text: Security Operations
  Upon receiving the mission from brigade, the squadron planners begin collaborative and parallel planning
  with the BCT staff and augments liaison officers. Based on the threat, the squadron works to mask its forces,
  minimize the electromagnetic signature, and ensure proper coverage of counter-UAS systems. The squadron
  prepares to react to all forms of contact with the enemy, but primarily focuses on direct fire, aerial, and
  electromagnetic contact. The squadron commander task organizes the three reconnaissance troops with one
  tank platoon each from D/4-10 CAV and one Avenger section from 1/C/5-5 ADA. To execute the moving flank
  guard, the squadron commander directs the squadron to move separately from the main body and execute
  successive bounds as they move along their route of advance.
  Alpha Troop, 4-10 CAV is the lead troop to cross the LD and has the three-fold mission, which is to maintain
  contact with the main body, to reconnoiter the zone between the main body and the squadrons’ route of
  advance, and to reconnoiter the squadron’s route. Alpha Troop conducts zone reconnaissance accomplishing
  the three tasks for the squadron as seen in figure 5-6.
  Figure 5-6. Moving flank guard, simultaneous deployment into zone
  Bravo Troop, Charlie Troop, and Charlie Company 1-68 Armor move into their designated area of operations
  across the eastern flank of the main body. Simultaneously, the squadron main command post, along with the
  artillery battery, move to their predetermined locations. Alpha troop continues to bound and clear throughout
  the zone moving north to tie in the screen, oriented east. The artillery battery has preplanned and designated
  rectangular position areas throughout the squadron’s area of operations to cover all engagement areas.