FM 18-22: Tank Destroyer Field Manual, Tank Destroyer Reconnaissance Platoon

FM 18-22 Tank Destroyer Field Manual, Tank Destroyer Reconnaissance Platoon

FM 18-22

Tank Destroyer Field Manual, Tank Destroyer Reconnaissance Platoon

Army · FM · Nov 1944 · 86 pages

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This'manual covers the tactical employment of the tank destroyer reconnaissance platoon and includes descriptions of certain techniques not covered in other manuals. It applies to the reconnaissance platoons of both the towed and self-propelled battalions. All reference to the duties and control responsibilities of the reconnaissance company commander of the self-propelled battalion applies equally well to the reconnaissance officer of the towed battalion. b. The manual is designed as a guide only and does not lay down a set of inflexible rules. All commanders must be encouraged to solve each tactical situation according to the factors involved. 2. MISSIONS. a. The reconnaissance platoon executes missions of ground reconnaissance and security. b.

DesignationFM 18-22

EditionNov 1944

StatusSuperseded

Pages86

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

EchelonPlatoon

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

References 9

FM 21Not in the Vault