FM 17-98 SCOUT PLATOON

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Figure 7-2. Service station resupply technique. The platoon leader can vary the specifics of the two basic techniques, or he can use them in combination. During a screening mission, for example, he may use the tailgate method for his most forward OPs and the service station method for his OPs in depth (see Figure 7-3). Other resupply techniques Figure 7-3. Combination of resupply techniques. Aerial resupply. Helicopters can be a vital lifeline when scouts are forced to operate forward of friendly lines for extended periods; they reduce the risks associated with conducting ground resupply operations under such conditions. Aerial assets are also useful in resupplying dismounted scouts in OPs in restricted terrain. On the other hand, aerial resupply sometimes will not be feasible because helicopters are not available. In addition, the signature of resupply helicopters can compromise scout positions. Careful choice of resupply routes and landing zones helps to minimize this risk. Pre-positioning. This resupply technique, also called prestock resupply, can be used in a variety of scout platoon operations. During reconnaissance, prestock positions can be established along the intended route of advance or near the objective by advance elements. In security operations, the reconnaissance platoon can set up prestock points throughout the area of operations. These points should be in each alternate or supplementary OP, in addition to other locations throughout the depth of the sector. Scouts can also use pre-positioning to provide resupply for patrols. Prestock operations must be carefully planned and executed at every level. Prestock points should be placed where they can be located by simple instructions that are clear to someone who has never visited the site. All leaders, down to vehicle commander and squad leader, must know the exact locations of prestock points. The platoon leader must take steps to ensure security and survivability of supplies by digging in prestock positions, selecting covered and concealed positions, and considering the effects of weather and terrain. He must also have a plan to remove or destroy pre-positioned supplies to prevent the enemy from capturing them. Medical resupply. Because the scout platoon does not have an attached medic or medical vehicle, it must depend on its parent unit for medical services, including resupply. The company team or troop HHC responsible for providing the platoon with resupply must ensure that medical support is brought forward with the LOGPAC. SECTION 2 — MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS Proper maintenance keeps equipment and materiel in serviceable condition. It includes PMCS, as well as the functions
of inspecting, testing, servicing, repairing, requisitioning, recovering, and evacuating equipment and materiel whenever necessary. Maintenance operations are divided into several distinct levels: unit (operator and organizational), intermediate (direct support and general support), and depot levels. The platoon leader is concerned primarily with unit maintenance and repair of equipment in intermediate (DS) maintenance. Repair and recovery are accomplished as far forward as possible. When equipment cannot be repaired on site, it is moved to the rear (but only as far as necessary for repair) to the unit maintenance collection point (UMCP), which is established and operated by the battalion or squadron maintenance officer. LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES Platoon leader The platoon leader has ultimate responsibility for the condition and performance of the platoon’s equipment and material. In that role, his duties include the following: • Ensuring that all platoon vehicles, weapon systems, and equipment such as night observation devices (NOD), mine detectors, NBC equipment, and communications equipment are combat-ready at all times within the platoon’s maintenance capabilities. The platoon leader also ensures that equipment that cannot be repaired at platoon level is reported to the commander as soon as possible. • Knowing the current status of equipment, to include document numbers, job order numbers, and the stage of maintenance of his vehicles. The platoon leader keeps his higher commander informed of the current maintenance status. • Coordinating with the maintenance officer in planning, directing, and supervising unit maintenance for the platoon. • Developing and supervising an ongoing maintenance training program. • Ensuring that crews have the appropriate technical manuals and are trained and supervised to complete the required level of maintenance properly. • Ensuring that unit-level PMCS are performed on all assigned equipment in accordance with the appropriate operator’s manuals. • Ensuring that drivers and assistant drivers are trained and licensed to operate platoon vehicles and equipment. • Planning and rehearsing a maintenance evacuation plan for every mission. Platoon sergeant The PSG has primary responsibility for most of the platoon’s maintenance activities. His duties include the following: • Ensuring that DA Form 5<strong>98</strong>8-E and DA Form 2408-18 are filled out and updated in accordance with DA Pam 738-750. • Directing and supervising unit maintenance of platoon equipment, vehicles, and weapon systems. • Helping the platoon leader comply with his responsibilities and assuming these responsibilities in his absence. • Coordinating with the maintenance representative or motor sergeant to arrange unit repairs or to request intermediate (DS) maintenance. • Supervising and accounting for platoon personnel during maintenance periods. • Ensuring that repair parts are used or stored on a timely basis as they are received. • Collecting and consolidating reports of the platoon’s maintenance status in the field and sending the appropriate reports to higher maintenance personnel. • Ensuring that vehicles are always topped off with fuel in garrison and that they receive fuel in the field. • Keeping the platoon leader informed of the platoon’s maintenance and logistics status. Vehicle commander Vehicle commanders are the platoon’s first-line maintenance supervisors. In large part, the platoon’s maintenance status, and thus its combat readiness, depends on their commitment to proper maintenance procedures. The vehicle commander’s duties in this area include the following: • Ensuring that DA Form 5<strong>98</strong>8-E and DA Form 2408-18 are filled out and updated in accordance with DA Pam 738-750.
