Improving the Tank Scout

Abstract

Within the Marine Corps' tank battalions is a unique asset that is often improperly employed and not well known within the other components of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF): the scout platoon. While the tank battalions recognize the importance and value of the scout platoon, they are restricted from employing scouts to their full potential due to the platoon's inflexible structure and limited capabilities. Often, tank battalions must utilize the TOW (tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided missile) anti-tank platoon to supplement its reconnaissance requirements. By combining the scout and TOW platoons and establishing formal scout training, the tank battalion can enhance its organic reconnaissance capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 07, 2006
Accession Number
ADA494115

Entities

People

  • R. L. Burton

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Armored Vehicles
  • Army
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  • Command And Control
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  • Indirect Fire
  • Iraqi-War
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • Marine Corps
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  • United States
  • Vehicles

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