ATP 3-20.15 describes tactics, techniques and procedures for the employment of tank platoons. It also provides the framework and tactical employment principles for the M1 Abrams tank platoons.

ATP 3-20.15 also provides doctrinal guidance for commanders, staff, and leaders who are responsible for planning, preparing, executing, and assessing operations of tank platoons. This Army techniques publication serves as the authoritative reference for personnel developing doctrine, material and force structure, institutional and unit training, and tank platoon standard operating procedures.

Introduction

ATP 3-20.15 provides doctrinal guidance; describes relationships in the platoon; defines organizational roles and functions, capabilities, limitations; and lays out the responsibilities for platoons during large-scale combat operations. This manual also outlines the Armor Force Fundamentals, organized by three categories: 1) The Daily Dozen (fieldcraft and what units do every day during operations); 2) Critical Tactical Tasks (common to all units); and 3) Tank Platoon Fundamentals (specific to the tank platoons).

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)