FM 4-20 ·Army ·1944 Coastal Artillery, Firing Preparations, Safety Precautions, Care and Service of Materiel
(The matter contained herein supersedes FM 4-20, 10 April 1940, and C 1, 15 January1942.) CHAPTER I FORMATIONS AND INSPECTIONS SECTION I FORMATIONS 1. INFANTRY FORMATIONS. For infantry forma tions, drills, ceremonies, and inspections, all…
TC 3-22 ·Army ·2025 Security Force Assistance Mission Handbook
29 January 2025 vii Introduction Security Force Assistance is one of the most important things that our Army does. This is a mission that is executed across the continuum of conflict. US Army forces work with our partners and allies during…
FM 26-5 ·Army ·1956 Interior Guard
1. Purpose and Scope This manual is a guide for all personnel concerned with the organization and functions of an interior guard. It covers orders and countersigns, composition and responsibilities of the main guard including duties of…
FM 17 ·Army ·1942 Employment of Armored Units the Armored Division
FM 17 ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ARMORED UNITS THE ARMORED DIVISION CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. GENEZRAL PRovISIroNs.-a. This document is published as a guide for the tactical training and operation of the Armored Division. b. The…
TM 5-818-4 ·Army ·1983 Backfill for Subsurface Structures
1-1. Background. Military facilities for the Army and Air Force have included construction of buildings and other structures partially below ground surface. In more recent years, missile launching and support structures, fallout and…
TM 11-7440-283-12-1 ·Army ·1982 Operator's and Organizational Maintenance Manual: Computer Group, Gun Direction OL-200/GYK-29(V)
Dangerous rf voltages exist around antennas and antenna terminals during transmission. Protect yourself by knowing the safety procedures in TB SIG 291. *DO NOT allow the antennas to touch powerlines. Tie them down before moving. *DO NOT…
FM 101-20-1 ·Army ·1971 Aviation Planning Manual
This manual is published in accordance with the provisions of AR 95-70 and contains official U.S. Army aviation factors data in a single-source document to be used as a planning guide ONLY. The factors, when used with other Army program…
TM 11-2146 ·Army ·1954 Manual Telephone Central Office AN/TTC-7
Note. (Added) The basic manual covers Manual Telephone Switchboard SB-249/TTC, serial numbers 1 through 321, and Trunk Relay Telephone Circuit TA-226/TTC, serial numbers 1 through 107. Manual Telephone Switchboard SB-249/TTC, serial…
TM 5-852-1 ·Army ·1987 Arctic and Subarctic Construction: General Provisions
a. The Arctic and Subarctic may be defined in several different ways, depending on whether they are looked at from the point of view of astronomy, botany, physics, climatology, ocean navigation or other specialized field. For engineering,…
TM 10-1670 ·Army ·1971 Operator's Manual: Parachute, Personnel (28-Ft Back, 28-Ft Chest, NB-8 Back, Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Harnesses)
TM 10-1670-213-10 a. The Parachute Canopy. The parachute canopy (figs. 1-6 and 1-7) is made of 1.1 ounce ripstop nylon and has 14 continuous type III nylon canopy lines. The canopy lines run continuously from a connector link, through the…
FM 6-78 ·Army ·1962 75-mm Pack Howitzer M1A1
Howitzer. A cannon with a medium length bar- rel, a high angle of fire, and a medium muzzle velocity (fig- d. Service oj the Piece. Operation and maintenance of a weapon or other equipment by its crew. e. Section. In this manual, the term…
TM 11-655 ·Army ·1954 Fundamentals of Telegraphy (Teletypewriter)
Section I . DEVELOPMENT AND DESCRIPTION 1. General Early methods of communication seem prim itive when compared with present day systems. These early methods included signaling audibly by gunfire, drums, and other loud noises, and visually…
TM 11-2535A ·Army ·1952 Meter Test Equipment AN/GSM-1B
Section I. GENERAL 1. Scope a. These instructions are published for the in- formation and guidance of the personnel to whom this equipment is issued. ‘They contain a descrip- tion of the equipment; information on operation, organizational…
TM 11-346 ·Army ·1944 Test Sets I-61-A, I-61-B, and I-61-C
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Fig. No. Title Page 20. Schematic diagram for measuring transmission through a switchboard cord circuit 23 21. Schematic diagram for measuring transmission through a switchboard line or trunk circuit 23 22. Schematic…
