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US Army Table of Organization and Equipment

	  
                                              HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
                                        INFANTRY BATTALION (MECHANIZED),  HEAVY DIVISION
                            DESIGNATION:  HEADQUARTERS, ------ BATTALION (MECHANIZED), ------ INFANTRY
                                          HEADQUARTERS  COMPANY, ------ BATTALION (MECHANIZED), ------ INFANTRY
   1.  MISSION.
       A.  THE HEADQUARTERS PROVIDES COMMAND, CONTROL AND
   SUPERVISION OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE INFANTRY BATTALION
   (MECHANIZED) AND ATTACHED UNITS.
       B.  THE HEADQUARTERS COMPANY PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE
   AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR THE BATTALION STAFF SECTIONS. THE
   HQ COMPANY ALSO PROVIDES INDIRECT MORTAR FIRE SUPPORT,
   RECONNAISSANCE, COMBAT HEALTH SUPPORT, UNIT
   ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT TO ORGANIC AND ATTACHED
   UNITS OF THE BATTALION.
   2.  ASSIGNMENT.  ORGANIC TO INFANTRY BATTALION
   (MECHANIZED) TOE 07245F100.
   3.  CAPABILITIES.
       A.  AT LEVEL 1, THIS UNIT PROVIDES:
           (1)  COMMAND, CONTROL, AND STAFF PLANING AND
   SUPERVISION OF OPERATIONS OF ORGANIC AND ATTACHED ELEMENTS
   OF THE INFANTRY HEAVY COMBINED ARMS BATTALION.
           (2)  UNIT ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT TO
   ASSIGNED OR ATTACHED UNITS.
           (3)  ORGANIC INDIRECT MORTAR FIRE SUPPORT.
           (4)  BATTALION RECONNAISSANCE SUPPORT.
           (5)  COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT.
           (6) CONDUCTS MILITARY OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR
   AND MAY REQUIRE AUGMENTATION FOR THAT MISSION.
       B.  THIS UNIT IS NOT ADAPTABLE TO TYPE B ORGANIZATION.
       C.  THE COLUMNS DESIGNATED BY LEVELS 1 THROUGH 3
   DESIGNED TO RELATE TO THE CATEGORIES ESTABLISHED IN
   AR 220-1, UNIT STATUS REPORTING.
       D.  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.
       E.  INDIVIDUALS OF THIS ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT THE
   CHAPLAIN, CAN ENGAGE IN THE COORDINATED DEFENSE OF THE
   UNIT'S AREA OR INSTALLATION.
       F.  THIS UNIT IS DEPENDENT UPON:
           (1)  APPROPRIATE ELEMENTS OF THE DIVISION OR CORPS
   FOR RELIGIOUS, LEGAL, COMBAT HEALTH SUPPORT, FINANCE, AND
   PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
           (2)  A US AIR FORCE TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY
   (TACP) FOR DIRECTING TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT.
           (3)  SUPPORTING ARTILLERY FOR FIRE SUPPORT
   COORDINATION.
   4.  BASIS OF ALLOCATION.  ONE PER INFANTRY BATTALION
   (MECHANIZED), TOE 07245F100.
   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 ------- POUND
   AND ------- CUBIC FEET OF TOE EQUIPMENT WITH ORGANIC
   VEHICLES.
       B.  THIS UNIT HAS ------- POUNDS AND ------- 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 101-10-1/1)
   7.  DOCTRINE.  THE FOLLOWING DOCTRINAL PUBLICATION IS
   APPLICABLE TO THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT:
       FM 71-2, TANK AND MECHANIZED INFANTRY BATTALION TASK
       FORCE
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 /  CMD SEC  / /  / BN COMM   /    /   SCOUT   /    /  HVY MORT /             /      /    UNIT   /
 /           /-/  /   SEC     /    /    PLT    /--/ /    PLT    /---/         /      /  MINISTRY /
 /01         / /  /07         /    /           /  / /           /   /         /      /13  TEAM   /
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 /  S-1 SEC  / /                   /   SCOUT   /  / / HVY MORT  /   /    /           /
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 /02         / /                   /08         /  / /10         /   /      /
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               /                                  /                 /      /   /  MEDICAL  /
               /                                  /                 /      /---/  PLT HQ   /
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 /  S-2 SEC  / /                   /  2 SCOUT  /  / /    MORT   /   /      /   -------------
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               /                                                    /      /---/ SECTION   /
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 /  S-3 SEC  / /                                    /   4 MORT  /   /      /
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	  TOE ANALYSIS  ---   NARRATIVE DISCUSSION
