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 61-100 ·Army ·1962 The Division
Heading a planning staff for future operations or joint matters. (3) Commanding a task force. (4) Supervising execution of specific portions of operations orders. (5) Assuming control of the division at an alternate command post when…
FM 71-100-2 ·Army ·1993 Infantry Division Operations
Since the publication of the 1986 version of FM 100-5, the world and our Army have undergone significant changes. Our country has been involved in three key victories— Panama, the Gulf War, and the Cold War. Concurrently, the Army has…
FM 71-100-3 ·Army ·1996 Air Assault Division Operations: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
The air assault (AASLT) division is unique. It provides the warfighting commanders-in-chiefs (CINCs) an operational ground force capable of attacking directly into the enemy's vulnerable rear areas. It fights according to the proven tenets…
FM 17-35 ·Army ·1957 Armored Cavalry Units Armored and Infantry Divisions
PART ONE GENERAL CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose a. This manual covers the specific organization, tactics, techniques, and procedures appropriate to all armored cavalry units of the armored and infantry divisions. b. This manual is to be used…
FM 7-100 ·Army ·1960 Infantry Division 11-15
Organization of the Manual a. This manual is organized functionally to facilitate use of personnel having specific areas of interest. For example, all material pertaining to tactical support is grouped in chapter 4, and all material…
ATP 3-91 ·Army ·2014 Division Operations
Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 3-91, Division Operations, supports Doctrine 2015. ATP 3-91 expands on the doctrine and tactics contained in field manual (FM) 3-94. ATP 3-91 makes numerous changes from the obsolete 1996 edition of FM…
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 71-100 ·Army ·1978 Army and mechanized Divisions Operations
THE DIVISION is the largest United States Army organi- zation that trains and fights as a team. A division is organized with varying numbers and types of combat, combat support, and combat service support units. A division may be armored,…
FM 7-40 ·Army ·1959 Infantry and Airborne Division Battle Groups
1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is a guide for battle group commanders, their staffs, and subordinate unit leaders in preparing their commands for and employing them in combat. It is also a guide for commanders of supporting units and…
FM 7-24 ·Army ·1961 Communication in Infantry and Airborne Divisions
(2) A unit supporting another unit establishes, communication with the supported unit. r(3) Lateral communication between adjacent units is established and maintained by the unit on the left to the unit on the right unless directed…
FM 57-100 ·Army ·1959 The Airborne Division 9-9
The employment of airborne forces in World War II introduced revolutionary doctrinal changes regarding mobility, maneuver, and surprise in the conduct of war. Since World War I, the possession of nuclear weapons in quantity, potential…
FM 17 ·Army ·1942 Employment of Armored Units the Armored Division
FM 17 ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ARMORED UNITS THE ARMORED DIVISION CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. GENEZRAL PRovISIroNs.-a. This document is published as a guide for the tactical training and operation of the Armored Division. b. The…
FM 61-24 ·Army ·1968 Division Communications
FM 61-24 Paragraph Page II. Division artillery radio nets and wire system 10-3, 10-1— 10-4 10-3 III. Radio nets and wire system, field artillery battalions (DS), 105mm or 155mm 10-5,10—6 10-6 IV. Radio nets and wire system, field artillery…
FM 17-70 ·Army ·1950