FM 6-2-45 ·Army ·2004 Signal Support to Theater Operations
1-1 Chapter 1 Theater Signal Transformation The Army is transforming in response to changes in the global political, military, and technological environment and in accordance with national level strategic and political decisions on how…
FM 6-2-74 ·Army ·2003 Hf-Ale
1. Purpose This consolidated reference will assist joint forces in utilizing high frequency radios as a supplement/alternative to overburdened satellite communications systems for overthe-horizon communications. 2. Scope This publication…
FM 6-2-90 ·Army ·2004 Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Ultra High Frequency Tactical Satellite and Demand Assigned Multiple Access Operations
1. Scope The intent of this publication is to assist planners and users at the joint task force, Service component, and other functional components by providing an improved and unified process for planning, managing, and using ultra high…
FM 6-2.72 ·Army ·2002 Tactical Radios
1. Scope This publication discusses current voice and data tactical radio systems in common use between the services. It describes recent updates to the Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), including the Advanced…
FM 6-20 ·Army ·1987 Fire Support in the Air-Land-Battle
This publication is the Army's capstone manual for fire support. It embodies the doctrinal tenets for the employment of fire support in the AirLand Battle. It establishes a basis for understanding fire support as an essential element of…
FM 6-20-1 ·Army ·1979 Field Artillery Cannon Battalion
v4 vr TO 7" j' ••-ift/íy Á.3. In the battles of the next war, effective use of firepower will be more critical than in any land battle the US Army has ever fought. Changes in battle tempo, mobility, and firepower will challenge field…
FM 6-20-10 ·Army ·1996 Tactics, Technicques and Procedures for the Targeting Process
Targeting is part of the tactical decision-making process used to focus the battlefield operating systems (BOSs) to achieve the commander's intent. The methodology used to translate the commander's intent into a plan is decide, detect,…
FM 6-20-2 ·Army ·1970 Field Artillery Techniques
1-1. Purpose and Scope a. The purpose of this manual is to provide in- formation and guidance on the employment of field artillery. The manual covers the operations and techniques of employment of field artillery units to include command,…
FM 6-20-20 ·Army ·1991 Fire Support at Battalion Task Force and below
TO FIRE SUPPORT SECTION FIELD ARTILLERY MISSIONS 4-1. ROLES OF FIELD ARTILLERY a. Close Support. Close support fires are fires used to engage enemy troops, weapons, or positions that are threatening the supported force. Close support…
FM 6-20-30 ·Army ·Undated Fire Support for Corps & Division Ops
Commanders must understand the spectrum of capabilities of the fire support system. Skillful integration of fire support into all facets of the AirLand Battle must take place simultaneously and continuously as close, deep, and rear…
FM 6-20-40 ·Army ·1988 Fire Support for Brigade Operations (Heavy)
The purpose of this publication is to provide heavy forces fire support officers and enlisted personnel at maneuver company, battalion and brigade with a how-to manual. It focuses on fire support officers (FSOs) in mechanized infantry,…
FM 6-20-50 ·Army ·1990 Fire Support for Brigade Operations
The purpose of this publication is to provide light forces fire support officers and enlisted personnel at maneuver company, battalion, and brigade with a how-to manual. It focuses on fire support officers (FSOs) in light infantry,…
FM 6-2030 ·Army ·1989 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Fire Support for Corps and Division Operations
Commanders must understand the spectrum of capabilities of the fire support system. Skillful integration of fire support into all facets of the AirLand Battle must take place simultaneously and continuously as close, deep, and rear…
FM 6-21 ·Army ·1960 Division Artillery
1. Purpose This manual is a guide for artillery officers and commanders and staffs of all combat arms. It is concerned with the employment of divisional artillery units in the combat zone. It covers organization, command, and tactical…
FM 6-22 C2 ·Army ·2022 Developing Leaders
Army leaders are the competitive advantage the Army possesses that neither technology nor advanced weaponry and platforms can replace. Developing leaders is a complex and complicated undertaking because it is primarily a human…
