Artillery/Mortar Fire When target is verified, adjust illumination over adjusting point and transmit: "Coordinated illumination." Call for fire for target attack, such as HE, ICM, etcetera. When maximum target illumination is obtained, the…Archive170 pagesNewer: 1997Fires
and chapters 1 through 8 contain many doctrine changes; therefore, those changes are not marked with a vertical bar. 2. Remove appendiArchive1,183 pagesNewer: 1987Fires
FM 71-3 company and appropriate field artillery and service support. Battle groups were self- contained and could be employed singly or in combinations. In armored divisions, the combat command system remained largely unchanged. In the…Archive122 pagesNewer: 1996Small Unit Tactics
1 March 2011 ATTP 3-18.12 vii Summary of Changes Overall • Incorporated changes and terms based on FM 3-0. • Replaced references to battlefield operating systems with warfighting functions. • Reduced redundancy whenever possible by…Archive110 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Fire support is the collective and coordinated use of indirect fire weapons, armed aircraft, and other lethal and nonlethal means in support of a battle plan. Fire support includes mortars, field,artillery (FA), NGF, and air-delivered…Archive83 pagesFires
Cl. FM 6-30 doctrine requires team members to operate with a sense of urgency and continually strive to reduce the time required to execute an effective fire mission. a. Observer. The observer serves as the eyes of all indirect fire…Archive195 pagesNewer: 1991Fires
The operational concepts in this field manual (FM) are based on Army doctrine as established in FM 1 (FM 100-1) and FM 3-0 (FM 100-5). This manual is intended for all Army aviation commanders, staffs, and any U.S. military personnel…ArchiveNewer: 2007Aviation
This manual is primarily a ready reference to assist the ground observer in aircraft recognition and identification. It provides information on current operational aircraft of the United States and foreign countries, which may be observed…Archive364 pagesFires
a. Background. Urban areas generally function as centers of social, economic, industrial, and political power. These areas facilitate formal and informal civilian and military interaction, and can offer ready access to important resources,…Archive125 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
This manual provides a doctrinal framework for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) equipped Infantry rifle platoon and squads. It addresses the BFV and all variations, rifle platoon and squad combat and noncombat operations, across the…Archive260 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
"Altogether, cavalry operations are exceedingly difficult, knowledge of the country is absolutely necessary, and ability to comprehend the situation at a glance, and an audacious spirit, are everything. " Maurice de Saxe Mes Reveries, 1732…Archive508 pagesRecon Intel
Helicopter units of all types can operate in the mountains to support ground maneuver. However, their effectiveness may be degraded by altitude and rugged terrain as well as by weather conditions. Ad- ditionally, mountain flying produces…Archive152 pagesFieldcraft Survival
FM 3-90.2 describes the tactical employment of the tank and mechanized infantry battalion task force. It specifically addresses operations for battalion task forces organized under the Army of Excellence (AOE) and the Limited Conversion…ArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
The Infantry rifle company manual: troop-leading procedures, movement, and offensive and defensive operations. Supersedes FM 7-10 (2006).ArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
15 February 2013 ATP 3-20.16 1-3 with no restrictions on violence or targets for violence. (Refer to TC 7-100 for more information.) CONTINUUM OF OPERATIONS 1-6. The continuum of operations frames the application of land power. It includes…Archive232 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
This manual is primarily a ready reference to assist the ground observer in aircraft recognition and identification. It provides information on current operational aircraft of the United States and foreign countries, which may be observed…Archive363 pagesFires
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Although FM 17-97 does not specifically address the TOE of the Light Division Cavalry Troop or the troops of a Separate Heavy or Light Brigade, the tactics, techniques, and procedures outlined in this publication still apply.Archive356 pagesRecon Intel
Chaparral, Vulcan, and Stinger ADA units provide low-altitude air defense for our field forces. These units can deny or limit enemy air attack on our maneuver, combat support, and combat service support forces. They can deny enemy aircraft…Archive386 pagesNewer: 1987Fires
ATTP 3-21.9 describes how the Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) Infantry rifle platoons and squads fight. ATTP 3-21.9 discusses how they operate as Infantry, mounted in their Stryker Infantry carrier vehicles (ICVs), with the ICV in…Archive248 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Ft Benning, GA 31905 Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns may refer to either men or women. Some or all of the uniforms shown in this manual were drawn without camouflage to improve the clarity of the…Archive423 pagesCBRN
Fort Benning, GA 31905-5593 Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to the male gender. 25 April 2006 FM 3-21.38 ixArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
SUMMARY OF CHANGE FM 7-8, Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad, has been updated and renumbered as FM 3-21.8, The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad. Following is an overview of the significant changes and updates in this new manual: •…ArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
The infantry reconnaissance platoon is a specialty platoon comprised of infantry soldiers. Unlike traditional infantry platoons whose primary mission is to kill the enemy, the reconnaissance platoon's primary mission is to provide the…Archive280 pagesNewer: 2001Small Unit Tactics
The scout platoon is organized, equipped, and trained to conduct reconnaissance and security for its parent unit. It provides current battlefield information to help the commander plan and conduct tactical operations. It serves as the…Archive548 pagesRecon Intel
The scout platoon is organized, equipped, and trained to conduct reconnaissance and security for its parent unit. It provides current battlefield information to help the commander plan and conduct tactical operations. It serves as the…Archive547 pagesRecon Intel
FM 3-21.71(FM 7-7J) 1-1 CHAPTER 1 THE ROLE OF THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON (BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE) The mission of the mechanized infantry is to close with the enemy using fire and movement to defeat or capture him, or to repel…ArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
The land warfare strategy of the US military has changed. The nation no longer relies on large, forward-deployed forces, supported by reinforcing forces from the continental United States (CONUS). The military forces have developed a…Archive350 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The division is the largest U.S. Army organization that trains and fights as a team. A division is organized with varying numberk and types of combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Five types of divisions exist in the…Archive184 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Army. The Army will incorporate the procedures in this publication in US Army training and doctrinal publications as directed by the commander, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Distribution is in accordance with DA Form…Archive75 pagesLeadership Training
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