ATP 3-21.18 Foot Marches provides the doctrinal framework and techniques for conducting foot marches. It describes foot march fundamentals and considerations; types of foot marches; foot march planning, preparations, execution, and assessment; duties and responsibilities; training for the march; and discipline, hygiene, and safety.
ATP 3-21.18 encompasses techniques for foot marches and replaces ATP 3-21.18 published in April 2017. This publication provides doctrinal guidance; organizational roles and functions; capabilities; limitations; and responsibilities for planning, preparing, executing, and assessing foot marches. This publication addresses significant changes in Army doctrinal and training terminology, concepts, and constructs; and proven tactics, techniques, and procedures developed during recent operations. The following is a brief introduction and summary of changes by chapter and appendix:
Chapter 1 – March Fundamentals—
Chapter 2 – March Execution—
Chapter 3 – Soldier Load—
Six appendixes complement the body of this publication by addressing performance before, during, and after foot marches:
- Appendix A – March
- Appendix B – Movement Order and Movement
- Appendix C – Posture and Body
- Appendix D – Training for the
- Appendix E – Foot
- Appendix F – Related Injury and Illness
IN COLOR
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.