Dated December 2022

418 pages.

ATP 3-18.12 presents a series of concise, proven techniques and guidelines essential to safe and successful waterborne operations. It also provides a consolidated reference for training and employing Special Forces (SF) and Marines in all types of waterborne operations.

This publication applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated.

Introduction

Waterborne operations involve the employment of forces from waterborne platforms to meet objectives ashore; they may be in support of or independent from amphibious operations. This ATP covers the entire spectrum of waterborne operations as they apply to United States Army Special Forces. It provides detailed operational planning considerations for the following: small-boat operations, surface swimming operations, dive operations, submarine operations, riverine operations, and air operations. It also provides information on a variety of associated subject areas.

This book is a "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) 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.

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

In Color

(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too)