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
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
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
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
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
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
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
None 6-1 through 6-66 2. A star (*) marks new or changed material. 3. File this transmittal sheet in front of the publication.Archive243 pagesNewer: 2001Small Unit Tactics
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
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
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
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
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
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