ATP 6-02.53 is the primary doctrine for tactical radios and tactical radio networks. This publication describes the non-prescriptive methods to perform missions, functions, and tasks for the employment of tactical radios and tactical radio networks to support every warfighting function and enable command and control of forces. This publication includes doctrine on new communications and networking capabilities. It addresses the employment of interdependent and interoperable tactical radios.

The principal audience for ATP 6-02.53 is leaders, staffs, supervisors, planners, and radio operators responsible for operating tactical radios or employing tactical radio networks at echelons corps and below. This ATP is a standard reference for system planners. It provides network planning guidance, interoperability considerations, and equipment capabilities. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication.

                    Introduction

ATP 6-02.53 expands on the foundational information about tactical radios and tactical radio networks in FM 6-02. Tactical radios are critical command and control enablers. Tactical radio networks empower subordinate decision making and allow integration and synchronization across all domains. Tactical radios and networks support the Army’s mission across the competition continuum.

This publication contains important developments regarding tactical radio operations with greater emphasis on the employment of tactical radio retransmission at echelons corps and below.

IN COLOR

This book is a “Mini” (half the size of a piece of paper).

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.

(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)