FM 10-500-1 ·Army ·1991 Airdrop Support Operations in a Theater of Operations
FM 100-10 states that airdrop is a primary field service that will be required on the battlefield at the onset of hostilities. This manual (FM i0-500-1) provides docirinal guidance to commanders and staff officers. Itis used to plan,…
TC 3-12.2.90 ·Army ·2024 Mission Thread Defense
This publication introduces mission threads as a useful concept for planning the protection and defense of missions or capabilities. A mission thread generally includes all activities required to execute a specific mission or task.…
ADRP 3-05 ·Army ·2012 Special Operations
ADRP 3-05 is a new publication that expands on the principles of special operations found in ADP 3-05. Overall, the doctrine in ADRP 3-05 remains consistent with FM 3-05, Army Special Operations Forces. The most significant change from FM…
FM 22-9 ·Army ·1991 Soldier Performance in Continuous Operations
CONOPS (continuous operations) is combat continuing at the same-high intensity level for extended periods. Soldiers may have opportunities for sleep, but this sleep may be brief or fragmented. CONOPS is distinguished from SUSOPS (sustained…
FM 1-02.1 ·Army ·2026 Operational Terms
30 May 2026 FM 1-02.1 v This third edition of FM 1-02.1 compiles all Army terms and definitions approved for use in Army doctrinal publications, including ADPs, FMs, and ATPs. It also includes joint and North Atlantic Treaty Organization…
CALL Handbook 96-3 ·Army ·1996 Small Unit Night Fighter Manual
This Small Unit Night Fighter Handbook combines existing doctrine with night-fighting tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) currently used by light infantry squads and platoons. The dismounted battle drills found in ARTEP 7-8, MTP…
ATP 3-57.80 ·Army ·2013 Civil-Military Engagement
Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 3-57.80 expands the doctrinal discussion in Field Manual 3-57, Civil Affairs Operations, concerning the role of Civil Affairs (CA) forces conducting civil-military engagement (CME) operations in support of…
ATP 4-98 ·Army ·2025 Army Sustainment Command Operations
Army Sustainment Command (ASC) is a subordinate command of United States Army Materiel Command (USAMC). It integrates and synchronizes the delivery of USAMC materiel enterprise capabilities to supported Army Service component commands,…
FM 4-20.41 ·Army ·2003 Aerial Delivery Distribution in the Theater of Operations
1-1 Chapter 1 Aerial Delivery Distribution on the Battlefield Today's aerial delivery includes airdrop, airland, and sling-load operations. Airdrop and airland distribution are joint (Army and U.S. Air Force [USAF]) operations that require…
FM 1 ·Army ·2001 The Army
In the decade since the end of the Cold War, the strategic environment has become less stable, more uncertain, and more dangerous. The international order is again in transition. While our traditional adversaries seem less menacing, others…
FM 100-12 ·Army ·2000 Army Theater Missile Defense Operations
Field Manual (FM) 100-12, Army Theater Missile Defense Operations, establishes the Army's comprehensive doctrine to guide actions throughout the range of theater missile defense (TMD) operations. It explains the Army's contribution to…
FM 3-50 ·Army ·1990 Smoke Operations
them concealment but ultimately it proved to be a significant combat led to their demise. For US forces, multiplier. Description of Smoke and Obscurants Obscurants are man-made or naturally occurring particles suspended in the air that…
FM 34-1 ·Army ·1987 Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Operations
CHAPTER 1 The Mission Armies that maintain coherence and con- fidence and can concentrate superior com- bat power at decisive times and places are the winners of battles and campaigns. While there are no simple formulas for win- ning,…
TM 5-822-2 ·Army ·1987 General Provisions and Geometric Design for Roads, Streets, Walks, and Open Storage Areas
and scope. This manual establishes general provisions and geometric design criteria for guidance in the design of roads, streets, walks, and open storage areas at military installations. 1-2. Definitions. The definitions presented below…
FM 1-88 ·Army ·1980 Aviators Recognition Manual
The aviator and aerial observer have a need for a ready reference of combat equipment likely to be encountered during combat operations. The primary purpose of this manual is— ' * To familiarize the aviator and aerial observer with modern…
