FMFRP 12-42 Professional Knowledge Gained From Operational E ·Army ·1968 Professional Knowledge Gained from Operational Experience in Vietnam, 1968
In early 1968, for the first time in the Vietnamese struggle, the enemy committed his main force to sustained, decisive combat throughout South Vietnam. Targeting large population centers, as yet untouched by the war, the enemy executed a…
FM 90-8 ·Army ·1986 Counter-Guerrilla Operations
Section I. General 1-1. Overview. This chapter discusses the type of activity that is characteristic of an insurgency. A general overview of insurgency is provided to introduce the planner of counterguerrilla operations to the insurgent.…
FM 90-8-COUNTER-GUERRILLA ·Army ·1986 Oper
Section I. General 1-1. Overview. This chapter discusses the type of activity that is characteristic of an insurgency. A general overview of insurgency is provided to introduce the planner of counterguerrilla operations to the insurgent.…
FM 21-50 ·Army ·1962 Ranger Training and Ranger Operations
Ranger Operations Are—overt operations by highly trained units to any depth into enemy held areas for the purpose of reconnaissance, raids, and general disruption of enemy operations. Depth and duration of the operation are limited only by…
FM 34-71 ·Army ·1982 Opposing Force Training Module-North Korean Military Forces
FM 34-71 Terminology Purpose. The purpose of an exercise is to provide a vehicle for accomplishing certain training objectives. This is the "why." Directive. An oral or written communica- tion establishing a policy for ordering a specific…
FM 31-20 ·Army ·1974 Special Forces Operational Techniques
1, FM 31-20 CHAPTER 3 PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE Section I. GENERAL 3-1. General a. Unconventional warfare operations are dependent, in varying degrees, on a successful I'SYOl* campaign. PSYOF, properly…
ATP 7-100.1 C1 ·Army ·2024 Russian Tactics
ATP 7-100.1, as part of the U.S. Army 7-100 series and in support of AR 350-2, addresses the tactics, organization, and activities Russian military. This ATP describes how Russia would fight according to its doctrine. It uses Russian…
ATP 7-100 ·Army ·2024 Russian Tactics
ATP 7-100.1, as part of the U.S. Army 7-100 series and in support of AR 350-2, addresses the tactics, organization, and activities Russian military. This ATP describes how Russia would fight according to its doctrine. It uses Russian…
TC 3-21.76 ·Army ·2025 Ranger Handbook
The Ranger Handbook: condensed leadership, patrolling, battle drills, and fieldcraft reference carried by small-unit leaders. Supersedes the 2017 edition (2025).
FM 23-30 ·Army ·1988 Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals
1-8. SPECIAL-PURPOSE HAND GRENADES a. Incendiary (Figure 1-16). The AN-M14 TH3 incendiary hand grenade is used to destroy equipment. It can damage, immobilize, or destroy vehicles, weapons systems, shelters, or munitions. The grenade may…
DA PAM 550-104 ·Army ·1966 Human Factors Considerations of Undergrounds in Insurgencies
The dynamics of social change are of prime concern for many social scientists. However, in the desire to understand the broad characteristics and societal impact of revolutionary movements, we often neglect the study of the human element…
FMFRP 12-40 Professional Knowledge Gained from Operational E ·Army ·1965 Professional Knowledge Gained from Operational Experience in Vietnam, 1965-1966
TO VIETNAM 1. BACKGROUND OF THE WAR Much of Vietnam's history is the story of its relations with China, its vastly larger and more powerful neighbor to the north. The Vietnamese for many centuries have both admired China for her culture…
ATTP 3-21-71 ·Army ·2010 Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad (Bradley)
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…
FM 3-11 ·Army ·1996 Flame, Riot Control Agents and herbicide Operations
CHAPTER 1 U.S. Policy for Flame, Riot Control Agents and Herbicides Policy govering US policy for RCA and herbicides is found in Executive Order 11850 dated 8 Apr 75, Renunciation of Certain Uses in War of Chemicals, Herbicides, and Riot…
FM 3-22.37 ·Army ·2003 Javelin Medium Antiarmor Weapon System
