FM 6-20 ·Army ·1973 Field Artillery Tactics and Operations
FM 6-20 CHAPTER 2 FIELD ARTILLERY CHARACTERISTICS Section I. CLASSIFICATION OF FIELD ARTILLERY WEAPONS 2—1. Classification by Weapon Field artillery weapons are classified as cannons, missiles, and aerial field artillery. a. Field…
FM 1-110 ·Army ·1966 Army Helicopter Employment
airmobile capability allocated to the ground com- mits him the widest possible latitude in the assignmander and the responsive fire support required. ment of missions to airmobile forces. Employment concepts envision armed helicopters 4.…
FM 5-20A ·Army ·1940 War Department Field Manual, Corps of Engineers, Camouflage of Individuals and Infantry Weapons
C--H E C K LI ST 1. INDIVIDUAL (watch form, shadow, texture, color). a. Prepare individual equipment in the following order: (1) Helmet (break form, color, shine; keep garnishing short). (2) Face and hands (darken, disrupt). (3) Weapons…
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 21-150 ·Army ·1954 Hand to Hand Combat
Training in hand-to-hand combat is also useful for 1, Purpose and Scope This manual is written to teach you hand-to-hand combat. It describes the various blows, holds, footwork, armwork, and other maneuvers used to disable or kill an enemy…
FMFM1A 4th Generation Warfare ·Army ·2005 Fourth Generation War
In fact, before the Peace of Westphalia, many different entities waged wars. Families waged wars, as did clans and tribes. Ethnic groups and races waged war. Religions and cultures waged war. So did business enterprises and gangs. These…
FM 31-50 ·Army ·1964 Combat in Urban and Built-Up Areas
C 2, FM 31-50 Page paragraph 14c. In lines 10 and 11 "non- persistent chemical agents" is changed to read "nonpersistent-effect chemical agent". In lines 12 and 13 delete "or Biological." Page 12, paragraph In line 1 delete "or…
FM 55-30 ·Army ·1963 Motor Transportation Operations
tion of personnel, equipment, and supplies. The convoys in which elements are grouped tomodern military motor vehicle has inherent gether for adequate control. characteristics of good cargo capacity, relative- c. Unorganized Traffic.…
CALL ·Army ·2006 Joint Center for Operational Analysis Quarterly Bulletin. Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2006
of military forces results in a sharp increase of violence and hatred, hindering a diplomatic solution and marginalizing moderate officials— both insurgent and government.23 Perhaps most importantly, the social contract between the…
MCWP 3-16-6-DRAFT ·Marine Corps ·1998 Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter, and Controller
1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-16.6, Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter, and Controller, provides the techniques and procedures for requesting and adjusting supporting arms. 2. SCOPE This publication provides…
DA PAM 550-104 ·Army ·1966 Human Factors Considerations of Undergrounds in Insurgencies
The dynamics of social change are of prime concern for many social scientists. However, in the desire to understand the broad characteristics and societal impact of revolutionary movements, we often neglect the study of the human element…
MIL-STD 2525D ·Joint ·2014 Joint Military Symbology
This standard is approved for use by all departments and agencies of the Department of Defense (DOD) and available for use by non-DOD entities (e.g., first responders, United Nations, and multinational partners). 2. This standard provides…
NWP 3-07 ·Navy ·2012 Maritime Stability Operations
Highlights the unique aspects of stability operations in the maritime domain for the joint force commander and planning staff, and the role naval forces play in Government stability efforts.
ATTP 4-32 ·Army ·2011 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations
Chapter 1 EOD in the Operational Environment Army EOD supports the Army mission of prompt, sustained land dominance throughout full spectrum operations by identifying, diagnosing, rendering safe, exploiting, and disposing of all explosive…
FM 6-20-2 ·Army ·1970 Field Artillery Techniques
1-1. Purpose and Scope a. The purpose of this manual is to provide in- formation and guidance on the employment of field artillery. The manual covers the operations and techniques of employment of field artillery units to include command,…
FM 21-7 ·Army ·1945 List of War Department Films Filmstrips and Film Bulletins
Catalog of War Department films, film strips, and film bulletins, with required showings and guidance on the use of training films (1945).
