FM 17-95.10 Armored Cavalry Regiment and Squadron

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FM 17-95-10

22 SEPTEMBER 1993

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FM 17-95-10
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PREFACE
The Armored Cavalry Regiment and Squadron
FM 17-95-10 is the Army’s manual that applies the doctrine in FM 17-95 to
armored cavalry regiment (ACR) and regimental armored cavalry squadron
(ACS) operations. It will assist regimental commanders (RCO) and squadron
commanders (SCO), their staffs, and troop commanders in the conduct of combat
operations.
This manual applies to all ACRs and their subordinate squadrons and describes
how to conduct operations with ACRs and regimental cavalry squadrons. It does
not address general doctrine, principles, or fundamentals except as necessary to
focus the content of the manual. FM 17-95 contains doctrinal principles for the
squadron. The application of that doctrine as illustrated in this manual is not
intended to be used dogmatically. FM 1-114, FM 17-97, and FM 17-98 should be
used with this manual. Users must apply tactics, techniques, and procedures
within the capabilities and limitations of their units.
This manual assumes the user has a fundamental understanding of FM 100-5,
FM 17-95, and FM 101-5-1. It serves as a reference for personnel involved in the
conduct of training.
This manual complies with the contents of North Atlantic Treaty organization
(NATO) Standardization Agreement (STANAG)/Quadripartite Standardization
Agreement (QSTAG).
The proponent of this publication is HQ TRADOC. Send comments and
recommendations on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications
and Blank Forms) directly to Commandant, US Army Armor School, ATTN:
ATSB-SBD-D, Fort Knox, Kentucky 40121-5211.
Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not
refer exclusively to men.
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. Summary of Missions
Mission profiles reflect the predominant operational requirements placed on a
unit. Some missions may require augmentation with additional combat or combat
support (CS) assets. Mission profiles do not preclude the assignment of other
missions required by a particular operational situation. Figures 1-1 through 1-3
show the mission profiles for the ACR and its subordinate combat squadrons.
RECONNAISSANCE SECURITY OFFENSE DEFENSE OTHER OPERATIONS
Zone Screen Attack Defend Tactical Combat Force*
Area Guard Delay
Cover
* May require reinforcement.
Figure 1-1. Armored cavalry regiment mission profile.
CONTENTS
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Section I. Summary of Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Section Il. Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Section III. Battlefield Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . 1-8
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RECONNAISSANCE SECURITY OFFENSE DEFENSE
Armored Zone Screen Movement to Contact Defend in
Cavalry Sector
Squadron Hasty Attack
Area Guard Delay
Armored Route Screen Movement to Contact Defend a
Cavalry Battle
Troop Position
Hasty Attack
Zone Defend in
Sector
Area Delay
Tank Hasty Attack Defend a
Company Battle Position
Counterattack Defend in
Sector
Delay
Figure 1-2. Regimental armored cavalry squadron mission profiles.
RECONNAISSANCE SECURITY OFFENSE DEFENSE
Regimental Zone Screen Movement to Contact Delay
Aviation
Squadron Hasty Attack
Area
Air Cavalry Route Screen Movement to contact Delay
Troop
Hasty Attack
Zone
Area
Attack Attack Delay
Helicopter Troop
Hasty Attack
Assault OP OP
Helicopter Troop insertions insertions
Air Movement Support
Figure 1-3. Regimental aviation squadron mission profiles.
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Section Il. Organizations
The ACR consists of three ACS, an aviation squadron, a support squadron, a
headquarters troop, and separate CS companies (see Figure 1-4).
Figure 1-4. Armored cavalry regiment.
The regimental cavalry squadron consists of three armored cavalry troops, a tank
company a howitzer battery (HWB), and a headquarter troop (see Figure 1-5).
Figure 1-5. Regimental armored cavalry squadron.
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The regimental aviation squadron (RAS) consists of three air cavalry troops
(ACT), two attack helicopter troops, an assault helicopter troop, an aviation unit
maintenance (AVUM) troop, and a headquarters troop (see Figure 1-6).
The regimental support squadron consists of a medical troop, a maintenance
troop, a supply and transport troop, and a headquarters troop (see Figure 1-7).
The regimental headquarters and headquarters troop (RHHT) provides support to
the regimental headquarters. Figure 1-8 shows the organization of the
headquarters and headquarters troop (HHT).
Figure 1-9 shows the organization of the regimental engineer company.
The current air defense organization in the ACR consists of a Stinger platoon.
The objective organization is an air defense battery. Figures 1-10 and 1-11 show
the organizations.
Figure 1-6. Regimental aviation squadron.
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Figure 1-8. Headquarters and headquarters troop (armored cavalry regiment).
Figure 1-9. Regimental engineer company.
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