Dated 13 February 2020

This book is a "BIG" (8 1/2 inches high by 11  inches wide) size - the size of a regular sheet of paper.  The popular "mini" size (half the size of this book) is also on this web site at a reduced price.

Army techniques publication (ATP) 6-02.53, Techniques for Tactical Radio Operations, serves as the primary doctrine publication for tactical radios and tactical radio networks employed at all echelons, across all phases of operations, supporting every warfighting function, to enable mission command in unified land operations. This publication describes the methods used to perform missions, functions, or tasks (techniques) for the employment of tactical radios, and incorporate information as it relates to the configuration and employment of radio networks. ATP 6-02.53 incorporates doctrine relative to the wide array of new communications and networking capabilities, addresses the employment of today’s tactical network as a composite of enterprise and tactical systems, and capabilities that are interdependent and interoperable. The doctrine contained within supports the Army’s portion of Department of Defense information networks goal to provide one integrated network that is interoperable across all mission environments during all phases of operations.

The principal audience for ATP 6-02.53 is commanders, staffs, supervisors, planners, radio operators, and Signal Soldiers providing a common reference for tactical radios. It provides basic guidance and gives the system planner the necessary steps for network planning, interoperability considerations, and equipment capabilities.

ATP 6-02.53 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard, and United States Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.

ATP 6-02.53 replaces Field Manual (FM) 6-02.53, Tactical Radio Operations and expands on the foundation of tactical radios operations found in FM 6-02, Signal Support to Operations.

ATP 6-02.53 contains twelve chapters and nine appendices.

The binding uses a coil, allowing for easy page flipping without jamming.

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