ATP 3-20.15, Tank Platoon

dated July 2019

ATP 3-20.15 provides principles, tactics, techniques, and procedures for the employment of tank platoons. It also provides the framework and technical employment principles for tank platoons of the Armored and Rifle Company Teams and Combined Arms Battalions (CAB).

ATP 3-20.15 also provides doctrinal guidance for commanders, staff, and leaders who are responsible for planning, preparing, executing, and assessing operations of tank platoons. This ATP serves as an authoritative reference for personnel developing doctrine (fundamental principles and tactics, techniques, and procedures [TTP]), material and force structure, institutional and unit training, and tank platoon standard operating procedures (SOP).

The doctrinal principles and procedures contained within this ATP are intended to be used as a guide and not to be considered prescriptive. ATP 3-20.15 outlines the framework in which tank platoons will operate, either by themselves or together as part of the combined arms company team. ATP 3-20.15 also includes discussions of doctrine that is applicable to all tank platoons.

This publication applies to the Active Army, the United States Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated.

This book is mini size (half the size of a regular sheet of paper) - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  It has coil binding allowing for easy page turning without jamming.

(A BIG size (the size of a regular sheet of paper) is also available on this website)

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