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

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er, two scout observers, and two drivers. Each squad is mounted
in two l/4-ton trucks, a total of four for the section. A light machinegun
mounted in each 1/4 -ton truck provides the bulk of the
section's firepower. The section leader also commands the first
squad.
78. Tank Section
The tank section of the platoon has two light tanks. Each crew
consists of a tank commander, gunner, driver, and loader. The
platoon sergeant usually commands one tank and is the section
leader.
79. Rifle Squad
The rifle squad consists of a squad leader, two fire teams, and a
driver. Each fire team consists of a team leader, an automatic
rifleman, and three riflemen. The squad has a ground-mount machinegun
and a rocket launcher. Transportation is provided by an
armored personnel carrier.
80. Support Squad
The support squad consists of a squad leader, gunner, assistant
gunner, and driver. The support weapon is mounted in an armored
mortar carrier.
81. General
Section Ill. DUTIES OF KEY PERSONNEL
The platoon leader and noncommissioned officers in the armored
cavalry platoon must be capable of employing the personnel and
equipment for which they are responsible. Within the platoon,
each leader must be able to react rapidly and with initiative in any
situation. He must have a knowledge of combined arms tactics
and be able to employ his unit alone or as part of a larger force.
82. Duties of Platoon Leader
The platoon leader is responsible to the troop commander for
the discipline, training, combat readiness, and control of his platoon,
and its maintenance and equipment. The platoon leader must
know the capabilities and limitations of the personnel and equipment
in the platoon, and he must be thoroughly familiar with all
aspects of command and leadership as discussed in FM 17-1.
83. Duties of Platoon Sergeant
The platoon sergeant is second in command of the platoon. He
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