The manual breaks away from linear thinking. It emphasizes the Penetration of a prepared defense. It details how a Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB) must mass at the point of breach. The PDF uses detailed METT-TC (Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, Time, Civilian considerations) analysis matrices that are invaluable for staff planning.
(Formerly titled Army Tactical Tasks in earlier versions; current focus is on large-scale combat operations) atp 3-90.4 pdf
The ATP provides standardized definitions and conditions for: The manual breaks away from linear thinking