FM 1-106 ·Army ·1973 Float and Ski Operations for Army Aircraft
CHAPTER 2 RULES, REGULATIONS, AND AIDS FOR NAVIGATION ON WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES Section I. RULES OF THE ROAD 6. General The Rules of the Road apply to all seaplanes operat- ing on inland or international waters. From seaward at all…
FM 100-44 ·Army ·1975 Army Procedures for Airspace Management in a Combat Zone (TEST)
This manual sets forth broad Army airspace management procedures and guidance for the commander and his staff in preparation for and execution of airspace management responsibilities in a combat zone. It provides the procedural basis for…
FM 57-10 ·Army ·1962 Army Foces in Joint Airborne Operations
support for the execution of a tactical or strategic mission. The means employed may be any combination of airborne units, air transportable units, and transport aircraft, depending on the mission and the situation. Whenever the term…
FM 57-30 ·Army ·1959 Airborne Operations
I. General a. Airborne operations consist of the movement and delivery by air, into an objective area, of combat forces and their administra- tive support for the execution of tactical and strategic missions. Such operations are normally…
FM 57-1 ·Army ·1967 Doctrine for Airborne Operations
structure and base complexes may be presumed to be limited, and use of prestocked land or floating strategic bases should be considered. e. In a cold war situation, objectives may include a show of force, a rapid change in the balance of…
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 30-10 ·Army ·1972 Geographic Military Intelligence
Section I. GENERAL 1—1. Purpose and Scope This manual serves as a guide in the production and use of military geographic intelligence. It de- fines military geographic intelligence and explains the process of collection, evaluation, and…
FM 30-101-1 ·Army ·1962 Esperanto the Agressor language
Esperanto has been adopted as the official language of Aggres- sor, the Maneuver Enemy. It may be modified by local usage or supplanted by the language of the local area. The primary benefit of using a different language is its…
FM 31-11 ·Army ·1962 Doctrine for Amphibious Operations
The purpose of this publication is to set forth the basic doctrine governing the planning for and con- duct of all amphibious operations. 002 BASIS This publication has been developed by the Navy and the Marine Corps in accordance with the…
FM 30-30 ·Army ·1962 Aircraft Recognition Maual
Importance of Recognition The ultimate purpose of all military training is to mold men and weapons into effective fighting units ready for combat. Readiness implies the ability to size up a situation, make a decision, and act cor-…
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.…
FM 17-27 ·Army ·1942 Armored Force Field Manual 81MM Mortar Squad and Platoon
FM 1 t2 7 ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL 81-MM MORTAR SQUAD AND PLATOON SECTION I GENERAL * 1. SCOPE.-a. This manual covers the tactical employment of the mortar platoon and squad in support of tank and infantry units. It is a guide only. Each…
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 .-…
FM 55-50 ·Army ·1976 Army Water Transport Operations
CHAPTER 2 THE ARMY WATER TRANSPORT FLEET 2-1. Background Upon its establishment on 31 July 1942, the Army Transportation Corps assumed responsibility for worldwide movement of cargo on oceangoing vessels owned or chartered by the US Army.…
FM 30-101A ·Army ·1959 Aggressor the Maneuver Enemy Esperanto Language
SECTION I INTRODUCTION 1. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this manual is to provide United States forces, portraying AGGRESSOR, with a different language, the use of which will enhance intelligence play and add realism to field exercises.…
FM 30-50 ·Army ·1943 Recognition Pictorial. Manual of Naval Vessels
Recognition pictorial manual of naval vessels: silhouettes and photographs for identifying warships (1943).
FM 4-6 ·Army ·1942 Coast Artillery Field Manual. Seacoast Artillery Tactics and Technique of Controlled Submarine Mines
Coast artillery field manual on seacoast artillery tactics and technique of control: fire command organization and conduct of fire (1942).
FM 30-20-1 ·Army ·1966 Arial Surveillance-Recconaissance, Field Army (TEST)
location in which the direction or relative posi- tion of a station is determined by means of its emissions. e. Operational Control. The authority granted a commander to direct forces assigned so that the commander may accomplish specific…
TM 30-544 ·Army ·1955 Glossary of Soviet Military Terminology
The purpose of this manual is to provide Russian equivalents for American terminology and American equivalents for Russian term inology. Emphasis has been placed, so far as possible, on determining accurate equivalents based on accepted…
FM 100-28 ·Army ·1975 Doctrine and Procedures for Air Space Control in the Combat Zone
1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this publication is to prescribe doctrine and procedures gov erning the activities of the Armed Forces of the United States engaged in planning for and conducting airspace control in the com bat zone. 1-2.…
FM 1-110 ·Army ·1966 Army Helicopter Employment
airmobile capability allocated to the ground com- mits him the widest possible latitude in the assignmander and the responsive fire support required. ment of missions to airmobile forces. Employment concepts envision armed helicopters 4.…
FM 4-5 ·Army ·1944 Coast Artillery Tactics (C1)
Yous. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1947—751601 = RESTRICTED FM 4-5 cl FIELD MANUAL COAST ARTILLERY TACTICS CHANGES WAR DEPARTMENT NO. 1 Washington 25, D. C., 8 Aug., 1947 FM 4-5, 20 June 1944, is changed as follows: 2. COASTAK FRONTIER…
FM 1-80 ·Army ·1962 Arial Observer Training
CHAPTER 2 BASIC PRINCIPLES Section I. GENERAL 4. Tactical Application of Aerial Observation a. Army aviation is employed by the commander to extend his observation capabilities over his area of influence and interest. Observation employing…
FM 100-32 ·Army ·1975 Tactical Electronic Warfare TEST
FM 100-32 (TEST) CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1-1. Purpose This manual provides guidance to commanders and staff officers in the tactical aspects of elec- tronic warfare employment in combat opera- tions. It has been purposely written without…
FM 55-55-1 ·Army ·1967 Transportation Terminal Operations (TEST)
This manual is published to provide interim guidance to commanders, staff officers, and other personnel concerned with terminal operations support under the TASTA-70 concept of organization and operation. This information can be utilized…
FM 21-22 ·Army ·1944 Watermanship
Military watermanship means taking care of'yourself on or in the water in any military situation. It combines ordinary swimming ability and knowledge of the sea with common sense and self-discipline. You may have to travel over water on…
FM 55-51 ·Army ·1972 Army Water transport Units
This manual is published as a training, planning, and operational guide for unit commanders, staff officers, key noncommissioned officers, and other personnel concerned with Army water transport units of the water terminal family as a part…
FM 55-46 ·Army ·1967 Army Air Transport Operations
Section I. GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual provides guidance for com- manders, staff officers, and other interested personnel concerned with the utilization of Army air transport employed in combat service support operations.…
FM 100-42 ·Army ·1976 US Air Force US Army Airspace Management in an Area of Operations
This manual sets forth procedures and guidance jointly agreed upon for use by US Army and US Air Force commanders and staffs in preparation for and execution of airspace con- trol responsibilities and airspace management functions in an…
FM 55-15 ·Army ·1968