FM 3-34.331 ·Army ·2001 Topographic Surveying
This FM is a guide for military occupational specialty (MOS) 82D (Topographic Surveyor). It provides techniques not found in any commercial text concerning the precise determination of position, azimuth, or elevation of a point.…
FM 3-34.343 ·Army ·2002 Military Nonstandard Fixed Bridging
This manual provides essential technical information on nonstandard fixed bridges for engineer staff officers. It is the doctrinal source of information for the United States (US) Army on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)…
FM 3-34.400 ·Army ·2008 General Engineering
Field Manual (FM) 3-34.400 is the primary implementing manual for the engineer function that bears its name (the others being combat and geospatial engineering). This FM provides the linkage between the engineering doctrine contained in FM…
FM 3-34.471 ·Army ·2001 Plumbing, Pipe Fitting, and Sewerage
This manual is a guide for engineer personnel responsible for conducting plumbing and pipe fitting operations. This manual provides information on water, waste, and heating systems and basic plumbing techniques. Use this guide to help…
FM 3-37 ·Army ·2009 Protection
Field Manual (FM) 3-37 provides doctrinal guidance for commanders and staffs who are responsible for planning and executing protection in support of full spectrum operations. It describes protection as both an element of combat power and…
FM 31-10 ·Army ·1962 Barrier and Denial Operations
constructed and cleared quickly and on supporting fires to re- duce the enemy's mobility and, relatively speaking, increase that of the friendly forces. Even though men with weapons can re- strict enemy movement without barriers and…
FM 31-45 ·Army ·1967 Explosive Ordonace Disposal Service
of sabotage de- vices and clandestine weapons into the sphere of EOD operations. (5) Establishing and maintaining a re- sponsive and uniform explosive ord- nance incident reporting and control system. (6) Providing the required numbers of…
FM 31-60 ·Army ·1966 River Crosing Operations
of active and passive air defense means to in- weapons, dispersion, concealment, camouflage, elude use of organic automatic and small arms and night operations. Section II. DEFINITIONS AND BASIC CONSIDERATIONS 4. Definitions a. Bridgehead.…
FM 31-82 ·Army ·Undated Base Development
FM 31-82 planning factors required for base construction (FM 101-10-1). g. Standards of Construction— Level of quality of facilities which influences materially the level and amount of construction to be accomplished. Standards are based…
FM 4-30-16 ·Army ·2001 EOD-Multiservice Procedures for Explosive Ordonance Disposal in a Joint Environment
1. Scope This multiservice tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) manual provides guidance and procedures for the employment of an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) force when operating in a joint capacity throughout the range of…
FM 4-7 ·Army ·1945 Tactics and Technique of Controlled Submarine Mines, Ground
oY ) enemy vessels (especially submarines, which are the _ largest vessels capable of approaching undetected by surface surveillance) from entering a protected area and, at the same time, to permit the safe passage of friendly shipping.…
FM 5-1-12 ·Army ·2003 JTF LNO Integration
1. Scope This publication describes liaison functions and roles. It outlines the specific responsibilities of the receiving organization, the sending organization, and the liaison officer (LNO)/ LNO team. The primary focus of this…
FM 5-10 ·Army ·1940 Engineer Field Manual Communications, Construction, and Utilites
1-2 ENGINEER FIELD MANUAL demands of modern warfare, in which emphasis is placed upon mobility and transportation, require that even forward roads be kept fit for the rapid movement of heavily loaded motor vehicles. The great weight of…
FM 5-100 ·Army ·1996 Engineer Operations
States of the Military Goal Examples Environment Operations * Large-scale combat War Fight and win War iAttacks * Defenses * Strikes and raids A N * Peace enforcement Conflict Deter war and Other than Support to insurgency resolve conflict…
FM 5-101 ·Army ·1985 Mobility
