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. Despite the difficulties that mountain and cold weather pose, there are armies that have and can conduct large-scale, sustained operations in mountain and cold environments. In contrast, few U.S. military units or personnel have trained extensively in mountain and cold weather operations. For those trained in how to operate in mountain and cold weather environments effectively, they will not only survive but prosper when their training is used as a combat multiplier. Mountain and cold weather can be extremely intimidating, however, Soldiers, can fight and win in these environments with proper preparation and training.
DesignationATP 3-90.97
EditionApr 2016
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages156
FunctionFieldcraft Survival
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited. This publication supersedes FM 3-97.6, dated 28 November 2000 an