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US Army Table of Organization and Equipment

	  
                                               HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
                                       ARMOR BATTALION, CONSERVATIVE HEAVY DIVISION
                                  DESIGNATION:  HEADQUARTERS, ----- BATTALION, ----- ARMOR
                                       HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, ----- BATTALION, ----- ARMOR
   1.  MISSION.
       A.  THE HEADQUARTERS PROVIDES COMMAND, CONTROL, AND
   SUPERVISION OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE BATTALION AND ATTACHED
   UNITS.
       B.  THE HEADQUARTERS COMPANY PROVIDES ADMINISTRATION
   SUPPORT FOR THE BATTALION STAFF SECTIONS.  IT ALSO PROVIDES;
   RECONNAISSANCE, AND UNIT ADMINISTRATION TO ORGANIC AND
   ATTACHED UNITS OF THE BATTALION.
   2.  ASSIGNMENT.  ORGANIC TO ARMOR BATTALION,
   TOE 17375F100.
   3.  CAPABILITIES.
       A.  AT LEVEL 1, THIS UNIT PROVIDES:
           (1) COMMAND, CONTROL, STAFF PLANNING, AND
   SUPERVISION OF OPERATIONS OF ORGANIC AND ATTACHED ELEMENTS
   OF THE ARMOR BATTALION.
           (2) RECONNAISSANCE SUPPORT FOR BATTALION
   OPERATIONS.
           (3) UNIT ADMINISTRATION, AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO
   ASSIGNED AND ATTACHED UNITS.
       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 TYPE B ORGANIZATION.
       D.  THE COLUMNS DESIGNATED BY LEVELS 1 THROUGH 3 ARE
   DESIGNED TO RELATE TO THE CATEGORIES ESTABLISHED IN AR
   220-1, UNIT STATUS REPORTING.
       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 BRIGADE, DIVISION OR
   CORPS FOR MAINTENANCE, LOGICTIAL SUPPORT, VEHICLE RECOVERY, FIELD
   FEEDING, MEDICAL, FINANCE, LEGAL, AND PERSONNEL AND
   ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
           (2) A U.S. AIR FORCE TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY
   (TACP) FOR DIRECTING TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT.
           (3) SUPPORT ARTILLERY FOR FIRE SUPPORT
   COORDINATION.
   4.  BASIS OF ALLOCATION. ONE PER ARMOR BATTALION, TOE 17375F100.
   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 _______ POUNDS
   (______ CUBIC FEET) OF TOE EQUIPMENT WITH ORGANIC
   VEHICLES.
       B.  THIS UNIT HAS _______ POUNDS (______ 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:  71-2.)
   7.  DOCTRINE.  THE FOLLOWING DOCTRINAL PUBLICATIONS ARE
   APPLICABLE TO THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT:
       FM 3-3,    NBC CONTAMINATION AVOIDANCE
       FM 3-4,    NBC PROTECTION
       FM 3-5,    NBC DECONTAMINATION
       FM 3-100,  NBC OPERATIONS
       FM 5-20,   CAMOUFLAGE
       FM 6-20,   FIRE SUPPORT IN COMBINED ARMS OPERATIONS
       FM 8-35,   EVACUATION OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED
       FM 17-98,  SCOUT PLATOON
       FM 24-1,   COMBAT OPERATIONS
       FM 71-1,   TANK AND MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY TEAM
       FM 71-2,   TANK AND MECHANIZED BATTALION TASK FORCE
       FM 71-100, ARMORED DIVISION
       FM 90-13,  RIVER CROSSING OPERATIONS
       FM 100-5,  OPERATIONS
       FM 101-5,  STAFF ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
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       \   BN HQ   \                                                                                   \   HQ CO   \
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     \ \  CMD SEC  \   \   CO HQ   \    \  BN COMM  \    \    SCT    \      \   MORT    \      \  MEDICAL   \
     \-\           \   \           \    \    SEC    \    \    PLT    \-\    \   PLT     \-\    \  PLATOON   \-\
     \ \01         \   \06         \    \07         \    \           \ \    \           \ \    \            \ \
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     \ \    S-1    \                                     \   SCOUT   \ \    \    MORT   \ \    \  MEDICAL   \ \
     \-\    SEC    \                                     \   PLT HQ  \-\    \   PLT HQ  \-\    \  PLT HQ    \-\
     \ \02         \                                     \08         \ \    \10         \ \    \ 14         \ \
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     \ \    S-2    \                                     \   2 SCT   \ \    \    MORT   \ \    \3 TREATMENT \ \
     \-\    SEC    \                                     \    SEC    \-\    \    SEC    \-\    \  TEAMS     \-\
     \ \03         \                                     \09         \      \11         \ \    \ 15         \ \
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     \ \    S-3    \                                                        \   4 MORT  \ \    \6 AMBULANCE \ \
