TC 3-21.75 — The Warrior Ethos And Soldier Combat Skills
TC 3-21.75 governs the warrior ethos and soldier combat skills, including combat care, movement, communications, and weapons.
- Publication number: TC 3-21.75
- Title: THE WARRIOR ETHOS AND SOLDIER COMBAT SKILLS
- Date: 08/13/2013
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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TC 3-21.75 includes guidance on readiness, environmental conditions, cover and camouflage, urban operations, marksmanship, communications, survival, and CBRN weapons. Its procedures address casualty care, movement, misfires, tourniquets, and field operations.
Topics covered
- Warrior ethos
- Combat casualty care
- Environmental conditions
- Cover and camouflage
- Urban movement techniques
- Combat marksmanship
- Radiotelephone procedures
- CBRN weapons
Questions and answers
What should be done when moving through open areas?
Open areas, such as streets, alleys, and parks, should be avoided. (paragraph 8-1)
How much separation is required when moving parallel to buildings?
You should move parallel to the side of the building, maintaining at least 12 inches of separation between yourself and the wall to avoid rabbit rounds (ricochets and rubbing or bumping the wall). (paragraph 8-2)
What technique is required when passing a first-floor window?
When using the correct technique for passing a first-floor window, you must stay below the window level and near the side of the building (Figure 8-1). (paragraph 8-3)
What is a misfire?
A misfire is the failure of a chambered round to fire. (paragraph 10-57)
What is a stoppage?
A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation. (paragraph 10-58)