ATTP 3-97-11 ·Army ·2011 Cold Region Operations
When conducting military operations in cold regions, leaders, Soldiers, and Marines must plan to fight two enemies: the cold and the opposing force. Despite the difficulties that cold regions pose, there are armies that have prepared for…
FM 20-32 ·Army ·2005 Mine-Countermine Operations
Mine and countermine operations: minefield emplacement and recording, breaching, and route and area clearance (2005 reprint incorporating changes 1-5).
FM 21-150 ·Army ·1992 Combatives
Hand-to-hand combat is an engagement between two or more persons in an empty-handed struggle or with handheld weapons such as knives, sticks, and rifles with bayonets. These fighting arts are essential military skills. Projectile weapons…
FM 21-18 ·Army ·1990 Foot Marches
This manual is a guide for commanders and their staffs in the procedures and techniques of foot marches. It describes the march mission, characteristics and types of foot marches, and march training to include planning procedures, duties…
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 21-76 ·Army ·1992 Survival.pdf
This manual is based entirely on the keyword SURVIVAL. The letters in this word can help guide you in your actions in any survival situation. Whenever faced with a survival situation, remember the word SURVIVAL. SURVIVAL ACTIONS The…
FM 21-76-1 ·Army ·1999 Survival, Evasion, and Recovery
QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST Decide to Survive! S - Size up the situation, surroundings, physical condition, equipment. U - Use all your senses R - Remember where you are. V - Vanquish fear and panic. I - Improvise and improve. V - Value…
FM 21-78 ·Army ·1989 Resistance and Escape, U.S. Army Field Manual FM 21-78 (1989) Table of Contents
Doctrine on prisoner-of-war resistance and escape, covering the Code of Conduct, the effects of captivity, organizing as POWs, and resisting enemy exploitation, interrogation, propaganda, and indoctrination.
FM 3-25 ·Army ·2002 Combatives
This field manual contains information and guidance pertaining to rifle-bayonet fighting and hand-to-hand combat. The hand-to-hand combat portion of this manual is divided into basic and advanced training. This manual serves as a guide for…
FM 3-25.150 ·Army ·2002 Combatives
This field manual contains information and guidance pertaining to rifle-bayonet fighting and hand-to-hand combat. The hand-to-hand combat portion of this manual is divided into basic and advanced training. This manual serves as a guide for…
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 3-97.6 ·Army ·2000 Mountain Operations
FM 3-97.6 describes the tactics, techniques, and procedures that the United States (US) Army uses to fight in mountainous regions. It is directly linked to doctrinal principles found in FM 3-0 and FM 3-100.40 and should be used in…
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 9-207 ·Army ·1998 Operations and Maintenance of Ordonance Materiel in Cold Weather
Chapter 1 Cold Weather Considerations "Every mile is two in winter." George Herbert Section 1 The Cold Weather Challenge IMPACT ON MILITARY FORCES The cold has been identified as an enemy of military forces and equipment since the…
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 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 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…
FM 90-6 ·Army ·1980 Mountain Operations
Helicopter units of all types can operate in the mountains to support ground maneuver. However, their effectiveness may be degraded by altitude and rugged terrain as well as by weather conditions. Ad- ditionally, mountain flying produces…
ST 31-205 ·Army ·Undated Special Forces Caching Techniques
CHAPTER 1 CACHING CONSIDERATIONS Jet. DEFINITION Caching is the process of hiding equipment or materials in a secure storage place with the view to future recovery for operational use. 1-2. OPERATIONAL USES Caches have utility in a variety…
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…
Assault Climbers Handbook ·Army ·2002 Assault Climbers Handbook
The purpose of this period of instruction is to familiarize the student with the twelve mountain safety considerations and the acronym used to remember them. This lesson relates to all training conducted in a mountainous environment. 3.…
US Marine Corps - Hand to Hand Combat ·Army ·Undated Marine Hand-to-Hand Combat
POCR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 1 fighting is of inestimable value. It provides the individual with a most effective means of executing a decisive attack or assault on an opponent, or of adequately defending himself. Mastery of the art of…
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,…
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…
JP 3-50 ·Joint ·1996 Joint Doctrine for Evasion and Recovery JP 3-50-3
i 1. Scope This publication provides operational and organizational guidelines and establishes a framework for the planning and execution of joint conventional and unconventional evasion and recovery operations. It also provides specific…
JP 3-50.2 ·Joint ·1996 Doctrine for Joint Combat Search and Rescue
i 1. Scope This publication incorporates joint and Service doctrine into a single-source publication and provides the guidance and procedures necessary to plan, coordinate, and conduct a timely and tailored joint combat search and rescue…
JP 3-50.21 ·Joint ·1998 Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Combat Search and Rescue
i 1. Scope This publication provides joint tactics, techniques, and procedures for combat search and rescue throughout the range of military operations. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of…
MCRP 12-10A ·Marine Corps ·2018 Small Unit Leader’s Guide to Mountain Warfare Operations MCRP 12-10A.1
Marine's ability to see the enemy, terrain, and troops surrounding is greatly affected by the weather encountered. Having access to weather information can help Marines be prepared; therefore, whether traveling or in the patrol base,…
MCRP 3-02C ·Marine Corps ·2003 Marine Combat Water Survival
Throughout history, water has posed special challenges to Marines and Sailors during times of both peace and war. Therefore, the inherent dangers associated with waterborne operations demand that Marines and Sailors receive proper water…
MCRP 3-02F ·Marine Corps ·Undated