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

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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM preselected points of observation from which the entire area can be observed. These observation posts can be supplemented by mounted or dismounted patrols. b. Movement to the Area to be Reconnoitered. In moving from the location where the mission was first assigned to the area to be reconnoitered, the platoon adopts a formation which will permit rapid, secure movement. This formation will usually parallel that for a route reconnaissance, with either the tanks or scouts leading. c. Movement During Reconnaissance. The platoon leader plans the reconnaissance in detail to ensure that the area is systematically covered, particularly roads and trails, key terrain, and suspected enemy locations. If the area restricts vehicular movement, dismounted patrols from the scout section and rifle squad will normally reconnoiter the area (fig. 18). 95. Reconnaissance by Fire a. General. Reconnaissance by fire may be employed in an attempt to cause the enemy to disclose his presence by movement or by return fire. The armored cavalry platoon employs reconnaissance fire when time does not allow complete coverage of all terrain features, in areas in which the presence of enemy forces is suspected, or when secrecy is not a consideration. b. Selection of Weapons. Weapons are selected to conduct reconnaissance by fire depending on the number, type, and size of target areas. Additional considerations are the range to the target area, weapons in position to fire, and the ability of other elements of the platoon to observe. Normally, machinegun fire is used to conduct reconnaissance by fire in preference to other types of fire. The main armament on tanks may be used in areas where enemy armored vehicles have been encountered or their presence is suspected. Small arms may also be employed at short ranges against small well defined targets. If the platoon does not desire to disclose its position, mortar fire can be employed. 96. Reconnaissance Operations Behind Enemy Lines Small armored cavalry elements may frequently be employed on reconnaissance missions in rear of enemy forces. Personnel of the armored cavalry platoon, particularly scouts and riflemen, should be trained in conduct of mounted and dismounted reconnaissance operations behind enemy forces. Further discussion is included in chapter 23. AGO 4088B 61

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM 97. CBR Monitoring and Survey Operations The armored cavalry platoon is capable of conducting CBR monitoring and survey operations. Although the scout section will most frequently be employed for this purpose, all personnel in the platoon must be trained to conduct such operations. See chapter 23 for guidance on the conduct of CBR monitoring and survey operations. 98. General Section II. PLATOON IN SECURITY MISSIONS a. Security includes all actions taken by a command to protect itself from hostile observation, annoyance, and surprise, and to maintain freedom of action. A unit performing a security mission must give adequate warning of hostile approach to allow the main body to take appropriate action. The security force will engage the enemy, and within its capability, delay or defeat the enemy. The distance that a security force operates from the main body varies according to the terrain, road net, strength of the security force, and the enemy situation. Security forces should operate along commanding terrain. b. The types of security missions in which the armored cavalry platoon may be employed are advance guard, flank guard, rear guard, screening force, rear area security, and covering force. Normally the platoon will participate in these missions as part of a larger force. c. See FM 17-1 for a detailed discussion of fundamentals and techniques applicable to security operations. 99. Platoon as Advance Guard a. When the armored cavalry platoon operates as an advance guard, it employs a formation similar to the formation used in performing route reconnaissance. The tank section and rifle squad advance in column until contact is made, while the scouts either perform flank security or lead the column. b. The rate of march of the main body and the distance between the platoon and the main body are prescribed by the main body commander. The leading element of the platoon normally moves by bounds. When the enemy is encountered, the platoon leader should immediately deploy the platoon, report the enemy contact to higher headquarters, develop the situation, and select a course of action. The platoon attacks and destroys the enemy force within its capability. The platoon leader must keep the troop commander informed of the situation throughout the action. 62 AGO 4088B

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97. CBR Monitoring <strong>and</strong> Survey Operations<br />

The armored cavalry platoon is capable of conducting CBR<br />

monitoring <strong>and</strong> survey operations. Although the scout section<br />

will most frequently be employed for this purpose, all personnel<br />

in the platoon must be trained to conduct such operations. See<br />

chapter 23 for guidance on the conduct of CBR monitoring <strong>and</strong><br />

survey operations.<br />

98. General<br />

Section II. PLATOON IN SECURITY MISSIONS<br />

a. Security includes all actions taken by a comm<strong>and</strong> to protect<br />

itself from hostile observation, annoyance, <strong>and</strong> surprise, <strong>and</strong> to<br />

maintain freedom of action. A unit performing a security mission<br />

must give adequate warning of hostile approach to allow<br />

the main body to take appropriate action. The security force<br />

will engage the enemy, <strong>and</strong> within its capability, delay or defeat<br />

the enemy. The distance that a security force operates from the<br />

main body varies according to the terrain, road net, strength of<br />

the security force, <strong>and</strong> the enemy situation. Security forces<br />

should operate along comm<strong>and</strong>ing terrain.<br />

b. The types of security missions in which the armored cavalry<br />

platoon may be employed are advance guard, flank guard, rear<br />

guard, screening force, rear area security, <strong>and</strong> covering force.<br />

Normally the platoon will participate in these missions as part<br />

of a larger force.<br />

c. See <strong>FM</strong> <strong>17</strong>-1 for a detailed discussion of fundamentals <strong>and</strong><br />

techniques applicable to security operations.<br />

99. <strong>Platoon</strong> as Advance Guard<br />

a. When the armored cavalry platoon operates as an advance<br />

guard, it employs a formation similar to the formation used in<br />

performing route reconnaissance. The tank section <strong>and</strong> rifle squad<br />

advance in column until contact is made, while the scouts either<br />

perform flank security or lead the column.<br />

b. The rate of march of the main body <strong>and</strong> the distance between<br />

the platoon <strong>and</strong> the main body are prescribed by the main<br />

body comm<strong>and</strong>er. The leading element of the platoon normally<br />

moves by bounds. When the enemy is encountered, the platoon<br />

leader should immediately deploy the platoon, report the enemy<br />

contact to higher headquarters, develop the situation, <strong>and</strong> select<br />

a course of action. The platoon attacks <strong>and</strong> destroys the enemy<br />

force within its capability. The platoon leader must keep the<br />

troop comm<strong>and</strong>er informed of the situation throughout the action.<br />

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