US Army Table of Organization and Equipment

	
	       15 JUNE 1998
                                                          CAVALRY TROOP
                                                         CAVALRY SQUADRON
                               DIVISION AVIATION BRIGADE, ARMOR OR MEHCANIZED INFANTRY DIVISION


                                  DESIGNATION:   TROOP _____, _____ SQUADRON, _____ CAVALRY





1.  MISSION.  PERFORM GROUND RECONNAISSANCE AND SECURITY
MISSIONS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE FIGHTING ABILITY OF THE
UNITS TO WHICH THEY ARE ASSIGNED OR ATTACHED.  ALSO CONDUCT
OFFENSIVE, DEFENSIVE, AND RETROGRADE OPERATIONS IN AN
ECONOMY-OF-FORCE ROLE.

2.  ASSIGNMENT.  ORGANIC TO A CAVALRY SQUADRON, TOE 17285L.

3.  CAPABILITIES.

    A.  AT LEVEL 1, THIS UNIT PROVIDES:

        (1) GROUND RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEILLANCE WITHIN, AND
TO THE FRONT, FLANKS, AND REAR OF DIVISION.

        (2) ASSISTANCE IN THE MOVEMENT CONTROL OF DIVISIONAL
AND NONDIVISIONAL UNITS WITHIN AND THROUGH THE DIVISION'S
AREA OF OPERATION.

        (3) ASSISTANCE IN DIVISION COMMAND AND CONTROL BY
PROVIDING A POSITIVE COMMAND LINK BETWEEN THE DIVISION AND
SUBORDINATE ELEMENTS.

    B.  THE COLUMNS UNDER LEVELS 2 AND 3 ADAPT THIS TABLE
FOR REDUCED OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES IN DECREMENTS OF 10%,
FROM APPROXIMATELY 90% FOR LEVEL 2 TO APPROXIMATELY 80%
FOR LEVEL 3.

    C.  THIS UNIT IS NOT ADAPTABLE TO A TYPE B ORGANIZATION.

    D.  THE COLUMNS DESIGNATED BY LEVELS 1 THROUGH 3 ARE
DESIGNED TO RELATE TO THE CATEGORIES ESTABLISHED BY AR 220-1,
UNIT STATUS REPORTING.

    E.  INDIVIDUALS OF THIS ORGANIZATION CAN ENGAGE IN THE
COORDINATED DEFENSE OF THE UNIT'S AREA OR INSTALLATION.

    F.  THIS UNIT PERFORMS UNIT MAINTENANCE ON ALL ORGANIC
EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC) EQUIPMENT.

    G.  THIS UNIT IS DEPENDENT ON:

        (1) APPROPRIATE ELEMENTS OF THE DIVISION OR CORPS FOR
COMSEC MAINTENANCE, RELIGIOUS, LEGAL, COMBAT HEALTH SUPPORT,
FINANCE, AND PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

        (2) THE HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS TROOP FOR COMBAT
HEALTH SUPPORT, FOOD SERVICE, RELIGIOUS SUPPORT, AND UNIT
ADMINISTRATION.

4.  BASIS OF ALLOCATION.  THREE PER CAVALRY SQUADRON, TOE
17285L.

5.  CATEGORY.  THIS UNIT IS DESIGNATED A CATEGORY I UNIT
(FOR UNIT CATEGORIES, SEE AR 310-25).

6.  MOBILITY.

    A.  THIS UNIT IS CAPABLE OF TRANSPORTING 57,820 POUNDS
(2,974 CUBIC FEET) OF TOE EQUIPMENT WITH ORGANIC VEHICLES.

    B.  THIS UNIT HAS 38,429 POUNDS (2,799 CUBIC FEET) OF
TOE EQUIPMENT REQUIRING TRANSPORTATION.

    C.  THIS UNIT REQUIRES 100 PERCENT OF ITS TOE EQUIPMENT
AND SUPPLIES TO BE TRANSPORTED IN A SINGLE LIFT USING ITS
AUTHORIZED ORGANIC VEHICLES.  (SOURCE:  FM 17-95).

