U S Army Field Manual 3 21 10

This field manual provides a doctrinal framework on how Infantry companies fight. It also addresses rifle platoon and squad non­combat operations across the spectrum of conflict. Content discussions include principles, tactics, techniques, procedures, terms, and symbols that apply to operations in the current operational environment (COE). Reprinted by St. Michael Publishing House from the Public Domain text.

FM 3-21.8 is the principal manual for United States Army doctrine concerning light infantry tactics. It also addresses rifle platoon and squad non-combat operations across the spectrum of conflict. Content discussions include principles, tactics, techniques, procedures, terms, and symbols that apply to small unit operations in the current operational environment (COE). The primary audiences for this manual are Infantry rifle platoon leaders, platoon sergeants, and squad and fire team leaders. Secondary audiences include, instructors in U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) schools, writers of Infantry training literature, other Infantry leaders and staff officers, and Reserve Officer Training Candidate (ROTC) and military academy instructors. Anyone attempting to gain an understanding of military concepts and operations will benefit from reading this book.

Rather than providing rote solutions, this manual provides a doctrinal framework of principles; tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP); terms; and symbols for the employment of the Infantry rifle company. This framework will help Infantry rifle company leaders effectively- - Exploit capabilities unique to the Infantry. - Reduce the vulnerability of the unit. - Plan and conduct full-spectrum operations. - Accomplish their missions in various tactical situations, from stability and civil support to high-intensity combat. - Win on the battlefield. The Infantry companies of the SBCT and HBCT mostly use the same doctrine, but cover more specific doctrine in their own manuals. The main target audience for this manual includes Infantry rifle company commanders, executive officers, first sergeants, platoon sergeants and platoon leaders. Military instructors, evaluators, training and doctrine developers will also find it useful, as will other Infantry company commanders (HHC and weapons company), Infantry battalion staff officers, service school instructors, and commissioning source instructors. This publication applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG), the National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the US Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated. Leaders must understand this manual before they can train their companies using ARTEP 7-10-MTP. They should use this manual as a set along with the publications listed in the References.

This field manual provides a doctrinal framework on how Infantry rifle platoons and squads fight. It also addresses rifle platoon and squad non-combat operations across the spectrum of conflict. Content discussions include principles, tactics, techniques, procedures, terms, and symbols that apply to small unit operations in the current operational environment (COE). Reprinted by St. Michael Publishing House from the Public Domain text.

The 2006 printing. This manual defines the role, operational requirements, mission tasks, battlefield functions, and command and control relationships of Infantry battalions organic to the Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT). Users of this manual must understand the elements of doctrinal literature and their relationship to each other. The commonly used terms, tactics, techniques, and procedures are both interrelated and mutually supportive. However, each term has its own usage, level of detail, and place in the hierarchy of doctrinal publications. FMs provide doctrine, tactics, and some techniques, while mission training plans (MTP) provide techniques and procedures. Procedures can also be found in publications such as unit standing operating procedures (SOP) and Soldiers' manuals as well as others. Tactics, techniques, and procedures, in that order, become more prescriptive and require less judgment as these elements are applied. This manual is provided for use by Infantry battalion commanders and staffs, company commanders, and special platoon leaders. The term Infantry unit, as used in this context throughout this manual, refers to all Infantry and Ranger units unless otherwise specified. Air assault and airborne mission trained units are organized as Infantry units and are not differentiated in this manual. This manual is also provided for use by instructors of US Army Infantry battalion operations. It provides the doctrine for Infantry battalions to use in combat training and combat. It establishes a common base of tactical knowledge from which specific solutions to battalion-level tactical problems can be developed. It is designed to increase the effectiveness of battalion-level operations by providing doctrinal principles and selected battlefield-proven tactics, techniques, and procedures. While this manual is primarily written for US Army Infantry units, it is also a source of information for other branches of the US Army and US military, and for multinational forces while working in a joint environment. It applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG), the National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the US Army Reserve (USAR), unless otherwise stated.

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

***Book 1 of 2: Chapters 1 thru 10*** Rather than providing rote solutions, this manual provides a doctrinal framework of principles; tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP); terms; and symbols for the employment of the Infantry rifle company. This framework will help Infantry rifle company leaders effectively-- Exploit capabilities unique to the Infantry. Reduce the vulnerability of the unit. Plan and conduct full-spectrum operations. Accomplish their missions in various tactical situations, from stability and civil support to high-intensity combat. Win on the battlefield. The Infantry companies of the SBCT and HBCT mostly use the same doctrine, but cover more specific doctrine in their own manuals. The main target audience for this manual includes Infantry rifle company commanders, executive officers, first sergeants, platoon sergeants and platoon leaders. Military instructors, evaluators, training and doctrine developers will also find it useful, as will other Infantry company commanders (HHC and weapons company), Infantry battalion staff officers, service school instructors, and commissioning source instructors.

Rather than providing rote solutions, this manual, “The Infantry Rifle Company (FM 3-21.10 / 7-10),” provides a doctrinal framework of principles; tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP); terms; and symbols for the employment of the Infantry rifle company. This framework will help Infantry rifle company leaders effectively--Exploit capabilities unique to the Infantry; Reduce the vulnerability of the unit; Plan and conduct full-spectrum operations; Accomplish their missions in various tactical situations, from stability and civil support to high-intensity combat; Win on the battlefield. The Infantry companies of the SBCT and HBCT mostly use the same doctrine, but cover more specific doctrine in their own manuals. The main target audience for this manual includes Infantry rifle company commanders, executive officers, first sergeants, platoon sergeants and platoon leaders. Military instructors, evaluators, training and doctrine developers will also find it useful, as will other Infantry company commanders (HHC and weapons company), Infantry battalion staff officers, service school instructors, and commissioning source instructors.