FM 17-97 (ARMY FIELD MANUAL 17-97), CALVARY TROOP (3 OCT 1995)

FM 17-97 (ARMY FIELD MANUAL 17-97), CALVARY TROOP (3 OCT 1995)., This publication serves as a doctrinal guide for commanders and subordinate leaders of both light (HMMWV equipped) and heavy (M1 and M3 equipped) cavalry troops. Heavy cavalry troops are found in Armored Cavalry Regiments (ACR), in Armor/Mechanized Divisions, and in Separate Armor/Mechanized Brigades. Light cavalry troops are found in Light Armored Cavalry Regiments (LACR), in Light Infantry Divisions, and in Separate Light Infantry Brigades. Although FM 17-97 does not specifically address the TOE of the Light Division Cavalry Troop or the troops of a Separate Heavy or Light Brigade, the tactics, techniques, and procedures outlined in this publication still apply. This publication lays out the organization, command and control, tactical employment, and service support of the cavalry troop in combat. It establishes the responsibilities and duties of key personnel in the troop during combat. FM 17-97 is one of three publications in the cavalry troop family. It provides troop leaders with a doctrinal reference to link training and fighting. ARTEP 17-487-30-MTP, Mission Training Plan for the Regimental Armored Cavalry Troop, outlines how to train the troop. FKSM 17-97-3, Cavalry Troop Common SOP, describes troop operating procedures. This family of publications supports FM 17-15, Tank Platoon; FM 7-91, Tactical Employment of Antiarmor Platoons, Companies, and Battalions; and FM 17-98, Scout Platoon.