ATP 3-21.8 Infantry Platoon and Squad now available for download

By Doctrine and Collective Training DivisionMay 4, 2016

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FORT BENNING, Ga., (May 4, 2016) -- The Maneuver Center of Excellence's Doctrine and Collective Training Division announces the recent publication of Army Techniques Publication 3-21.8, Infantry Platoon and Squad. This new ATP provides techniques for the employment of Infantry platoons and squads of the Infantry, Stryker and Armored brigade combat teams.

The ATP, which was published in April, replaces Field Manual 3-21.8, published in March 2007; Army Tactics, Techniques and Procedures 3-21.71, published in November 2010; and ATTP 3-21.9, published in December 2010. It presents doctrinal guidance; describes relationships within the platoon and squad; defines organizational roles and functions, capabilities, limitations; and describes the responsibilities for platoons and squads during unified land operations.

"This manual consolidates all three organizational Infantry Platoons (IBCT, SBCT and ABCT) into one manual. It will provide a one-stop shop for all Infantry Soldiers, no matter which platform they are operating from," said Bruce Moore, Armored brigade combat team doctrine branch.

"This new manual combines traditional techniques with current methods developed during operational deployments and at the Combat Training Centers," said Col. Marty Barr. "The new '7-8' provides a doctrinal foundation for precommissioning sources who organize leader training using the Infantry platoon model, new Infantry leaders and Soldiers who work with the Infantry."

ATP 3-21.8 is available for download from the Army Publishing Directorate at www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/TRADOC/ATP.aspx.