad consists of a squad leader, assistant squad lead-
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