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Tks and inf are ______ for success in battle.
Tks and inf are ______ for success in battle.
interdependent
The tks and inf need to familiarize themselves with each other's ______ and equipment.
The tks and inf need to familiarize themselves with each other's ______ and equipment.
tactics
The degree of success in combat operations will depend on the ability of the tks and inf to work ______.
The degree of success in combat operations will depend on the ability of the tks and inf to work ______.
efficiently
One task of tks is to destroy enemy ______ supporting infantry.
One task of tks is to destroy enemy ______ supporting infantry.
Infantry must provide protection to the tks from enemy short range ______ weapons.
Infantry must provide protection to the tks from enemy short range ______ weapons.
Marrying up is defined as a process where coordination elements manage various details of the forthcoming ______.
Marrying up is defined as a process where coordination elements manage various details of the forthcoming ______.
Communication means available between inf and tks include personal contact and ______.
Communication means available between inf and tks include personal contact and ______.
The method of target indication must be ______ among all arms involved.
The method of target indication must be ______ among all arms involved.
The carrying capacity of armored units is normally one inf coy to one sqn of ___
The carrying capacity of armored units is normally one inf coy to one sqn of ___
Inf on tks presents a mass target particularly to HE airbursts and may prevent own tks from ___ their guns.
Inf on tks presents a mass target particularly to HE airbursts and may prevent own tks from ___ their guns.
During tactical movements, the infantry company should not be ___ to avoid loss of contact.
During tactical movements, the infantry company should not be ___ to avoid loss of contact.
Safety measures dictate that all personnel mtd on tks must hold on firmly and remain ___ at all times.
Safety measures dictate that all personnel mtd on tks must hold on firmly and remain ___ at all times.
Infantry should never be on the tks of ___ tps, particularly when contact is likely.
Infantry should never be on the tks of ___ tps, particularly when contact is likely.
While mounting and dismounting, infantry must ensure they do not step on lts, periscopes, or ___ as these are likely to be damaged.
While mounting and dismounting, infantry must ensure they do not step on lts, periscopes, or ___ as these are likely to be damaged.
Heat, dust, and fumes can tire and ___ infantry.
Heat, dust, and fumes can tire and ___ infantry.
On night movements, the senior personnel of each tank should carry out frequent ___ to ensure that nobody falls asleep.
On night movements, the senior personnel of each tank should carry out frequent ___ to ensure that nobody falls asleep.
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Study Notes
Tank and Infantry Cooperation
- Interdependence: Tanks (Tks) and infantry (inf) are crucial for battle success.
- Integrated Teamwork: When Tks and inf work together, they achieve mission objectives.
- Objective: Both Tks and inf aim to destroy the enemy (en) and establish control of objectives.
- Efficient Teamwork: Success depends on effective teamwork, requiring familiarization with each other's tactics and equipment.
Tasks of Armor and Infantry in Combat Operations
Tasks of Tanks
- Destroy armored enemy (en) vehicles and infantry (inf)
- Attack enemy (en) infantry with fire, neutralizing or destroying weapons hindering infantry advance.
- Physically assault objectives and reinforce infantry, forming an armored (A) tank screen during reorganization.
- Disrupt enemy (en) counterattacks (C)
- Destroy enemy (en) attacks with counterattacks (C) and counter penetration actions.
- Cover infantry withdrawals (wdr) for a clean break
- Provide material and moral support
- Conduct anti-helicopter (heliborne) operations
Tasks of Infantry
- Seize and hold ground won during a combined attack
- Destroy or neutralize enemy (en) anti-tank (A) weapons
- Protect tanks from enemy (en) tank hunting parties while moving through towns, villages, forests, jungles, narrow defiles, or built-up areas (BUA).
- Provide protection for tanks from enemy (en) short-range anti-tank weapons
- Overcoming initial obstacles
- Attack enemy's prepared defensive positions and fortifications
- Mop up remaining enemy personnel
- Hold ground against attacks by enemy armor and infantry, providing a base for aggressive mobile tank actions
- Carry out anti-helicopter/paratrooper (heliborne/para) operations
Communication between Infantry and Tanks
- Personal Contact: Direct communication between members
- Wireless (Wrl) Sets:
- Infantry battalion (Bn)/company (Coy)/platoon (Pl) commanders
- Tank regiment (Regt)/squadron (Sqn) commanders/troop (Tp) leaders/tank commanders
- Tank Telephone (Tk Tel)
- Visual Aids: Signals and gestures
- Liaison Officers (LOs)
Marrying Up
- Coordination process: Cooperating elements adjust the details of upcoming operations
- Ensures:
- Correct sub-units of infantry and tanks are deployed as planned
- Personnel from all arms know each other's plans
- Methods of target (tgt) indication are standardized
- Communication arrangements are checked
- Tank crews familiarize infantry with:
- Tank weapons
- Cross-country (X cty) capabilities
- Communications
- Target (tgt) indication
- How to ride on tanks
- Tank limitations and capabilities
- Tank formations
- Tank crews should get this information from infantry:
- Platoon (Pl)/section (sec) weapons, their range, accuracy, and target (tgt) engagement capabilities
- Platoon (Pl)/section (sec) formations during the attack
- Platoon (Pl)/section (sec) wireless (wrl) sets and communication methods between company (Coy) commander, platoon (Pl) commander, and section (sec) commanders
- Communication with infantry mounted in armored personnel carriers (APCs)
Limitations of Carrying Infantry on Tanks
- Vulnerability: Infantry on tanks are a concentrated target, especially for high explosive (HE) airburst mortars. They also hinder tank gun movement. Infantry should not ride on lead tank troops, especially when contact is likely
- Fatigue: Heat, dust, and fumes can cause weariness
- Safety: Hazards of injury from trees or accidental falls in close country
Carrying Capacity of Armor Units/Sub-Units
- Normal: One infantry company (Coy) per tank squadron (Sqn)
- Short Movements: A tank squadron (Sqn) can carry up to two companies (Coy) for short distances.
- Tactical Movements: Company (Coy) should not be split up to maintain control.
- Suggested Distribution of Company on Squadron (Full Strength - 14 Tanks):
- No infantry on the leading troop
- Squadron headquarters (SHQ) carries company headquarters (CHQ)
- Three troops carry a platoon (Pl) each (one section per tank with platoon (Pl) HQ on troop (Tp) leader's tank)
- Suggested Distribution of Company on Squadron (Reduced Strength - 11 Tanks):
- No infantry on the leading troop
- Squadron headquarters (SHQ) carries company headquarters (CHQ)
- A platoon (Pl) is mounted on two tanks. One section and platoon (Pl) HQ on one tank, two sections on the second tank.
Safety Measures for Carrying Infantry on Tanks
- Hold On: All personnel riding on tanks must hold on firmly and stay alert for sudden jolts.
- Avoid Exhausts: Do not sit on or near engine exhausts
- No Standing: Do not stand up, even while holding rails or ropes
- No Mounting/Dismounting: Do not mount or dismount from a moving tank
- Mounting Drill: Mount and dismount as per training procedures
- Engine Precautions: Do not sit on the engine fan parts
- Night Movements: Senior personnel should check for sleeping riders
- Avoid Damage: When mounting or dismounting, avoid stepping on lights, periscopes, or weapons
- Tank Commander Orders: Only mount or dismount with tank commander's permission
Indicating Targets (Tgt) to Tanks
- Methods: Various methods are used to tell tanks where to shoot.
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