FM 17-36: Armored Cavalry Platoon and Troop Air Cavalry Tr

FM 17-36 Armored Cavalry Platoon and Troop Air Cavalry Tr

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FM 17-36

Armored Cavalry Platoon and Troop Air Cavalry Tr

Army · FM · Dec 1961 · 373 pages

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Provides security between division elements or between the air assault division and adjacent units. (5) When suitably reinforced with airmobile elements, conducts extended semi-independent operations. (6) Provides armed air escort for airmobile operations. (7) Acts as an antiairmobile, antiairborne, and antiair cavalry force for the division. (8) Provides rear security for the division or the unit to which attached. b. The squadron is 90 percent mobile in organic air and ground vehicles. The squadron is air transportable in Air Force aircraft. 367. Limitations a. The air cavalry squadron is primarily organized for employment in underdeveloped areas, against an enemy force with relatively unsophisticated weapons systems.

DesignationFM 17-36

EditionDec 1961

StatusSuperseded

Pages373

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

EchelonPlatoon

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

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