FM 6-81 ·Army ·1962 155-mm Howitzer M1 Towed
of an explosive. Cannon includes guns, howitzers, and mortars. The term also includes that portion of an artillery weapon required to fire a projectile, the tube, breech mechanism, and firing mechanism of an artillery weapon. h. Gun. In…
FM 6-88 ·Army ·1974 155-mm Howitzer, M109, M109A1, Self-Propelled
Composition of the Howitzer Section a. The howitzer section consists of section per- sonnel; a 155-mm, self-propelled, howitzer M109/M109A1; a section vehicle; and auxiliary equipment as listed in appropriate table of organization. ' b.…
FM 6-90 ·Army ·1962 8-Inch Howitzer M2, Towed (C1)
Page 22. Paragraph 24c (2) is superseded as follows : (2) (The corresponding number(s) (gradua- . tions) on the panoramic telescope must be matched with the corresponding num- ber(s) on the reticle of the infinity- aiming reference…
FM 6-92 ·Army ·1962 155-mm Howitzer M44, Self-Propelled
Right The direction right (left) is the right (left) of one facing the front. d. In Battery. A howitzer is said to be in battery when it is in its normal position ready to be fired. 3. Description of Equipment To insure proper use of the…
FM 6-93 ·Army ·1964 155-mm Gun M53, Self-Propelled and 8-Inch Howitzer M55, Self-Propelled
Composition of the Howitzer Section a. The howitzer (gun) section consists of section personnel ; an 8-inch howitzer M55, self-propelled of a 155-mm gun M53 self- propelled ; a 5-ton truck ; an ammunition trail- er; and auxiliary equipment…
FM 6-94 ·Army ·1969 175-mm Gun M107 Self-Propelled and 8-Inch Howitzer M110, Self-Propelled(C1)
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is a guide to assist command- ers in developing the gun (howitzer) sections of 175-mm gun M107 and 8-inch howitzer MHO firing batteries into efficient smooth-working teams with a sense…
FM 6-96 ·Army ·1954 280-mm Gun T131 on Carriage T72
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope This manual is a guide to assist commanders in developing the gun sections of 280-mm gun firing batteries into efficient, smooth-working teams that have a sense of discipline which will impel them to…
FM 6-99 ·Army ·2021 U.S. Army Report and Message Formats
While U.S. forces are among the most technologically advanced forces in the world, the need for redundancy and interoperability between joint and multinational forces requires the continued use of analog communication systems. Other…
FM 60-10 ·Army ·1952 Amphibious Operations: Regiment in Assault Landings
This manual is a guide for the regimental combat team (RCT) in planning, training for, and executing an amphibious operation. It includes additional information on higher headquarters and other forces involved. It describes the…
FM 60-10-AMPHIBIOUS ·Army ·1952 Operations Regiment in Assault Landings
This manual is a guide for the regimental combat team (RCT) in planning, training for, and executing an amphibious operation. It includes additional information on higher headquarters and other forces involved. It describes the…
FM 60-30 ·Army ·1962 Embarkation and Loading-Amphibious
3. Sea Echelon Concept o. The sea echelon concept is a plan to implement dispersal and reduce mine countermeasures. The decision for employment of a sea echelon is the responsibility of the amphibious task force com- mander. When the sea…
FM 60-5 ·Army ·1951 Amphibious Operations Battalion in Assault Landings
Authority for release of this document to a foreign government must be secured from the Assistant Chief of Staff, C-2. When this document is released to a foreign govern- ment, it is released subject to the following con- ditions: This…
FM 61-100 ·Army ·1968 The Division
FM 61-100 unusual climates or terrain do not require of these munitions. Operations in unusual climajor doctrinal changes. The principal effect mates and terrain create a need for special of the employment of nuclear, biological, or…
FM 61-24 ·Army ·1968 Division Communications
FM 61-24 Paragraph Page II. Division artillery radio nets and wire system 10-3, 10-1— 10-4 10-3 III. Radio nets and wire system, field artillery battalions (DS), 105mm or 155mm 10-5,10—6 10-6 IV. Radio nets and wire system, field artillery…
FM 63-1 ·Army ·1994 Support Battalions and Squadrons, Separate Brigades and Armored Cavalry Regiment