7.  DOCTRINE.  THE FOLLOWING DOCTRINAL PUBLICATIONS ARE
APPLICABLE TO THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT:


       FM 5-170, ENGINEER RECONNAISSANCE.
       FM 17-15, TANK PLATOON.
       FM 17-95, CAVALRY OPERATIONS.
       FM 17-97, CAVALRY TROOP.
       FM 17-98, SCOUT PLATOON.
       FM 24-11, TACTICAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS.
       FM 24-12, COMMUNICATIONS IN A "COME-AS-YOU-ARE" WAR.
       FM 34-1,  INTELLIGENCE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE
                   OPERATIONS.
       FM 34-8,  COMBAT COMMANDERS HANDBOOK OF INTELLIGENCE.
       FM 71-1,  TANK AND MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY TEAM.
       FM 90-7,  COMBINED ARMS OBSTACLE INTEGRATION.
       FM 90-10, MILITARY OPERATIONS ON URBANIZED TERRAIN.
       FM 90-13, RIVER CROSSING OPERATIONS.
       FM 100-5, OPERATIONS.

       FKSM 17-5-3,  TANK PLATOON SOP.
       FKSM 17-97-3, CAVALRY TROOP COMMON SOP.
       FKSM 17-98-3, SCOUT PLATOON SOP.
       FKSM 17-98-4, SCOUT PLATOON LEADER'S NOTEBOOK.



                                             TOE 17287L000

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                                              \  CAVALRY  \
                                              \   TROOP   \
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              \                    \                   \                    \                  \
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        \   TROOP    \       \   MORTAR   \       \  2 SCOUT   \       \   2 TANK  \      \   MAINT   \
        \HEADQUARTERS\       \   SECTION  \       \  PLATOONS  \       \  PLATOONS \      \  SECTION  \
        \01          \       \02          \       \03          \       \04         \      \05         \
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	              TOE ANALYSIS  ---   NARRATIVE DISCUSSION

PRESENT                PRESENT                PRESENT
TOE NO. 17287L000      TITLE ARMORED          STR  135
                       CAVALRY TROOP

PROPOSED               PROPOSED               PROPOSED
TOE NO. 17287C000      TITLE ARMORED          STR  134

1.  GENERAL.

    a.  References.

        (1)  AR 71-32      (4)  AR 611-112

        (2)  AR 220-1      (5)  AR 611-201

        (3)  AR 611-101    (6)  TRADOC REG 71-15

    b.  Purpose and authority for the preparation and revisions
    of Table(s) of Organization and Equipment (TOE).

        (1)  TOE 17287C000 replaces 17287L000 for the Armored
        Cavalry Troop, Armored Cavalry Squadron.

        (2) All Equipment Readiness Codes (ERC) in the TOE comply
        with the criteria in AR 220-1, Unit Status Reporting.

        (3)  This version of the TOE is prepared in accordance with
        the provisions of current TOE development regulations and
        guidance.

        (4)  The unit MARC Code is 11A.  This is a combat unit that
        operates in  the forward area.  This unit moves frequently
        and must be 100% mobile.

2.  EMPLOYMENT.

    a.  The Armored Cavalry Troop performs reconnaissance and
    security missions to protect and preserve the fighting ability
    of the units to which it is assigned or attached.  The troop also
    conducts offensive and defensive operations, normally as an
    economy of force.

3.  METHODS OF OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS.

    a.  PARAGRAPH 01, TROOP HEADQUARTERS.

