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

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armor and armored infantry battalions and the scout section organic
to the combat command headquarters and headquarters
company. Part three covers the organization and employment of
the armored cavalry platoon. Part four covers the organization
and employment of the armored cavalry troop, and part five, the
armored division cavalry squadron and infantry division cavalry
squadron. Part six covers special operations and communication.
3. Missions of Armored Cavalry Units
Armored cavalry units are organized, equipped, and trained to
perform reconnaissance, security, and economy of force missions.
The employment of armored cavalry units on such missions permits
the higher commander to concentrate the efforts of other
elements of the command on more decisive objectives or on other
aspects of the mission. Specifically, armored cavalry units are capable
of performing the following missions:
a. Conduct reconnaissance over wide fronts and to extended
depths.
b. Collect and report information of intelligence value, including
information of potential nuclear targets and nuclear damage assessment.
c. Provide flank security for a large unit.
d. Provide security between elements of the parent organization
or between the parent organization and an adjacent unit.
e. The squadron can act as a covering force in offensive, defensive,
or retrograde operations. Normally, suitable reinforcements
are provided the squadron.
f. Screen the parent organization.
g. Secure friendly rear areas, routes of communication, and installations
from enemy airborne, air landed, and guerilla forces.
h. Conduct limited offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations
i. Maintain liaison with other units.
j. In emergencies, provide alternate means of communication
for other units.
k. Conduct chemical, biological, and radiological monitoring and
survey operations.
1. Perform damage control operations.
4. Characteristics of Armored Cavalry Units
a. General. Successful operations by armored cavalry units are
dependent on the maximum use of the inherent favorable char-
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