FM 21-100 ·Army ·1941 Soldier s Handbook
You are now a member of the Army of the United States. That Army is made up of free citizens chosen from among a free people. The American people of their own will, and through the men they have elected to represent them in Con gress, have…
ATP 3-39.30 ·Army ·2026 Security and Mobility Support
ATP 3-39.30 focuses on the military police discipline of security and mobility support. It outlines how military police assist Army, joint, and multinational forces by carrying out tactical tasks and activities related to security and…
FM 90-12 ·Army ·1989 Base Defense
Army, Marine Corps, Tactical Air Forces FM 90-12/FMFRP 2-73/TACP 50-50/PACAFP 50-50/USAFEP 50-50/AACP 50-50 B a s e D e f e n s e Multi-Service Procedures for Defense of a Joint Base EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This publication provides doctrinal…
FM 19-1 ·Army ·1969 Military Police Support-Army Divisions and Separate Brigades
C 1, FM 19-1 CHAPTER 2 ORGANIZATION 2-1. Mission and Organization 2-2. Capabilities and Limitations *a. Organic military police provide combat a. The company has the capability of performsupport to the division or separate brigade and ing…
FM 31-15 ·Army ·1961 Operations Against Irregular Forces
Section I.GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual provides guidance to the commanders and staffs of combined arms forces which have a primary mission of eliminating irregular forces. b. The text discusses the nature of irregular forces…
FM 19-2 ·Army ·1965 Military Police Support in the Field Army
X X DIVISION AREAS x X xx -xx--iLxx- xxLxx-- xxIxx x CORPS x REAR AREA c COMBAT ZONE XXXX XX XX FIELD ARMY SERVICE AREA XXXX ADVANCE SECTION COMMUNICATIONS ZONE o oo 000 BASE SECTION Figure 1. Territorial organizationj theater of…
FM 17-35 ·Army ·1957 Armored Cavalry Units Armored and Infantry Divisions
PART ONE GENERAL CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose a. This manual covers the specific organization, tactics, techniques, and procedures appropriate to all armored cavalry units of the armored and infantry divisions. b. This manual is to be used…
Historical Study - Night Combat ·Army ·1953 Night Combat
The material for this study was prepared for the Historical Division, EUCOM, by a group of former German generals and general staff officers. The principal author, former Brig. Gen. Alfred Toppe, and most of his associates served for…
FM 2-20 ·Army ·1944 Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop, Mechanzied
This manual supersedes FM 17-20, 30 May 1942. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Section I Purpose and Scope 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this manual is to present the organization, characteristics, and missions of the cav'alry re connaissance troop,…
FM 17-20 ·Army ·1942 Armored Force Field Manual Employment of Armored
2-3 ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL * 2. PURPOSE.-The purpose of this manual is to outline training methods, observation and reconnaissance methods, and the types of tactical action in which an armored reconnaissance platoon and company may…
FM 18-5 ·Army ·1942 Tank Destroyer Field Manual, Organization and Tactics of Tank Destroyer Units
This manual contains doctrines for the training and combat employment of tank destroyer battalions and groups. It is prepared for the guidance of units that will be equipped with materiel now being developed; units equipped with substitute…
FM 18-5B ·Army ·1942 Organization and Tactics of Tank Destroyer
This manual contains doctrines for the training and combat employment of tank destroyer battalions and groups. It is prepared for the guidance of units that will be equipped with materiel now being developed; units equipped with substitute…
FM 31-5 ·Army ·1941 Landing Operations on Hostile Shores
FM 31-5 BASIC FIELD MANUAL LANDING OPERATIONS ON HOSTILE SHORES CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Paragraphs Section I. General 1-8 II. Advance forces 9-12 III. Main and secondary landings 13-16 IV. Selection of landing areas 17-26 V. Time of landing .-…
CALL 10-52 ·Army ·2010 Support to Civil Authorities: Protecting the Homeland Newsletter, Number 10-52, July 2010
1 SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES Support to Civil Authorities: Protecting the Homeland Introduction The task of protecting borders and ports of entry from transnational and other threats to the security of the United States is a colossal…
