31 March 2017 TC 3-22.150 1-1 Overview Combatives training stands apart from the vast majority of martial arts training, in that producing the individual's actual fighting ability is of primary concern. The mental and physical benefits of training, gain their worth from their usefulness in producing more capable Soldiers PURPOSE 1-1. Combatives, the art of hand-to-hand combat, bridges the gap between physical training and tactics. The products of a good physical training plan— strength, endurance, and flexibility—must be directed toward the mission, and Soldiers must be prepared to use different levels of force in an environment where the intensity of a conflict changes quickly. Many military operations, such as peacekeeping missions or noncombatant evacuation, may restrict the use of lethal force.
DesignationTC 3-25.150
EditionMar 2017
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages408
FunctionFieldcraft Survival
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
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