FM 55-501: Marine Crewmans Handbook | T.REX ARMS Field Manual Vault

FM 55-501 Marine Crewmans Handbook

FM 55-501

Marine Crewmans Handbook

Army · FM · Dec 1999 · 731 pages

About

to Army Watercraft Army watercraft are used in the following operations: harbor, coastal, interisland, and LOTS. They are also used for other operations such as ocean towing and security patrols. This chapter addresses these operations and the categories of watercraft. WATERCRAFT OPERATIONS 1-1. US Army watercraft play a major role in projecting and sustaining combat forces. From established ports to LOTS operations, Army watercraft provides a flexible means of moving troops and supplies. Through prepositioning and self deployable vessels, the Army's fleet of diverse watercraft are capable of playing a dynamic part in the Army Strategic Mobility Program. MISSION 1-2. The mission of Army watercraft is to support the Army's RSOI movement plan.

DesignationFM 55-501

EditionDec 1999

StatusSuperseded

Pages731

FunctionSustainment

CollectionRecent Archive

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

References 10

FM 200Not in the Vault
STP 55Not in the Vault
FM 55-501-1Not in the Vault
FM 55-501-2Not in the Vault
TM 55-503Not in the Vault