ATP 3-01.81, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Techniques, is an Army Techniques (ATP) publication by Headquarters, Department of the Army.
ATP 3-01.81 guides brigades and lower-level units on actions and considerations for executing local security and counter-reconnaissance to thwart enemy unmanned aircraft systems. The manual covers threat unmanned aircraft systems, brigade and below-level planning considerations, defensive and offensive actions for Soldiers and units, additional training resources, and counter-unmanned aircraft system equipment examples.
It is intended for all members of the Army profession, with a primary focus on brigade and below commanders and staff, as well as junior leaders at the company, platoon, and squad levels. The manual is a foundational resource for counter-unmanned aircraft systems, influencing training, Army education, and future capabilities development in various domains.
Publication Date– August 2023
ATP 3-01.81, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Techniques, contains the following major sections:
- Threat Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- Planning
- Defensive C-UAS Actions
- Offensive C-UAS Actions
- C-UAS Training
- Example C-UAS Equipment
This document is approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.
Additional Resource-
Department of Defense Counter-UAS Strategy
Post Image- A Mobile Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Integrated Defense System (M-LIDS) assigned to the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team engages an aerial target during a training exercise near Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 24, 2022. Equipped with several anti-Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) weapons and systems, the M-LIDS enables soldiers to stay one step ahead of enemy combat efforts, maintaining U.S. ground and air superiority. (Image Credit: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Everett Sharp)
