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…
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…
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 711002 ·Army ·Undated Fm 711002
The mission of light, air assault, and airborne infantry divisions is to close with and destroy the enemy as well as to control land areas, including population and resources. These divisions make optimum use of offensive, decentralized,…
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 7-15 ·Army ·2003 The Army Universal Task List
FM 7-15 describes the structure and content of the Army Universal Task List (AUTL). It provides a standard, doctrinal foundation and catalogue of the Army's tactical collective tasks. Units and staffs perform these tactical collective…
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…
ARTEP 7-10 ·Army ·2002 Mission Training Plan for the Infantry Rifle Company
This mission training plan (MTP) is designed for the Infantry rifle company. This MTP provides Active and Reserve Component commanders and staff with a descriptive, mission-oriented training program to train the infantry battalion to…
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 ·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…
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…
FM 17-15 ·Army ·1987 Tank Platoon
The fundamental mission of the tank platoon is to close with and destroy the enemy. The platoon's ability to move, shoot, communicate, and provide armored protection is a decisive factor on the modern battlefield. It moves, attacks,…
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,…
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: •…
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,…
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 3-21.94 ·Army ·2003