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

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b. In the armored or infantry division, artillery support is
usually provided by the artillery unit supporting the parent squadron
or the major divisional unit to which the troop may be attached.
The armored cavalry troop will have an artillery forward observer
if artillery is in direct support of or attached to, the parent unit.
When a forward observer is present, requests for artillery fires
are processed through him. When an artillery forward observer
is not available, the troop will request artillery fires through the
next higher headquarters and adjust artillery fires with organic
personnel. In the armored cavalry regiment, the howitzer battery
organic to each squadron will habitually support troop operations
and provide a forward observer to the armored cavalry troop.
c. Engineers may be attached to the armored cavalry troop when
the situation so dictates. However, engineers are not normally
attached below squadron level. Engineer recconaissance parties
may be employed with the troop for the purpose of gathering
technical information on roads, bridges, and obstacles.
d. Army aviation support may be made available through the
aviation company of the division or the armored cavalry regiment.
A reconnaissance helicopter or light observation aircraft may be
allotted to the troop commander for observation, reconnaissance,
and control. Transport helicopters may be made available on a specific
mission basis to airlift scouts or riflemen on combat, reconnaissance,
or security missions. Additionally, scout vehicles and
supplies may be transported by transport helicopters.
e. Tactical air support may be available to the troop during
combat operations. When tactical air support is available, an
Air Force forward air controller may be available at squadron
level to control tactical air strikes in support of troop operations.
159. Organization for Combat and Employment of Troop Head-
quarters
a. General. During combat operations the troop headquarters
is normally organized into the troop command post and troop trains.
The troop command post contains the personnel and equipment
required for control of the troop, while the trains include the
organic or attached personnel and equipment necessary for logistical
support of the troop.
b. Command Post.
(1) Troop commander. When the troop is committed, the troop
commander normally controls the troop from either the
headquarters section tank, his 1/4-ton truck, or Army
aircraft when available. He may be accompanied by an
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