This publication provides technical information, training techniques, and guidance on the Javelin medium antiarmor weapon system. The intended users include: unit leaders, trainers and designated gunners. The users will find this…
FM 3-22.37 ·Army ·2003 Javelin Medium Antiarmor Weapon System
This publication provides technical information, training techniques, and guidance on the Javelin medium antiarmor weapon system. The intended users include: unit leaders, trainers and designated gunners. The users will find this…
FM 55-31 ·Army ·1972 Army Motor Transport Unit
This manual contains both doctrinal and procedural guidance for the administration and operation of motor transport units to provide the man-on-the-ground with the know-how to perform his military duties. Although the material contained…
FM 31-16 ·Army ·1963 Counterguerilla Operations
CHAPTER 2 THE ENEMY RESISTANCE MOVEMENT Section I. ORGANIZATION OF THE RESISTANCE MOVEMENT 3. General a. A guerrilla force is the armed manifesta- tion of a resistance movement by a portion of the population of the area against the local…
FM 3-22.32 ·Army ·2005 Improved Target Acquisition System, M41
The Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) is the result of a technology insertion program to upgrade the current tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile. The ITAS fires all existing and future versions of the TOW…
FM 3-24.2 ·Army ·2009 Tactics in Counterinsurgency
This manual gives the US Army a common language, concept, and purpose to fight and achieve success in a counterinsurgency. COIN is a complex subset of warfare that encompasses all military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological,…
FM 31-75 ·Army ·1971 Riverine Warfare
This manual sets forth basic guidance for commanders and staff officers for planning and executing riverine warfare. While this manual reflects riverine warfare as conducted in the Repub- lic of Vietnam where it was field evaluated, the…
TC 3-22.37 ·Army ·2013 Javelin-Close Combat Missile System, Medium
This publication provides technical information, training techniques, and guidance on the current Javelin weapon system and Block 1 improvements. The intended users include unit leaders, trainers, and designated gunners. The users will…
FM 31-35 ·Army ·1969 Jungle Operations
1-1. Purpose This manual provides doctrinal guidance to com- manders, staff officers, and other personnel con- cerned with tactical operations in jungle areas. 1—2. Scope a. This manual describes the common as well as the distinguishing…
ATTP 3-21-9 ·Army ·2010 SBCT Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad
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…
FM 31-30 ·Army ·1965 Jungle Operations
CHAPTER 2 THE JUNGLE Section I. GENERAL 4. Prevalent Misconceptions The soldier who is not familiar with the jungle will suffer from conditioned fears and apprehen- sions when faced with the prospect of living and fighting in a jungle…
FM 100-62 ·Army ·Undated OPFOR
The military aspect of doctrine conforms to the State's political aims. It encompasses the following elements that directly pertain to the OPFOR: • Organizational development. • Training. • Combat readiness. • Equipment types and numbers.…
FM 55-30 ·Army ·1997 Army Motor Transportation Units and Services
In a theater of operations, all modes of transport--air, rail, inland waterways, and motor--are used to move personnel, cargo, and unit equipment. Of these modes, motor transport is the most flexible. Motor transport supports movement…
FM 90-10-1 ·Army ·1993 An Infantryman'S Guide to Combat in Built-Up Areas
The urban growth in all areas of the world has changed the face of the battlefield. Military operations on urbanized terrain (MOUT) constitute the battlefield in the Eurasian continent. It includes all man-made features (cities, towns,…
ATP 7-100.3 C1 ·Army ·2021 Chinese Tactics
ATP 7-100.3, as part of the U.S. Army 7-100 series and in support of AR 350-2, addresses the tactics, organization, and activities of the People's Republic of China's (PRC's) military, the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The PRC is a…
FM 3-22.10 ·Army ·2009