     \-\    SEC    \                                                        \   SQUADS  \-\    \  SQUADS    \-\
     \ \04         \                                                        \12         \      \ 16         \ \
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     \ \    S-4    \                                                                           \   MEDIC    \ \
     \-\    SEC    \                                                                           \  SECTION   \-\
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             TOE ANALYSIS  ---   NARRATIVE DISCUSSION
                         TITLE
PRESENT                PRESENT   HHC          PRESENT
TOE NO.  17376L000     TITLE   TANK BATTALION   STR   352
PROPOSED               PROPOSED  HHC          PROPOSED
TOE NO.  17376F100     TITLE   TANK BATTALION   STR   154
1.  GENERAL.
    a.  References.
        (1) AR 71-32            (3) AR 611-101   (5) TRADOC PAM 71-6
        (2) AR 220-1            (4) AR 611-112   (6) TRADOC REG 71-15
    b.  Purpose and authority for the preparation and revisions
    of Table(s) of Organization and Equipment (TOE).
        (1) TOE 17376F100 is to replace 17376L000 as the
            Headquarters and Headquarters Company, ARMOR
            BATTALION.
        (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, and the logistical facilities of
    the battalion. These elements are located in various locations
    in the battle area according to the mission and situation.
3.  METHODS OF OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS.
    a.  PARAGRAPH 01,  COMMAND SECTION
        (1)  Functions. To provide the battalion units with the
             command, control, planning, supervision, and
             administrative support required to conduct operations.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance:
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED BY
        TANK COMMANDER (E7 19K)                 FM 17-12
        TANK GUNNER (E5 19K)                    FM 17-12
        TANK DRIVER (E4 19K)                    FM 17-12
        TANK LOADER (E3 19K)                    FM 17-12
        VEH DRIVER E3 19K x2)                   FM 71-2
        (3)  Major equipment requirements:
        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        HMMWV      CDR         VRC-92A       Command and Control
        M1A2       CDR         VRC-92A       Command and Control
        HMMWV      XO          VRC-92A       Command and Control
    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          VRC-90A      Tactical Mobility
                            (doc in S4 para) 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:
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED BY
        TAC INTEL OFF (O2 35B)                  FM 71-2
        INTEL SGT (E6 96B)                      Asst S2 in 24hr Ops
        INTEL ANAL (E4 96B)                     Asst S2 in 24hr Ops
                                                Drives S2 Carrier
        (3)  Major equipment requirements:
        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        M577       S-2          VRC-92A      Tactical Mobility
    d.  PARAGRAPH 04,  S-3 SECTION
        (1)  Functions. Resposible for matters pertaining to the
             organazation, training and operations of the
             battalion and attached units.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance:
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED BY
                S3 Air (O3 12A)                 FM 71-2
                LIASON OFF (O2 12A)             FM 71-2
                CHEM OFF (O2 74B)               FM 71-2
                Asst Opns SGT (E7 19K)          Asst S3 24hr Ops
                Master Gunner (E7 19K)          Asst S3 in Gunnery
                Ops SGT (E5 19K)                TC TAC CP
                TANK CDR (E5 19K)               FM 71-2
                TANK GUNNER (E4 19K)            FM 17-12
                TANK DRIVER (E4 19K)            FM 17-12
                LIAISON Asst (E4 19K)           Asst LNO
                TANK LOADER (E3 19K)            FM 17-12
                VEH DRIVER (E3 19K x2)          Drive S3 Veh
        (3)  Major equipment requirements:
        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        M577       S3 TOC       VRC-92A 193A Tactical Mobility &
        HMMWV      S3 OFF       VRC-92A,193A Command and Control
        HMMWV      LNO          VRC-90A      LNO Operations
        M1A2       S3 OFF       VRC-92A      Tactical Mobility
        M113       TACP         VRC-92A      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-92A        Tactical Mobility
                                VRC-89A        S-4 Operations
        M577       S-1 SEC      VRC-90A        S-1 BN 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.
