As a former Marine infantryman, what Army publications or books I should have to get me up with the different names and acronyms?

2018-12-30T13:39:47-05:00

I was in the Marines for 9 years as an infantryman and just joined the Amry as an infantryman about 5 months ago. While I was in the Marines, publications and tactics of fire team, squad, small unit and countless other tactics was inbeded in my head and still know very well. As I started with the Army, I noticed that a lot of similarities, but with different names and acronyms. I was wondering, from infantry community, if there are any publications or books I should have to get me up with the terms. I am at Ft.Bliss right now, but will most likely be going to the 82nd in the summer time and I want to be prepared when i get there.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2018 1:49 PM

2018-12-30T13:49:09-05:00

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN13842_ATP%203-21x8%20FINAL%20WEB%20INCL%20C1.pdf

ARN13842_ATP%25203-21x8%2520FINAL%2520WEB%2520INCL%2520C1.pdf

Response by 1LT Kevin Chapman made Dec 30 at 2018 1:49 PM

2018-12-30T13:49:40-05:00

Ranger handbook. Almost everything will be found there.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Dec 30 at 2018 2:38 PM

2018-12-30T14:38:24-05:00

OK, just so you know. Marine vs Army rivalry is a little sharper at the 82nd Airborne than most other Army units. However, I think you will like the 82nd better than where your at now.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2018 3:07 PM

2018-12-30T15:07:27-05:00

Ranger handbook and FM 3-28.8 Are good sources. Also you'll notice in the Ranger handbook each lesson includes the reference if you want to dig deeper. I was in the same boat I just came over in June and I'm at Bliss as well, you're lucky to be getting out of here.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 30 at 2018 4:03 PM

2018-12-30T16:03:29-05:00

Get a hold of an Infantry Platoon TACSOP.

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2018 5:53 PM

2018-12-30T17:53:09-05:00

SGT, I spent 3 years prior service in the U.S. Marine Corps. I had a great tour in the Corps. I joined the Army and never looked back after 29 years as an Enlisted Soldier, NCO, Officer and U.S. Army Reserve Chaplain. I served in all three areas of the Army. I served in the Regular Army, Army National Guard and Retired in the U.S. Army Reserve. In my personal opinion, I don’t believe that I would have been given the many opportunities that I had in the U.S. Army vs the U.S. Marine Corps. Good Luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2018 6:50 PM

2018-12-30T18:50:32-05:00

This is actually two different problems. The first part, the doctrine, has been pointed out. Ranger Handbook and FMs will give you the baseline for Infantry across the Army. Infantry is basically the same whether it's Army or Marines.
The second part, acronyms and terminology comes down to the units. I've worked in SF, Ranger, Stryker, Mech, and Airborne Infantry and every single one of them used different terms and organization. Acronyms will change every time you PCS. The best place to find the local lingo is in the SOPs. Whether your platoon has an SOP, or the battalion or Brigade has a TACSOP, that's where you'll find all the adaptations from the baseline doctrine you're familiar with. A lot of units don't have TACSOPs or they're outdated, so once you become a platoon Sergeant you may end up writing one for your Platoon or Battalion.
Once you go to the 82nd you'll also need to learn the Airborne SOP. Once you become a Jumpmaster there you'll need a printed out version when you start pulling duties on a JOAX, which is a brigade size Airborne operation.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2018 9:43 PM

2018-12-30T21:43:31-05:00

Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad -> https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ATP%203-21x8%20FINAL%20WEB%20INCL%20C1.pdf

Infantry Rifle Company -> https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN8519_ATP%203-21x10%20Final%20Web.pdf

ATP%25203-21x8%2520FINAL%2520WEB%2520INCL%2520C1.pdf

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Dec 30 at 2018 10:19 PM

2018-12-30T22:19:19-05:00

REMF, FUBAR, SNAFU, DILLIGAF are the same in both services...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2018 1:43 PM

2018-12-31T13:43:04-05:00

Fundamentals are the same learn the army Infantry lingo and BN and Compnay SOPs. The Ranger handbook and FM 3-21.8 Infantry Squad and Platoon.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2018 4:49 PM

2018-12-31T16:49:58-05:00

Here's a follow-up to Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad, it's a link to the Maneuver Self Study Program, lots of doctrine and generally good reading/development.

http://www.benning.army.mil/mssp/Intro.html

Intro.html

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2019 12:09 PM

2019-01-02T12:09:51-05:00

Hey brother, I also spent 9 years in the Corps as a infantryman and crossed over to the Army as an infantryman in 2012. In the first few months I was in the Army, learning the new jargon and acronyms was hard to keep up with. However as it has been pointed out already the Ranger handbook, TACSOP, and FM 3-28.8 are good references to start, as well as just listening to everyone talk throughout the day. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and to learn, many will stay quiet for fear that others will look at them differently. If you ever have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime. Semper Fi.

Response by SPC Brett Robertson made Jan 3 at 2019 9:41 AM

2019-01-03T09:41:05-05:00

What ever happened to the sit down with the platoon Lt. And the platoon Sgt. Hell I was only an E-3 when I PCSed from Ft.Ord 7th I.D. to the 101st. When I arrived at my platoon they gave me a DRF packing list and a run down of what was expected of me and how they wanted things done. I was surprised at how much more differently they wanted things packed in a ruck and no butt pack was to be ever worn. Try asking for a sit down with your detect chain. No crayons were harmed in this statement. Sorry had to. Hope this helps.Good luck leather neck.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2019 11:18 PM

2019-01-10T23:18:00-05:00

As someone who previously was an 11B I'd say you can't go wrong with the Ranger Handbook

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2019 4:33 PM

2019-03-17T16:33:37-04:00

The best XO I had when I was with the 82nd was a former Marine, it was good to have him, "Damm Good Officer".