FMFRP 12-15 ·Marine Corps ·1990 Small Wars Manual
Reprint of the 1940 Small Wars Manual (NAVMC 2890): the Marine Corps' experience in small wars — organization, operations, intervention, and withdrawal — retained as a historical reference.
ATP 3-55.4 C1 ·Army ·2016 Techniques for Information Collection During Operations Among Populations
Every Soldier plays a role when it comes to situational awareness through reporting. Soldiers and DA Civilians have the obligation to collect, safeguard, and report information, which contributes to the commander's situational…
FM 72-20 ·Army ·1944 Jungle Warfare
This manual supersedes FM 31-20, 15 December 1941, including 0 1, 26 May 1942; C 2, 3 August 19D42; and 0 S3,24 Septenmber 1942. Chapter 1 GENERAL Section I. GENERAL 1. General In jungle warfare, the soldier often fights two enemies: man…
FMI 3-24.2 ·Army ·2009 Tactics in Counterinsurgency
This manual gives the US Army a common language, concept, and purpose to fight and achieve success in a counterinsurgency. COIN is a complex subset of warfare that encompasses all military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological,…
MCWP 3-33.5 ·Marine Corps ·2004 Counterinsurgency Operations
1. PURPOSE This publication, PMFM 8-2, Counterinsurgency Operations, presents the doctrine, tactics, and techniques used by Marine Corps landing forces in counterinsurgency operations, including counterguerrilla operations. 2. SCOPE This…
FM 31-16 ·Army ·1963 Counterguerilla Operations
CHAPTER 2 THE ENEMY RESISTANCE MOVEMENT Section I. ORGANIZATION OF THE RESISTANCE MOVEMENT 3. General a. A guerrilla force is the armed manifesta- tion of a resistance movement by a portion of the population of the area against the local…
Naval Special Warfare Basic Sniper Training ·Army ·Undated Naval Special Warfare Basic Sniper Training
OBSERVATION EXERCISES (11EXERCISES). 6 CONCEALMENT EXCERCISES(3 EXERCISES). 10 HIDE CONSTRUCTION EXERCISE(1 EXERCISE). 72 MISSION EXERCISES(3, EACH COVERING A PERIGD). 16 TACTICAL EXERCISE WITHOUT (4EXERCISES). TOTAL HOURS 500 2. SNEPER…
FM 90-5 ·Army ·Undated Jungle Operations
The words "he," "him," "his," "man," and "men," when used in this publication, represent both the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise specifically stated. You may recommend changes to this manual to improve it. Key your…
MCTP 10-10F ·Marine Corps ·2025 Military Police Operations
CHAPTER 1. FUNDAMENTALS Marine Corps military police within the Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) provide the Marine expeditionary force (MEF), Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF), and combatant commanders with scalable, highly trained police…
MCWP 3-34-1 ·Marine Corps ·2000 Military Police in Support of the MAGTF
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-34.1, Military Police in Support of the MAGTF, provides the doctrinal basis for employment of military police in support of Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) operations. This publication…
NAVEDTRA 14234 ·Army ·1993 Seabee Combat Handbook, Volume 1
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 31-73 ·Army ·1967 Advisory Handbook for Stability Operations
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose Tins manual provides the U. S. Army unit and sector/subscetor (provinec/district) advisor to a host country (HC) a ready reference on doctrine and techniques which arc employed most fre- quently in stability…
FM 31-10 ·Army ·1941 Basic field Manual. Coast Defense
FM 31-10 RESTRICTED BASIC FIELD MANUAL COAST DEFENSE SECTION I ARMED FORCES IN COAST DEFENSE 13 1. In coast defense, the general mission of the armed forces is to prevent or repel a landing' by hostile forces on United States soil or in…
ATP 3-21.50 ·Army ·2025 Infantry Small-Unit Mountain and Cold Weather Operations
When conducting military operations in mountains or cold weather environments, leaders and Soldiers must plan to fight two enemies: the environment and the opposing force. ATP 3-21.50 provides perspective on how Infantry small-unit…
FM 29-5 ·Army ·1941 Military Police
