FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960
FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960
FM 17-35 ( Armored Cavalry Platoon, Troop and Squadron ) 1960
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57. Scout <strong>Platoon</strong> Providing Guides During Movement<br />
a. The scout platoon may be used to provide guides during a<br />
march. The platoon leader supervises the placing of direction or<br />
route markers, ensures the accomplishment of liaison with the<br />
unit to be guided, ascertains the rate of march, <strong>and</strong> identifies the<br />
beginning <strong>and</strong> end of the route of march.<br />
b. When time permits, the scout platoon leader should reconnoiter<br />
the route. If a passage of lines is to be effected, scouts may<br />
assist in providing guides. The platoon leader should coordinate<br />
with the unit through which the passage will take place, become<br />
familiar with the tactical situation, location of friendly troops,<br />
obstacles in the area, <strong>and</strong> with the terrain in general.<br />
Section XII. SCOUT PLATOON, SPECIAL OPERATIONS<br />
58. General<br />
This section covers airmobile operations, damage control, <strong>and</strong><br />
chemical, biological, <strong>and</strong> radiological (CBR) monitoring <strong>and</strong> survey.<br />
Additional information on these <strong>and</strong> other special operations<br />
is contained in chapter 23 of this manual, in <strong>FM</strong> <strong>17</strong>-1, <strong>FM</strong> <strong>17</strong>-50<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>FM</strong> 21-40.<br />
59. Airmobile Operations<br />
a. The scout platoon is capable of being air transported during<br />
combat operations. This is frequently done when airmobile operations<br />
are faster or when terrain or enemy activity prevents<br />
ground movement. All the organic equipment of the platoon, including<br />
vehicles, is air transportable in helicopters.<br />
b. The platoon leader must be familiar with the troop <strong>and</strong> cargo<br />
carrying capabilities of helicopters organic to the division aviation<br />
company. Scout personnel must be familiar with the techniques<br />
applicable to loading <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>ing phases of helicopter<br />
operations.<br />
c. Upon receipt of a mission which involves helicopter transport,<br />
the scout platoon leader will be informed by battalion headquarters<br />
of the number <strong>and</strong> type of aircraft available to support the<br />
operation. In some operations, shuttling may be required. In this<br />
case, the platoon leader must arrange his loads to phase the personnel<br />
<strong>and</strong> equipment into the area of operations in the sequence<br />
of their need.<br />
d. Scout personnel must have a thorough knowledge of the<br />
following:<br />
(1) Selection <strong>and</strong> marking of l<strong>and</strong>ing sites.<br />
AGO 4088B 43
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