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED BY
                Vehicke Driver (E3 19K x2)      Drive CDR/XO
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        HMMWV      CDR          VRC-90A    Command and Control
        HMMWV      XO           VRC-90     Command and Control
        HMMWV      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.
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED BY
             SIG SPE SYS SUPER (E6 31U)         DESIGN
             SR RADIO OPR/MAINT (E5 31C)        DESIGN
             SR SIG SPT SYS MAINT (E5 31U)      DESIGN
             SR INFO SYS OPR MNT (E5 74B)       DESIGN
             SIG INFO SVC (E4 31U x3)           DESIGN
             INFO SYS OPR MNT (E3 74B x3)       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.
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED FOR
             PLT LDR (O2 12C)                   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,  SCOUT SECTIONS
        (1)  Functions. Conduct reconnaissance and security
             operations for the battalion.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.
                PERSONNEL                       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
             SCT (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 two
             mortar sections.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED BY
                PLT LDR (O2 12B)                FM 7-90
                PLT SGT (E7 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 (fie 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.
                PERSONNEL                       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
                Driver (E4 11C)                 Drive FDC
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        M577       FDC          VRC-92A        Tactical Mobility
                                VRC-87A
                                GRC-213
    l.  PARAGRAPH 12,  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.
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED BY
             SQD LDR (E5 11C x4)                FM 7-90
             Gunner (E4 11C x4)                 Mortar Crew
             Mortar Carrier 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 x 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. Coordinates the operations,
administration, and logistics of the medical platoon.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED FOR
                Platoon Leader (O3 62B)
                Field Med Asst (O2 70B)
                PLT SGT (E7 91B)
        (3)  Major equipment requirements
        VEH/EQUIP       USER    COMMO           REQUIRED FOR
        HMMWV         PLT LDR   VEC-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
squads perform triage and provide medical treatment within
their capabilities.
        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                PERSONNEL                       REQQUIRED FOR
           Field Surgeon (O3 62B)
           Physician Asst (O3 65D x2)
           Treatment SQD LDR (E6 91B x2)
           Emergency TRMT SGT (E5 91B x2)
           Medical SPC (E4 91B x2)
           Medical SPC (E3 91B x2)
        (3)  Major equipment requirements.
        VEH/EQUIP       USER    COMMO           REQUIRED FOR
        M577         PHYS ASST  VRC-88A         TACTICAL MOBILITY
        M577 x2      TREMT SQD  VRC-89A x2      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 requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED BY
        AIDE/EVAC NCO (E5 91B x3)               AMB SEC LDR
        AIDE/EVAC 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 SQUAD  VRC-90A         CASUALTY EVAC
    q.  PARAGRAPH 17, COMBAT MEDIC SECTION
        (1) Function.  Provides medical personnel for each
Tank Company to ensure casualties are properly treated in the forward
areas.
        (2) Rersonnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance.
                PERSONNEL                       REQUIRED BY
        MEDICAL TEAM LDR (E6 91B x3)            COMPANY AIDEMAN
        (3) Major equipment requirements. NONE