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 "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.

Coil binding is used to allow for jam free page turning.

The covers are laminated for weather protection.