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

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liaison, and quartering. Normally, the scout section is employed
as a section. Additional information on scout section employment
is contained in chapter 3.
88. Tank Section
The tank section engages in offensive, defensive, retrograde, reconnaissance,
and security missions as part of the platoon. It contains
the bulk of the combat power available to the armored cavalry
platoon and should be used in a manner that takes advantage
of its firepower, mobility, and shock action. The tanks are employed
as a section in all operations to ensure mutual support. The
section normally functions as part of the platoon tank-infantry
team.
89. Rifle Squad
The rifle squad performs normal infantry combat missions, usually
as part of the tank-infantry team. The squad also frequently
performs missions normally associated with the scout section,
such as reconnaissance, security, and pioneer and demolition work.
90. Support Squad
The support squad furnishes indirect-fire support for the platoon.
The squad normally operates under platoon control when
the troop is operating on a broad front, or when the platoon mission
requires the immediate availability of the support squad. On
many occasions, however, the support squad will be massed with
the other support squads under troop control.
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