FM 5-106 ·Army ·1984 Employment of Atomic Demolition Munitions
his manual establishes doctrine for the use of atomic demolition ‘munitions (ADM) on the battlefield. It is a guide to commanders and their staffs during the planning and execution phases of tactical nuclear operations. It provides the…
FM 5-114 ·Army ·1992 Engineer Operations Short of War
FM 5-114 Chapter 1 The Strategic Environment National Strategy Goals—Throughout our history, our national security strategy has pursued broad, consistent goals. We have always sought to protect the safety of our nation, its citizens, and…
FM 5-116 ·Army ·1989 Engineer Operations; Echelons Above Corps
FM 5-116 Chapter 1 T h e a t e r O v e r v i e w An adequate theater sustainment base is essential for success on the AirLand battlefield. An army's ability to marshal, transport, and distribute large quantities of materiel and to maintain…
FM 5-125 ·Army ·1995 Rigging Techniques, Procedures, and Applications
of Manila, but its principal use today is in fittings, such as ratline, marline, and spun than the hard fibers, these fittings are invariably tarred to make them more water-resistant. Tarred hemp has about 80 percent of the strength of…
FM 5-134 ·Army ·1985 Pile Construction
FM 5-134 C H A P T E R 1 B A S I C C O N S I D E R A T I O N S Section I. DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS 1-1. Definitions. a. Piles. A pile is a long, columnar element made of timber, steel, concrete, or a combination of these materials…
FM 5-170 ·Army ·1998 Engineer Recconaissance (C1)
Field Manual (FM) 5-170 describes how engineer recon teams support and augment a maneuver battalion or brigade's recon effort. It is designed as an engineer extension of FMs 17-95 and 17-98. This manual serves as a guide for both brigade…
FM 5-212 ·Army ·1989 Medium Girder Bridge
FM 5-212 Chapter 1 Medium Girder Bridge Components The medium girder bridge (MGB) is lightweight, hand-built, bridging equipment, it can be built in various configurations to provide a full range of bridging capability for use both in the…
FM 5-232 ·Army ·1984 Topographic Surveying
Section I. Section II. Section III. CHAPTER 1 Overview of Surveying Surveyors determine horizontal and vertical distances between objects, measure angles between lines, determine the direction of lines, and establish points of…
FM 5-233 ·Army ·1985 Construction Surveying
In support of construction activities, the surveyor obtains the reconnaissance and preliminary data which are necessary at the planning stage. During the construction phase, the surveyor supports the effort as needed. Typical duties of the…
FM 5-250 ·Army ·2006 Military Explosives
19-CommercialExplosives Commercial Explosives I have included here the essentials of the US Army FM 5-250. Take the time to read this, it is like an undergraduate degree in explosive demolitions. This manual describes the characteristics…
FM 5-277 ·Army ·1986 Bailey Bridge
FM 5-277 CHAPTER 1 H I S T O R Y A N D U S E O F T H E B R I D G E This change supersedes page 2. At the outset of World War II, the United States (US) Army sought a versatile bridge that could span a variety of gaps and be quickly…
FM 5-30 ·Army ·1985 Engineer Intelligence
CHAPTER 2 SUBJECT FIELDS OF ENGINEER INTELLIGENCE 4. Scope of Engineer Information Engineer information is data in any form (oral, written, or graphic) on— a. The terrain, including the location, identity, and physical description of…
FM 5-33 ·Army ·1990 Terrain Analysis
PART ONE Terrain Evaluation and Verification FM 5-33 Natural Terrain Chapter 1 SURFACE CONFIGURATION Maneuver commanders must have accurate intelligence on the surface configuration of the terrain. Ravines, embankments, ditches, plowed…
FM 5-333 ·Army ·1987 Constructoin Management (C1)
Street, security, and athletic field lighting 12-5 12-3 Airfield lighting 12-6 12-4 Underground power system 12-6 12-5 Electrical rough-in—housing and barracks 12-7 12-6 Electrical finish and trim—housing and barracks 12-7 12-7 Electrical…
FM 5-34 ·Army ·2021 Engineer Field Data
Engineer field data handbook: pocket reference of formulas, tables, and planning factors for combat engineers covering obstacles, demolitions, bridging, and construction.
