Dated 1 September 2016

Army techniques and procedures (ATP) 3-20.97 provides framework and tactical employment principles for Cavalry troops of the Cavalry squadrons in the Armored brigade combat team (ABCT); the Infantry brigade combat team (IBCT), mounted and dismounted; the Stryker brigade combat team (SBCT); and the battlefield surveillance brigade (BFSB).

The principal audience for ATP 3-20.97 is all members of the military.. Trainers and educators throughout the Army should use this manual, also.

ATP 3-20.97 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, the United States Army Reserve, Department of the Army civilians, and government contractors unless otherwise stated.

Introduction

ATP 3-20.97 provides combined arms tactics that Cavalry troops use to conduct reconnaissance and appropriate security tasks.

The following summarizes each chapter of ATP 3-20.97:

Chapter 1 discusses the operational environment and threat profiles that a Cavalry troop encounters while conducting operations. The chapter also describes the organization, equipment, capabilities, and limitations found in each type of brigade combat team (BCT) Cavalry troop.

Chapter 2 discusses information that the Cavalry commander conducts and considers when developing mission orders. The chapter discusses mission command and the responsibilities of the commander, staff, and unit leadership during mission command.

Chapter 3 discusses the basics of reconnaissance that includes forms of reconnaissance and reconnaissance handover.

Chapter 4 is an overview of security tasks. It discusses the fundamentals of security, the forms of security, and the considerations when conducting security tasks.

Chapter 5 discusses the Cavalry troop conducting reconnaissance and security to support squadron tasks during decisive action. Squadron tasks support BCT offense, defense, and stability tasks.

Chapter 6 discusses the augmentation of combat forces that provide the Cavalry troop with enablers to enhance the effectiveness of the reconnaissance and security mission.

Chapter 7 discusses how the Cavalry unit plans and organizes for sustainment tasks. Chapter 7 also discusses the different types of logistics packages (LOGPACs) and the operations, maintenance, field services, and Army health support system available for the Cavalry troop.

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

Coil binding is used to prevent jamming while turning pages.