Mobility on the Battlefield THE AIRLAND BATTLE CHALLENGE AIRLAND BATTLE DOCTRINE AirLand battle doctrine, described in FM 1005, is the Army's "how to fight" doctrine. It applies to deployment and operation of US forces at and between two…
FM 5-102 ·Army ·1985 Countermobility
The most dangerous threat to United States' (US) national interests will most likely involve highly trained enemy forces using Soviet style tactics, organizations, and equipment. The actual battle will be intense, fast, and deadly. United…
FM 5-103 ·Army ·1985 Survivability
The purpose of military operations in the next battle is to win. To achieve success, our forces must gain the initiative, deploy in depth, and stress agility and synchronization of activities and functions. Such an approach will prevent…
FM 5-104 ·Army ·1986 General Engineering
Chapter 1 GENERAL ENGINEERING G eneral engineering encompasses those engineer tasks which increase the mobility, survivability, and sustainability of tactical and logistical units to the rear of the forward line of troops (FLOT). Such…
FM 5-105 ·Army ·1993 Topographic Operations
FM 5-105 special-purpose topographic products tailored to meet the supported commander's needs. These units belong to the topographic battalion in the theater of operations, but maintain a habitual relationship with their supported…
FM 5-106 ·Army ·1984 Employment of Atomic Demolition Munitions
his manual establishes doctrine for the use of atomic demolition ‘munitions (ADM) on the battlefield. It is a guide to commanders and their staffs during the planning and execution phases of tactical nuclear operations. It provides the…
FM 5-114 ·Army ·1992 Engineer Operations Short of War
FM 5-114 Chapter 1 The Strategic Environment National Strategy Goals—Throughout our history, our national security strategy has pursued broad, consistent goals. We have always sought to protect the safety of our nation, its citizens, and…
FM 5-125 ·Army ·1995 Rigging Techniques, Procedures, and Applications
of Manila, but its principal use today is in fittings, such as ratline, marline, and spun than the hard fibers, these fittings are invariably tarred to make them more water-resistant. Tarred hemp has about 80 percent of the strength of…
FM 5-13 ·Army ·1969 The Engineer Soldier s Handbook
Before using any handtool, inspect it. Repair or replace loose, splintered, or defective handles; damaged blades or parts; rough edges or burrs; and any other defects that lower the strength or make it unsafe for use. Store handtools in a…
FM 5-134 ·Army ·1985 Pile Construction
FM 5-134 C H A P T E R 1 B A S I C C O N S I D E R A T I O N S Section I. DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS 1-1. Definitions. a. Piles. A pile is a long, columnar element made of timber, steel, concrete, or a combination of these materials…
FM 5-142 ·Army ·1971 Nondivisional Engineer Combat Units
FM 5-142 anee in the construction of obstacles requiring engineer skills and special equipment. c. Construction, repair, and maintenance of routes including roads, bridges, cableways, and tramways. d. Installation, major repair, and…
FM 5-142-1 ·Army ·1967 Construction Support to FASCOM (TEST)
This manual provides interim guidance to commanders, staff officers, and other personnel concerned with Engineer support under the TASTA-70 concept of organization and operation. This information can be utilized to facilitate…
FM 5-144 ·Army ·1966 Engineer Shore Assault Units (C1)
Section I. GENERAL ★l-l. Purpose and Scope a. This manual provides guidance for com- manders, staff officers, and others concerned with the planning, employment and operations of specialized engineer amphibious units. It provides…
FM 5-146 ·Army ·1979 Engineer Topographic Units
FM 5-146 CHAPTER 1 Overview GENERAL This chapter presents a general discussion of topographic support, operations, products, and developments. Each area is discussed in greater detail under specific unit operations in later chapters.…
FM 5-15 ·Army ·1968 Field Fortifications
FM 5-15 d. Dispersion. The separation of units and c. Simplicity and Economy. The emplaceindividuals is a primary means of increasing ment or shelter should be strong and simple, protection, particularly from the effects of nu- require as…
FM 5-162 ·Army ·1973