Doctrine consists of fundamental principles that describe how to fight. At the tactical level, doctrine consists of authoritative principles concerning how to execute reconnaissance and security operations that require professional military judgment in their application. Importantly, our doctrine must describe how Cavalry squadrons and subordinate units combine the capabilities of various arms into cohesive, combined arms, airground teams and how to execute reconnaissance and security operations. ATP 3-20.96 provides the commander and staff of Cavalry formations with doctrine relevant to Army and joint operations.
DesignationATP 3-20.96
EditionMay 2016
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages164
FunctionRecon Intel
EchelonBattalion
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution will be unlimited. *This publication supersedes FM 3-20.96, GDWHG12 March 20