FM 6-81 ·Army ·1962 155-mm Howitzer M1 Towed
of an explosive. Cannon includes guns, howitzers, and mortars. The term also includes that portion of an artillery weapon required to fire a projectile, the tube, breech mechanism, and firing mechanism of an artillery weapon. h. Gun. In…
FM 6-88 ·Army ·1974 155-mm Howitzer, M109, M109A1, Self-Propelled
Composition of the Howitzer Section a. The howitzer section consists of section per- sonnel; a 155-mm, self-propelled, howitzer M109/M109A1; a section vehicle; and auxiliary equipment as listed in appropriate table of organization. ' b.…
FM 6-90 ·Army ·1962 8-Inch Howitzer M2, Towed (C1)
Page 22. Paragraph 24c (2) is superseded as follows : (2) (The corresponding number(s) (gradua- . tions) on the panoramic telescope must be matched with the corresponding num- ber(s) on the reticle of the infinity- aiming reference…
FM 6-92 ·Army ·1962 155-mm Howitzer M44, Self-Propelled
Right The direction right (left) is the right (left) of one facing the front. d. In Battery. A howitzer is said to be in battery when it is in its normal position ready to be fired. 3. Description of Equipment To insure proper use of the…
FM 6-93 ·Army ·1964 155-mm Gun M53, Self-Propelled and 8-Inch Howitzer M55, Self-Propelled
Composition of the Howitzer Section a. The howitzer (gun) section consists of section personnel ; an 8-inch howitzer M55, self-propelled of a 155-mm gun M53 self- propelled ; a 5-ton truck ; an ammunition trail- er; and auxiliary equipment…
FM 6-94 ·Army ·1969 175-mm Gun M107 Self-Propelled and 8-Inch Howitzer M110, Self-Propelled(C1)
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is a guide to assist command- ers in developing the gun (howitzer) sections of 175-mm gun M107 and 8-inch howitzer MHO firing batteries into efficient smooth-working teams with a sense…
FM 6-96 ·Army ·1954 280-mm Gun T131 on Carriage T72
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope This manual is a guide to assist commanders in developing the gun sections of 280-mm gun firing batteries into efficient, smooth-working teams that have a sense of discipline which will impel them to…
FM 6-99 ·Army ·2021 U.S. Army Report and Message Formats
While U.S. forces are among the most technologically advanced forces in the world, the need for redundancy and interoperability between joint and multinational forces requires the continued use of analog communication systems. Other…
FM 60-30 ·Army ·1962 Embarkation and Loading-Amphibious
3. Sea Echelon Concept o. The sea echelon concept is a plan to implement dispersal and reduce mine countermeasures. The decision for employment of a sea echelon is the responsibility of the amphibious task force com- mander. When the sea…
FM 63-11 ·Army ·1996 Logistics Support Element Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
Effective force projection logistics requires a seamless logistics system operating across the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Logistics elements from CONUS and the theater of operations must work together with tactical…
FM 7-0 ·Army ·2021 Training
Training, expands on the fundamental concepts of the Army's training doctrine introduced in ADP 7-0. This publication applies to all Army leaders and the three components of the Total Army: the Regular Army, the Army National Guard, and…
FM 7-1 ·Army ·2003 Battle Focused Training
Chapter 1 How the Army Trains Every day in the Army we try to do two things well—train soldiers and grow them into leaders. General Eric K. Shinseki TRAINING OVERVIEW 1-1. Field manual (FM) 7-0 establishes Army training doctrine. FM 7-1…
FM 7-100 ·Army ·2003 Opposing Force Doctrinal Framework and Strategy
In today's complicated and uncertain world, it is impossible to predict the exact nature of future conflict that might involve the U.S. Army. So the Army must be ready to meet the challenges of any type of conflict, in all kinds of places,…
FM 7-100.1 ·Army ·2004 Opposing Force Operations
In today's complicated and uncertain world, it is impossible to predict the exact nature of future conflict that might involve the U.S. Army. So the Army must be ready to meet the challenges of any type of conflict, in all kinds of places,…
