Dated 11 Jan 2024

596 pages.

ATP 3-21.8 provides doctrine for the Infantry rifle platoon and squad of the Infantry rifle company against a peer threat. This publication describes relationships, organizational roles and functions, capabilities and limitations, and responsibilities within the Infantry rifle platoon and squad.

ATP 3-21.8 addresses the tactical application of techniques associated with the offense and defense for the Infantry rifle platoon and squad.

The principal audience for ATP 3-21.8 is the commanders, staff, officers, noncommissioned officers, and Soldiers within the Infantry battalion. This publication serves as an authoritative reference for personnel developing doctrine, materiel and force structure, institutional and unit training, and standard operating procedures for the Infantry rifle platoon and squad.

ATP 3-21.8 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/the Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.

This book is a "mini" (half the size of a regular sheet of paper) - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.

We also have the BIG size (the size of a regular sheet of paper) on this website.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.  Binding is with coil, allowing for easy flipping of pages with getting jammed.  With coil binding, it can lay flat on a table when opened.