When conducting military operations in mountains or cold weather environments, leaders and Soldiers must plan to fight two enemies: the environment and the opposing force. ATP 3-21.50 provides perspective on how Infantry small-unit commanders and subordinate leaders plan, prepare, execute, and assess missions in an operational environment characterized by high altitudes, rapidly changing climatic conditions, and rugged terrain. This environment challenges all the elements of combat power. ATP 3-21.50 addresses the tactical application of techniques—non-prescriptive ways or methods used to perform missions, functions, or tasks—associated with the offense and defense during Infantry small-unit mountain operations.
DesignationATP 3-21.50
EditionJul 2025
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages200
FunctionFieldcraft Survival
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This publication supersedes ATP 3-21.50, dated 27 August 2020.