In the late 1980s, East and West German tank platoons displayed notable differences in organization and crew composition. West German platoons generally consisted of 4 tanks crewed by 4 men each, ...

When an officer gets new orders, or is getting out of the military, their send off can vary. Sometimes it’s a “good luck” and a pat on the back (or kick in the ass) on their way out the door, other ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Army's latest field manual for tank operations is loaded with new tactics and procedures for drone warfare. But the best ...

Ahead of an attack, a U.S. tank platoon approaches its assault position and establishes a coil. The platoon leader orders her loader to “deploy drone.” Without climbing out of his hatch, the loader ...

Can a 70-ton tank actually swat a drone out of the air with a burst of tungsten? The U.S. Army’s new “Tank Platoon” guide, ATP 3-20.15, says yes at least until someone breaks it to them otherwise. In ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ukrainian tank platoon commander Valentyn Bohdanov, 36, stands in front of his tank near a front line, amid Russia's attack on ...

All patrols are governed by five principles: planning, reconnaissance, security, control, and common sense (Training Circular (TC) 3-21.76, Ranger Handbook). While each principle in concept is basic, ...