This manual provides information on the structure and operations of the support battalion of the separate brigades and the armored cavalry regiment support squadron. It is directed toward the commanders and staffs of the support…
FM 63-11 ·Army ·1996 Logistics Support Element Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
Effective force projection logistics requires a seamless logistics system operating across the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Logistics elements from CONUS and the theater of operations must work together with tactical…
FM 63-2 ·Army ·1991 DIVISION SUPPORT COMMAND, ARMORED, INFANTRY, and MECHANIZED INFANTRY DIVISIONS
The primary purpose of division defensive operations is the defeat of an enemy attack. The defense must create conditions that permit the division to survive the initial shock of an attack. Emphasis with the defense is to halt the enemy,…
FM 63-2-1 ·Army ·1994 Division Support Command, Light Infantry, Airborne, and Air Assault Divisions
This manual provides information on the structure and operations of the DISCOM in the light infantry, airborne, and air assault divisions. Information specific to the DISCOMs in the airborne and air assault divisions are provided in…
FM 63-20 ·Army ·1990 Forward Support Battalion
FM 63-20 Cavalry squadron. All these units will require CSS on a battlefield unlike any encountered in the Forward support battalion. past. The AirLand Battlefield will be characterized by fluid, nonlinear operations and Air liaison…
FM 63-21 ·Army ·1990 Main Support Battalion
FM 63-21 CHAPTER 1 MSB Organization and Functions ARMORED, MECHANIZED INFANTRY, INFANTRY, HEAVY/LIGHT DIVISIONS Main support battalions exist in four types of divisions. They are the armored, mechanized infantry, infantry, and heavy/light…
FM 63-22 ·Army ·1988 Headquarters, Headquarters Company, and Division Materiel Management Center, Division Support Command, Armored, Mechanized, and Motorized Divisions
This manual provides information on the structure and operations of the DISCOM HHC and DMMC. It is directed toward the commander and staff of the DISCOM HHC and DMMC within divisions organized and operating under L-edition TOEs as modified…
FM 63-3 ·Army ·1993 Corps Support Command
This manual describes how the COSCOM supports the corps force and its weapon systems for combat on modern battlefields. It describes how the COSCOM sustains soldiers and how it arms, fuels, fixes, and moves the corps force. Since…
FM 7-0 ·Army ·2021 Training
Training, expands on the fundamental concepts of the Army's training doctrine introduced in ADP 7-0. This publication applies to all Army leaders and the three components of the Total Army: the Regular Army, the Army National Guard, and…
FM 7-1 ·Army ·2003 Battle Focused Training
Chapter 1 How the Army Trains Every day in the Army we try to do two things well—train soldiers and grow them into leaders. General Eric K. Shinseki TRAINING OVERVIEW 1-1. Field manual (FM) 7-0 establishes Army training doctrine. FM 7-1…
FM 7-10 ·Army ·2000 Infantry Rifle Company
In operations in which light forces predominate, airborne, air assault, or other light infantry lead the combined arms attack, and all other arms support the infantry. FM 100-5, May 1986 The infantry company is organized to fight anywhere…
FM 7-100 ·Army ·2003 Opposing Force Doctrinal Framework and Strategy
In today's complicated and uncertain world, it is impossible to predict the exact nature of future conflict that might involve the U.S. Army. So the Army must be ready to meet the challenges of any type of conflict, in all kinds of places,…
FM 7-100 ·Army ·1960 Infantry Division 11-15
Organization of the Manual a. This manual is organized functionally to facilitate use of personnel having specific areas of interest. For example, all material pertaining to tactical support is grouped in chapter 4, and all material…
FM 7-100.1 ·Army ·2004 Opposing Force Operations
In today's complicated and uncertain world, it is impossible to predict the exact nature of future conflict that might involve the U.S. Army. So the Army must be ready to meet the challenges of any type of conflict, in all kinds of places,…
FM 7-100.4 ·Army ·2007 Opposing Force Organization Guide
In today's complicated and uncertain world, it is impossible to predict the exact nature of future conflict that might involve the U.S. Army. So the Army must be ready to meet the challenges of any type of conflict, in all kinds of places,…
FM 7-11 ·Army ·1962