                TITLE
PRESENT                PRESENT   HHC                     PRESENT
TOE NO.  07246L200     TITLE   INFANTRY BATTALION (MECH)   STR
                                                            346
PROPOSED               PROPOSED  HHC                     PROPOSED
TOE NO.  07246F100     TITLE   INFANTRY BATTALION (MECH)   STR
                                                            164
1.  GENERAL.
    a.  References.
        (1)  AR 71-32       (2) AR 611-101      (3) TP 71-6
        (4)  AR 220-1       (5) AR 611-112      (6) TP 71-15
    b.  Purpose and authority for the preparation and revisions
of Table(s) of Organization and Equipment (TOE).
     (1) TOE 07246F100 is to replace 07246L200 as the
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Infantry Battalion (Mech).
     (2) This version of the TOE has been prepared in
accordance with the provisions of current TOE development
regulations and guidance.
     (3) All equipment readiness codes (ERCs) in this TOE
have been reviewed to ensure strict compliance with criteria in
AR 220-1, Unit Status Reporting.
     (4) The unit MARC Code is 21A.  This is a tactical and
administrative headquarters that operates in the Division area.
It is considered a mobile unit and moves frequently.
2.  EMPLOYMENT.
    The Headquarters and Headquarters Company operates as a
tactical and administrative headquarters. The headquarters
company is employed in or near the battalion headquarters to
support the functions of command, control, and supervision of
operating elements. Elements of the headquarters operate the
communications center, the aid station , and the logistical
facilities of the battaion. These elements are deployed
according to METT-T.
3.  METHODS OF OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS.
    a.  PARAGRAPH 01,  COMMAND SECTION
        (1)  Functions. To provide the battalion units with the
command, control, planning, supervision, administrative and
logistical support required to conduct operations.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance:
                  POSITION                        REQUIRED BY
                Track Commander (E7 11M)        CDR BFV Crew
                Gunner (E4 11M)                 CDR BFV Crew
                IFV Driver E4 11M)              CDR BFV Crew
                Vehicle Driver (E3 11M x2)      Drive CDR/XO HMMWV
                RTO (E3 11M)                    RTO Dismounted OPS
        (3)  Major equipment requirements:
     VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
     HMMWV      CDR         VRC-92A       Command and Control
     M2         CDR         VRC-92A,      Command and Control
                            GRC-213
     HMMWV      XO          VRC-92A,      Command and Control
                            GRC-213
    b.  PARAGRAPH 02,  S-1 SECTION
        (1)  Functions. Responsible for all personnel functions
and unit administrative matters not assigned to another staff
officer.
        (2) Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance:  NONE
        (3)  Major equipment requirements:
        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        LMTV       S-1          TA-1035      Tactical Mobility
                                              S1 Bn Operations
    c.  PARAGRAPH 03,  S-2 SECTION
        (1)  Functions. Responsible for combat intelligence and
intelligence training.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance:
                  POSITION                        REQUIRED BY
                Tac Intel Off (O2 35D)          FM 71-2
                Intel Sgt (E6 96B)              Assists S2 24hr OPS
                INTEL ANAL (E4 96B)             Assists S2 24hr ops
                                                Drives S2 Carrier
        (3)  Major equipment requirements:
        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        C2V        S-2          VRC-92A      Tactical Mobility
    d.  PARAGRAPH 04,  S-3 SECTION
        (1)  Functions. Responsible for matters pertaining to the
organization, training and operations of the battalion and
attached units.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
          guidance:
                  POSITION                        REQUIRED BY
                S3 Air (O3 11A)                 FM 71-2
                Liaison Off (O2 11A)            FM 71-2
                Chem Off (O2 74B)               FM 71-2
                Asst Opns SGT (E7 11M)          Assts S3 24hr Ops
                Master Gunner (E7 11M)          Assts S3 in Gunnery
                Operations SGT (E5 11M)         TC Tac CP
                Gunner (E5 11M)                 S3 BFV Crew
                Ops Asst (E4 11M x2)            24hr OPS/LNO Asst
                Carrier Driver (E4 11M x2)      Drives TAC & Main CPs
