Edition DescriptionLarge Type / large print edition
SynopsisTHE 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 IMPORTANT : this is not the older, outdated field manual (FM 3-21.8) with only 600 pages that is often offered for sale - or the even older FM 7-8 - this is the current, up-to-date ATP 3-21.8 .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.