The aviator and aerial observer have a need for a ready reference of combat equipment likely to be encountered during combat operations. The primary purpose of this manual is— ' * To familiarize the aviator and aerial observer with modern combat equipment. * To serve as a pocket reference for the aviator and aerial observer for field use. * To serve as a guide for commanders in conducting unit training in equipment recognition. SCOPE This manual provides information on current operational combat vehicles, guns, and aircraft of the United States, Allied Western Powers, and foreign countries which reasonably can be expected to be observed from the air during hostilities. Because some equipment is classified, this manual is not all-inclusive. It should be emphasized that the depicted data is based on the best information available.
DesignationFM 1-88
EditionJul 1980
StatusSuperseded
Pages332
FunctionAviation
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)