ATP 3-21.8 - Infantry Platoon and Squad - Army Techniques Publication - April 2016 (current) - Replaces FM 3-21.8, ATTP 3-21.71, and ATTP 3-21.9 - Upd

We're passionate about the Army. We share our passion by helping our Soldiers and Leaders master the basics. ATP 3-21.8 is the definitive doctrinal foundation for small unit Army operations. The Army Techniques Publication 3-21.8 for the Infantry Platoon and Squad covers in great depth every aspect of small unit operations from planning to execution. This edition is an updated version of the current TC 3-21.8 (April 2016) with added commentary with useful tips and more thorough explanations on difficult topics to make them more understandable. The Infantry Platoon and Squad manual covers a wide range of topics all Army leaders should know to include: ·Task Organization ·Unified Land Operations ·Duties and Responsibilities ·Light Infantry and Mechanized Infantry ·Offensive operations ·Characteristics of the Offense ·Forms of Maneuver ·Combat Formations ·Movement Techniques ·Actions on Contact ·Movement to Contact ·Platoon Attack ·Defensive Operations ·Characteristics of the Defense ·Forms of the Defense ·Fighting Positions ·Engagement Area Development ·Movement ·Route Selection and Management ·Patrols and Patrolling ·Raid ·Ambush ·Sustainment ·Indirect Fires Planning ·Mission Analysis ·Course of Action Development