FM 7-100.4 ·Army ·2007 Opposing Force Organization Guide
In today's complicated and uncertain world, it is impossible to predict the exact nature of future conflict that might involve the U.S. Army. So the Army must be ready to meet the challenges of any type of conflict, in all kinds of places,…
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…
FM 7-21-13 ·Army ·2003 The Soldiers Guide
The Soldier is the ultimate guardian of America's freedom. In over 120 countries around the world, Soldiers like you are protecting our Nation's freedom and working to provide a better life for oppressed or impoverished peoples. It is no…
FM 7-21.13 ·Army ·2004 The Soldier's Guide
Page 1 of 1 guardian of America freedom, In ov s around the world, Soldiers fike you are protecting OW Nation's freedom and working to provide a better life for oppressed or impoverished peoples, It is no accident our Army succeeds…
FM 7-22 C1 ·Army ·2020 Holistic Health and Fitness
+Acknowledgements The copyright owners listed here have granted permission to reproduce material from their work. The Source Notes lists other sources of information. Photos developed by the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training…
FM 7-22-7 ·Army ·2002 The Army Noncommissioned Officer Guide
Noncommissioned officers are the backbone of The Army and the reason our Army is the best trained, most professional, and most respected in the world. First-line supervisors execute day-to-day ‘operations with precision whenever and…
FM 7-40 ·Army ·1973 Scout Dog Training and Employment
INTRODUCTION: 1. Purpose ‘This manual is a guide for Army personnel charged with the training and employment of Scout dog teams. When combined with other apDlicable manuals and programs of instruction, this manual forms the basis for…
FM 7-5 ·Army ·1940 Infantry Field Manual Organization and Tactics of Infantry the Rifle Bon
3-5 INFANTRY FIELD MANUAL · 3. MoRALE.-Morale is affected by many influences. In large part it rests upon the soldier's confidence in himself, his comrades, and his leaders. To build and sustain the spirit of comradeship is the leader's…
FM 7-93-3 ·Army ·1995 Long-Range Surveillance Unit Operations
Combat forces need accurate and timely intelligence about enemy forces, terrain, and weather. Commanders must make fast and accurate decisions to have the right combat force at the right place and time. Their decisions are partly based on…
FM 70-10 ·Army ·1944 War Department Field Manual, Mountain Operations
Terrain and weather are important factors in the conduct of mountain operations. b. Mountainous terrain is usually characterized by one or more of the following: exaggerated terrain features, heavy woods or jungle, rocky crags and…
FM 70-15 ·Army ·1941 Operations in Snow and Extreme Cold
This manual supersedes FM 31-15, 18 September 194/, including C 1, 16 April 1942; and C 2, 29 Seotember 1942. Chapter 1 GENERAL 1. Basic Principles. a. Military operations conducted under conditions of snow and extreme cold follow the same…
FM 700-80 ·Army ·1990 Logistics
TO ARMY LOGISTICS 1-6. General a. To quote from Dr. James A. Huston, The Sinews of War: Army Logistics 1775–953: "Logistics is the application of time and space factors to war. It is the economics of warfare, and it comprises, in the…
FM 701-58 ·Army ·1987 Planning Logistics Support for Military Operations
FM 701-58 B-7. Supply. b. Class I. a. General. Is supply system and procedural guidance provided? Is the flow of requisitions described? Do automated systems of supported units and task organized CSS units have interface? Is the flow of…
FM 704-28 ·Army ·1978 Classes of Supply
This is the first field manual to be prepared in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2-13b(3) AR 310-2 which provides for numbering logistics field manuals in the 700 "logistic" series with a subseries to identify logistics levels…
FM 71-1 ·Army ·1998 Tank and Mechanized Infantry Combat Tem
Tank and mechanized infantry companies and company teams can fight and win engagements on any part of the battlefield in a conventional, nuclear, or chemical environment. The company team is normally task organized by the battalion task…
FM 71-123 ·Army ·1992