US Army Table of Organization and Equipment

	
	  
                                               HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
                                                  TANK BATTALION, 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 TANK BATTALION AND
   ATTACHED UNITS.

       B.  THE HEADQUARTERS COMPANY PROVIDES ADMINISTRATION
   AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE BATTALION STAFF SECTIONS.
   IT ALSO PROVIDES INDIRECT MORTAR SUPPORT, RECONNAISSANCE,
   UNIT ADMINISTRATION, AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIC AND
   ATTACHED UNITS OF THE BATTALION.

   2.  ASSIGNMENT.  ORGANIC TO TANK BATTALION, TOE 17375L000.

   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 TANK BATTALION.

           (2) AN INDIRECT FIRE CAPABILITY TO DELIVER SMOKE,
   ILLUMINATION, AND HIGH EXPLOSIVE FIRES FOR ASSIGNED AND
   ATTACHED UNITS.

           (3) RECONNAISSANCE SUPPORT FOR BATTALION
   OPERATIONS.

           (4)  BATTALION RESUPPLY SUPPORT.

           (5) FOOD SERVICE SUPPORT FOR ORGANIC PERSONNEL
   AND ATTACHED UNITS.

           (6) UNIT LEVEL COMBAT HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT TO
   INCLUDE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT, EVACUATION OF
   PATIENTS TO THE BATTALION AID STATION, OPERATION OF
   BATTALION AID STATION, AND COMBAT MEDICAL SPECIALISTS TO
   THE TANK COMPANIES.

           (7) RECOVERY AND MAINTENANCE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT
   ORGANIC TO THE BATTALION, EXCEPT COMSEC EQUIPMENT.

           (8) UNIT ADMINISTRATION, RELIGIOUS SERVICES, AND
   LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO ASSIGNED AND ATTACHED UNITS.

           (9) SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSPORTATION FOR ORGANIC AND
   ATTACHED UNITS OF THE TANK BATTALION.

       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 MEDICAL
   PERSONNEL AND 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 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 TANK BATTALION, TOE
   17375C000.

   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 642,860 POUNDS
   (30,225 CUBIC FEET) OF TOE EQUIPMENT WITH ORGANIC
   VEHICLES.

       B.  THIS UNIT HAS 494,284 POUNDS (18,578 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 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 17-15,  TANK PLATOON
       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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	  15 SEP 97
             TOE ANALYSIS  ---   NARRATIVE DISCUSSION
                         TITLE

PRESENT                PRESENT   HHC          PRESENT
TOE NO.  17376C000     TITLE   TANK BATTALION   STR   352

PROPOSED               PROPOSED  HHC          PROPOSED
TOE NO.  17376L000     TITLE   TANK BATTALION   STR   352

1.  GENERAL.

    a.  References.

        (1) AR 71-31, Management System for Tables of
            Organazation and Equipment, 20 July 1989.

        (2) TRADOC REG 71-15, Table of Organazation and
            Equipment (TOE) Development, 20 December 1991.

    b.  Purpose and authority for the preparation and revisions
    of Table(s) of Organization and Equipment (TOE).

        (1) TOE 17376C000 is to replace 17376L000 as the
            Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Tank
            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, the aid station , 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,
             administrative and logistical support required to
             conduct operations. To accomplish this function the
             Battalion Commander is assisted by an Executive
             Officer (XO) who supervises the staff activities; a
             Command Sergeant Major (CSM); the coordinating
             staff consisting of an S1, S2, S3, S4, and a
             special staff comprised of a maintenance officer, a
             communications eletronics officer (CE), a chaplain,
             a tank commander, a gunner, two tank crewmen and
             two vehicle drivers.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance: NONE

        (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. To accomplish these
             functions the S1 is assisted by a section comprised
             of a personnel sergeant, a personnel administrative
             services supervisor, a personnel administrative
             sergeant, legal specialist, two personnel
             administrative specialists, two personnel
             administrative clerks and a mail delivery clerk.

        (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. To accomplish these
             functions the S2 is assisted by a section comprised
             of a tactical intelligence officer, an intelligence
             sergeant, and two intelligence analysts.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance:  NONE

        (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. To accomplish these
             functions the section is comprised of a S3 officer,
             an assistant S3, a chemical officer, a laison
             officer, an operations sergeant, a master gunner,
             an assistant operations sergeant, an NBC NCO, an
             operations assistant, a tank commander, a carrier
             driver, a gunner, a laison assistant, two tank
             crewmen, an administrative specialist, and two
             vehicle drivers.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance:  NONE

        (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. To accomplish these functions the S4 is
             assisted by a section comprised of a supply
             sergeant, an assistant supply sergeant a carrier
             driver and two supply specialist.

