US Army Table of Organization and Equipment

	
	  1 OCTOBER 1997
                                                           TANK COMPANY,
                                                           HEAVY DIVISION




                                  DESIGNATION:  COMPANY _____, _____ BATTALION, _____ ARMOR

                                                                OR
                                         COMPANY (TANK) _____, _____ BATTALION (COMBINED ARMS), _____ ARMOR

                                                                OR
                                         COMPANY (TANK) _____, _____ BATTALION (COMBINED ARMS), _____ INFANTRY
1.  MISSION.  TO CLOSE WITH AND DESTROY ENEMY FORCES, USING
FIRE, MANEUVER AND SHOCK EFFECT.

2.  ASSIGNMENT.  ORGANIC TO A TANK BATTALION, TOE
17375F100 OR INFANTRY HEAVY CAB OR ARMOR HEAVY CAB.

3.  CAPABILITIES.

    A.  AT LEVEL 1, THIS UNIT:

        (1)  CONDUCTS OPERATIONS REQUIRING A HIGH DEGREE OF
FIREPOWER, MOBILITY, ARMOR PROTECTION, AND SHOCK EFFECT.

        (2)  ATTACKS OR DEFENDS UNDER HOSTILE FIRE AND
DURING LIMITED VISIBILITY CONDITIONS.

        (3)  DESTROYS ENEMY MOUNTED AND DISMOUNTED FORCES.

        (4)  CROSS-ATTACHES WITH MECHANIZED INFANTRY IN
COMPANY TEAMS TO ENGAGE THE ENEMY IN THE CONDUCT OF MOBILE
WARFARE.

        (5)  PROVIDES THE MOBILITY, ARMOR PROTECTION, AND
FIREPOWER TO EXPLOIT THE INTEGRATED USE OF CONVENTIONAL,
NUCLEAR, AND CHEMICAL FIRES.

    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 A TYPE B
ORGANIZATION.

    D.  THE COLUMNS DESIGNATED BY LEVELS 1 THROUGH 3 ARE
DESIGNED TO RELATE TO THE CATEGORIES ESTABLISHED BY AR
220-1, UNIT STATUS REPORTING.

    E.  INDIVIDUALS OF THIS ORGANIZATION CAN ENGAGE IN THE
COORDINATED DEFENSE OF THE UNIT'S AREA OR INSTALLATION.

    F.  THIS UNIT IS DEPENDENT ON:

        (1)  APPROPRIATE ELEMENTS OF THE DIVISION OR CORPS
FOR MAINTENANCE AND RECOVERY, FIELD FEEDING, COMBAT MEDICAL
SUPPORT, LEGAL, FINANCE, AND PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES.

        (2)  THE HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY,
TANK BATTALION, TOE 17376F100, OR INFANTRY HEAVY OR
ARMOR HEAVY CAB, TOEs 07245F200, OR 17375F200, FOR
RELIGIOUS,LIMITED RESUPPLY, COMBAT HEALTH SUPPORT
AND UNIT-LEVEL PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

        (3)  SUPPORTING ARTILLERY FOR FIRE SUPPORT
COORDINATION.

4.  BASIS OF ALLOCATION.  THREE PER TANK BATTALION, TOE
17375F100; ONE PER CAB TOE 07245F200; TWO PER CAB 17375F200.

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: FM 71-2)

7.  DOCTRINE.  THE FOLLOWING DOCTRINAL PUBLICATIONS ARE
APPLICABLE TO THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT:

    FM 6-20, FIRE SUPPORT IN THE AIRLAND BATTLE
    FM 6-30, OBSERVED FIRE PROCEDURES
    FM 17-15, TANK PLATOON
    FM 21-40, NBC DEFENSE
    FM 24-1, COMBAT OPERATIONS
    FM 71-1, TANK AND MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY TEAM
    FM 71-2, THE TANK AND MECHANIZED INFANTRY BATTALION TASK
             FORCE
    FM 71-100, DIVISION OPERATIONS
    FM 90-3, DESERT OPERATIONS
    FM 90-13, RIVER CROSSING OPERATIONS (HTF)
    FM 100-5, OPERATIONS

