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E-92. The company commander has the option of placing one or more Infantry squads under the operational control of the combat vehicle platoon leader. He also may retain all combat vehicles under the control of the combat vehicle platoon leader, or place a combat vehicle section under the operational control of an Infantry platoon leader. This provides the company commander with a fourth maneuver platoon. It also involves the combat vehicle platoon leader in the fight. It can work well when a mobile reserve needs Infantry protection is required.
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