        (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. To accomplish these
             functions the Company Commander is assisted by an
             Executive Officer, a First Sergeant, a supply
             sergeant, an armorer, a supply specialist and
             three vehicle drivers.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance. NONE

        (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. To accomplish these
             functions the CE Officer is assisted by a section
             chief, a team chief, four forward signal support
             NCO's, two two radio retrans operators, three
             signal support system maintainer, a signal
             information services specialist, and a signal
             support systems specialist.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (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. The Platoon Leader is
             assisted by a Platoon Sergeant, two scout drivers
             and two scouts.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (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. The scout squads
             consist of four section leaders, two team leaders,
             four squad leaders, eight scout drivers and six
             scouts.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        ARMT HMMWV SEC LDR x 4  VRC-91A        Combat Operations
        ARMT HMMWV SQD LDR x 4  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. To accomplish this mission the
             Platoon Leader is assiated by a Platoon
             Sergeant and a vehicle driver.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (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,  TWO MORTAR SECTIONS

        (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. To accomplish this mission each
             section is comprised of a section leader, a fire
             direction chief, a fire direction computer sergeant
             and a carrier driver.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        M577       FDC          VRC-92A        Tactical Mobility
                                VRC-87A
                                GRC-213
        M577       FDC          VRC-92A        Tactical Mobility
                                VRC-87A
                                GRC-213

    l.  PARAGRAPH 12,  SIX MORTAR SQUADS

        (1)  Functions. The function of the mortar squads is to
             provide close and immediate indirect fire support.
             To accomplish this mission each squad is comprised
             of a squad leader, a gunner, a mortar carrier
             driver and an assistant gunner.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        MTR CARR   SQD LDR x 6  VRC-88A        Tactical Mobility

    m.  PARAGRAPH 13,  SUPPORT PLATOON HEADQUARTERS

        (1)  Functions. The mission of the support platoon
             headquarters is command and control of the
             transportation and mess sections and coordination
             of LOGPAC's to forward maneuver units. To
             accomplish this mission the Platoon Leader is
             assisted by a Platoon Sergeant and a vehicle
             driver.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        HMMWV      PLT LDR      VRC-89A      Command and Control

    n.  PARAGRAPH 14,  TRANSPORTATION SECTION

        (1)  Functions. The mission of the transportation
             section is to provide transportation capability,
             primarily for fuel and ammunition resupply, and an
             NBC decontamination capability. To accomplish this
             mission the section is comprised of a petroleum
             vehicle supervisor, a section sergeant, an
             ammunition sergeant, seven petroleum heavy vehicle
             operators, two petroleum light vehicle operators,
             two heavy vehicle drivers, three vehicle drivers,
             a decontamination specialist and six assistant
             vehicle drivers.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulotory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER            COMMO        REQUIRED FOR:
        HEMTT      SQD LDR x 2  PRC-119A     Class V Transport
        HEMTT      SECTION                   Class V Transport
        HEMTT FUEL SECTION x 4               Class III Transport
        MTV POL    SECTION                   Class III Transport
        MTV        SECTION x 3               Class V Transport
        LMTV       NBC SPEC                  Decontamination

    o.  PARAGRAPH 15,  FOUR TANK COMPANY III/V SQUADS

        (1)  Functions. The mission of the III/V squads is to
             provide petroleum, oils, lubricants and ammunition
             resupply to the forward areas of the LOGPAC for
             each tank company. To accomplish this mission eac
             squad is comprised of a squad leader, six petroleum
             heavy vehicle drivers, two heavy vehicle drivers
             and three assistant heavy vehicle drivers.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO          REQUIRED FOR:
        HEMTT      SQD LDR x 4  PRC-119A     Class V Transport
        HEMTT      SECTION x 8               Class V Transport
        HEMTT FUEL SECTION x 12              Class III Transport

    p.  PARAGRAPH 16,  FOOD SERVICE SECTION

        (1)  Functions. Prepares and issues meals to battalion
             personnel. To accomplish these functions the
             section is comprised of a food service sergeant,
             a first cook, and eighteen cooks.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        HMMWV x 3  COOKS                        Food Service
        LMTV x 6   COOKS                        Food Service

    q.  PARAGRAPH 17,  MEDICAL PLATOON HEADQUARTERS

        (1)  Functions. Coordinates the operations,
             administration, and logistics of the medical
             platoon. This mission is accomplished by a
             Platoon Leader, a Field Medical Assistant, and
             a Platoon Sergeant.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        HMMWV      PLT LDR      VRC-89A      Command and Control

