FM 5-36 ·Army ·1970 Route Reconnaissance and Classification (C1)
Influence of the operational environment on . reconnaissance Intelligence aspects of reconnaissance Reconnaissance operations RECONNAISSANCE AND CLASSIFICA- TION OF EXISTING ROUTES Route classification Route reconnaissance overlays Slope…
FM 5-100 ·Army ·1979 Engineer Combat Operations
Today more than ever before, the engineer plays a critical role as a member of the combined arms team. As movement and lethality on the battlefield increase, the requirement to reinforce the terrain increases. The engineer brings to the…
FM 5-34 ·Army ·1976 Engineer Field Data
Demolitions are primarily used for the rapid creation of obstacles, the reduction of enemy obstacles, and construction blasting. The primary advantages are the limited logistical support requirements and the short time and small crews…
FM 21-30 ·Army ·1943 Conventional Signs, Military Symbols, and Abbreviations
On topo graphic maps, * * * symbols and abbreviations. * * * . * * b. General characteristics of roads and bridges. (1) Traffic lanes. 1, 2, 3, etc. * * * for light two-way traffic. 2 — Two-lane roadway having occasional one- lane…
FM 5-30 ·Army ·1959 Engineer Intelligence
1. Purpose This manual is a guide for individual soldiers, commanders and their staffs at all levels, and special engineer intelligence units concerned with responsibility and procedures for the production and dissemination of engineer…
FM 4-7 ·Army ·1945 Tactics and Technique of Controlled Submarine Mines, Ground
oY ) enemy vessels (especially submarines, which are the _ largest vessels capable of approaching undetected by surface surveillance) from entering a protected area and, at the same time, to permit the safe passage of friendly shipping.…
TM 5-622 ·Army ·1978 Maintenance of Waterfront Facilities
This manual is a guide for military personnel and civilian forces who are concerned with the maintenance and repair of waterfront structures and related facilities. 1.1.2 SCOPE. This manual, together with References 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3,…
FM 5-144 ·Army ·1966 Engineer Shore Assault Units (C1)
Section I. GENERAL ★l-l. Purpose and Scope a. This manual provides guidance for com- manders, staff officers, and others concerned with the planning, employment and operations of specialized engineer amphibious units. It provides…
FM 5-26 ·Army ·1971 Employment of Atomic Demolition Munitions (ADM)
Once the use of ADM has been authorized, responsibility for ADM employment is normally decentralized to the lowest tactical echelon capable of conducting ADM mission planning, coordination, and execution; for example, a divi- sion, an…
FM 5-33 ·Army ·1967 Engineer Cellular Teams
FM 5-33 cal, signal, and organizational maintenance services. These are ordinarily provided by the fixed strength unit to which a team is assigned or attached. When applicable, mess teams will be drawn from the TOE 29-500 series, auto-…
FM 5-5 ·Army ·1943 Engineer Field Manual Engineer Troops
FM 5-5 ENGINEER FIELD MANUAL ENGINEER TROOPS (This manual supersedes FM 56, 31 January 1941. inclading C 1. 17 January 1942.) CHAPTER 1 GENERAL · 1. PURPOSE AND ScoPr.--This manual is designed to serve as a general reference on engineer…
FM 5-1 ·Army ·1971 Engineer Troop Organizations and Operations (C1)
245 Section II. MISSIONS AND CAPABILITIES 1-5. Missions The missions of engineer troop units in a theater of operations are to— a. Facilitate the movement of friendly forces. b. Impede the movement of enemy forces. c. Provide engineer…
FM 5-136 ·Army ·1967 Engineer Battalions, Airborne and Airmoble Divisions
Section I. THE AIRBORNE DIVISION 2-1. Mission The primary mission of the airborne division is the destruction of enemy military forces and the seizure or domination of critical land areas, their populations, and resources. In ad- dition to…
FM 5-6 ·Army ·1954 Operations of Engineer Troop Units
1. Contents This manual contains the basic doctrine for the operations of engineer troop units in a theater of operations. Both the combat and the communica- tions zone are discussed, with emphasis on the units of a field army. 2. Part One…
FM 31-10 ·Army ·1962 Barrier and Denial Operations