FM 6-22.5 ·Army ·2000 Combat Stress
Combat Stress is the mental, emotional or physical tension, strain, or distress resulting from exposure to combat and combat-related conditions. Controlling combat stress is a command responsibility. In terms of Service members lost from…
FM 6-24-8 ·Army ·2000 Tadil-J
1. Scope This publication introduces Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL) J. It is a guide for warfighters who have limited or no experience or background in TADIL J and who need a quick orientation for supplemental or in-depth…
FM 6-27 C2 ·Army ·2019 The Commander'S Handbook on the LAW of Land Warfare (Mctp 11-10C)
Commanders, staffs, and subordinates must ensure that their decisions and actions comply with applicable U.S., international, and in some cases host-nation laws and regulations. Commanders at all levels will ensure that their Soldiers or…
FM 6-3 ·Army ·1963 Gun Direction Computer M16
CHAPTER 2 ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION Section I. ORGANIZATION 4. General tion of the computer and associated The gun direction computer M18 is author- equipment, such as the cables and proized for issue to the fire direction or operation…
FM 6-3-1 ·Army ·1968 Operation of the Gun Direction Computer M-18 Application
FM 6-3-1 Section II. FIRE DIRECTION ORGANIZATION 1-4. General a requirement exists for a manual system to supplement the gun direction computer. The The 3M18 gun direction computer (fig. 1-1) is manual system is substantially the same as…
FM 6-3-2 ·Army ·1967 Operation of the Gun Direction Computer M-18 Rocket Application
The proper emplacement of the generator. (2) Starting, stopping, and monitoring the operation of the generator on a standby basis. (3) Insuring that the generator is providing the proper current. (4) Performing operator maintenance and…
FM 6-30 ·Army ·1991 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Observed Fire
The fire support gunnery problem is solved through the coordinated efforts of the field artillery team (Figure 1-1). This team consists of the observer, the fire direction center (FDC), and the firing unit-all linked by an adequate…
FM 6-300 ·Army ·1993 Army Ephemeris, 1993-97
This manual is a compilation of tables and charts for use in computing astronomical azimuths for the field artillery. These tables and charts are used for computing azimuth of the Sun or selected stars by either the altitude or Artillery…
FM 6-36 ·Army ·1973 Field Artillery Battery, Lance (C1)
FM 6-36 same basic vehicle as the SPL and possesses the same mobility characteristics. It is equipped with a fixed length boom crane for handling a complete Lance missile, MMA, WHS, and the launch fixture. It also contains cradles for…
FM 6-38 ·Army ·1970 Field Artillery Battery Sergant
FM 6-38 h. Sergeant Missile—The assembled missile, which consists of the following: (1) A warhead section. (2) A guidance section. (3) A rocket motor section. (4) Four control surface assemblies. i. Transporters— (1) Motor guidance…
FM 6-40 ·Army ·1999 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Field Artillery Manual Cannon Gunnery
C1, FM 6-40/MCWP 3-1.6.19 Change HEADQUARTERS No.1 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Washington, DC, 1 October 1999 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for FIELD ARTILLERY MANUAL CANNON GUNNERY FM 6-40/MCWP 3-16.4, April 1996, is changed as follows:…
FM 6-40-1 ·Army ·1972 Field Artillery Honest John-Little John Rocket Gunnery (C1)
Section I. GENERAL 1—1. Purpose This manual explains the field artillery Honest John gunnery problem and presents a practical solution to that problem. It is a guide for Honest John unit commanders and members of their staffs on field…
FM 6-40-3 ·Army ·1970 Operation of the Gun Direction Computer M18, Cannon Gunnery Application (C3)
The M18 gun direction computer (FADAC) is the primary means by which a cannon bat- talion or battery fire direction center solves the gunnery problem. Use of this high-speed digital computer significantly increases accuracy and flexibility…
FM 6-40-4 ·Army ·1982 Field Artillery Lance Missile Gunnery
FM 6-40-4 FIELD ARTILLERY LANCE MISSILE GUNNERY Summary The primary means of determining firing data for Lance missions is to use the field artillery digital automatic computer/Ml8 gun direction computer (FADAC) and the associated Lance…
FM 6-40-5 ·Army ·1976