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FIELD MANUAL No. 17-98 *FM 17-98 He
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Preface On the ever-changing landsc
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Figure 1-2. HMMWV scout platoon. VE
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Figure 1-4. CFV scout platoon two-s
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Eight-squad organization Figure 1-8
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general have capabilities and limit
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Figure 1-11. HMMWV characteristics.
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tactical and operational considerat
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• Models that depict the enemy’
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Figure 2-4. Example decision suppor
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Figure 2-6. Example R&S tasking mat
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The military decision-making proces
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Step 1 - Receive and analyze the mi
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• Where is the key terrain • Ho
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After the platoon leader has analyz
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leaders have issued their orders, t
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different colors for friendly and e
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Figure 2-11A. Optimizing battle spa
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Figure 2-12. Route chart for compas
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these means of communication must b
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Administrative/logistics. The scout
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• Use a brevity code that reduces
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The scout platoon’s scheme of man
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Figure 3-1. Area reconnaissance usi
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Converging routes method. The patro
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signatures of the vehicle and the l
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In each type of organization, the g
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EXAMPLE OF A ROUTE RECONNAISSANCE F
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Figure 3-8D. Route reconnaissance (
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Figure 3-8H. Route reconnaissance (
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oundaries, an LD, and an LOA or obj
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Figure 3-9D. Zone reconnaissance (c
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Figure 3-9H. Zone reconnaissance (c
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leader feels there may be enemy for
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Figure 3-10D. Area reconnaissance (
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Figure 3-10H. Area reconnaissance (
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troop-leading process (normally a m
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Recommending/executing a course of
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Figure 3-11D. Reconnaissance of a r
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Figure 3-12B. Reconnaissance of an
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Figure 3-12F. Reconnaissance of an
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Figure 3-13A. Infiltration scheme o
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Planning and coordination Figure 3-
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defensive operations, forcing it to
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CHAPTER 4 Security Operations In se
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Scouts maintain surveillance from a
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Redundancy. The platoon leader may
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most appropriate role for the scout
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ecause the scouts must move to the
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Figure 4-9b. Repositioning OPs in d
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Figure 4-10. Scout and tank team co
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Page 109 and 110: Figure 4-21. Cavalry scout platoon
Page 111 and 112: Figure 4-24A. Convoy escort actioni
Page 113 and 114: Figure 4-25C. Escort breaking conta
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Page 117 and 118: CHAPTER 5 Other Tactical Operations
Page 119 and 120: ACTIONS IN THE ASSEMBLY AREA As soo
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Page 123 and 124: SECTION 3 — BATTLE HANDOVER AND P
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Page 129 and 130: CHAPTER 6 Combat Support The scout
Page 131 and 132: • Scatterable mines. These includ
Page 133 and 134: Figure 6-2. Scouts requesting fire
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Page 137 and 138: Figure 6-8. Attack helicopter batta
Page 139 and 140: movement. In addition, the air cava
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Page 145 and 146: Although passive measures are the f
Page 147 and 148: Figure 6-17. Stinger air defense sy
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Page 161 and 162: CHAPTER 8 Basic Scout Skills Scouts
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Page 173 and 174: Figure 8-13. Platoon column formati
Page 175 and 176: Figure 8-17. Section vee and wedge
Page 177 and 178: BOUNDING OVERWATCH Bounding overwat
Page 179 and 180: Figure 8-23. Mounted crest drill. D
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Page 191 and 192: Figure 8-27. Bracketing Bracketing
Page 193 and 194: CHAPTER 9 Miscellaneous Field Data
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the antenna connector on the radio.
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FOOD AND WATER Water collection Wit
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Figure 9-7. Enemy weapons, vehicles
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higher commander’s intent. The sc
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• Linkup time and location. • P
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APPENDIX B Nuclear, Biological, and
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Equipment MOPP level MOPP READY MOP
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Give the alarm. Have all unmasked s
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Figure B-1. NBC marking devices. UN
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contamination remains, so periodic
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movement in the direction of the co
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• Once the wing vehicles reach th
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APPENDIX C Stability and Support Op
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activities. Examples of these are l
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Because of the unique requirements
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US military forces may be tasked fo
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excellent hasty roadblocks because
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Figure C-5. Deliberate checkpoint o
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approaching traffic until it is too
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Photographic filter Instant cameras
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• Contact your checkpoint command
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Figure C-14. Ankle-to-ankle positio
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CORDON AND SEARCH OPERATIONS When i
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the armored unit’s mobility, prot
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APPENDIX D Military Operations on U
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The friendly commander should try t
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• It is vulnerable to enemy infan
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Figure D-3. Gaining a foothold in M
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Figure D-5. CFV provides support as
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Figure E-1. Figure E-1. Environment
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APPENDIX F Risk Management Risk is
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Moderate (M) Low (L) Expected degra
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• Thoroughly brief all aspects of
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APPENDIX G Fratricide Prevention Fr
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Lapses in individual discipline can
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target identification before they i
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Glossary A AA AAR ABF ACE ACR ADA A
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div DP DPICM DS DST DTD division de
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I J k ICM ID IEDK IFF IFSAS IPB IR
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NCO NCOIC NCS NEO NGO NLT NOD nonco
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RISTA ROE ROI ROUTEREP RP RSI rte R
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TTP tactics, techniques, and proced
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ARTEP 17-237-10-MTP Mission Trainin
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