FM 21-31 ·Army ·1994 Topographic Symbols
1. Purpose This manual describes the topographic symbols and abbreviations authorized for use by all echelons in the interpretation of military maps, overlays, and related features and activities. 2. Scope This manual is divided into four…
FM 21-40 ·Army ·1940 Defense Against Chemical Attack
FM 21-40 BASIC FIELD MANUAL DEFENSE AGAINST CHEMICAL ATTACK (The matter contained herein supersedes chapter 8, Basic Field Manual, volume I, December 31, 1937 (including Cl, May 25, 1939).) SECTION I GENERAL • 1. OBJECT OF INSTRUCTION.—The…
FM 21-5 ·Army ·1959 Military Training 8-19
1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is a guide to training management and the preparation and conduct of tactical exercises used in training. It provides guidance and assistance to personnel at all levels responsible for training…
FM 21-50 ·Army ·1962 Ranger Training and Ranger Operations
Ranger Operations Are—overt operations by highly trained units to any depth into enemy held areas for the purpose of reconnaissance, raids, and general disruption of enemy operations. Depth and duration of the operation are limited only by…
FM 21-6 ·Army ·1954 Techniques of Military Instruction
1. Purpose This manual is designed to assist Army instructors in teaching efficiently. All officers and noncommissioned officers must know how to teach. As specialists, they may have an excellent knowledge of some phase of the military…
FM 21-60 ·Army ·1987 Visual Signals
1-1. General Visual signals are any means of communication that require sight and can be used to transmit prearranged messages rapidly over short distances. This includes the devices and means used for the recognition and identification of…
FM 21-7 ·Army ·1943 List of Training Films Filmstrips and Film Bulletins
War Department list of training films, film strips, and film bulletins available for instruction, with guidance on employing visual training aids (1943).
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).
FM 21-75 ·Army ·1984 Combat Skills of the Soldier
Cover gives protection from bullets, fragments of exploding rounds, flame, nuclear effects, and biological and chemical agents. Cover can also conceal you from enemy observation. Cover can be natural or man-made. Natural cover includes…
FM 21-75 ·Army ·1944 Scouting, Patrolling, and Sniping
PART ONE SCOUTING Chapter 1 GENERAL 1. IMPORTANCE. Commanders must have accurate, detailed, and timely information about the enemy, the terrain, and neighboring troops for successful combat. Well-trained scouts and capably led patrols are…
FM 21-76 ·Army ·1992 Survival.pdf
This manual is based entirely on the keyword SURVIVAL. The letters in this word can help guide you in your actions in any survival situation. Whenever faced with a survival situation, remember the word SURVIVAL. SURVIVAL ACTIONS The…
FM 21-76-1 ·Army ·1999 Survival, Evasion, and Recovery
QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST Decide to Survive! S - Size up the situation, surroundings, physical condition, equipment. U - Use all your senses R - Remember where you are. V - Vanquish fear and panic. I - Improvise and improve. V - Value…
FM 21-77 ·Army ·1958 Evasion and Escape
1. Purpose and Scope a. Purpose. (1) This manual is a guide to commanders in the training and indoctrination of personnel in the principles and techniques of evasion and escape. It is the basis for all evasion and escape training conducted…
FM 21-78 ·Army ·1989 Resistance and Escape, U.S. Army Field Manual FM 21-78 (1989) Table of Contents
Doctrine on prisoner-of-war resistance and escape, covering the Code of Conduct, the effects of captivity, organizing as POWs, and resisting enemy exploitation, interrogation, propaganda, and indoctrination.
FM 21-8 ·Army ·1950 Military Training Aids
This manual is designed to help you, the instructor. It is a storehouse of ideas. First adopt, next adapt, then become adept in their use. Accept them as your own. Tailor them to fit your needs. They are very important toward the success…
FM 22-10 ·Army ·1951 Leadership
Today, more than ever in history, the Army is in need of leadership of the highest caliber. With the increase in the complexity of warfare, the science of war is increasingly dependent upon human guidance. No matter how complicated it may…
FM 22-100 ·Army ·1999 Army Leadership - Be, Know, Do
The Army's leadership manual built on the Be-Know-Do framework: character, competence, and leader actions from direct through strategic leadership (1999).
FM 22-101 ·Army ·1985 Leadership Counseling
Chapter 1 The Leader He was an old-time soldier. Clearly, he was the best man in the unit. He knew all the weapons and how to employ them. He was the expert—and we all knew it. He would usually take a few minutes each day to tell one of us…
FM 22-5 ·Army ·1958 Drill and Ceremonies 8-29
When at a position other than sling arms, the troops must come to port arms for double time. When the troops are in formation, the commander gives the appropriate commands. 47.2. Rules for the Rifle Manual of Arms a. The term "at the…
FM 22-51 ·Army ·1994 Leaders' Manual for Combat Stress Control
This field manual (FM) provides information for all leaders and staff on the control of combat stressors and the prevention of stress casualties. It identifies the leaders' responsibilities for controlling stress and recognizing the…
FM 22-5A ·Army ·1958 Drill and Ceremonies Cadet Drill
SECTION I INTRODUCTION 1. Purpose and Scope a. Cadet drill is authorized only for the United States Military Academy. It is ideally suited to occasions when very impressive ceremonies are desired. b. This drill retains the basic structure…
FM 22-6 ·Army ·Undated Guard Duty
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is for personnel concerned with the organization and functions of interior and exterior guard. It includes orders, countersigns, parole words, and responsibility of the main guard…
FM 22-9 ·Army ·1991 Soldier Performance in Continuous Operations
CONOPS (continuous operations) is combat continuing at the same-high intensity level for extended periods. Soldiers may have opportunities for sleep, but this sleep may be brief or fragmented. CONOPS is distinguished from SUSOPS (sustained…
FM 23-10 ·Army ·1994 Sniper Training
The sniper has special abilities, training and equipment. His job is to deliver discriminatory highly accurate rifle fire against enemy targets, which cannot be engaged successfully by the rifleman because of range, size, location,…
FM 23-11 ·Army ·Undated 90MM Recoilless Rifle, M67
Field manual for the 90-mm recoilless rifle M67: operation, marksmanship, and employment of the weapon (1960s).
FM 23-15 ·Army ·1943 Browning Automatic Rifle Caliber .30, M1918A2
BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE, CAL. .30, M1918A2 3-7 lation. There are two cyclic rates of full automatic fire, normal and slow, which may be selected by the flrer. The normal cyclic rate is approximately 550 rounds per minute; the slow cyclic…
FM 23-20 ·Army ·1940 Basic Field Manual. Browning Automatic Rifle, Caliber .30, M1918 Without bipod
4-8 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE, CALIBER .30, M1918 SECTION II DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY · 4. WHEN TAKEN UP.-This training will be taken up as soon as practicable after the soldier receives his rifle. In any case it will be completed before…
FM 23-25 ·Army ·1994 Light Antiarmor Weapons
This chapter provides information common to the light antiarmor weapons discussed in this manual. Topics include care and handling, destruction and decontamination procedures, and operating temperatures. Light antiarmor weapons are used…
FM 23-27 ·Army ·Undated MK 19, 40-mm Grenade Machine Gun, MOD 3
FM 23-27 (1) The HEDP (high-explosive, dual-purpose) M43Ø cartridge, joined with M16A2 links, is the standard round for the MK 19. The impact-type round penetrates 2 inches of steel armor at Ø-degree obliquity and inflicts personnel…
FM 23-3 ·Army ·1972