FM 17-32 ·Army ·1942 Armored Force Field Manual, the Tank Company, Light and Medium
2-4 ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL * 2. PURPOSE.-This manual is only a guide to the employ ment of the tank company. The formations and actions described herein are not inflexible. Each tactical situation must be solved on its own merits and…
TM 11-432 ·Army ·1942 Code Practice Equipment
TECHNICAL MANUAL CODE PRACTICE EQUIPMENT TJI( 11-432 '0. 'lJyAR DEPARTMENT, No. 2 W D. 0.,,20 A:prll 19H. TM 11--482, 2 February 1942, is changed as follows: MPENDlJ[ III (ADDED) EMERGENCY CODE PRACTICE EQUIPMENT 1. General.-In order that…
ADP 3-0 ·Army ·2025 Operations
ADP 3-0 describes how the Army, in multidomain operations, contributes to the joint operational concept of unified action to synchronize, coordinate, and integrate military activities designed to overcome the challenges posed by peer…
FM 5-20B ·Army ·1944 Corps of Engineers, Camouflage of vehicles
Make reconnaissance of area to be occupied. If aerial photographs and large-scale maps are obtainable, study them before and during reconnaissance. Purpose is to (1) Provide adequate dispersion. (2) Site unit parking within dark and…
MD0162 ·Army ·Undated Solid Waste Disposal
MD0162 ii CORRESPONDENCE COURSE OF THE U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CENTER AND SCOOL SUBCOURSE MD0162 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL INTRODUCTION In order to keep the environment clean and free of offensive sights and smells which cause a decrease…
FM 6-02-40 ·Army ·2009 Visual Information Operations
Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men.
FM 5-250 ·Army ·2006 Military Explosives
19-CommercialExplosives Commercial Explosives I have included here the essentials of the US Army FM 5-250. Take the time to read this, it is like an undergraduate degree in explosive demolitions. This manual describes the characteristics…
FM 4-20-127 ·Army ·2004 Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment-M198, 155-MM Howitzer
This manual shows and tells how to rig the M198, 155-MM howitzer with different modifications and different amounts of accompanying equipment and ammunition. The M198 is rigged in the following configurations: a. The M198 howitzer with…
Report R-1896 ·Army ·1968 Silencers: Principles and Evaluations
Throughout the history of firearms, gun noise has been of considerable concern to the military. Prior to firing, anticipation of the ear shattering effects tends to make the gunner flinch, resulting in a consequent deterioration of his…
TM 11-851 ·Army ·1954 Supplement to TM 11-851
2. i RTAL PHASING : TM 851-101 Figure 10.1. Radio Receiver R-620/FRR, front view. 13.1. Description of Radio Receiver R- 620/FRR a. Radio Receiver R-620/FRR (fig. 10.1 and 10.2) is the rack mounting type (par. 8a). The receiver…
TM 11-344 ·Army ·1946 Converter M-222
Covers the description, installation, and operation of Converter M-222.
FM 3-04 ·Army ·2025 Army Aviation
Army Aviation is the division's and corps' most maneuverable force. Army Aviation forces are uniquely capable of rapidly and simultaneously impacting the deep, close, and rear operations of multiple echelons. Army Aviation forces provide…
ATP 3-09.24 ·Army ·2022 The Field Artillery Brigade
ATP 3-09.24 expands on the foundations and tenets found in Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 3-19, and Field Manuals 3-0 and 3-09. The publication of ADP 3-0 expands the Army's operational concept of unified land operations by retaining…
CALL 10-41 ·Army ·2010 Assessment and Measures of Effectiveness in Stability Ops: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (Handbook)
Accurate assessment and usable measures of effectiveness are essential to success in stability operations. Improving the ability of a host nation (HN) government to deliver services expected by its populace is necessary to enhance the…
TM 3-34.21 ·Army ·2010 Medium Girder Bridge
The medium girder bridge (MGB) is lightweight, hand-built, bridging equipment. It can be built in various configurations to provide a full range of bridging capability for use both in the forward battle area and in the communications zone.…
FM 6-20-10 ·Army ·1996