FM 17-15 ·Army ·1987 Tank Platoon
The fundamental mission of the tank platoon is to close with and destroy the enemy. The platoon's ability to move, shoot, communicate, and provide armored protection is a decisive factor on the modern battlefield. It moves, attacks,…
FM 3-21.94 ·Army ·2003 The Stryker Brigade Combat Team Infantry Battalion Reconnaissance Platoon
This manual is based on the premise that although the unit organization, weapon systems, and conditions have changed, section and platoon maneuver, movement, reconnaissance, and surveillance have not.
FM 44-48 ·Army ·1993 Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for the Sensor Platoon
This field manual (FM) describes the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for the air defense artillery (ADA) sensor platoon and sections. The purpose of this manual is to describe the organization and employment of the ADA sensor…
FM 17_98 ·Army ·Undated Scout Platoon
The scout platoon is organized, equipped, and trained to conduct reconnaissance and security for its parent unit. It provides current battlefield information to help the commander plan and conduct tactical operations. It serves as the…
FM 17-98 ·Army ·1999 Scout Platoon
The scout platoon is organized, equipped, and trained to conduct reconnaissance and security for its parent unit. It provides current battlefield information to help the commander plan and conduct tactical operations. It serves as the…
FM 3-01.48 ·Army ·2003 Divisional Air and Missile Defense Sentinel Platoon Operations
Chapter 1 Organization and System Capabilities of the Sentinel Platoon This chapter discusses the mission, organization, system capabilities, limitations, responsibilities, and early warning of digital divisional AMD Sentinel operations.…
FM 3-21.91 ·Army ·2002 Tactical Employment of Antiarmor Platoons and Companies
This manual is based on the premise that although the unit organization, weapons systems, and conditions have changed, antiarmor company and platoon maneuver, fire, and movement have not changed. FM 3-21.91 (FM 7-91) provides doctrine for…
FM 44-16 ·Army ·1987 Platoon Combat Operations-Chaparral, Vulcan, and Stinger
Chaparral, Vulcan, and Stinger ADA units provide low-altitude air defense for our field forces. These units can deny or limit enemy air attack on our maneuver, combat support, and combat service support forces. They can deny enemy aircraft…
FM 8-10-4 ·Army ·1990 Medical Platoon Leaders' Handbook Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
FM 8-10-4 CHAPTER 1 COMBAT ORGANIZATION Section I. THE DIVISION 1-1. Background The division is the largest Army fixed organization that trains and fights as a tactical team. It is organized with varying numbers and types of combat, combat…
FM 23-90 ·Army ·2000 Mortars
The mission of the mortar platoon is to provide close and immediate indirect fire support for the maneuver battalions and companies. Section I. GENERAL DOCTRINE Doctrine demands the timely and accurate delivery of indirect fire to meet the…
FM 7-90 ·Army ·1992 Tactical Employment of Mortars
All maneuver units require indirect fire to win. Mortar sections and platoons provide unique indirect fires that are organizationally responsive to the ground maneuver commander. Military history has repeatedly demonstrated the…
FM 17-36 ·Army ·1961 Armored Cavalry Platoon and Troop Air Cavalry Tr
Provides security between division elements or between the air assault division and adjacent units. (5) When suitably reinforced with airmobile elements, conducts extended semi-independent operations. (6) Provides armed air escort for…
FM 4-02.4 ·Army ·2001