FM 60-30: Amphibious Operations Embarkation and Ship Loading

FM 60-30 Amphibious Operations Embarkation and Ship Loading

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FM 60-30

Amphibious Operations Embarkation and Ship Loading

Army · FM · Sep 1952 · 126 pages

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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose The purpose of this manual is to present a description of the pro cedure for embarkation preparatory to an amphibious operation. 2. Scope a. This manual contains instruction in planning and executing the embarkation of troops and the loading of ships with supplies and equipment at the division level and below. Further, such aspects of debarkation as relate to unloading technique are included. The manual begins with a discussion of the factors involved in embarkation planning and a brief description of naval organization. This is followed by the duties of a unit loading officer by phases. Detailed instructions are then given as to loading and stowing, and the manual is concluded with general data for unloading procedures. c. The appendixes present pertinent reference data to assist the unit loading officer in his duties and functions as outlined.

DesignationFM 60-30

EditionSep 1952

StatusSuperseded

Pages126

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Editions 2

References 3

TM 38-230Not in the Vault
TM 9-2853Not in the Vault