"This handbook is part of a TRADOC CG initiative to provide units with lessons from past conflicts and from current operations that are relevant to the contemporary operational environment. This handbook provides tips and tactics, techniques, and procedures from several sources, including current operations in the Enduring Freedom AO as well as Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Panama, Somalia, and the Republic of Vietnam"--Page 2 of cover.

Cover title. "Jun 02." Contains lessons learned.

The contemporary operational environment (COE) -- Universal and enduring techniques and procedures to support tactical operations in Afghanistan (desert environment) -- An introduction to Afghanistan -- Somalia country study -- Yemen country study -- Philippines country study.