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FM 7-20 The Infantry Battalion

FM 7-20

The Infantry Battalion

Army · FM · Dec 2000 · 417 pages

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AirLand Battle doctrine has produced great changes in the Army. It has affected everything from equipment to the way we fight. Commanders need to understand these concepts and how they affect the employment of an infantry battalion. This chapter introduces AirLand Battle doctrine and explains its effect on battalion-level tactical doctrine. Section I THE ROLE OF THE INFANTRY BATTALION The infantry battalion serves many roles on the airland battlefield. It engages most often in close battles and may conduct raids or stay-behind operations as part of deep operations. The battalion may participate in rear battle as part of a tactical combat force. Also, due to their rapid deployability by air, infantry units are ideally suited for executing strategic contingency plans and establishing lodgements. Limited visibility is the basis for infantry battalion operations.

DesignationFM 7-20

EditionDec 2000

StatusSuperseded

Pages417

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

EchelonBattalion

CollectionRecent Archive

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