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            TOE ANALYSIS  ---   NARRATIVE DISCUSSION


PRESENT                PRESENT                PRESENT
TOE NO. 17377L000      TITLE      TANK CO     STR       63
                              TANK BATTALION
                              HEAVY DIVISION

PROPOSED               PROPOSED               PROPOSED
TOE NO. 17377F000      TITLE      TANK CO     STR       63



1.  GENERAL.

    a.  References.

        (1)  AR 71-13       (4)  AR 611-101     (7)  AR 570-2

        (2)  AR 71-32       (5)  AR 611-112     (8)  TRADOC PAM 71-6

        (3)  AR 220-1       (6)  AR 611-201     (9)  TRADOC REG 71-15


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

        (1)  TOE 17377F000 replaces 17377L000 as the Tank Company,
Armor Battalion, or Tank Company, Armor Battalion (COMB), or Infantry
Battalion (COMB). It closes with and destroys enemy forces, using
fire, maneuver and shock effect.

        (2)  This version of the TOE is prepared in accordance with
the provisions of current TOE development regulations and guidance.

        (3)  All equipment readiness codes (ERCs) in this TOE
comply with criteria in AR 220-1, Unit Status Reporting.

        (4)  The unit MARC Code is 11A.  This is a combat unit that
operates in the division area.  It is considered a mobile unit and
normally maneuvers/moves.

2.  EMPLOYMENT. The Tank Company employs under the control of the
battalion or unit to which attached.  This unit has the minimum
essential personnel and equipment required for combat operations.

3.  METHODS OF OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS.

    a.  PARAGRAPH 01, Headquarters Section.

        (1)  Functions.  Provides the command and control, unit
administration, and logistical support required to conduct unit
operations.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance:

                PERSONNEL               REQUIRED BY
     TANK COMMANDER/MAST GNR (E6 19K)   FM 17-12
     TANK COMMANDER (E5 19K)            FM 71-1
     TANK GUNNER ASST TC (E5 19K)       FM 71-1
     TANK GUNNER (E4 19K)               FM 17-12
     TANK DRIVER (E4 19K x2)            FM 17-12
     TANK LOADER (E3 19K x2)            FM 17-12

        (3)  Major equipment requirements:

VEH/EQUIP      USER     COMMO      REQUIRED FOR:
TANK           CDR      VRC-92A    TAC MOB  CMD & CTRL
TRK UTL        CDR      VRC-89A    TAC MOB  CMD & CTRL
TANK           XO       VRC-92A    TAC MOB  SUPPORT
TRK UTL        XO       VRC-89A    TAC MOB  SUPPORT
CARRIER        1SG      VRC-92A    TAC MOB  SUPPORT

    b.  PARAGRAPH 02, Three Tank Platoons.

        (1)  Functions.  Destroys enemy forces using fire, maneuver,
and shock effect and capitalizes on the mobility, armor protection,
and firepower of the tank.

        (2)  Personnel requirements not covered by regulatory
guidance:

                PERSONNEL               REQUIRED BY
        PLT LDR (O2 12A x3)             FM 17-15
        PLT SGT (E7 19K x3)             FM 17-15
        TANK CDR (E6 19K x6)            FM 17-15
        TANK GUNNER (E5 19K x12)        FM 17-15
        TANK DRIVER (E4 19K x12)        FM 17-15
        TANK LOADER (E3 19K x12)        FM 17-15

        (3)  Major equipment requirements:

VEH/EQUIP      USER     COMMO      REQUIRED FOR:
TANK x3        PLT LDR  VRC-89A    TAC MOB  CMD & CTRL
TANK x3        PLT SGT  VRC-89A    TAC MOB  SUPPORT
TANK x6        TC       VRC-87A    TAC MOB