                IFV Driver                      S3 BFV Crew
                Vehicle Driver  (E3 11M x2)     Drive S3 Wheel Veh
                RTO                             RTO Dismount & 24hr
        (3)  Major equipment requirements:
        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO            REQUIRED FOR:
        M2         S-3 OFF      VRC-92A      Tactical Mobility &
        HMMWV      S3 OFF       VRC-92A      Command and Control
        HMMWV      LNO          VRC-90A      LNO Operations
        C2V        S3 SEC       VRC-92A,     Tactical Mobility
                                GRC-213
        M113       TACP         VRC-90A      Tactical Mobility
    e.  PARAGRAPH 05,  S-4 SECTION
        (1)  Functions. Staff resposibilities of matters
pertaining to maintenance, transportation, facilities, food
service and other logistical support.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.  NONE
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
         VEH/EQUIP USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
         HMMWV      S-4         VRC-90A        Tactical Mobility
         C2V        S-4 SEC     VRC-89A,90A    S-4 Operations
    f.  PARAGRAPH 06,  COMPANY HEADQUARTERS
        (1)  Functions. Responsible for administrative and
logistical support of the sections and platoons organic to the
company.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                  POSITION                        REQUIRED BY
                Vehicle Driver (E3 11M x2)      Drive CDR/XO
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
     VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
     HMMWV      CDR          VRC-90A    Command and Control
     HMMWV      XO           VRC-87A    Command and Control
     LMTV       1SG          VRC-88A    Command and Control
     LMTV       Supply                  Supply Operations
    g.  PARAGRAPH 07,  COMMUNICATIONS SECTION
        (1)  Functions. To install, operate and maintain the
communications systems for battalion command and control and
support elements.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                  POSITION                        REQUIRED BY
                Sig Spt Sup (E6 31U)            Design
                SR SIG MAINT (E5 31U)           Design
                Sig Info Sp (E4 31U x3)         Design
                INFO SYS MNT (E4 74B)           Design
                Radio Retrans (E3 31U x4)       Design
                INFUO SYS MNT (E3 74B)          Design
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
     VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
     HMMWV     CE OFF        VRC-90A      Command and Control
     HMMWV     RETRANS TM    VRC-92A      Retrans
     M577      CE SEC        VRC-90A      Tactical Mobility
    h.  PARAGRAPH 08, SCOUT PLATOON HEADQUARTERS
        (1)  Functions. The function of the scout platoon
headquarters is to provide command and control to the four
scout sections.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                  POSIRTION                       REQUIRED BY
                Plt LDR (O2 11A)                FM 17-98
                Plt SGT (E7 19D)                FM 17-98
                Team Leader (E5 19D)            FM 17-98
                SCT Driver (E4 19D)             FM 17-98
                SCT Driver (E3 19D)             FM 17-98
                SCT (E3 19D)                    FM 17-98
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
     VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
     ARMT HMMWV PLT LDR      VRC-91A      Command and Control
     ARMT HMMWV PLT SGT      VRC-91A      Command and Control
    i.  PARAGRAPH 09,  FOUR SCOUT SECTIONS
        (1)  Functions. Conduct reconnaissance and security
operations for the battalion.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                  POSITION                        REQUIRED BY
                SCT SEC LDR (E6 19D x2)         FM 17-98
                SQD LDR (E5 19D x2)             FM 17-98
                SCT DRV (E4 19D x4)             FM 17-98
                SCOUT (E3 19D x4)               FM 17-98
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
     VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
     ARMT HMMWV SEC LDR x 2  VRC-91A        Combat Operations
     ARMT HMMWV SQD LDR x 2  VRC-91A        Combat Operations
    j. PARAGRAPH 10,  MORTAR PLATOON HEADQUARTERS
        (1)  Functions. The function of the mortar platoon
headquarters is command and control of the mortar section.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                 POSITION                         REQUIRED BY
                Plt LDR (O2 11A)                FM 7-90
                Plt SGT (E8 11C)                FM 7-90
