21st Century U.S. Army Field Manuals: Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad (Bradley), FM 3-21.71 (CD-ROM)

U.S. Army

ISBN 10: 1422016617 ISBN 13: 9781422016619

Publisher: Progressive Management, 2008

This unique electronic book on CD-ROM has a complete reproduction of the U.S. Army Field Manual, Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad (Bradley), FM 3-21.71, 430 pages. In addition, as a bonus, there are reproductions of over 50 vital U.S. Army Field Manuals! This manual describes the operations and capabilities of the Bradley fighting vehicle (BFV)-equipped infantry rifle platoon. It is based on the platoons equipped with the M2A2-ODS, but still applies to all variations of the BFV. It takes into account the reorganization of this platoon, which incorporates three rifle squads. It introduces the enhanced capabilities of the M2A3 BFV and M2A2-ODS BFV (with Applique) equipped with FBCB2. This manual also describes the doctrinal and tactical employment principles for the BFV-equipped infantry rifle platoon. Tactics and techniques in the manual apply both to digital and analog platoons during planning, preparation, and execution are provided. This manual provides the platoon leader, BFV commanders, and squad leaders with tactics and techniques to exploit infantry rifle platoon capabilities. The Role Of The Mechanized Infantry Rifle Platoon (Bradley Fighting Vehicle) - The mission of the mechanized infantry is to close with the enemy using fire and movement to defeat or capture him, or to repel his assault by fire, close combat, or counterattack. Among other things, the mechanized infantry relies on the principles of war and the dynamics of combat power. These basics apply at both platoon and squad levels. Section I. MECHANIZED INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON EMPLOYMENT - Despite any technological advantages our armed forces might have over an enemy, the only way to gain the decision in battle is by close combat between ground forces. Mechanized infantry rifle forces equipped with the Bradley fighting vehicle (BFV) play the following main roles in close combat situations: Operate mainly at night or during other periods of natural or induced limited visibility. Penetrate and hold existing (natural and man-made) obstacles and difficult terrain as pivots for operational and tactical maneuver. Attack over approaches not feasible for armored forces. Seize or secure forested and built-up areas. Control restrictive routes for use by other forces. Conduct rear area operations.

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