text: Cavalry Organizations and
  the Operational Environment
  Figure 1-5. Squadron operating across another battalion’s area of operations
  EMPLOYMENT METHOD COMPARISON
  1-59. On a contiguous battlefield, the Cavalry squadron may have an area of operations forward of the
  battalions or operate across the BCT area of operations. On a noncontiguous battlefield, the Cavalry squadron
  may operate in the unassigned area inside the BCT’s area of operations. On a contiguous battlefield where
  there are no unassigned areas, the Cavalry squadron may employ elements within the BCT area of operations
  or across battalion areas of operations to answer information requirements that cross battalion boundaries,
  such as a route security mission that spans the BCT area of operations (see figure 1-6, page 1-17). The
  squadron may have an area of operations to meet an economy of force role in areas where the primary mission
  is reconnaissance and security. Table 1-1, page 1-16 is a comparison of the three general employment
  methods.