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21st Century U.S. Army Patriot Battalion and Battery Operations (FM 3-01.85): Missile Defense, Air and Missile Attack Protection, Threat, Communications
21st Century US Army Patriot Battalion and Battery Operations Missile Defense Air and Missile Attack Protection Threat Communications - FM 3-01.85 Author:Department of Defense This is the latest edition of an important U.S. Army field manual (FM) dealing with the operation of the Patriot system, which is designed to defend against air and missile attack. In the preface, it states: "This field manual provides doctrinal how-to-fight guidance for the Patriot battalion and battery, and is intended primarily for battali... more »on commanders, staff officers, battery commanders, platoon leaders, and tactical directors. This FM is applicable to all theaters of operations. It focuses on Patriot's role in the projection of land and air combat power. Chapters address Patriot's role in the joint battle, the threat, battalion planning, force projection operations, offensive and defensive operations, and combat service support. Appendices cover unit organization, equipment, communications, intelligence preparation of the battlespace, safety, transportability, and reconnaissance, selection, and occupation of a position."« less