ATP 3-24.2 — Techniques In Counterinsurgency
ATP 3-24.2 governs the doctrinal framework and techniques for planning, preparing, executing, and assessing counterinsurgency operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-24.2
- Title: TECHNIQUES IN COUNTERINSURGENCY
- Date: 07/31/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 3-24.2 covers operational environments, insurgency, counterinsurgency planning, offensive, defensive, and stability operations, and support to host-nation security forces. It requires decisions and actions to comply with applicable United States, international, and, in some cases, host-nation laws and regulations.
Applies to: ATP 3-24.2 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard (of the United States), and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Operational environment analysis
- Insurgent components and manifestations
- Counterinsurgency mindset
- Cordon and search
- Patrol bases
- Threats to counterinsurgency forces
- Stability operations
- Host-nation security forces
Questions and answers
What are the three types of COIN operations?
Like any Army operation at the tactical level, COIN operations comprise offensive, defensive, and stability operations. (paragraph 3-35)
What do COIN offensive operations focus on?
COIN offensive operations focus on eliminating insurgents. (paragraph 3-35)
What is a search in counterinsurgency operations?
A search is the deliberate examination of a person, place, area, or object by Soldiers or animals or with technological sensors to discover something or someone. (paragraph 5-151)
How long can a patrol occupy a patrol base?
The patrol does not occupy the patrol base longer than 24 hours, except in emergencies. (paragraph 6-91)
What is the threat posed by insurgent explosive devices?
Insurgent explosive devices are a major threat to COIN forces and operations. (paragraph 6-102)