FM 110-5 ·Army ·1951 Joint Action Armed Forces
FM 110-5 JAAF AFM 1-1. .CHANGE 4 .CHANGE 1 CHANGE A 3 November 1952 Application In applying the principles, doctrines, and procedures set forth in this publication care must be taken to distinguish between the responsibilities of the…
ADP 3-90 ·Army ·2019 Offense and Defense
ADP 3-90, Offense and Defense, articulates how Army forces conduct the offense and defense. It contains the fundamental tactics related to the execution of these elements of decisive action. Tactics employs, orders arrangement of, and…
FM 100-17-3 ·Army ·1999 Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (RSO&I)
Get there first, with the most men. Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, CSA (1821-1877) The end of the Cold War caused fundamental changes in the international security situation and US military strategy, resulting in a profound redirection…
CALL ·Army ·1996 Battle Command Training Program Database Development
The need to improve command and control functioning, particularly at echelons above brigade, is a recognized concern of long standing within the Army. The Battle Command Training Program (BCTP) is an important training program established…
FM 90-29 ·Army ·1994 Noncombatant Evacuation Operations
Field Manual (FM) 90-29 establishes Army guidance for planning, coordinating, and executing noncombatant evacuation operations (NEOs) under nonemeigency conditions. Nonemergency conditions are those in which full mobilization has not been…
FM 11-20 ·Army ·1962 Signal Operations, Theater of Operations
1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual provides information on the responsibilities and organization of the signal staff at all echelons of command in a type theater of operations. b. Information explaining the duties and responsibilities of…
FM 17-1 ·Army ·1966 Armor-Operations
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Section I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1. Purpose graph, and line of the text in which the change This manual is a guide for armor com- is recommended. Reasons should be provided manders and staffs in the employment, com- for each…
CALL ·Army ·1992 Mortar Utilization at the Army's Combat Training Centers
This study was carried out as a topic in the continuing National Training Center (NTC) research at RAND's Arroyo Center. The project is sponsored by the Deputy Commanding General for Training (DCG-T) of the Combined Arms Command at Fort…
TC 3-04.71 ·Army ·2024 Commander'S Aviation Maintenance Training Program
TC 3-04.71 shapes the way the Army trains and develops aviation maintainers and leaders. Aviation maintenance influences the ability of an aviation unit to execute the mission and to provide overwhelming combat power in support of ground…
FM 7-17 ·Army ·1951 The Armored Infantry and Battalion
FM 7-17 C1 FIELD MANUAL THE ARMORED INFANTRY COMPANY AND BATTALION CIIANGES DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 1 f WASHINmGTON 25, D. C., 12 September1952 FM 7-17, 23 March 1951, is changed as follows: 285.1 FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER (Added) a. A…
FM 38-23 ·Army ·1969 Logistics Management: Supply Operations at the Depot
This portion of the manual discusses, in general, the functions performed by the depot. (2) Part Two: Mission, Functions and Or ganization for Logistics. Describes the principal organizational elements in the Federal Govern ment engaged in…
TM 43-0001-37 ·Army ·1994 Army Ammunition Data Sheets: Military Pyrotechnics (Federal Supply Class 1370)
This manual is a reference handbook published as an aid in planning, training, and identification of military pyrotechnics. It is not to be used as authorization for requisitioning, stockage, or issue of this materiel. 1-2. SCOPE a. For…
FM 101-10-1 ·Army ·1969 Organization, Technical, and Logistical Data
PM 101-10-1 CHAPTER 1 ORGANIZATION Section I. GENERAL 1-1. Purpose and Scope a. Purpose. This manual is for use as a planning guide only. It provides general planning data for staff officers of all echelons. Detailed reference data are…
ATP 4-32.2 ·Army ·2024 Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Explosive Ordnance
1. Purpose This MTTP publication provides commanders and their units guidelines and safety recommendations for planning and operating in an explosive ordnance environment while minimizing the impact of explosive ordnance to friendly…
FM 3-01-85 ·Army ·2002