to the Bradley Fighting Vehicle The Bradley fighting vehicle (BF'V) represents the most dramatic improvement in infantry combat capability since the introduction of the machine gun. The infantry now has unprecedented firepower, armor protection, and battlefield agility; yet, it retains its traditional role of fighting on foot. The BFV is not an improved armored personnel carrier (APC); it is truly a fighting vehicle. Infantrymen must master this new dimension. The fundamentals of tactical doctrine remain unchanged, but they must be modified to capitalize on the BFV's capabilities and its role in combat. The BFV is an excellent companion to the M1 Abrams main battle tank in the combined arms team.
DesignationFM 7-7J
EditionUndated
StatusSuperseded
Pages507
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
EchelonSquad
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)