Field Manual FM 3-21.8 (FM 7-8) The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad March 2007

By: United States Government Us Army

The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad, written by the US Army, is the definitive guide for those seeking proven combat strategies and tactics used by the US Army Infantry. Recognized for its credibility and used in official military training, this field manual delivers practical techniques developed and tested by military professionals, making it a go-to resource for serious tactical learning.One of the publication's unique features is its focus on decision-making and strategic adaptation under combat conditions. The manual outlines the importance of fast paced maneuvers and positioning to optimize both offensive as well as defensive actions.This approach emphasizes the application of tactical principles, such as leveraging terrain and employing calculated force, allowing Infantry squads to outmaneuver the enemy even under highly complex scenarios while being under severe combat stress.Key highlights include: Detailed instructions on tactical maneuvers for fire and movement techniques.Guidelines on using combined arms tactics to create enemy dilemmas.Methods for assessing situational awareness to make quick, effective decisions.Learn to make quick, flexible decisions in fluid combat situations.Focus on individual and team-based leadership to ensure mission success.

This guide is essential for survivalists, tactical trainers, preppers, soldiers, SWAT teams, hunters, and outdoor professionals seeking elite, military-tested skills for strategic defense and offense. Master the art of tactical decision-making and gain the confidence to control any situation with skill and precision.Originally written by the US Army, this specific product has been reformatted for easier publication. It has not been edited in any way for widespread, unrestricted, unendorsed distribution.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DTYQGX8G
• ISBN13: 9798893440577
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Matthew Luke Publishing
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

No two wars are ever the same.

This isn't the manual I grew up with. It's new and improved; that's why the terminology has changed. The manual is part of a complete system, which is explained as clearly as possible at the start of the book. We get an overview of war itself and the role it plays. Eventually, we move on to the detailed tactics of “The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad.” Being in armed reconnaissance (Tet-68) was not as grueling as being in a rifle platoon. It was not as necessary to hone the skills daily, but everyone is a soldier first. Ever wonder how a handful of professionals can outmaneuver, think, and act against a bigger or better-equipped force? It is mostly training and drills combined with the flexibility to carry out the commander’s intent and take advantage of targets of opportunity. To do this, you have to know the commander's intent and recognize targets of opportunity. The field manual is best used for its intended purpose. However, as with many other manuals, one can build character and apply not the specific tactics but their purpose to other disciplines. In a mechanized war, it is easy to forget that something needs to be taken and held. I have always had respect for those who can. Even though I never acquired a military attitude, I found it intriguing to try to outmaneuver those who follow the book. I would have paid for my time at the National Training Center (Mojave) and similar locations.