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Chapter 2

MANEUVER

Non-mechanized infantry may operate in a low intensity environment and/or in restrictive terrain. In these environments there is often a shortage of targets suitable for anti-tank weapons. Furthermore, the terrain may restrict the employment of anti-tank weapons.

Lessons Learned

• METT-T is critical when considering alternative missions for the anti- tank platoon.

• .50 cal machine guns, mounted on anti-tank HMMWVs, combine rapid mobility and a potent high-volume of fire weapon system. Employ this system in urban areas or in close terrain where wire guided weapons may not be practical.

• Employ anti-tank weapons to neutralize enemy bunkers and strong points.

• Employ the anti-tank platoon as a night surveillance unit. Both security of the battalion and the training level of the gunners in night operations will improve.

• Use the anti-tank personnel and vehicles to assist with security of Enemy Prisoners of War (EPW) and to augment organic transportation. Non-mechanized units have limited personnel and vehicles to provide security or transportation of EPWs to the rear. Additionally, these resources can supplement the organization's ability to transport logistics forward and casualties to the rear.

• With additional individual and collective training, the anti-tank platoon can augment the scout platoon or otherwise assist the task force reconnaissance effort.

• Employ the vehicles/drivers of the Anti-Armor Platoon for additional mobility and communication capability.

• Provide a method to recall the anti-tank platoon back into service as an anti-tank asset. Maintaining the platoon's original command structure and radio nets will simplify this transition.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Intelligence

Chapter 3: Fire Support