ATP 3-90.4 (also designated as MCWP 3-17.8) is a joint United States Army and Marine Corps manual titled Combined Arms Obstacle Breaching Operations
- Stryker Infantry Battalions: Three to four infantry battalions equipped with Stryker armored vehicles.
- Stryker Cavalry Squadron: A cavalry squadron equipped with Stryker armored vehicles.
- Artillery Battalion: A field artillery battalion equipped with the M109A6 Paladin or other artillery systems.
- Engineer Battalion: A combat engineer battalion providing engineering support.
- Signal Company: A signal company providing communication support.
Primary Audience:
Maneuver commanders, staff officers, and engineer leaders.
Key Concepts and Techniques
What is ATP 3-90.4?
Since the return to LSCO (inspired by the war in Ukraine and near-peer threats like Russia and China), the Army has shifted focus from counterinsurgency (COIN) to high-intensity conflict. ATP 3-90.4 is the Bible for this transition.
Common Misconceptions (What the Manual Won't Tell You)
Assured Mobility
ATP 3-90.4 integrates the concept of , which is a framework that helps commanders preserve their force's ability to move while denying that same capability to the enemy. Primary Mobility Tasks
- Download the PDF from Army Pubs.
- Read Chapters 2 & 3 before your next field exercise.
- Annotate the graphics. The diagrams of frontal passes and battle positions are worth a thousand words.