FM 90-20 ·Army ·1994 Multiservice Procedures for the Joint Application of Firepower
Artillery/Mortar Fire When target is verified, adjust illumination over adjusting point and transmit: "Coordinated illumination." Call for fire for target attack, such as HE, ICM, etcetera. When maximum target illumination is obtained, the…
FM 6-20 ·Army ·1980 Fire Support in Combined Arms Operations (C1)
and chapters 1 through 8 contain many doctrine changes; therefore, those changes are not marked with a vertical bar. 2. Remove appendi
FM 71-3 ·Army ·1980 The Armored and Mechanized Brigade Operations
FM 71-3 company and appropriate field artillery and service support. Battle groups were self- contained and could be employed singly or in combinations. In armored divisions, the combat command system remained largely unchanged. In the…
FM 6-71 ·Army ·1994 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Fire Support for Corps and Division Operations Fire Support for the Combined Arms Commander
Fire support is the collective and coordinated use of indirect fire weapons, armed aircraft, and other lethal and nonlethal means in support of a battle plan. Fire support includes mortars, field,artillery (FA), NGF, and air-delivered…
FM 6-30 ·Army ·1980 The Field Artillery Observer (C1)
Cl. FM 6-30 doctrine requires team members to operate with a sense of urgency and continually strive to reduce the time required to execute an effective fire mission. a. Observer. The observer serves as the eyes of all indirect fire…
FM 3-04.111 ·Army ·2003 Aviation Brigades
The operational concepts in this field manual (FM) are based on Army doctrine as established in FM 1 (FM 100-1) and FM 3-0 (FM 100-5). This manual is intended for all Army aviation commanders, staffs, and any U.S. military personnel…
FM 44 ·Army ·1996 80 Visual Aircraft Recognition Septemb
This manual is primarily a ready reference to assist the ground observer in aircraft recognition and identification. It provides information on current operational aircraft of the United States and foreign countries, which may be observed…
FM 3-06.1 ·Army ·2001 Aviation Urban Operations
a. Background. Urban areas generally function as centers of social, economic, industrial, and political power. These areas facilitate formal and informal civilian and military interaction, and can offer ready access to important resources,…
FM 17-95 ·Army ·1996 Cavalry Operations
"Altogether, cavalry operations are exceedingly difficult, knowledge of the country is absolutely necessary, and ability to comprehend the situation at a glance, and an audacious spirit, are everything. " Maurice de Saxe Mes Reveries, 1732…
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…
FM 3-90.2 ·Army ·2003 The Tank and Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force
FM 3-90.2 describes the tactical employment of the tank and mechanized infantry battalion task force. It specifically addresses operations for battalion task forces organized under the Army of Excellence (AOE) and the Limited Conversion…
FM 3-21.10 ·Army ·2006 The Infantry Rifle Company
The Infantry rifle company manual: troop-leading procedures, movement, and offensive and defensive operations. Supersedes FM 7-10 (2006).
FM 44-80 ·Army ·1996 Visual Aircraft Recognition
This manual is primarily a ready reference to assist the ground observer in aircraft recognition and identification. It provides information on current operational aircraft of the United States and foreign countries, which may be observed…
FM 17-97 ·Army ·1995 Cavalry Troop
Although FM 17-97 does not specifically address the TOE of the Light Division Cavalry Troop or the troops of a Separate Heavy or Light Brigade, the tactics, techniques, and procedures outlined in this publication still apply.
FM 44-16 ·Army ·Undated Platoon Combat Operations - Chaparral, Vulcan, and Stinger
Chaparral, Vulcan, and Stinger ADA units provide low-altitude air defense for our field forces. These units can deny or limit enemy air attack on our maneuver, combat support, and combat service support forces. They can deny enemy aircraft…
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 3-21.38 ·Army ·2006 Pathfinder Operations
Fort Benning, GA 31905-5593 Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to the male gender. 25 April 2006 FM 3-21.38 ix
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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