1966 US Army Vietnam War ARMOR ... - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMsary traffic control in view of the 46. The Ordernature of mounted operations.The plan usually is presented to subordi-(17) Operations that require special train- nates by means of an order. The order may being or rehearsals. Plans to accomplish verbal or written. For format and techniquesnecessary training must make best use used in preparing the order, see appendixes IXof the time available.and XI.Section VII.CONTROL47. General made of ground and air radio relay.Success in mobile warfare demands effectiveWire is used to supplement radiocontrol of the combat power available to armorwhen practical.commanders. Control as discussed in this sec- (2) The command post. The commandtion concerns all means available and used bypost is the principal facility fromthe commander to enhance unit responsiveness.which the commander and his staffIt also involves attitudes of the commanderperform their duties. For further deandhis staff as to freedom of action of subor-tails, see appendix II.dinate commanders in combat operations. Co- (3) The command group. When the situaoperationon the part of subordinate command-tion requires, the commander accomersalso increases control. Control involves-panied by selected staff officers maya. Effective orders and coordination. locate himself away from the comb.Adequate control facilities. mand post (CP) to better controlc. Proper organization for combat and useof formations and terrain,operations. This group is small andmobile and normally operates for reld.Responsive, informed subordinates. atively short periods. For further discussionof the command group, see48. Orders appendix II.a. Orders contribute to control of a unit by (4) Alternate control means. Normally,their clarity and timeliness. To be effective,alternate CP's are not established atorders must clearly express the wishes and in-brigade level or lower. Subordinatetentions of the commander.headquarters are designated as succesb.For a detailed discussion of orders, see sor headquarters. However, in certainappendix IX.situations, a requirement for an alternatecommand post at brigade and49. Control Facilities battalion level may exist. In thisa. Keeping abreast of the situation assists event, additional equipment, particuthecommander in maintaining control of thelarly communication equipment, mayunit. To do this he must receive reports frombe required.subordinates (subordinate commanders andstaff officers), higher headquarters, and adja-(5) Movement of the command post.Movement of the command postcent units. He must be aware of the situationshould be planned so as to cause miniandcondition of his subordinate units, and bemum interference with normal operacognizantof the mission and general situationtion. A quartering party with comofhis superior headquarters.munication facilities may move to theb. The primary means employed by the commanderarenewcommand post location and es-tablish communication and conduct(1) Communication. All forms of signal operations while the command postcommunication must be used to thedisplaces.best advantage. Great reliance is (6) Liaison. The commander must makeplaced upon radio. Maximum use ismaximum use of their liaison officers20