The Cavalry Handbook
Cavalry roles cover wheeled and tracked vehicle roles from light armoured to heavy armoured used as both fire support, infantry troop transport and supply and convoy operations.
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The driver maneuvers the light vehicle under the commander’s orders. He is responsible for navigating terrain, avoiding hazards, and ensuring the vehicle is positioned effectively to support the mission.
The gunner operates the vehicle’s primary weapon system, often a crew-served or remote weapon station. He maintains observation, reports threats, and engages enemy forces under the commander’s direction.
The vehicle commander is the senior crewman of a light vehicle. He directs the driver and gunner to achieve the mission, issuing movement and engagement orders. He coordinates with other vehicles and friendly forces, and may employ the commander’s weapon system for local defense or light targets.
Commands a section of 2–3 light vehicles under the direction of the Platoon Commander, while also serving as the commander of his own vehicle. He ensures the section is employed effectively to provide mobility, firepower, and support to infantry operations.
The AFV driver moves the vehicle under the direction of the vehicle commander, positioning it for both protection and fire support. He is responsible for navigating terrain, spotting hazards such as mines or IEDs, and maintaining awareness of nearby friendly forces.
The AFV gunner operates the vehicle’s primary weapon systems. He is responsible for engaging enemy targets as directed by the vehicle commander and maintaining constant observation to help identify threats. The gunner calls out contacts and follows the commander’s fire orders to deliver accurate and timely fire support.
The AFV commander is the senior member of the crew, responsible for directing both the gunner and driver to achieve the mission. He gives movement orders, designates targets, and coordinates with other vehicles and friendly forces. The commander may also operate a machine gun for local defense and engage light targets.
The AFV section commander commands a number of AFVs, typically 2–3, under the direction of the Platoon Commander. He is also the vehicle commander of his own AFV. He ensures the section is in the right place, at the right time, and responding effectively to support the infantry.
The MBT driver maneuvers the tank across the battlefield under the commander’s orders. He positions the vehicle for maximum protection and firepower, navigates obstacles, and maintains awareness of hazards such as mines, IEDs, or friendly infantry in close proximity.
The MBT gunner operates the tank’s primary weapons, engaging targets as ordered by the commander. He maintains constant observation for threats, reports contacts, and delivers accurate fire to support the mission.
The tank commander (TC) is the senior crewman in an MBT, responsible for directing the driver and gunner. He identifies and designates targets, issues movement and engagement orders, and coordinates with other friendly elements. He may also employ the commander’s machine gun for local defense and against light targets.
Commands a section of 2–3 main battle tanks under the direction of the Platoon Commander, while also serving as the commander of his own vehicle. He ensures the section is positioned effectively, at the right time and place, to provide decisive firepower and support to the infantry.
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