ATTP 3-21.71, Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad (Bradley) was last developed in November 2010. When ATP 3-21.8 was published in April 2016, it included three Infantry platoons and squads, (Infantry, mechanized, and Stryker). ATTP…Current416 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The Army's techniques publication for the Infantry rifle platoon and squad: organization, offense, defense, and patrolling at the small-unit level. Supersedes the 2016 edition.Current598 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
ATP 3-21.9 addresses the tactical application of techniques associated with the offense, defense, and enabling tasks for the Stryker Infantry rifle platoon and squad. ATP 3-21.9 does not discuss defense support of civil authorities (see…Current452 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
ATP 6-02.53 expands on the foundational information about tactical radios and tactical radio networks in FM 6-02. Tactical radios are critical command and control enablers. Tactical radio networks empower subordinate decision making and…Current206 pagesComms Signal
This Small Unit Night Fighter Handbook combines existing doctrine with night-fighting tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) currently used by light infantry squads and platoons. The dismounted battle drills found in ARTEP 7-8, MTP…Lessons Learned89 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
This manual supersedes FMl 17-25, 25 June 1942. Chapter 1 GENERAL 1. PURPOSE. This manual is a guide to the employment of the assault gun platoon of the tank battalion, armored infantry battalion, the platoon of the assault gun troop of…Historic83 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
FM 1 t2 7 ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL 81-MM MORTAR SQUAD AND PLATOON SECTION I GENERAL * 1. SCOPE.-a. This manual covers the tactical employment of the mortar platoon and squad in support of tank and infantry units. It is a guide only. Each…Historic100 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
FM 19-4 MP ON THE BATTLEFIELD CHAPTER 1 S OLDIERING Y our basic soldiering skills – your skilled use of individual and crew-served weapons and of vehicles and equipment, and your knowledgeable use of communications methods and equipment –…Archive264 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. Purpose and Scope duties. Above all, each man must be effective in the performance of his duties as an individual a. This manual is a guide for training in the in order to contribute to the accomplishment of principles and methods of…Historic136 pagesMarksmanship Weapons
This manual provides technical information, training techniques, and guidance on the M249 light machine gun in the automatic rifle role, which was formerly known as the squad automatic weapon (SAW). Since this manual addresses the M249's…Archive189 pagesMarksmanship Weapons
FM 3-101-1 CHAPTER 1 SMOKE O P E R A T I O N S OVERVIEW Combat commanders refer to smoke as a two-edged sword. Smoke can assist a unit to succeed in battle or lead to its failure. There are many systems capable of providing smoke support:…Archive151 pagesCBRN
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…ArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
SUMMARY OF CHANGE FM 7-8, Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad, has been updated and renumbered as FM 3-21.8, The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad. Following is an overview of the significant changes and updates in this new manual: •…ArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
This manual is based on the premise that although the infantry rifle platoon organization, weapons systems, and equipment have changed, squad and platoon maneuver, fire, and movement have not.ArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
During a logistical movement of nuclear weapons by US Army aircraft, jettisoning is not authorized. During emergency movements (external transport by heli- copter, chapters 5 and 6), the in-flight emergency procedures prescribed by the…Archive50 pagesSustainment
FM 55-250 * -- CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS WARNING ‘ Î ' The‘Nike-Hercuies warhead section will not be jettisoned under any circumstances. 2-1. Warnings The following warnings will be observed by person- nel performing…Archive38 pagesSustainment
FM 55-375 CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS WARNING. The Pershing warhead section is not to be jettisoned under any circumstances. 2-1. Warnings The following warnings will be observed by personnel performing operations,…Historic30 pagesSustainment
l-l. Purpose and Scope a. This manual presents Department of the Army approved procedures for the transport of the Pershing II warhead section, in the M620 shipping and b. storage container, by US Army helicopters. NOTE Throughout this…Archive30 pagesSustainment
3. General Safety and Security Considerations a. The following warnings will be observed by personnel performing operations, procedures, and practices that are included or implied in this manual. Disregard of these warnings could result in…Historic12 pagesSustainment
The evolution of weaponry establishes a continuing need to develop and refine methods and techniques of employing weapon systems to maximize their potential. For the next several years, units will be in various stages of transition to…Archive397 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
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…Archive507 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
This manual provides doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures on how infantry rifle platoons and squads fight. Infantry rifle platoons and squads include infantry, airborne, air assault, ranger, and light infantry platoons and squads.…Archive411 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The infantry reconnaissance platoon is a specialty platoon comprised of infantry soldiers. Unlike traditional infantry platoons whose primary mission is to kill the enemy, the reconnaissance platoon's primary mission is to provide the…Archive326 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The principal audience for TC 3-20.0 is commanders, planners, trainers, and master gunners of maneuver units. It provides the details of the Integrated Weapons Training Strategy, known as IWTS, and structure for the maneuver brigade combat…Current260 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The purpose of the direct fire kill chain is to provide a standard description of all the tasks and actions of the firers, teams, squads, crews, and platoons employing direct fire weapon systems. This allows Soldiers and leaders to…Current200 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The goal of the direct fire kill chain is to provide a standardized description of all tasks and actions taken by a firer, team, squad, crew, or platoon employing direct fire weapon systems. This allows Soldiers and leaders to maximize the…Current116 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
xii TC 3-20.31-105 04 April 2025 PURPOSE The medium tank training strategy has six training events that culminate in their demonstration of proficiency during a live-fire qualification event. Medium tank training consists of all the…Current296 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
TC 3-34.200 is designed to focus on mission-essential task (MET) proficiency. It is the Engineer Regiment's responsibility to provide commanders with the tools to qualify their engineer squads/sections and platoons, to provide quality…Current38 pagesEngineering
TC 3-34.500 is designed to focus on mission-essential task (MET) proficiency. It is the Engineer Regiment's responsibility to provide commanders with the tools to qualify their engineer squads and platoons, to provide quality training…Current48 pagesEngineering
of maneuver, the command and control process (by fire team and squad leaders) complicates the exercise. Force-on-force training must precede all LFXs at this level and higher. (6) Stage 6, Platoon. The cycles in Stage 6 include: Dry fire…Archive142 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
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