    r.  PARAGRAPH 18,  MEDICAL TREATMENT SQUAD

        (1)  Functions. Establishes a battalion aid station as
             far forward as possible, normally with two combat
             trains. The squad performs triage and provides
             medical treatment within their capabilities. To
             accomplish this mission the field surgeon is
             assisted by a physician assistant, three treatment
             NCO's and three medical specialists.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        M577      PHYSICIAN     VRC-88A       Tactical Mobility
                  ASSISANT
        M577      TREATMENT     VRC-89A       Tactical Mobility
                  SQUAD
        LMTV x 2  SQUAD                       Tactical Mobility

    s.  PARAGRAPH 19,  FOUR AMBULANCE SQUAD

        (1)  Functions. To evacuate casualties from the forward
             battle area when required. To accomplish this
             function each of the four squads is comprised of
             two aide/evacuation NCO's and four ambulance aide/
             driver's.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requierments.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        M113 x 8   AMB SQD      VRC-90A          Evacuation

    t.  PARAGRAPH 20,  COMBAT MEDIC SECTION

        (1)  Function. Provides medical personnel for each tank
             company to ensure casualties are properly
             treated in the forward areas. Four combat medic
             specialist's accomplish this mission.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        NONE

    u.  PARAGRAPH 21,  MAINTENANCE PLATOON HEADQUARTERS

        (1)  Function. Supervise the battalion maintenance
             operations that include inspection, testing,
             service, repair, repair parts supply, and vehicle
             recovery. To accomplish this mission the unit
             maintenance technician is assisted by a senior
             maintenance supervisor.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        HMMWV    BMO            VRC-90A      Tactical Mobility
        HMMWV    MTR MT SEC     VRC-90A      Tactical Mobility

    v.  PARAGRAPH 22,  MAINTENANCE SUPPLY

        (1)  Function. Maintenance of the Army Maintenance
             Management System (TAMMS), the requisition,
             storeage, and distribution of repair parts and the
             maintenance of prescribed load list (PLL) of repair
             parts for each company. To accomplish these
             functions the section is comprised of two equipment
             records/parts NCO's and four specialist's.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP    USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        LMTV x 5     Section               Tactical Mobility/PLL

    w.  PARAGRAPH 23,  RECOVERY SECTION

        (1)  Function. Provides limited welding and metal work,
             recovery support to the HHC, and backup recovery
             support to the tank company maintenance teams. To
             accomplish this mission the Recovery Supervisor is
             assisted by eight Recovry Vehicle Operators and a
             Welder.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP    USER         COMMMO          REQUIRED FOR:
        M88 x 3      REC OP       VRC-90A         Recovery
        WKR MTV      REC OP       VRC-90A         Recovery
        WKR HEMTT    REC OP       VRC-90A         Recovery
        LMTV         WELDER                       Welding Ops

    x.  PARAGRAPH 24,  MAINTENANCE/SERVICE SECTION

        (1)  Function. Provides unit maintenance support to the
             rear elements of the battalion and backup support
             to the tank company maintenance teams. To
             accomplish this mission the section is comprised
             an M-1 tank maintenance supervisor, a senior
             mechanic, seven light wheel vehicle mechanics, a
             power-generator equipment repairer, two M-1 tank
             system mechanics, two QM & chemical equipment
             repairers, four heavy wheeled vehicle mechanics,
             seven BFVS mechanics.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP  USER         COMMO           REQUIRED FOR:
        HMMWV    MAINT SUP      VRC-90A      Tactical Mobility
        LMTV x 4 MAINT TM                    Tactical Mobility

    Y.   PARAGRAPH 25,  FOUR TANK COMPANY MAINTENANCE TEAMS

        (1)  Function. Performs unit maintenance, repair damaged
             vehicles, and recover disabled vehicles to the
             UMCP. Support encompasses automotive, turret, and
             CE maintenance. To accomplish this mission each
             team is comprised of an M-1 tank maintenance
             supervisor, an M-1 tank systems mechanic, three
             M-1 tank turret mechanics, three M-1 tank
             automotive mechanics, and two recovery vechicle
             operators.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
             guidnance.  NONE

        (3)  Major equipment requirements.

        VEH/EQUIP   USER        COMMO       REQUIRED FOR:
        M113 x 4   MAINT SUP   VRC-90A      Tactical Mobility
        M88A1 X 4  REC TM      VRC-90A      Recovery
        TRK LMTV x 4 MAINT TM               Transport Maint Equip

    z.  PARAGRAPH 26,  UNIT MINISTRY TEAM

        (1)  Function. Provide first level battle fatigue care
             and crisis intervention and to coordinate worship
             on the battlefield. This support is provided by a
             chaplain and a unit ministry team NCO.

        (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