ATP 3-21.9 provides doctrine for the Stryker Infantry rifle platoon and squad of the Stryker brigade combat team Infantry rifle company against a peer threat. This publication describes relationships, organizational roles and functions, capabilities and limitations, and responsibilities within the Infantry rifle platoon and squad.

Introduction

ATP 3-21.9 addresses the tactical application of techniques associated with the offense, defense, and enabling tasks for the Stryker Infantry rifle platoon and squad that prescribe how to perform specific tasks.

The techniques addressed in ATP 3-21.9 include the movement and maneuver of units in relation to each other, the terrain, and the enemy. judgment in application; they are always descriptive, not prescriptive.

The discussions used throughout this publication illustrate different ways a Stryker Infantry rifle platoon and squad can accomplish its mission regardless of which inherent element (offense or defense) of conventional warfare that it currently dominates. Conventional warfare is a violent struggle for domination between nation states or coalitions of nation-states (see FM 3-0). Discussions will focus on potential challenges confronting the platoon leader and platoon subordinate leaders in accomplishing their mission.

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)