FM 5-410 ·Army ·1997 Military Soils Engineering
Military soils engineering: soil mechanics applied to military construction of roads, airfields, and structures (1997, with change 1).
FM 5-412 ·Army ·1994 Projekt Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FM 5-412 MISSION OF ARMY ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 1 MANAGEMENT THEORY Management definitions are as varied as the authors who write books about the subject. A good definition states that management is "the…
FM 5-415 ·Army ·1999 Fire-Fighting Operations
The purpose of this field manual (FM) is to give a commander and members of fire-fighting teams direction on deploying and using engineer fire-fighting teams. Engineer fire-fighting teams will provide fire-prevention/-protection,…
FM 5-420 ·Army ·1993 Plumbing and Pipefitting
This manual is a guide for engineer personnel who are responsible for plumbing and pipefitting. The objective of this manual is to provide information on water, waste, and heating systems and basic plumbing techniques. Use this guide to…
FM 5-422 ·Army ·1993 Engineer Prime Power Operations
Engineer Prime Power Operations FM 5-422 Chapter 1 OVERVIEW ELECTRICAL POWER Electrical power is an essential element of military operations. Without it, many crucial systems cease to operate. Command, control, communications, and…
FM 5-426 ·Army ·1995 Carpentry
Before the carpenter can begin his work, he must have a complete set of construction drawings or prints. He must be familiar with how the drawings are prepared. He should also know how to read the drawings so that he will understand what…
FM 5-428 ·Army ·1998 Concrete and Masonry
Field Manual (FM) 5-428 is primarily a training guide and reference text for engineer personnel using concrete and masonry materials in field construction. The manual has two parts: Concrete (Part One) and Masonry (Part Two). Part One…
FM 5-430-00-1 ·Army ·1994 Planning and Design of Roads, Airfields, and Heliports in the Theater of Operations-Road Design
1 General Information Basic Planning Considerations in the Theater of Operations Airfield Construction Road Construction Engineering Study FM 5-430-00-1/AFPAM 32-8013, Vol 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Army engineers plan, design, and construct…
FM 5-430-00-2 ·Army ·1994 Planning and Design of Roads, Airfields, and Heliports in the Theater of Operations-Airfield and Heliport Design
PRELIMINARY PLANNING FM 5-430-00-2/AFJPAM 32-8013, Vol II CHAPTER Successful construction of an airfield or heliport requires careful planning accomplished as early as possible. Planning includes– Mission assignment. Collection of planning…
FM 5-4301 ·Army ·Undated Heli and Airfield Design 1
1 General Information Basic Planning Considerations in the Theater of Operations Airfield Construction Road Construction Engineering Study FM 5-430-00-1/AFPAM 32-8013, Vol 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Army engineers plan, design, and construct…
FM 5-4302 ·Army ·Undated Heli and Airfield Design 2
PRELIMINARY PLANNING FM 5-430-00-2/AFJPAM 32-8013, Vol II CHAPTER Successful construction of an airfield or heliport requires careful planning accomplished as early as possible. Planning includes– Mission assignment. Collection of planning…
FM 5-434 ·Army ·1994 Earthmoving Operations
This field manual (FM) is a guide for engineer personnel responsible for planning, designing, and constructing earthworks in the theater of operations. It gives estimated production rates, characteristics, operation techniques, and soil…
FM 5-436 ·Army ·2000 Paving and Surfacing Operations
Field Manual (FM) 5-436 provides essential information to military personnel who are engaged in or responsible for bituminous and concrete operations for roads and airfields. It contains information on construction materials and equipment…
FM 5-472 ·Army ·2001 Materials Testing
Field Manual (FM) 5-472 provides the technical information necessary for military personnel to obtain samples and perform engineering tests and calculations on soils, bituminous paving mixtures, and concrete. These tests and calculations…
FM 5-480 ·Army ·1990