MCTP 3-10D ·Marine Corps ·2023 Employment of Light Armored Reconnaissance Units
Light armored reconnaissance (LAR) is the only ground combat element (GCE) reconnaissance maneuver force designed, organized, and equipped to fight for information that is critical to the commander. Light armored reconnaissance is not only…
FM 2-22.3 ·Army ·2006 Human Intelligence Collector Operations (Effective on 25 April 2025, See Footnote for More Details)
FM 2-22.3 differ, the handling and treatment of sources must be accomplished in accordance with applicable law and policy. Applicable law and policy include US law; the law of war; relevant international law; relevant directives including…
MCWP 3-35-3-UNDATED ·Marine Corps ·1980 Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT)
1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-35.3, Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT), provides doctrinal guidance and detailed information on tactics, techniques, and procedures to be employed in MOUT within the…
FM 30-104 ·Army ·1967 Aggressor Handbook on Insurgent War
FM 30-104 armed forces, police, or other internal security forces. h. Insurgent War. A struggle between a constituted government and organized insurgents frequently supported from without, but acting violently from within, against the…
FM 5-15 ·Army ·1949 Engineer Field Manual, Field Fortifications
Section I. GENERAL 1. PURPOSE, a. This manual provides the latest in- formation on hasty or expedient means of obtaining protected firing positions for weapons, and shelter for individuals and units, with a minimum expenditure of time and…
MCRP 12-10B ·Marine Corps ·2018 Operations on Urbanized Terrain - MCRP 12-10B.1
26 April 1998 1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-35.3, Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT), provides doctrinal guidance and detailed information on tactics, techniques, and procedures to be employed in…
MCWP 3-13 ·Marine Corps ·2005 Employment of Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs)
On page 1-7 of Chapter 1, in "Assault Amphibian Section," delete sentences two and three and replace with, "The Rifle Platoon Commander exercises maneuver control of his platoon through the AAV Section Leader. While mounted or dismounted,…
MCRP 3-03A.1 ·Marine Corps ·2024 Civil Affairs Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
CHAPTER 1. CIVIL AFFAIRS FUNDAMENTALS Civil affairs Marines are specifically trained, equipped, and organized to support and enable civil-military operations (CMO), influence operations, information maneuver, and Marine air-ground task…
FM 3-19.40 ·Army ·2001 Military police Internment Resettlement Operations
In 1996, the United States (US) Army Military Police (MP) Corps restructured its four combat support (CS) missions into the following five CS functions. These functions adequately describe MP capabilities in support of US forces deployed…
FM 3-19-40 ·Army ·2001 Military Police Internment/Resettlement Operations
In 1996, the United States (US) Army Military Police (MP) Corps restructured its four combat support (CS) missions into the following five CS functions. These functions adequately describe MP capabilities in support of US forces deployed…
NAVEDTRA 14145 ·Navy ·1991 Military Requirements for Petty Officer First Class
By enrolling in this self-study course, you have demonstrated a desire to improve yourself and the Navy. Remember, however, this self-study course is only one part of the total Navy training program. Practical experience, schools, selected…
FM 31-11 ·Army ·1962 Doctrine for Amphibious Operations
The purpose of this publication is to set forth the basic doctrine governing the planning for and con- duct of all amphibious operations. 002 BASIS This publication has been developed by the Navy and the Marine Corps in accordance with the…
FM 4-6 ·Army ·1942 Coast Artillery Field Manual. Seacoast Artillery Tactics and Technique of Controlled Submarine Mines
Coast artillery field manual on seacoast artillery tactics and technique of control: fire command organization and conduct of fire (1942).
MCWP 3-01 ·Marine Corps ·2025