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F M3-101-2FM 3-101-2The types of FOX units are:• Heavy Division NBC Reconnaissance Platoon.• Armored Cavalry Regiment NBC Reconnaissance Platoon.• Light Armored Cavalry Regiment NBC Reconnaissance Platoon.• Corps NBC Reconnaissance Company.NBC recon elements are composed of teams, squads, and sections. One FOX with Two FOXs and crews compose a squad. An ad hoc grouping of three or more FOXs a section. FOX platoons vary from four to eight crews with their vehiclesHeavy Division NBC Reconnaissance PlatoonThe heavy divisional NBC recon platoon is organized with a platoon headquarters, and A heavy division has one NBC recon platoon as-signed. This NBC recon platoon (FOX) consists of six FOX vehicles divided into three squads its crew is a team.and crews compose three recon squads.with two vehicles each. The platoon headquar-ters is composed of the platoon leader and pla-toon sergeant, with no additional equipment authorized.Use the following terminology when referring to the organization of the heavy division NBC Recon Platoon.• 1 FOX = Team • 3 FOXs = Section • 2 FOXs = Squad • 6 FOXs = PlatoonArmored Cavalry Regiment NBC Recon PlatoonAn armored cavalry regiment (ACR) has one NBC recon platoon assigned.The platoon consists of six FOX vehicles divided into three squads with two vehi-cles each. The platoon headquarters is composed of the platoon leader and platoon sergeant, with no additional equipment authorized.Use the following terminology when referring to the organization of the ACR NBC Reconnaissance Platoon:• 1FOX = Team • 3FOXs = Section • 2FOXs = Squad • 6 FOXs = Platoon2-4FM 3-101-2Light Armored Cavalry Regiment NBC Recon PlatoonA light ACR (LACR) has two NBC recon pla-toons assigned.Each platoon consists of four FOX vehicles divided into two squads with two vehicles each. The platoon headquarters is com-posed of the platoon leader and platoon sergeant,with no equipment authorized.Use the following terminology when referring to the organization of the LACR NBC Reconnais-sance Platoon:• 1 FOX = Team • 2 FOXs = Squad • 3 FOXs = Section• 4 FOXs = PlatoonCorps NBC Reconnaissance CompanyThe Corps NBC recon companies have three M93A1 FOX equipped platoons. The corps FOX platoons are organized with four NBC recon squads and a platoon headquarters.The platoon headquarters is authorized a high mobility, multi-purpose, wheeled vehicle (HMMWV).Use the following terminology company:• 1 FOX = Team • 2 Foxs = Squad when referring to the breakout of the platoons in the corps NBC recon • 3 FOXs = Section • 8 FOXs = Platoon2-5FM 3-101-2The NBC recon platoon performs five critical tasks on the battlefield:• Detect• Report• Identify• Sample• MarkTimely, accurate detection and warning are critical for battlefield success. The key people to perform these tasks are the platoon leader, platoon sergeant, squad leader, vehicle commander and the crews.Platoon LeaderThe platoon leader is responsible for the discipline and training of his platoon, and the maintenance of its equipment. He is responsible to the commander of the supported unit to obtain NBC intelligence to support successful tactical operations.He also serves as a vehicle commander. The platoon leader assists the supported unit’s battle staff in preparing plans, missions, etc for his platoon. He acts as the subject matter expert on the FOX’s platoon capabilities and limitations.This will prevent his platoon from being tasked with missions that he does not have the equipment or training to perform.Platoon SergeantThe platoon sergeant is second in command and is responsible to the platoon leader for maintenance, logistics, and discipline.He ensures training is conducted in accordance with the platoon leader’s guidance. He also serves as a vehicle commander.Squad LeaderThe squad leader has overall responsibility for the squad.While conducting NBC recon operations, the squad leader directs and controls the movement of his squad.He selects vehicle positions during movements. He sets vehicles into position during occupations, and determines routes of movement. The squad leader communicates with the platoon leader and executes the platoon leader’s commands. The squad leader supervises the preparation of the squad to conduct operations.He is responsible for training the vehicle commanders in his squad.Vehicle CommanderThe vehicle commander is responsible for the discipline and training of his crew, the maintenance of assigned equipment, the monitoring and reporting of logistical needs, and the tactical employment of his vehicle. He briefs his crew, controls the movement of his vehicle, submits all crew reports to the squad leader and supervises initial first aid and evacuation of wounded crew members. He is responsible for planning and conducting NBC recon missions when operating as a recon team. He is also responsible for control of all on-board weapon systems.2-6FM 3-101-2CrewsA M93 FOX crew consists of a vehicle commander, driver, surveyor 1 (MM-1 operator), and surveyor2. An M93A1 FOX crew consists of a vehicle commander, driver, and surveyor 1 (MM-1 operator). The duties of the vehicle commander have already been discussed. The duties of the other crew members are:Driver• Safely operation the M93/M93A1 FOX vehicle.• Operator’s checks and services on the vehicle.• Respond to vehicle commander’s direction rapidly, efficiently and tactically.• On dismounting the vehicle, responsible for security from the 9 o’clock position to the 3 o’clock positionSurveyor 1 (MM-1 Operator) [M93 Only]• Operate the MM-1.• Operate and monitor the ASG-1 and AN/VDR-2 radiacmeters.• Operate and maintain the M8A1 automatic chemical agent alarm.• Perform as the light anti-armor weapon (AT-4) gunner.• On dismounting the vehicle, responsible for security from the 3 o’clock position to the 6 o’clock positionSurveyor 2 [M93 Only]• Operate the double wheel system.• Operate and maintain the communications equipment.• Assemble and drop the contamination markers.• Perform as the light anti-armor weapon (AT-4) assistant gunner.• On dismounting the vehicle, responsible for security from the 6 o’clock position to the 9 o’clock position.Surveyor 1 (MM-1 Operator) [M93A1]• Operate the MM-1.• Operate and monitors the AN/VDR-2 radiacmeter.• Perform as the light anti-armor weapon (AT-4) gunner.• Operate the double wheel system.• Operate and maintain the communications equipment.• Operate and maintain the M8A1 automatic chemical agent alarm.• Assemble and drop the contamination markers.• On dismounting the vehicle, responsible for security from the 3 o’clock position to the 9 o’clock position.2-7。