Squad and Platoon Tactics

Everything you need to know to succeed in the field!

INDIVIDUAL MOVEMENT TECHIQUES (IMT)

These are movement techniques used by each soldier during combat to manuever on the battlefield. They can be found in FM 3-21.75. The three IMTs are:

  • Low-Crawl
  • High-Crawl
  • Buddy Rush

BATTLE DRILLS

A battle drill describes how platoons and squads apply fire and maneuver to commonly encountered situations. Below is a list of common battle drills.

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Warrior Ethos



I will always place the mission first.

I will never accept defeat.

I will never quit.

I will never leave a fallen comrade.