ATP 3-21.21 — Sbct Infantry Battalion
ATP 3-21.21 governs the organization, mission command, reconnaissance, security, and operations of the SBCT Infantry Battalion.
- Publication number: ATP 3-21.21
- Title: SBCT INFANTRY BATTALION
- Date: 03/22/2016
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers battalion organization, mission command, reconnaissance and security, offense, defense, stability, sustainment, aviation, fires, and enabling tasks. It identifies staff responsibilities and requires information management, planning, preparation, execution, and assessment activities.
Topics covered
- SBCT Infantry Battalion organization
- Battalion-level mission command
- Reconnaissance and security
- Offensive and defensive tasks
- Stability tasks
- Sustainment functions
- Aviation operations
- Fire support planning
Questions and answers
What is the S-2 responsible for in an SBCT Infantry battalion?
The S-2 is responsible for providing timely, tailored, predictive and accurate intelligence analyses and products in support of the commander, staff, and subordinate units. (paragraph 1-112)
What does the S-2 supervise and coordinate?
The S-2 supervises and coordinates collection, processing, production, and dissemination of intelligence, and integrates this into the SBCT Infantry battalions MDMP. (paragraph 1-112)
What information management functions do all command posts conduct?
All CPs have the responsibility to conduct the five basic functions of information management: Collect relevant information. Process information from data to knowledge. Store relevant information for timely retrieval to support mission command. Display relevant information tailored for the needs of the user. Disseminate relevant information. (paragraph 2-148)
What are the special purpose attacks?
Special purpose attacks are ambush, counterattack, demonstration, feint, raid, and spoiling attack (FM 3-90-1). (paragraph 2-149)
What does the SBCT Infantry battalion do during stability operations?
The SBCT Infantry battalion is the primary tactical formation that conducts stability tasks within the SBCT. (paragraph 6-71)