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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.
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Infantry must provide protection to the tks from enemy short range ______ weapons.
Infantry must provide protection to the tks from enemy short range ______ weapons.
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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 ______.
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Communication means available between inf and tks include personal contact and ______.
Communication means available between inf and tks include personal contact and ______.
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The method of target indication must be ______ among all arms involved.
The method of target indication must be ______ among all arms involved.
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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 ___
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Heat, dust, and fumes can tire and ___ infantry.
Heat, dust, and fumes can tire and ___ infantry.
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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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Explore the critical interdependence and teamwork between tanks and infantry in combat operations. This quiz covers their respective tasks and objectives in achieving mission success and controlling the battlefield. Understand how efficient coordination can enhance combat effectiveness.
