FM 3-21.71: Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad (Bradley)

FM 3-21.71 Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad (Bradley)

FM 3-21.71

Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad (Bradley)

Army · FM · Jan 2002

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FM 3-21.71(FM 7-7J) 1-1 CHAPTER 1 THE ROLE OF THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON (BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE) The mission of the mechanized infantry is to close with the enemy using fire and movement to defeat or capture him, or to repel his assault by fire, close combat, or counterattack. Among other things, the mechanized infantry relies on the principles of war and the dynamics of combat power. These basics apply at both platoon and squad levels. This chapter discusses the doctrinal principles of the mechanized infantry rifle platoon. Platoon and squad tactics, techniques, procedures, and drills rely on these principles. It also discusses the skills required of leaders and soldiers at the small-unit level. Section I.

DesignationFM 3-21.71

EditionJan 2002

StatusSuperseded

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

EchelonSquad

CollectionRecent Archive

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