The fighting position, well sited and carefully constructed, gives a distinct advantage to an infantry defender. The purpose of this bulletin is to describe what we k now about locating and constructing positions to secure the maximum advantage for our soldiers, and to convince you to train accordingly. Briefly stated, a fighting position must: Protect against small arms fires; Protect against indirect fire fragments; Protect against aerial and ground observation; protect against tank and ATGM fires; Provide for long-range observation and fires; Provide for protected fighting and mutual support even as the enemy advances; Provide confidence to fight and win. This bulletin will expand on these requirements. It will tell you why the requirements are valid and how you and your soldiers can meet them.

Illustrated with action photographs and detailed artworks, Combat Techniques is a comprehensive reference work on tactical procedures for infantry today, providing a thorough insight into how the soldiers of today’s armies would fight in any combat scenario they encountered.

This book looks at several troop categories based on primary function and analyzes the ratio between these categories to develop a general historical ratio. This ratio is called the Tooth-to-Tail Ratio. McGrath's study finds that this ratio, among types of deployed US forces, has steadily declined since World War II, just as the nature of warfare itself has changed. At the same time, the percentage of deployed forces devoted to logistics functions and to base and life support functions have increased, especially with the advent of the large-scale of use of civilian contractors. This work provides a unique analysis of the size and composition of military forces as found in historical patterns. Extensively illustrated with charts, diagrams, and tables. (Originally published by the Combat Studies Institute Press)

THE LAND WARRIOR'S COMPREHENSIVE COMPANION The indispensable field manual for the Infantry Soldier, Special Forces operator, military contractor, or prepper. MAMMOTH 820+ pages! Updated and expanded - current edition. Full-size edition - LARGE 7" x 10" FORMAT: clear, detailed text & illustrations. Created and trusted by US military forces: United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE). Complete & Unabridged. IMPORTANT: this is not the older, outdated field manual (FM 3-21.8) with only 600 pages that is often offered for sale - or the even older FM 7-8 - this is the current, up-to-date ATP 3-21.8. Don't be fooled! "Batteries last hours, books last decades: get the print edition!" Infantry Soldiers have been the backbone of every army throughout history. Being the most fundamental and enduring of military occupations, the foot-soldier's art has been honed by centuries of warfighting around the world. These skills, therefore, should be studied not only by the Infantryman but by anyone who wishes to be well-prepared for potential combat, whatever their profession or specialty. With an incredible 820+ pages of tightly-written and profusely-illustrated material, this unique book provides the reader with a complete understanding of the strategy, tactics, techniques and tools of modern land warfare from the perspective of the small unit leader. "The primary mission of the Infantry platoon and squad is to close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver to destroy, capture, or repel an assault by fire, close combat, and counterattack. In order to succeed, Infantry platoons and squads are aggressive, physically fit, disciplined, and well-trained. The inherent strategic mobility of Infantry units dictates a need to be prepared for rapid deployment in response to situations in different operational environments" - From the first chapter. ORGANIZATION: OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW - ROLE OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON & SQUAD - ROLE OF THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY PLATOON & SQUAD - ROLE OF THE STRYKER INFANTRY PLATOON & SQUAD - COMPANY ORGANIZATIONS OFFENSE: CONDUCT OF THE OFFENSE - COMMON OFFENSIVE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS - COMBAT FORMATIONS - MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES - ACTIONS ON CONTACT - MOVEMENT TO CONTACT - ATTACK - OPERATION DURING LIMITED VISIBILITY - BATTLEFIELD OBSCURATION - TRANSITIONS DEFENSE: BASICS OF THE DEFENSE - COMMON DEFENSIVE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS - FORMS OF THE DEFENSE - FIGHTING POSITIONS - ENGAGEMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT - TRANSITIONS STABILITY: OVERVIEW OF STABILITY - PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS - UNIFIED ACTION PARTNERS - TACTICAL ACTIONS AND TASKS IN SUPPORT OF STABILITY - TRANSITIONS MOVEMENT: TROOP MOVEMENT - ROUTE SELECTION & NAVIGATION - ACTIONS AT DANGER AREAS - RELIEF IN PLACE - PASSAGE OF LINES - LINKUP - MOVEMENT WITH COMBAT VEHICLES - SECURITY - OTHER MOVEMENT SITUATIONS PATROLS & PATROLLING: OVERVIEW - PATROL PREPARATIONS - COMBAT PATROLS - RECONNAISSANCE PATROLS - POST-PATROL ACTIVITIES SUSTAINMENT: RESPONSIBILITIES - SOLDIER, COMBAT, AND UNIT BASIC LOADS - FUNCTIONS OF SUSTAINMENT APPENDICES: PLANNING - DIRECT FIRE PLANNING & CONTROL - INDIRECT FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING - SECURITY - VEHICLE EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS - MACHINE GUN EMPLOYMENT - SHOULDER-LAUNCHED MUNITIONS & CLOSE COMBAT MISSILE SYSTEMS - OBSTACLE REDUCTION & EMPLOYMENT - CBRN OPERATIONS - SELECTED BATTLE DRILLS/CREW DRILLS Information purposes only. Proudly published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.

What is Defensive Fighting Position A defensive fighting position (DFP) is a type of earthwork constructed in a military context, generally large enough to accommodate anything from one soldier to a fire team. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Defensive fighting position Chapter 2: Battle of Peleliu Chapter 3: Battle of Iwo Jima Chapter 4: Trench warfare Chapter 5: Matilda II Chapter 6: Anti-tank warfare Chapter 7: Technology during World War I Chapter 8: Battle of Eniwetok Chapter 9: History of the Scots Guards (1914-1945) Chapter 10: Battle of Angaur (II) Answering the public top questions about defensive fighting position. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Defensive Fighting Position.