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 “BIG” size (the size of a regular sheet of paper). This website also has the popular “mini” (half the size of a regular sheet of paper).

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.