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

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16. General
Section IIIl. DUTIES OF KEY PERSONNEL
The platoon leader and noncommissioned officers in the scout
platoon must be capable of effectively employing the personnel
and equipment for which they are responsible. These leaders
must be able to react swiftly to changing situations and perform
with speed and daring. Each must be able to employ his element
alone or as part of a combined arms team.
17. Duties of Platoon Leader
Although the scout platoon leader is directly responsible to the
headquarters and headquarters company commander of the parent
battalion for the discipline, combat readiness, training, and
control of his platoon, and for its maintenance, and equipment,
the platoon is employed tactically under control of the battalion
commander. The platoon leader must have a thorough knowledge
of battalion tactics and be proficient in the tactical employment
of the platoon. He must know the capabilities and limitations
of the personnel and equipment in the platoon and must be
thoroughly familiar with all aspects of armor command and leadership
as discussed in FM 17-1.
18. Duties of Platoon Sergeant
The scout platoon sergeant commands elements of the platoon
as directed by the platoon leader and assumes command of the
platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. During tactical operations,
he may assist in control of the platoon. The platoon
sergeant assists the platoon leader in maintaining discipline, in
training, and in maintaining control of the platoon. He assists
also in matters pertaining to maintenance of equipment, supply,
and other administrative matters of the platoon.
19. Duties of Section and Squad Leaders
Section leaders are responsible to the platoon leader for the
training, discipline, tactical employment, and control of their
sections. They closely supervise the maintenance and operation of
all vehicles and equipment organic to their units. Squad leaders
have generally the same responsibilities with respect to their
squads as section leaders have to their sections.
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