Operations on Urban Terrain, (MOUT) Close Quarters Battle, (CQB) and multiple small arms operations. Additional missions According to "Machine Guns and Machine Gun Gunnery"; in the defense CAAT could be assigned such missions as "...conducting anti-armor ambushes forward of the forward edge of the battle area (FEBA), supporting a combat outpost, or reinforcing a counter attack force." (MCWP 3-15.1 6-8) In the offense, CAAT "...can act as a motorized scout element that seeks to find and maintain contact with the enemy while the unit’s main body maneuvers to engage, or they can conduct route reconnaissance and provide reports about the trafficability of a unit’s planned route of march." (MCWP 3-15.1 6-8) Organization of a CAAT platoon A CAAT is not a formal unit, but an ad-hoc organization of the existing weapons company. As such, it has no formal Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE), and no set size or precisely defined organization. With that said, it typically makes use of the weapons company section format, with each section being dedicated to a single weapons system. Operationally, the sections are broken up and organized into teams, with each team composed of 2-4 vehicles equipped with a combination of weapons systems, most usually a single anti-armor missile system and 1-2 machine guns or automatic grenade launchers. A vehicle will be led by an NCO. With a team being led by either an NCO, SNCO, or officer depending on the exact organization. There are many roles in the CAAT. listed below are some of the most common roles of each member in the CAAT. Vehicle Commander (VC) - The vehicle commander makes all decisions regarding the vehicle and its inhabitants. The VC will usually be on the radio (or other communications device, i.e., laptop) and communicate directly with other vehicles. Exceptions to this rule are officers who usually have another Marine use the radio. Driver - The driver not only drives the vehicle but is responsible for its entire upkeep and maintenance. The driver coordinates with the motor pool and its Marines to ensure timely repairs and maintenance. In addition, during ship-borne deployment, the driver is responsible whenever the vehicle must be moved. During missions, the driver takes cues from the VC as to where to go and how to get there. Gunner - The gunner maintains and operates the gun, and also provides a view to the VC from atop the vehicle.