FM 17-36 ·Army ·1961 Armored Cavalry Platoon and Troop Air Cavalry Tr
Provides security between division elements or between the air assault division and adjacent units. (5) When suitably reinforced with airmobile elements, conducts extended semi-independent operations. (6) Provides armed air escort for…
FM 21-77 ·Army ·1958 Evasion and Escape
1. Purpose and Scope a. Purpose. (1) This manual is a guide to commanders in the training and indoctrination of personnel in the principles and techniques of evasion and escape. It is the basis for all evasion and escape training conducted…
FM 7-5 ·Army ·1940 Infantry Field Manual Organization and Tactics of Infantry the Rifle Bon
3-5 INFANTRY FIELD MANUAL · 3. MoRALE.-Morale is affected by many influences. In large part it rests upon the soldier's confidence in himself, his comrades, and his leaders. To build and sustain the spirit of comradeship is the leader's…
FM 22-6 ·Army ·Undated Guard Duty
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is for personnel concerned with the organization and functions of interior and exterior guard. It includes orders, countersigns, parole words, and responsibility of the main guard…
TC 3-22.6 C1 ·Army ·2017 Guard Duty
This manual is for personnel concerned with the organization and functions of interior and exterior guard. It includes orders, countersigns, parole words, DA Form 1594 and the responsibility of the main guard including duties of personnel…
FM 17-37 ·Army ·1969 Air Cavalry Squadron
3-1. Purpose and Scope e. Provide a screen for a larger unit. Part Two covers the organization, tactics, and f. Perform rear area security as a part of a techniques employed by the air cavalry platoons larger force. and troops.…
FMFRP 12-25 The Guerilla and How to Fight Him ·Army ·1962 The Guerrilla and How to Fight Him
1. PURPOSE Ffeu MarineForceReferencePublication(FMFRP) 12-25,37reGuerrilla-AndHowToEig&Him,ispubfishedto ensuretheretentionanddisscmirtation of usefulinformationwhichisnotintendedtobecomedoctrineor to bepubfishedinFfeetMarineForce…
FM 1-15 ·Army ·1942 Army Air Force Field Manual Tactics and Technique
FM 1-15 RESTRICTED ARMY AIR FORCE FIELD MANUAL TACTICS AND TECHNIQUE OF AIR FIGHTING (This manual supersedes FM 1-15, September 9, 1940.) CHAPTER 1 OBJECTIVES OF AIR FIGHTING Paragraphs BECTION I. -1-4 II. Pursuit aviation in 5-8 III.…
FM 30-5 ·Army ·1967 Combat Intelligence
1. Purpose This manual furnishes guidance to com- manders, staff officers, and other personnel con- cerned with the production and use of combat intelligence at all levels of command from bat- talion to theater army. 2. Scope a. The…
FM 34-80 ·Army ·1986 Brigade and Battalion Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Operations
Brigade and battalion commanders plan and direct the close operations on the airland battlefield against enemy battalions and companies of first-echelon regiments. They must also be prepared to engage follow-on forces and first-echelon…
FM 19-30 ·Army ·1979 Physical Security
This field manual sets forth guidance for all people responsible for physical security. It's the basic reference for training security personnel. It also covers requesting additional equipment and manpower. The two primary concerns of this…
FM 6-140 ·Army ·1965 Field Artillery Cannon Battalions and Batteries
Plans the maintenance workload con- sidering the availability of parts and tools, as well as the level of experience of personnel and the tactical situation. e. Supervises the scheduling of equipment for the prescribed preventive…
FM 1-5 ·Army ·1943 Army Air Forces Field Manual, Employment of Aviation of the Army
2-3 ARMY NUAL m ander and assigned to theaters of operation, oversea garrisons and departments, base and defense commands, or similar organiza tions. From the aviation assigned to air forces there are formed (!) Striking forces.-To operate…
FM 1-20 ·Army ·1942 Army Air Force Field Manual Tactics and Techniques of Air Reconnaissance and Observation
Army Air Forces tactics and technique of air reconnaissance and observation, for air force aviation and in support of ground forces (1942).
ATP 3-20.98 C1 ·Army ·2019 Scout Platoon
Techniques for the scout platoon conducting reconnaissance and security tasks: organization, mounted and dismounted movement, and platoon operations. Supersedes the 2013 edition.
FM 2-30 ·Army ·1943