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FM 3-3 Tactical Employment of Herbizides

FM 3-3

Tactical Employment of Herbizides

Army · FM · Dec 1971 · 22 pages

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This manual provides information for use in planning herbicide operations at division, brigade, and lower levels. It contains a discussion of advantages that can be obtained by employing herbicides in tactical situations. The physical and chemical properties of agents ORANGE, BLUE, and WHITE are presented with information on agent handling and disposal methods. The manual also discusses air and ground dissemination systems, conditions influencing the effectiveness of herbicides, and guidance for command and control of herbicide operations. Information is presented on the downwind drift hazards produced by the A/A45Y-1, PAU-7/B, and AGRINAUTICS spray systems. A conversion chart and a glossary of terms are included at the end of the publication.

DesignationFM 3-3

EditionDec 1971

StatusSuperseded

Pages22

FunctionCBRN

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

References 5

TC 3-16Not in the Vault
TM 3-4230-203-12Not in the Vault
TM 3-4230-209-12Not in the Vault