ATP 7-100.3 — Chinese Tactics (this Item Is Published W Basic Incl C1)
ATP 7-100.3 addresses Chinese tactics, organization, and activities for Army training, professional education, and leader development.
- Publication number: ATP 7-100.3
- Title: CHINESE TACTICS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 08/09/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View ATP 7-100.3 on armypubs.army.mil
The publication examines the Peoples Liberation Army’s strategic environment, force structure, joint capabilities, system warfare, and tactical information operations. It also describes reconnaissance, security, offensive, defensive, stability, and antiterrorism actions, while requiring decisions and actions to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Applies to: ATP 7-100.3 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- PLA system warfare
- PLA force structure
- Tactical information operations
- Reconnaissance and security actions
- Offensive operations
- Defensive operations
- Antiterrorism operations
- Stability and security operations
Questions and answers
What happens when key PLA threat systems are rendered ineffective?
The PLA believes that if key threat systems are rendered ineffective, the threats ability and will to resist will crumble.
What components make up a PLA operational system?
Each operational system consists of five main subcomponents: the command system, the strike system, the information warfare system, the intelligence system, and the support system. (paragraph 1-69)
What groups can be organized in tactical ground operational systems?
In tactical ground operational systems, groups can be organized into five general categories: command groups, offensive groups, defensive groups, firepower strike groups, and support groups. (paragraph 4-31)
What capabilities does a PLA reconnaissance battalion use?
The reconnaissance battalion uses a mixture of mounted, dismounted, UAS, human intelligence (HUMINT), ELINT, and cyber collection capabilities to support CA-BDE intelligence and targeting requirements. (paragraph 4)
What is an area security unit responsible for?
The unit assigned to the area security mission is responsible for creating and maintaining the perimeter. (paragraph 6-91)