                Driver (E3 11C x2)              Drive PLT LDR/SGT
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
     HMMWV      PLT LDR      VRC-92A      Command and Control
     HMMWV      PLT SGT      VRC-92A      Command and Control
    k.  PARAGRAPH 11,  MORTAR SECTION
        (1)  Functions. The function of the FDC (fire direction
center) is to plot the fires of the mortar squads to enable
them to provide and immediate indirect fire support.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                  POSITION                        REQUIRED BY
                Sec LDR (E7 11C)                  FM 7-90
                Fire Dir CH (E6 11C)              FM 7-90
                Fire Dir Comp (E5 11C)            FM 7-90
                Carrier Driver (E4 11C)           Drive FDC
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
     VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
     M577       FDC          VRC-92A(2)      Tactical Mobility
                             VRC-87A
    l.  PARAGRAPH 12,  SIX MORTAR SQUADS
        (1)  Functions. The function of the mortar squads is to
provide close and immediate indirect fire support.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                  POSITION                        REQUIRED BY
                Squad LDR (E5 11C x4)           FM 7-90
                Gunner (E4 11C x4)              Mortar Crew
                Mortar Carr Driver (E4 11C x4)  Mortar Crew
                Asst Gunner (E3 11C x4)         Mortar Crew
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
     MTR CARR   SQD LDR x 4  VRC-88A(2)        Tactical Mobility
    m.  PARAGRAPH 13, UNIT MINISTRY TEAM
        (1)  Function. Provide first level battle fatigue care
and crisis intervention and to coordinate worship on the
battlefield.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.  NONE
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
     VEH/EQUIP    USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
     HMMWV      Chaplain       VRC-90A       Tactical Mobility
    n.  PARAGRAPH 14, MEDICAL PLATOON HEADQUARTERS
        (1)  Function. Provide Command and Control for the medical
sections.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                    POSITOION                     REQUIRED BY
                Platoon Leader (O3 62B)
                Field Med Asst (02 70B)
                Plt SGT (E7 (E7 91B)
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
          VEH/EQUIP     USER    COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        HMMWV         PLT LDR   VRC-89A         Tactical Mobility
    o.  PARAGRAPH 15, MEDICAL TREATMENT SQUAD
        (1)  Function. Establishes a battalion aid station as
far forward as possible, normally with the combat trains.  The
squad performs triage and provides medical treatment within
their capabilities.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                    POSITION                      REQUIRED BY
                Field Surgeon (O3 62B)
                Physician Asst (O3 65D x2)
                Treatment SQD LDR (E6 91B x2)
                EMmergency TRMT SGT (E5 91B x2)
                Medical SPC (E4 91B x2)
                Medical Spc (E3 91B x3)
        (3) Major equipment requirements.
         VEH/EQUIP    USER            COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        M577         PHYS ASST      VRC-88A         TACTICAL MOBILITY
        M577         TREMT SQD      VRC-89A         TACTICAL MOBILITY
        M577         TREMT SQD      VRC-89A         TACTICAL MOBILITY
        LMTV x2      TREMT SQD                      TACTICAL MOBILITY
        HMMWV x3     TREMT SQD                      TACTICAL MOBILITY
   p.  PARAGRAPH 16, AMBULANCE SQUADS
        (1)  Function.  To evacuate casualties from the forward
battle area when required.
        (2)  Personnel not covered by regulatory guidance.
                  POSITION                      REQUIRED FOR
                AIDE/EVAC NCO (E5 91B x3)       AMB SEC LDR
                AIDE/EVAN SP (E4 91B x9)        AMB CREW
                AIDE/EVAC DRIVER (E3 91B x6)    AMB DRIVER
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
        VEH/EQUIP       USER    COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        M113A3 x6     AMB SQD   VRC-90A x6      CASUALTY EVAC
   q.  PARAGRAPH 17, COMBAT MEDIC SECTION
        (1)  Function. Provides medical personnel for each rifle
company to ensure casualties are properly treated in the forward
areas.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                  POSITION              REQUIRED FOR
           MEDIC SECTION NCO (E6 91B x3)    COMPANY AIDE TEAM LDR
           CMBT MEDIC SP (E4 91B x9)    PLATOON AIDEMAN
        (3)  Major equipment requirements. NONE