Department of the Army

The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad (FM 3-21.8 / 7-8) Department of the Army

This field manual provides doctrinal framework for how infantry rifle platoons and squads fight. It also addresses rifle platoon and squad non-combat operations across the spectrum of conflict. Content discussions include principles, tactics, techniques, procedures, terms, and symbols that apply to small unit operations in the current operational environment.

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