FM 3-21.8 ·Army ·2007 The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad
SUMMARY OF CHANGE FM 7-8, Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad, has been updated and renumbered as FM 3-21.8, The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad. Following is an overview of the significant changes and updates in this new manual: •…
FM 7-92 ·Army ·1992 The Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon and Squad
The infantry reconnaissance platoon is a specialty platoon comprised of infantry soldiers. Unlike traditional infantry platoons whose primary mission is to kill the enemy, the reconnaissance platoon's primary mission is to provide the…
MCWP 3-16 ·Marine Corps ·2001 Fire Support Coordination in the Ground Combat Element
Fire support is fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives (JP 1-02). Fire support…
FM 17-98 ·Army ·1999 Scout Platoon
The scout platoon is organized, equipped, and trained to conduct reconnaissance and security for its parent unit. It provides current battlefield information to help the commander plan and conduct tactical operations. It serves as the…
FM 17_98 ·Army ·Undated Scout Platoon
The scout platoon is organized, equipped, and trained to conduct reconnaissance and security for its parent unit. It provides current battlefield information to help the commander plan and conduct tactical operations. It serves as the…
FM 3-21.71 ·Army ·2002 Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad (Bradley)
FM 3-21.71(FM 7-7J) 1-1 CHAPTER 1 THE ROLE OF THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON (BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE) The mission of the mechanized infantry is to close with the enemy using fire and movement to defeat or capture him, or to repel…
FM 17-18 ·Army ·1994 Light Armor Operations
The land warfare strategy of the US military has changed. The nation no longer relies on large, forward-deployed forces, supported by reinforcing forces from the continental United States (CONUS). The military forces have developed a…
MCRP 3-11.1A ·Marine Corps ·1988 Commanders Tactical Handbook
Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-11.1A, Commander's Tactical Handbook, contains reference material frequently used to organize, plan, and conduct Marine ground combat operations. Its intent is to assist small unit leaders…
FM 71-101 ·Army ·1980 Infantry, Armored Mechanized and Air Assault Divisions Operations
The division is the largest U.S. Army organization that trains and fights as a team. A division is organized with varying numberk and types of combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Five types of divisions exist in the…
FM 90-21 ·Army ·1998 Multi-Service Procedures for Joint Air Attack Team Operations
Army. The Army will incorporate the procedures in this publication in US Army training and doctrinal publications as directed by the commander, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Distribution is in accordance with DA Form…
FM 101-5-1 ·Army ·1980 Operational Terms and Graphics
How U S Army forces will fight the first and subsequent battles of the next war is fully described in the How-To-Fight series of field manual's. In order to fight, Commanders and their staffs must issue instructions to subordinates. That…
MCWP 3-25-3 ·Marine Corps ·1997 Marine Air Command and Control System Handbook
The Marine air command and control system (MACCS) provides the Marine aviation combat element commander with the means to exercise command and control of organic and nonorganic aviation assets necessary to support Marine air-ground task…
JP 1-01.1 ·Joint ·1999 Compendium of Joint Publications
1. Scope This publication provides a readily available list of all joint publications and a brief synopsis of each. Included is an overview of joint doctrine development, all promulgated joint publications, all joint publications currently…
FM 6-20-20 ·Army ·1991 Fire Support at Battalion Task Force and below
TO FIRE SUPPORT SECTION FIELD ARTILLERY MISSIONS 4-1. ROLES OF FIELD ARTILLERY a. Close Support. Close support fires are fires used to engage enemy troops, weapons, or positions that are threatening the supported force. Close support…
FM 6-20-50 ·Army ·1990 Fire Support for Brigade Operations
The purpose of this publication is to provide light forces fire support officers and enlisted personnel at maneuver company, battalion, and brigade with a how-to manual. It focuses on fire support officers (FSOs) in light infantry,…
ATTP 3-20-97 ·Army ·2010 Dismounted Reconnaissance Troop
Unless stated otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns refer to both male and female genders.
FM 34-40-7 ·Army ·1992 Communications Jamming Handbook
This manual explains how to employ the effective jamming techniques referenced in FM 34-1. Instructions are presented to the mission planner for calculating the minimum jammer power output requirements and the maximum distance a jammer can…
FM 100-103-2 ·Army ·1994 Multiservice Procedures for the Theater Air-Ground System
The United States employs military power in a joint manner, with each component making a unique contribution to the joint force commander's the- ater campaign plan. Successful theater operations require synchronized con- tributions by all…
FM 100-13 ·Army ·1996 Battlefield Coordination Detachment
Efficient planning, coordination, and execution of air support to United States (US) Army forces (ARFOR) ground operations is essential to overall success of the ARFOR mission. This manual describes the role of the battlefield coordination…
JP 3-02.1 ·Joint ·1989 Joint Doctrine for Landing Force Operations
1. Purpose a. This publication sets forth doctrine applicable to landing forces in amphibious operations. It is a companion to JCS Pub 3-02, "Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations" (formerly FMFM 31-11/NWP 22(B)/AFM 2-53/LFM 01), and…
MCWP 3-35.4 ·Marine Corps ·1987 Doctrine for Navy-Marine Corps Joint Riverine Operations
Since the tasks to be performed in any riverine operation are functionally the same, this doctrine is applicable to all riverine operations. However, it is recognized that in unusual cir- cumstances the unified/joint commander may…
FM 1-88 ·Army ·1980 Aviators Recognition Manual
The aviator and aerial observer have a need for a ready reference of combat equipment likely to be encountered during combat operations. The primary purpose of this manual is— ' * To familiarize the aviator and aerial observer with modern…
FM 90-4 ·Army ·1980 Airmobile Operations
During 11 years of battlefield application in the Republic of Vietnam, the airmobile concept was tested and refined. The helicopter provided battlefield mobility to infantrymen and other members of the combined arms team mat was unmatched…
FM 1-60 ·Army ·1981 Air Space Managemtn and Air Traffic in a Combat Zone
Field manual on airspace management and air traffic control in a combat zone (1981).
FM 3-90-2 ·Army ·2013 Reconnaissance, Security, and Tactical Enabling Tasks, Volume 2
To understand FM 3-90-2, the reader must understand the doctrinal fundamentals contained in Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 3-0 and ADP 3-90 and Army Doctrine Reference Publication (ADRP) 3-0 and ADRP 3-90. The reader should understand how…
ADRP 3-09 ·Army ·2012 Fires
Army Doctrine Reference Publication (ADRP) 3-09, Fires, is one of the ADRPs released under Doctrine 2015. ADRP 3-09 expands on the foundations and principles found in ADP 3-09. This Army doctrine for fires builds on the collective…
FM 1-103 ·Army ·1981 Airspace Management and Army Air Traffic in a Combat Zone
The this manual is to provide guidance on the operational functions and procedures for Army airspace management/and air traffic control in the combat zone)(lt provides the fundamentals to optimizes. Army unit operations—around-the-clockV…
FM 6-2.72 ·Army ·2002 Tactical Radios
1. Scope This publication discusses current voice and data tactical radio systems in common use between the services. It describes recent updates to the Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), including the Advanced…
FM 6-02.72 ·Army ·2002 Tactical Radios
1. Scope This publication discusses current voice and data tactical radio systems in common use between the services. It describes recent updates to the Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), including the Advanced…
FM 6-2030 ·Army ·1989