ATP 3-13.5, Soldier and Leader Engagement, provides guidance on Soldier and leader engagement (SLE), from planning and preparation, to execution, and assessment. SLE is a potent capability that commanders and staffs employ to create effects that can result in a decisive advantage over adversaries or enemies and opportunities with unified action partners. SLE occurs at all levels and across the full range of military operations; it is available to every Army unit and individual Soldier and civilian.

SLE, as described in this ATP, is an information related capability that be used to both inform audiences and influence their behavior to achieve the commander’s intent and accomplish the mission. ATP 3-13.5 applies to interactions with domestic audiences within public engagement programs and activities in support of community outreach efforts.

Introduction

ATP 3-13.5 provides Army commanders, leaders, staffs, and information operations (IO) professionals with essential information necessary to integrate SLE effectively into their operation. It guides leaders to plan, prepare, execute, and assess SLE in order to achieve effects that support the commander’s intent and concept of operations. The information presented herein are suggestions for how to conduct SLE, and units will likely need to tailor these processes, tools, and techniques to suit the requirements of their unique mission and situation.

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)