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 31-55 ·Army ·1972 Border Security and Anti-Infiltration Operations
Section I. GENERAL 1-1. Purpose This manual provides doctrinal guidance for com- manders and staffs at all levels, to carry out bor- der security operations involving combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Throughout…
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 31-21-GUERRILLA ·Army ·1961 Warfare & Special Forces S
Guerrilla warfare and Special Forces operations: fundamentals of resistance and guerrilla warfare, the airborne Special Forces group, theater support, infiltration, and combat employment (1961).
FM 10-10 ·Army ·1942 Quartermaster Field Manual Quartermaster Service
*FM 10-10 C 1 QUARTERMASTER FIELD MANUAL QUARTERIMASTER SERVICE IN THEATER OF OPERATIONS COANGES WAR DEPARTMENT, No. 1 WASHINGTON, October 8, 1942. FM 10-10, March 2, 1942, Is changed as follows: * 66 (Superseded.) QUARTERMASTER GASOLINE…
FM 19-90 ·Army ·1953 The Provost Marshal
1. Purpose This manual is designed to serve as a guide for all provost marshals. It is also intended as a source of information for commanders in their use of provost marshals and military police in the fulfillment of command…
FM 101-1 ·Army ·1951 Staff Officers' Field Manual: The G-1 Manual
This Staff Officers' Field Manual is a compilation of principles, pro- cedures, and information to be used as a guide for the Assistant Chief of Staff, Gl, Personnel, of divisions, corps, armies, and administra- tive commands in the field.…
FM 57-100 ·Army ·1959 The Airborne Division 9-9
The employment of airborne forces in World War II introduced revolutionary doctrinal changes regarding mobility, maneuver, and surprise in the conduct of war. Since World War I, the possession of nuclear weapons in quantity, potential…
FM 55-52 ·Army ·1957 Transportation Terminal Battalion and Terminal Service Company
1. Purpose and Scope This manual provides a guide for all personnel concerned with the activation, organization, training, and employment of the headquarters and headquarters detachment, transportation ter- minal battalion, and the…
FM 27-10 ·Army ·1944 Basic Field Manual Rules of Land Warfare
Except as hereinafter noted, the official English text or translation of every treaty provision obligatory upon the United States, bearing upon the conduct of the forces in the field, is quoted verbatimr in the chapter to which it relates.…
FM 101-20 ·Army ·1973 Aviation Planning Manual
This manual is published in accordance with the of AR95-70 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 documents…
FM 7-21 ·Army ·1960 Headquarters and Headquarters Company Infantry Di 2-26
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Section I. MISSION AND ORGANIZATION 1. Purpose and Scope a. This text is a guide to the training and tactical employment of the headquarters and headquarters company of the battle group. It covers the organization and…
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…
FM 19-25 ·Army ·1974 Military Police Traffic Control (C2)
C I, FM 19-25 any vehicle of exceptional size or weight to use ment includes the investigation of traffic accithe route (STANAG 2151). dents, traffic control, and traffic law enforce- (2) A dispatch route is a roadway over ment. which full…
FM 71-2 ·Army ·1977 The Tank and Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force
In order to see the enemy, it will be necessary to MOVE. The task force MOVES to SEE and MOVES to fight. For when fighting outnumbered, which the task force must expect to do most of the time, it will be necessary to MOVE to mass…
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 100-20 ·Army ·1943 Field Service Regulations, Command and Employment of Air Power
The landmark 1943 field service regulations declaring air power co-equal with land power and establishing centralized command of air forces — a foundational document of American air doctrine.
FM 2-30 ·Army ·1943 Cavalry Field Manual, Cavalry Mechanized Reconnaissance Squadron
FM 2-30 CAVALRY FIELD MANUAL CAVALRY MECHANIZED RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Paragraphs SECTION I. Purpose and scope - 1-2 II. Organization 3-4 III. Equipment 5-8 SECTION I PURPOSE AND SCOPE * 1. PURPOSE.-The purpose of this…
FM 90-10 ·Army ·1979 Military Operation on Urban Terrain
Tactical doctrine stresses that urban combat operations are conducted only when required and that built-up areas are isolated and bypassed rather than risking a costly, time-consuming operation in this difficult environment. Adherence to…
FM 55-1 ·Army ·1971 Army Transportation Services in a Theater of Operations
This manual provides guidance for of an assistant chief of staff (ACS), movements, staff section or a staff transportation section in various headquarters units. It promulgates transportation doctrine and organizational structure developed…
FM 1-25 ·Army ·1943 Army Air Force Field Manual. Air Defense
FM 1-25 , RESTRICTED I ARMY AIR FORCES FIELD :MANUAL' AIR DEFENSE (This manual supersedes FM 1-25, 24 December 1942.) SECTIONI GENERAL • 1. AUTHORITY.-a.AR 95-5 charges the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces wIth the provision,…
FM 100-15 ·Army ·1974 Large Unit Operations (TEST)
This manual prescribes Army test doctrine and guidance to com- manders and staffs for the establishment, organization, administra- tion, and employment of Army corps, the numbered army headquarters when employed, and the theater army. The…
FM 17-22 ·Army ·1942 Armored Force Field Manual, Reconnaissance Battalion
FM 17-22 1-2 RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL SECTION I GENERAL E 1. PURPOSE.-a. The purpose of this manual is to outline general methods of training and employing the reconnaissance battalion of the armored division.…
FM 11-25 ·Army ·1942 Signal Corps Field Manual Aircraft Warning Service
FM 11-25 SIGNAL CORPS FIELD MANUAL AIRCRAFT WARNING SERVICE CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Paragraphs SECTION I. Purpose, definitions, and 1-3 II. Missions, functions, and responsibility 4-7 SECTION I PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, AND REFERENCES * 1.…
TM 9-1300-200 ·Army ·1969 Ammunition, General
TM 9-1300-200 (3) Form (fixed, semifixed, separated, or separate loading). (4) Kind of filler (explosive, chemical, leaflet, or inert). b. For purposes of handling and storage, ammunition is identified by the following: (1)…
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 55-56 ·Army ·1965 Transportation Terminal Transfer Company
1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is a training, planning, and op- erational guide for unit commanders, staff officers, and other personnel associated with the organiza- tion and employment of the transportation terminal transfer…
FM 4-187 ·Army ·1943 Antiaircraft Artillery Field Manual. Barrage Balloon. Service of the Balloon and Balloon Equipment, Low Altitude
EM 4-187 RESTRICTED ANTIAIRCRAFT ARTILLERY FIELD MANUAL : BARRAGE BALLOON SERVICE OF THE BALLOON AND BALLOON EQUIPMENT LOW ALTITUDE CHAPTER 1 GENERAL @ 1. Scopr.a. This manual gives a general description of site equipment and sets forth…
FM 30-5 ·Army ·1973