Dated 23 June 2022

ATP 3-39.33 is aligned with Military Police Corps Regiment FM 3-39 and provides a doctrinal framework for crowd control. ATP 3-39.33 provides guidance for U.S. (United States) forces supporting or conducting crowd control to address demonstrations, rallies, or civil disturbances. This publication provides a framework for commanders and staffs on planning, preparing, executing, and assessing crowd control within the United States and outside of the United States.

Includes:

Maintain law and order.

Protect critical capabilities, assets, activities, life, and public property.

Deescalate crowd actions, if required.

Disperse crowds when needed.

The principal audience for ATP 3-39.33 is commanders, staffs, leaders, and Soldiers who are responsible for planning, preparing, executing, and assessing crowd control in support of Army operations. All members of the profession of arms may use this manual to facilitate an understanding of the tasks of crowd control. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this manual.

ATP 3-39.33 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.

This book is a "mini" (half the size of a regular piece of paper) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading. Coil binding is used to allow for easy page flipping with no binding.

This website also has this book in "BIG" size (the size of a regular sheet of paper)

The Color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.