constructed and cleared quickly and on supporting fires to re- duce the enemy's mobility and, relatively speaking, increase that of the friendly forces. Even though men with weapons can re- strict enemy movement without barriers and…
FM 5-146 ·Army ·1979 Engineer Topographic Units
FM 5-146 CHAPTER 1 Overview GENERAL This chapter presents a general discussion of topographic support, operations, products, and developments. Each area is discussed in greater detail under specific unit operations in later chapters.…
FM 5-165 ·Army ·1975 Hasty Revetments for Parked Aircraft
FM 5—165/AFR 86-13 it is essential that there be close coordination between the responsible engineer officer and all appropriate ground and air commanders (both Army and Air Force). The engineer normally is dependent on the appropriate…
FM 5-35 ·Army ·1971 Engineer s Reference and Logistical Data
1—1. Purpose and Scope This manual is intended to provide engineer and other military personnel with a compilation of data for use in planning of engineer activities. It includes data pertaining to engineer troops, equipment, construction…
FM 5-13 ·Army ·1964 The Engineer Soldier s Handbook
should be provided for each comment to insure understanding and complete evaluation. Com- ments should be forwarded directly to Com- mandant, U. S. Army Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va. 2. Organizing the Corps of Engineers a. In 1775 the…
FM 770-78 ·Army ·1979 System Engineering
« u * r i. A - 1-1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual describes a system engineering process and presents guidelines for system engineer- ing management which will satisfy those regulations, directives, and standards which contain policy…
FM 5-162 ·Army ·1973 Engineer Construction and Construction-Support Units
FM 5-162 CHAPTER 2 CONSTRUCTION IN A THEATER OF OPERATION Section I. MISSIONS, ROLES, SUPPORT, AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2-1. Mission of the Engineer Construction and Construction Support Units a. General. The overall mission of engineer con-…
TM 5-315 ·Army ·1971 Firefighting and Rescue Procedures in Theaters of Operations
Section I, GENERAL l-l. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is a guide and basic reference for firefighting teams and other personnel engaged in fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue procedures at military establishments in theaters of…
FM 510015 ·Army ·1944 Corps Engineer Operations
of follow-on forces. Firepower, both lethal and nonlethal, synergistically combines with maneuver in conducting deep operations. The corps uses a Decide-Detect-Track-Deliver Assess approach that enables the comrnander to take the…
FM 5-164 ·Army ·1974 Tactical Land Clearing
1-1. Purpose The purpose of this manual is to provide commanders and their staffs with information and data which can guide them in their conduct of tactical clearing operations. It provides a consolidation of the latest information and…
FM 5-15 ·Army ·1941 Engineer Field Manual, Field Fortifications
CHAPTER 2 TERRAIN E VAL UA TION SECTION I GENERAL 3. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the means of evaluating terrain. For a detailed discussion of the effect of terrain on tactical dispositions and for information on…
FM 5-142 ·Army ·1967 Nondivisional Engineer Combat Units
Advice and assistance to units in the con- struction of field fortifications and protective shelters. h. Participation in the assault of fortified positions by breaching obstacles, marking and maintaining cleared lanes, and the neutraliza-…
FM 90-13-RIVER ·Army ·1978 Crossing Operations
FM 90-13 KQTLGB' (Sírio:ss;e:s fioñ tne CHAPTER crossing operation concepts iver crossing operations are an integral part of land warfare. The lethality of modem weapons and the capability of larger enemy formations dictate that crossing…
FM 5-10 ·Army ·1940 Engineer Field Manual Communications, Construction, and Utilites
1-2 ENGINEER FIELD MANUAL demands of modern warfare, in which emphasis is placed upon mobility and transportation, require that even forward roads be kept fit for the rapid movement of heavily loaded motor vehicles. The great weight of…
FM 5-25 ·Army ·1963