FM 21-5 BASIC FIELD MANUAL XILITARY TRAINING (This manual supersedes TR 10-5, August 10, 1935.) SECTION I GENERAL U 1. SCOPE.-This manual contains the basic instructions for the training of the Army of the United States. Detailed instructions for military training are contained in Field Manuals and Technical Manuals, in Mobilization Regulations, in training circulars, and in other training directives for the components of the Army. For example, see chapter 9, FM 23-55, and other Field Manuals of the 23-series. 2. PURPOsE OF MnLITARY TRAINING.--The ultimate purpose of all military training is the assurance of victory in the event of war. Such assurance will guarantee the domestic peace and the international security of our people. The conditions which may face the Army of the United States in war cannot be definitely foreseen.
DesignationFM 21-5
EditionJan 1941
StatusSuperseded
Pages82
FunctionLeadership Training
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)