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by Zachary Willey (Author)
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
