FM 21-20 ·Army ·1957 Physical Training
Section 1. ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM t..Purpose and Scope a. This'manual is a guide for commanders and .staff officers in planning, preparing, supervising, and inspecting physical training programs. It provides…
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 21-25 ·Army ·1944 Elementary Map and Aerial Photograph Reading
This manual supersedes FM 21-25, 12 April 1941, including C 1, 17 January 1942, C 2, 20 April 1942, and C 3, 19 June 1942. CHAPTER 1 WHY LEARN TO READ A MAP? In civilian life it is possible for a stranger to find his way around a large…
FM 21-26 ·Army ·1956 Map Reading
The ability of large groups of military personnel to learn how to use maps for military purposes has been found by research to be dependent upon the concepts presented and the manner in which they are taught. Soldiers with varied…
FM 21-30 ·Army ·1941 Conventional Signs, Military Symbols, and Abbreviations
This manual supersedes FM 21-30, August 1, 1939, and Training Circular No. 48, War Department, 1941. SECTION I GENERAL • 1. PURPOSE.—This manual is intended to supply the in formation required by the map reader. Persons engaged in the…
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 21-40 ·Army ·1940 Defense Against Chemical Attack
FM 21-40 BASIC FIELD MANUAL DEFENSE AGAINST CHEMICAL ATTACK (The matter contained herein supersedes chapter 8, Basic Field Manual, volume I, December 31, 1937 (including Cl, May 25, 1939).) SECTION I GENERAL • 1. OBJECT OF INSTRUCTION.—The…
FM 21-5 ·Army ·1959 Military Training 8-19
1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is a guide to training management and the preparation and conduct of tactical exercises used in training. It provides guidance and assistance to personnel at all levels responsible for training…
FM 21-50 ·Army ·1962 Ranger Training and Ranger Operations
Ranger Operations Are—overt operations by highly trained units to any depth into enemy held areas for the purpose of reconnaissance, raids, and general disruption of enemy operations. Depth and duration of the operation are limited only by…
FM 21-6 ·Army ·1954 Techniques of Military Instruction
1. Purpose This manual is designed to assist Army instructors in teaching efficiently. All officers and noncommissioned officers must know how to teach. As specialists, they may have an excellent knowledge of some phase of the military…
FM 21-7 ·Army ·1943 List of Training Films Filmstrips and Film Bulletins
War Department list of training films, film strips, and film bulletins available for instruction, with guidance on employing visual training aids (1943).
FM 21-7 ·Army ·1945 List of War Department Films Filmstrips and Film Bulletins
Catalog of War Department films, film strips, and film bulletins, with required showings and guidance on the use of training films (1945).
FM 21-75 ·Army ·1944 Scouting, Patrolling, and Sniping
PART ONE SCOUTING Chapter 1 GENERAL 1. IMPORTANCE. Commanders must have accurate, detailed, and timely information about the enemy, the terrain, and neighboring troops for successful combat. Well-trained scouts and capably led patrols are…
FM 21-77 ·Army ·1958 Evasion and Escape
1. Purpose and Scope a. Purpose. (1) This manual is a guide to commanders in the training and indoctrination of personnel in the principles and techniques of evasion and escape. It is the basis for all evasion and escape training conducted…
FM 21-8 ·Army ·1950 Military Training Aids
This manual is designed to help you, the instructor. It is a storehouse of ideas. First adopt, next adapt, then become adept in their use. Accept them as your own. Tailor them to fit your needs. They are very important toward the success…
FM 22-10 ·Army ·1951 Leadership
Today, more than ever in history, the Army is in need of leadership of the highest caliber. With the increase in the complexity of warfare, the science of war is increasingly dependent upon human guidance. No matter how complicated it may…
FM 22-100 ·Army ·1961 Military Leadership 6-6
Military history reflects an evolutionary progress in the methods of warfare-progress which has been closely associated with our increased ability to control and to make use of our environment. Scientific and technological advances of…
FM 22-5 ·Army ·1958 Drill and Ceremonies 8-29
When at a position other than sling arms, the troops must come to port arms for double time. When the troops are in formation, the commander gives the appropriate commands. 47.2. Rules for the Rifle Manual of Arms a. The term "at the…
FM 22-5A ·Army ·1958 Drill and Ceremonies Cadet Drill
SECTION I INTRODUCTION 1. Purpose and Scope a. Cadet drill is authorized only for the United States Military Academy. It is ideally suited to occasions when very impressive ceremonies are desired. b. This drill retains the basic structure…
FM 23-10 ·Army ·1943 US Rifle Caliber .30 M
Dissemination of restricted matter.-The information contained in restrieted documents and the essential characteristics of restricted material may be given to any person known to be in the service of the United States and to persons of…
FM 23-12 ·Army ·1963 Technique of Fire of the Rifle Squad and Tactical Application
1. Purpose and Scope duties. Above all, each man must be effective in the performance of his duties as an individual a. This manual is a guide for training in the in order to contribute to the accomplishment of principles and methods of…
FM 23-15 ·Army ·1943 Browning Automatic Rifle Caliber .30, M1918A2
BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE, CAL. .30, M1918A2 3-7 lation. There are two cyclic rates of full automatic fire, normal and slow, which may be selected by the flrer. The normal cyclic rate is approximately 550 rounds per minute; the slow cyclic…
FM 23-20 ·Army ·1940 Basic Field Manual. Browning Automatic Rifle, Caliber .30, M1918 Without bipod
4-8 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE, CALIBER .30, M1918 SECTION II DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY · 4. WHEN TAKEN UP.-This training will be taken up as soon as practicable after the soldier receives his rifle. In any case it will be completed before…
FM 23-23 ·Army ·1973 Antipersonnel Mine M18A1 and M18
most desirable balance is achieved between lethality and area coverage) is 50 meters. 5. Danger Area a. Danger From Fragments (fig. 4). The danger area consists of a 180° fan with a radius of 250 meters centered in the direction of aim. b.…
FM 23-25 ·Army ·1943 Bayonet
CHANNON, "K. WAR DEPARTMENT BASIC FIELD MANUAL FM 23-25 BAYONET THIS manual supersedes FM 23-25, 2 January 1940. Attention is directed to FM 21-7 for details as to how appro priate Training Films and Film Strips are intended to be used and…
FM 23-3 ·Army ·1972 Tactics, Techniques and Concepts of Antiarmor Warfare
Section I. 1. Purpose and Scope a. As we look to the future, one of the infan¬ try's missions will continue to be to maintain the capability and readiness to defeat large enemy armor forces. In accomplishing this mission the infantry will…
FM 23-30 ·Army ·1944 Hand and Rifle Grenades Rocke
(CHAPTER 4, SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. APPENDIX. LIST OF REFERENCES INDEX CHAPTER 1 HAND GRENADES. SECTION I GENERAL TYPES. Hand grenades are divided into the following Fragmentation grenades, containing an explosive argo tle a anu Go Frage Sle…
FM 23-33 ·Army ·1965 66-mm Light Antitank Weapon, M72
Section I. 1. Purpose and Scope a, This manual guides soldiers in the use of the 66-mm high explosive antitank rocket, M72. It contains information covering the characteristics, nomenclature, functioning, and employment of the M72 system.…
FM 23-35 ·Army ·1946 Pistols and Revolvers
This manual supersedes FM 23-35, 30 April ]940, including C 1, 23 January 1942, and O 2, 6 November 1942; and FM 23-36, 20 October 1941, including C 1, 6 November 1942, and C 2, H April 1943. PART ONE AUTOMATIC PISTOL, CALIBER .45 CHAPTER…
FM 23-36 ·Army ·1941