PAPERBACK EDITION

The basic skills all soldiers must know to prevail on the battlefield including battle drills for offensive and defensive operations; patrols; construction and emplacement of fighting positions; use of weapons, artillery mines, and explosives; land navigation and map reading communications; individual security and camouflage; and combat medicine (first aid).

A guide to small unit dismounted combat operations extensively updated to include both the latest doctrine and lessons learned from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Covers the equipment operations and individual combat skills essential for soldiers and others who must act as infantry. Essential for Army infantry leaders at the platoon and company level, Special Forces troops, Air Force security and patrol services, Marines and other Army branches who operate as infantry when needed.