ATP 3-20.15 Tank Platoon - Jul. 2025

ATP 3-20.15 describes tactics, techniques and procedures for the employment of tank platoons. It also provides the framework and tactical employment principles for the M1 Abrams tank platoons.ATP 3-20.15 also provides doctrinal guidance for commanders, staff, and leaders who are responsible for planning, preparing, executing, and assessing operations of tank platoons. This Army techniques publication serves as the authoritative reference for personnel developing doctrine, material and force structure, institutional and unit training, and tank platoon standard operating procedures.This publication applies to the Active Army, the United States Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve. The proponent for ATP 3-20.15 is the United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence. The preparing agency is the Department of Tactics, Training, and Doctrine United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence. Read more