Dated 1 March, 2017

ATP 6-0.5 expands on command post (CP) tactics and procedures found in FM 6-0. This publication provides considerations for  organizing a  headquarters into CPs and techniques for employing and conducting CP operations. The material in this publication provides a framework for units to develop and refine their standard operating procedures (SOPs) for CP operations.

The principal audience for this publication is all members of the profession of arms. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication.

The principal audience for this publication is Army commanders and staffs at battalion through theater Army level.

ATP 6-0.5 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 sheet of paper) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

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

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