ATP 3-21.8 Infantry Platoon and Squad, April 201

Name: ATP 3-21.8 Infantry Platoon and Squad, April 2016
Author: United States Army

The Infantry Platoon and Squad, April 2016, is a field manual published by the United States Army. It provides guidance for the organization, tactics, techniques, and procedures for the infantry platoon and squad. It is intended to be used by infantry platoon and squad leaders, as well as other personnel involved in the planning and execution of infantry operations. The manual covers topics such as organization, mission command, operations, fire support, movement, and protection. It also provides guidance on the use of weapons, equipment, and other resources. Additionally, the manual provides information on the use of air and ground mobility, as well as the integration of infantry operations with other branches of the military.

By United States Army · First published 2016 · Genre: Military Science, Non-Fiction, Instructional · 21 chapters · 133,006 words

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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. This chapter provides a brief discussion of operational environment and an operational overview of unified land operations, and the law of land warfare. It focuses on the role and organization, as well as the duties and responsibilities within the Infantry platoon and squad.

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Work type: Article
Author: United States Army
Date: 2016 CE
Language: English
Genres: Military Science, Non-Fiction, Instructional
Length: 133,006 words
Structure: 21 chapters, 4,471 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Military Science — This book is a manual published by the United States Army, providing guidance on infantry platoon and squad operations.
Non-Fiction — This book is a manual published by the United States Army, providing factual information on infantry platoon and squad operations.
Instructional — This book is a manual published by the United States Army, providing instructions on infantry platoon and squad operations.