The Official US Army Small Unit Tactics Handbook - Infantry Platoon and Squad: Updated & Expanded, Current Edition - Giant 820+ Pages, Big 7"x10" ... / ATTP 3-21.9) (Carlile Military Library)

The Official US Army Small Unit Tactics Handbook - Infantry Platoon and Squad: Updated & Expanded, Current Edition - Giant 820+ Pages, Big 7"x10" ... / ATTP 3-21.9) (Carlile Military Library)

<p>THE <b>LAND WARRIOR'S COMPREHENSIVE COMPANION</b></p> <ul> <li>The <b>indispensable field manual</b> for the Infantry Soldier, Special Forces operator, military contractor, or prepper.</li> <li><b>MAMMOTH 820+ pages</b>!</li> <li><b>Updated and expanded - current edition</b>.</li> <li><b>Full-size edition - LARGE 7" x 10" FORMAT: clear, detailed text & illustrations</b>.</li> <li><b>Created and trusted by US military forces</b>: United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE).</li> <li><b>Complete & Unabridged</b>.</li> <li><b>IMPORTANT</b>: this is <b>not</b> the older, outdated field manual (FM 3-21.8) with only 600 pages that is often offered for sale - or the even older FM 7-8 - this is the <b>current, up-to-date ATP 3-21.8</b>. <i>Don't be fooled!</i></li> <li>"Batteries last hours, books last decades: <b>get the print edition!</b>"</li> </ul> <p><b>Infantry Soldiers</b> have been <b>the backbone of every army</b> throughout history. Being <b>the most fundamental and enduring</b> of military occupations, the foot-soldier's art has been <b>honed by centuries of warfighting around the world</b>.</p> <p>These skills, therefore, should be studied not only by the Infantryman but <b>by anyone who wishes to be well-prepared for potential combat</b>, whatever their profession or specialty.</p> <p>With an <b>incredible 820+ pages</b> of <b>tightly-written and profusely-illustrated material</b>, this <b>unique book</b> provides the reader with a <b>complete understanding</b> of the <b>strategy</b>, <b>tactics</b>, <b>techniques</b> and <b>tools</b> of <b>modern land warfare</b> from the perspective of the <b>small unit leader</b>.</p> <p>"The <b>primary mission</b> of the Infantry platoon and squad is to <b>close with the enemy by means of fire</b> and maneuver to <b>destroy</b>, <b>capture</b>, or <b>repel an assault by fire</b>, <b>close combat</b>, and <b>counterattack</b>. In order to succeed, Infantry platoons and squads are <b>aggressive</b>, <b>physically fit</b>, <b>disciplined</b>, and <b>well-trained</b>. The inherent strategic mobility of Infantry units dictates a need to be prepared for <b>rapid deployment</b> in response to situations in <b>different operational environments</b>" <i>- From the first chapter.</i></p> <p><b>ORGANIZATION</b>: OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW - ROLE OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON & SQUAD - ROLE OF THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY PLATOON & SQUAD - ROLE OF THE STRYKER INFANTRY PLATOON & SQUAD - COMPANY ORGANIZATIONS</p> <p><b>OFFENSE</b>: CONDUCT OF THE OFFENSE - COMMON OFFENSIVE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS - COMBAT FORMATIONS - MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES - ACTIONS ON CONTACT - MOVEMENT TO CONTACT - ATTACK - OPERATION DURING LIMITED VISIBILITY - BATTLEFIELD OBSCURATION - TRANSITIONS</p> <p><b>DEFENSE</b>: BASICS OF THE DEFENSE - COMMON DEFENSIVE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS - FORMS OF THE DEFENSE - FIGHTING POSITIONS - ENGAGEMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT - TRANSITIONS</p> <p><b>STABILITY</b>: OVERVIEW OF STABILITY - PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS - UNIFIED ACTION PARTNERS - TACTICAL ACTIONS AND TASKS IN SUPPORT OF STABILITY - TRANSITIONS</p> <p><b>MOVEMENT</b>: TROOP MOVEMENT - ROUTE SELECTION & NAVIGATION - ACTIONS AT DANGER AREAS - RELIEF IN PLACE - PASSAGE OF LINES - LINKUP - MOVEMENT WITH COMBAT VEHICLES - SECURITY - OTHER MOVEMENT SITUATIONS</p> <p><b>PATROLS & PATROLLING</b>: OVERVIEW - PATROL PREPARATIONS - COMBAT PATROLS - RECONNAISSANCE PATROLS - POST-PATROL ACTIVITIES</p> <p><b>SUSTAINMENT</b>: RESPONSIBILITIES - SOLDIER, COMBAT, AND UNIT BASIC LOADS - FUNCTIONS OF SUSTAINMENT</p> <p><b>APPENDICES</b>: PLANNING - DIRECT FIRE PLANNING & CONTROL - INDIRECT FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING - SECURITY - VEHICLE EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS - MACHINE GUN EMPLOYMENT - SHOULDER-LAUNCHED MUNITIONS & CLOSE COMBAT MISSILE SYSTEMS - OBSTACLE REDUCTION & EMPLOYMENT - CBRN OPERATIONS - SELECTED BATTLE DRILLS/CREW DRILLS</p> <p><i>Information purposes only.</i> <b>Proudly published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.</b></p>