FM 29-5 BASIC FIELD MANUAL MILITARY POLICE (This manual supersedes Basic Field Manual, volume IX, December 31, 1937.) CHAPTER 1 ORGANIZATION 1. GENERAL.-a. The military police consists of personnel authorized to a commander to assist him…
Combat Leaders Guide (Leader Handbook 1997) ·Army ·1997 Combat Leaders' Guide
The Combat Leaders' Guide is both an extract of doctrinal publications and a compilation of tactics, techniques and procedures(TTPs). It is principally designed as a pocket reference and memory-jogger. Some TTPs you have learned in…
FM 100-20 ·Army ·1981 Low Intensity Conflict
CHAPTER 1 SOT! I Purpose and Scope Terminology Other Operations Evacuation of US Nationals PURPOSE AND SCOPE This manual provides - - ■ Concepts and doctrine concerning the conduct of INTERNAL DEFENSE AND DEVELOPMENT (IDAD) assistance…
FM 20-20 ·Army ·1960 Military Dog Training and Employment
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope This manual is a guide for training dogs for scout and sentry duty with the United States Arniy. It includes instructions on selecting, training, and caring for dogs and describes the qualities needed…
FM 21-100 ·Army ·1941 Soldier s Handbook
You are now a member of the Army of the United States. That Army is made up of free citizens chosen from among a free people. The American people of their own will, and through the men they have elected to represent them in Con gress, have…
ATP 3-39.30 ·Army ·2026 Security and Mobility Support
ATP 3-39.30 focuses on the military police discipline of security and mobility support. It outlines how military police assist Army, joint, and multinational forces by carrying out tactical tasks and activities related to security and…
FM 90-12 ·Army ·1989 Base Defense
Army, Marine Corps, Tactical Air Forces FM 90-12/FMFRP 2-73/TACP 50-50/PACAFP 50-50/USAFEP 50-50/AACP 50-50 B a s e D e f e n s e Multi-Service Procedures for Defense of a Joint Base EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This publication provides doctrinal…
FM 31-15 ·Army ·1961 Operations Against Irregular Forces
Section I.GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual provides guidance to the commanders and staffs of combined arms forces which have a primary mission of eliminating irregular forces. b. The text discusses the nature of irregular forces…
FM 7-20 ·Army ·1944 Infantry Batallion
This manual supersedes FM 7-20, Rifle Battallon, 28 September 1942, including Cl, 27 March 1943. Chapter 1 GENERAL 1. ROLE OF THE INFANTRY BATTALION. The bat- talion is the basic tactical unit of Infantry. It usually operates as an element…
NAVEDTRA 14137 ·Navy ·1994 Master-at-Arms
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 19-2 ·Army ·1965 Military Police Support in the Field Army
X X DIVISION AREAS x X xx -xx--iLxx- xxLxx-- xxIxx x CORPS x REAR AREA c COMBAT ZONE XXXX XX XX FIELD ARMY SERVICE AREA XXXX ADVANCE SECTION COMMUNICATIONS ZONE o oo 000 BASE SECTION Figure 1. Territorial organizationj theater of…
FM 17-20 ·Army ·1942 Armored Force Field Manual Employment of Armored
2-3 ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL * 2. PURPOSE.-The purpose of this manual is to outline training methods, observation and reconnaissance methods, and the types of tactical action in which an armored reconnaissance platoon and company may…
FM 18-5 ·Army ·1942 Tank Destroyer Field Manual, Organization and Tactics of Tank Destroyer Units
This manual contains doctrines for the training and combat employment of tank destroyer battalions and groups. It is prepared for the guidance of units that will be equipped with materiel now being developed; units equipped with substitute…
FM 18-5B ·Army ·1942 Organization and Tactics of Tank Destroyer
This manual contains doctrines for the training and combat employment of tank destroyer battalions and groups. It is prepared for the guidance of units that will be equipped with materiel now being developed; units equipped with substitute…
FM 31-5 ·Army ·1941 Landing Operations on Hostile Shores
FM 31-5 BASIC FIELD MANUAL LANDING OPERATIONS ON HOSTILE SHORES CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Paragraphs Section I. General 1-8 II. Advance forces 9-12 III. Main and secondary landings 13-16 IV. Selection of landing areas 17-26 V. Time of landing .-…
CALL 10-52 ·Army ·2010