FM 21-26 ·Army ·1993 Map Reading and Land Navigation
The purpose of this field manual is to provide a standardized source document for Armywide reference on map reading and land navigation. It applies to every soldier in the Army regardless of service branch, MOS, or rank. This manual…
FM 3-25.26 ·Army ·2001 Map Reading and Land Navigation
FM 3-25.26 2-7 within the scope of this manual, more than a brief mention of a few important ones. Some of the subjects covered are: • Terrain features. • Drainage characteristics. • Vegetation. • Climate. • Coasts and landing beaches. •…
FM 3-04.240 ·Army ·2007 Instrument Flight for Army Aviators
Chapter 1 Figure 1-1. Pitot-static head ALTIMETER 1-4. An altimeter is an aneroid barometer that measures the absolute pressure of ambient air and displays that absolute pressure in terms of feet or meters above a selected pressure level.…
FM 55-50 ·Army ·1993 Army Water Transport Operations
Total involvement of all participants characterizes modem warfare; rear areas are no longer secure. Army watercraft units must perform their operational mission regardless of the levels of threat in the theater. Commanders and leaders must…
STP 21-1-SMCT ·Army ·2003 Skill Level 1
vii SPECIAL NOTES CONCERNING THE AUGUST 2003 SMCT 5" X 7" Format. Beginning with the August 2003 revisions, both the STP 21-1-SMCT and STP 21-24-SMCT are printed in 5"x7" format, following the very favorable acceptance of previous skill…
TC 21-3 ·Army ·1986 Soldier's Handbook for Individual Operations and Survival in Cold-Weather Areas
to Cold-Weather Operations "Soldiers in pairs look after each other; be faithful to your mate; be loyal to your leaders." Anonymous 1-1. COLD CONDITIONS COLD-WET Cold-wet conditions occur when temperatures are near freezing and high and…
FM 3-04.126 ·Army ·2007 Attack Reconnaissance Helicopter Operations
Chapter 1 1-2 FM 3-04.126 16 February 2007 initial plans. The battalion–through coordination, liaison, C2, situational awareness (SA), and situational understanding (SU)—helps set conditions for the force's success. 1-5. The ARB conducts…
FM 3-55-93-FDRAFT ·Army ·2008 Long-Range Surveillance Unit Operations
Ft Benning, GA 31905 Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns may refer to either men or women. Some or all of the uniforms shown in this manual were drawn without camouflage to improve the clarity of the…
FM 3-22.10 ·Army ·2009 The Official US Army Sniper Training and Operations Manual (FM 3-22.10 -- FM 23-10 -- TC 3-22.10)
Sniper training and operations, covering sniper mission, selection, weapon systems (M110, M24, M107), equipment, field techniques, marksmanship, and employment.
ATP 3-20-16 ·Army ·2013 Mobile Gun System Platoon
15 February 2013 ATP 3-20.16 1-3 with no restrictions on violence or targets for violence. (Refer to TC 7-100 for more information.) CONTINUUM OF OPERATIONS 1-6. The continuum of operations frames the application of land power. It includes…
FM 90-4 ·Army ·1987 Air Assault Operations
CHAPTER 1 Air Assault Operations in the AirLand Battle Section I AVIATION AND INFANTRY 1-1. General. Army aviation and infantry units can be fully integrated with other members of the combined arms team to form powerful and flexible air…
FM 7-21-13 ·Army ·2003 The Soldiers Guide
The Soldier is the ultimate guardian of America's freedom. In over 120 countries around the world, Soldiers like you are protecting our Nation's freedom and working to provide a better life for oppressed or impoverished peoples. It is no…
FM 7-21.13 ·Army ·2004 The Soldier's Guide
Page 1 of 1 guardian of America freedom, In ov s around the world, Soldiers fike you are protecting OW Nation's freedom and working to provide a better life for oppressed or impoverished peoples, It is no accident our Army succeeds…
FM 71-123 ·Army ·1992 Tactics, Techniques for Combined Arms Heavy Forces
Users of this field manual must first read and understand the doctrinal field manuals: FM 71-3 (brigade), FM 71-2 (battalion), and FM 71-1 (company). This manual DOES NOT replace the doctrinal manuals; rather, it supplements them with…
FM 31-23 ·Army ·1998 Special Forces Mounted Operations, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
