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 enlarge | Author: Christopher , E. Larsen
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 29425
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 252
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8 x 0.7
ISBN: 1418472077
Dewey Decimal Number: 031
EAN: 9781418472078
ASIN: 1418472077
Publication Date: March 24, 2005
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 Recommend ANYONE that has had an interest or even a passing interest in light infantry tactics should read this May 14, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book combines solid examples, diagrams, and experience into a comprehensive volume that all squad leaders should at least read. I was in the Navy and think most Petty Officers should read this book.
If you're wondering what the actors in some of the latest war movies are doing (Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, etc...) just read this book. If you're about to play in a paint ball scenario have your ENTIRE team read this book.
I learned more from reading this book in a matter of days than I've learned searching the web in a matter of years.
 5 because there is no 6 April 30, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you want a clear, concise, simple description and explanation of small group tactics this is it. No searching around FM's to find stuff, its all compiled and explained in this self contained book. I'm an independent scholar in military studies and I was physically unable to serve so I did not have a first hand opportunity to learn this very basic infantry information. I have trained martial skills for the Army and with law enforcement so I can appreciate the need for the type of clarity you'll find in this book. To those who are active I would recommend this book as an excellent reference.
Larsen served in the U.S. Army from 1985-1994 as an NCO in light infantry, air assault, and mech infantry. He's done everything from walking "permanent" point (He explains this in the book under Lessons Learned) to training the New Iraqi Army and instructing at West Point and with the 10th Special Forces Group. Larsen doesn't waste your time. Each chapter is divided up into a clear definition followed by detailed step by step parts of each tactical battle drill(TBD)of which 14 are included in the book. The table of contents reads like this:
Individual Competencies
1. Camoflauge
2. Hand & Arm Signals
3. Infantry Movement Techniques
4. Fighting Positions
5. Land Navigation
6. Communication & Procedure
Leadership Competencies
1. Troop Leading Procedures
2. Pre-combat Inspection
3. OpOrder & Warning Order
4. After Action Review
Patrolling Methods
1. Departing & Reentering the FFL
2. Traveling Methods
3. Attack Formations
4. Crossing Danger Areas
5. React to Ambush
Defensive Procedures
1. Establish a Security Halt
2. Establish an ORP
3. Establish a Patrol Base
4. Establish a Hide Position
5. Establish a Defensive Line
Offensive Operations
1. The Reconnoiter
2. The Ambush (there is lots of info on different ambushes in the appendix)
3. The Raid
4. The Attack
As a professional educator I can appreciate when a lesson is well prepared and clearly presented and Larsen has done that in this book. All terms are explained or there is a glossary in the back so if you've never read this type of material before you don't have to worry about getting lost in "Armyspeak".
Each move is explained in detail so you know why you are doing what he explains. The chapters end with a summary and a "Lesson Learned" actual example, some are his own experiences. Simple diagrams and drawings clearly highlight what is taught. If there is one negative to this book it is the 8x10 size which makes for awkward reading and lugging around...But lug it around.
Should be the TM for the U.S. Army April 4, 2007
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
Hey Platoon and Squad Leaders,
This is a better and more simplified cut and dry TM than anything Uncle Sam puts out. Good for 11 bang bangs and pogues alike. Wish I had it in the streets of Baq-town on dismounts.
Good Refresher January 3, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is well written but suffers slightly from the graphics: black and white. Outside of that, it is an excellent review for those us nostalgic over those scaly old manuals we used in basic. I especially liked the old war stories. Like an old drill sergeant, they brought the meaning of book to life. He answered all my questions and put the fear back into me -- better than PT in the morning.
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 nice review, but lacking in some areas August 28, 2006
14 out of 19 found this review helpful
individual skill #4: fighting positions not covered very well. leader skill #3: warning & operations orders needs to include a real example of what each would look like. would like to see movement and combat formations covered alot better. file, wedge, column, echlon right (left), line, vee for fire teams, squad and possibly platoon. I personally would rather have spent my money on another book and not this one.
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