Tactics Index

Tactics Overview

Tactics study the methods by which military units engage and defeat opposing forces in direct combat. The field examines maneuver, fire, terrain use, formation, coordination, and battlefield decision-making at the unit and engagement level. Tactical disciplines govern how forces fight effectively in immediate operational contexts.

Disciplines

• Armored Warfare

  Study tactical employment of armored vehicles and mechanized combat forces.

• Artillery Employment

  Examine tactical use of indirect fire systems in support of combat operations.

• Infantry Tactics

  Study maneuver and combat methods of infantry forces in battle.

• Maneuver Warfare

  Explore tactical doctrine emphasizing speed, disruption, and positional advantage.

• Small Unit Operations

  Study combat tactics and coordination of squads, platoons, and other small units.