Until the mid 1980's, the United States (U.S.) Army did not have a dedicated mounted special operations 2 (SO) capability. Major General Guest (then Colonel), 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne ) (SFG[A]), 3 realized this shortcoming. He…
FM 90-3 ·Army ·1993 Desert Operations
FM 90-3 of water, heat, and wind to give deserts their characteristic barren appearance. The bedrock may be covered by a flat layer of sand, or gravel, or may have been exposed by erosion. Other common features are sand dunes, escarpments,…
FM 7-93-3 ·Army ·1995 Long-Range Surveillance Unit Operations
Combat forces need accurate and timely intelligence about enemy forces, terrain, and weather. Commanders must make fast and accurate decisions to have the right combat force at the right place and time. Their decisions are partly based on…
US Marine Corps - MWTC Winter Survival Course Handbook ·Army ·2002 Winter Survival Course Handbook
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California 93517-5001 WSVX 02.01 02/06/05 STUDENT HANDOUT REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVIVAL TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE In a cold weather mountainous environment, apply the…
US Marine Corps - MWTC Summer Survival Course Handbook ·Army ·2002 Summer Survival Course Handbook
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California 93517-5001 MSVX.02.01 02/06/05 STUDENT HANDOUT REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVIVAL TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE In a survival situation, and given a survival kit,…
MCWP 3-35.6 ·Marine Corps ·2004 Desert Operations
FM 90-3 of water, heat, and wind to give deserts their characteristic barren appearance. The bedrock may be covered by a flat layer of sand, or gravel, or may have been exposed by erosion. Other common features are sand dunes, escarpments,…
FM 3-09-70 ·Army ·2000 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for M109A6 Howitzer (Paladin) Operations
Field manual (FM) 3-09.70 (6-70) is focused on Paladin-unique battalion, battery, platoon and section operations. It sets forth the doctrine pertaining to organization, equipment, command and control (C2), operations, and tactics,…
TC 23-14 ·Army ·1989 Sniper Training & Employment
A sniper has special abilities, training, and equipment. His job is te deliver discriminatory, highly accurate rifle fire against enemy targets which, because of range, size, location, fleeting nature, or visibility, cannot be engaged…
FM 3-22.90 ·Army ·2007 Mortars
Doctrine and techniques for the employment of mortars, covering gunnery, sighting and fire control equipment, ammunition, safety, and indirect fire procedures.
SH 21-76 ·Army ·2011 Ranger Handbook
The MCOE SH 21-76 (Ranger Handbook) is mainly written for U.S. Army Rangers and other light Infantry units, however it should also serve as a handy reference for other U.S. military units. It covers how Infantry squad- and platoon-sized…
FM 3-34.331 ·Army ·2001 Topographic Surveying
This FM is a guide for military occupational specialty (MOS) 82D (Topographic Surveyor). It provides techniques not found in any commercial text concerning the precise determination of position, azimuth, or elevation of a point.…
FM 90-26 ·Army ·1990 Airborne Operations
irborne forces of the US Army have often demonstrated their ability to conduct decisive, short notice, forced entry operations deep into enemy territory. They seize and maintain the initiative until follow-on forces are committed to the…
FM 3-97.61 ·Army ·2002 Military Mountaineering
Commanders must consider the effects terrain and weather will have on their operations, mainly on their troops and logistics efforts. Weather and terrain combine to challenge efforts in moving supplies to forward areas. Spring storms,…
FM 3-97-61 ·Army ·2002 Military Mountaineering (C1)
Commanders must consider the effects terrain and weather will have on their operations, mainly on their troops and logistics efforts. Weather and terrain combine to challenge efforts in moving supplies to forward areas. Spring storms,…
FM 90-5 ·Army ·1982 Jungle Operations (How to Fight)
The words "he," "him," "his," "man," and "men," when used in this publication, represent both the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise specifically stated. You may recommend changes to this manual to improve it. Key your…
MCRP 12-10A ·Marine Corps ·2018