        (1)  Functions. Provides command and control for the conduct
        of combat, logistical, and training functions of the troop.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
        guidance:

        PERSONNEL:                             REQUIRED BY:
        TANK CDR/MASTER GUNNER (E6/19K)        FM 17-12
        GUNNER/ASST TC (E5 19K)                FM 17-12
        CFV GUNNER (E5 19D)                    FM 17-
        TANK CREWMAN (E4 19K)                  FM 17-12
        CARRIER DRIVER (E4 19D X2)             FM 17-
        CFV DRIVER (E4 19D)                    FM 17-
        TANK CREWMAN(LOADER) (E3 19K)          FM 17-12
        VEHICLE DRIVER (E3 19D)                FM 17-95

        (3)  Major equipment requirements:

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO          REQUIRED FOR:
        M1         CDR          VRC-92D        TAC MOB/CMD & CNTRL
        HMMWV      CDR          VRC-89D        TAC MOB/CMD & CNTRL
        M3         XO           VRC-92D        TAC MOB/CMD & CNTRL
        M113       1SG          VRC-92D        TAC MOB
        M577       TOC          VRC-90D        TAC MOB/CMD & CNTRL
                                VRC-92D        CMD & CNTRL
                                GRC-213

     b.  PARAGRAPH 02, MORTAR SECTION.

        (1)  Functions.  Provides immediate indirect fires in support
        of troop operations.  Such supporting fires are usually
        suppression, screening, obscuration, or illumination.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
        guidance:

        PERSONNEL:                             REQUIRED BY:
        SECTION LDR (E7 11C)                   FM 7-90
        SQUAD LDR (E6 11C)                     FM 7-90
        CARRIER DRV (E4 11C)                   MORTAR CREW
        GUNNER (E4 11C)                        MORTAR CREW
        ASST GUNNER (E3 11C)                   MORTAR CREW

        (3)  Major equipment requirements:

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO          REQUIRED FOR:
        MTR CARR   SQD LDR      VRC-91D        TAC MOB
         X2

     c.  PARAGRAPH 03, TWO SCOUT PLATOONS.

        (1)  Functions. Provides information, acquisition and
        surveillance.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
        guidance:

        PERSONNEL:                             REQUIRED BY:
        PLT LDR (O2 12C X2)                    FM 17-98
        PLT SGT (E7 19D X2)                    FM 77-98
        SEC LDR (E6 19D X4)                    FM 17-98
        SQUAD LDR (E6 19D X4)                  FM 17-98
        CFV GUNNER (E5 19D X12)                FM 17-98
        SCOUT (E4 19D X12)                     FM 17-98
        CFV DRV (E4 19D X12)                   FM 17-98
        SCOUT (E3 19D X12)                     FM 17-98

        (3)  Major equipment requirements:

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO          REQUIRED FOR:
        M3         PLT LDR X 2  VRC-91D        TAC MOB
        M3         PLT SGT X 2  VRC-91D        TAC MOB
        M3         SEC LDR X 2  VRC-91D        TAC MOB
        M3         SQD LDR X 6  VRC-91D        TAC MOB

    d.  PARAGRAPH 04, TWO TANK PLATOONS.

        (1)  Functions.  Provides rapid, high-velocity antiarmor
        firepower.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
        guidance:

        PERSONNEL:                             REQUIRED BY:
        PLT LDR (O2 12B X2)                    FM 17-15
        PLT SGT (E7 19K X2)                    FM 17-15
        TANK CDR (E6 19K X4)                   FM 17-15
        GUNNER/ASST TC (E5 19K X8)             FM 17-15
        TANK CREWMAN (E4 19K X8)               FM 17-15
        TANK CREWMAN (E3 19K X8)               FM 17-15

        (3)  Major equipment requirements:

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO          REQUIRED FOR:
        M1         PLT LDR X 2  VRC-89D        TAC MOB
        M1         PLT SGT X 2  VRC-89D        TAC MOB
        M1         TNK CDR X 4  VRC-87D        TAC MOB

    e.  PARAGRAPH 05, MAINTENANCE SECTION.

        (1) Function.  Performs unit level maintenance on organic
        equipment and operates one recovery vehicle for recovery
        of disabled tracked and wheeled vehicles.

        (2) Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
        guidance: NONE.

        (3) Major equipment requirements:

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO          REQUIRED FOR:
        HMMWV      MAINT SUPR   VRC-90D        MAINT OPS
        M88        REC OPR      VRC-89D        REC OPS
        LMTV x 2   MAINT SEC                   TAC MOB
        MNT TRK    CMT          VRC-89D        MAINT OPS