FM 90-20 ·Army ·1994 Multiservice Procedures for the Joint Application of Firepower
Artillery/Mortar Fire When target is verified, adjust illumination over adjusting point and transmit: "Coordinated illumination." Call for fire for target attack, such as HE, ICM, etcetera. When maximum target illumination is obtained, the…
FM 6-20 ·Army ·1980 Fire Support in Combined Arms Operations (C1)
and chapters 1 through 8 contain many doctrine changes; therefore, those changes are not marked with a vertical bar. 2. Remove appendi
FM 1-40 ·Army ·1969 Attack Helicopter Gunnery
C2, FM 1-40 -fca. Attack Helicopter. An attack helicopter is an armed helicopter modified or designed to search out and engage enemy targets or to supple- ment the fires of ground-based weapons (e.g., UH-1 armed with M21 armament subsystem…
FM 31-75 ·Army ·1971 Riverine Warfare
This manual sets forth basic guidance for commanders and staff officers for planning and executing riverine warfare. While this manual reflects riverine warfare as conducted in the Repub- lic of Vietnam where it was field evaluated, the…
FM 6-30 ·Army ·1980 The Field Artillery Observer (C1)
Cl. FM 6-30 doctrine requires team members to operate with a sense of urgency and continually strive to reduce the time required to execute an effective fire mission. a. Observer. The observer serves as the eyes of all indirect fire…
FM 44 ·Army ·1996 80 Visual Aircraft Recognition Septemb
This manual is primarily a ready reference to assist the ground observer in aircraft recognition and identification. It provides information on current operational aircraft of the United States and foreign countries, which may be observed…
FM 3-06.1 ·Army ·2001 Aviation Urban Operations
a. Background. Urban areas generally function as centers of social, economic, industrial, and political power. These areas facilitate formal and informal civilian and military interaction, and can offer ready access to important resources,…
FM 31-55 ·Army ·1972 Border Security and Anti-Infiltration Operations
Section I. GENERAL 1-1. Purpose This manual provides doctrinal guidance for com- manders and staffs at all levels, to carry out bor- der security operations involving combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Throughout…
FM 17-95 ·Army ·1996 Cavalry Operations
"Altogether, cavalry operations are exceedingly difficult, knowledge of the country is absolutely necessary, and ability to comprehend the situation at a glance, and an audacious spirit, are everything. " Maurice de Saxe Mes Reveries, 1732…
FM 90-6 ·Army ·1980 Mountain Operations
Helicopter units of all types can operate in the mountains to support ground maneuver. However, their effectiveness may be degraded by altitude and rugged terrain as well as by weather conditions. Ad- ditionally, mountain flying produces…
FM 44-80 ·Army ·1996 Visual Aircraft Recognition
This manual is primarily a ready reference to assist the ground observer in aircraft recognition and identification. It provides information on current operational aircraft of the United States and foreign countries, which may be observed…
FM 3-55-93-FDRAFT ·Army ·2008 Long-Range Surveillance Unit Operations
Ft Benning, GA 31905 Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns may refer to either men or women. Some or all of the uniforms shown in this manual were drawn without camouflage to improve the clarity of the…
FM 3-21.38 ·Army ·2006 Pathfinder Operations
Fort Benning, GA 31905-5593 Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to the male gender. 25 April 2006 FM 3-21.38 ix
FM 17-18 ·Army ·1994 Light Armor Operations
The land warfare strategy of the US military has changed. The nation no longer relies on large, forward-deployed forces, supported by reinforcing forces from the continental United States (CONUS). The military forces have developed a…
FM 100-26 ·Army ·1970 The Air-Ground Operations System
(STAN AG 2134) 1-1. Purpose and Scope This manual provides doctrinal guidance to Army commanders and staff officers for request- ing and coordinating the use of Air Force tactical air support and Army aviation support. The air- gound…
FM 3-99 C1 ·Army ·2015 Airborne and Air Assault Operations
Assured access is the desired conditions that the United States seeks to maintain in potential areas of strategic importance throughout the world. Assured access is the result of a combination of geopolitical factors that affect the United…
FM 1-100 ·Army ·1971 Army Aviation Utilization
Section I. GENERAL 2-1. Mission of Army Aviation The mission of Army aviation is to augment the capability of the Army to conduct prompt and sus- tained combat operations on land. Army aviation accomplishes this mission by providing…
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 31-81 ·Army ·1970 Base Defense (TEST)
This manual sets forth basic guidance for commanders and staff officers of nontactical organiza- tions and installations for planning and conducting base defense. While the manual emphasize base de- fense in stability operations, the…
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 17-70 ·Army ·1960 Communication for Armored Units
Responsibilites. (1) General. In armor organizations communication special ists are available to provide assistance and advice to the commander in technical and nontechnical communication matters. The larger the scope of a command the…
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 100-15 ·Army ·1963 Field Service Regulations Larger Units
fires for the purpose of influencing the action at critical times and places. It is difficult for the field army commander to determine which at- tack force will meet with greatest success. The retention of a reserve permits the field army…
FM 100-103-2 ·Army ·1994 Multiservice Procedures for the Theater Air-Ground System
The United States employs military power in a joint manner, with each component making a unique contribution to the joint force commander's the- ater campaign plan. Successful theater operations require synchronized con- tributions by all…
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 100-13 ·Army ·1996 Battlefield Coordination Detachment
Efficient planning, coordination, and execution of air support to United States (US) Army forces (ARFOR) ground operations is essential to overall success of the ARFOR mission. This manual describes the role of the battlefield coordination…
FM 57-1 ·Army ·1967 Doctrine for Airborne Operations
structure and base complexes may be presumed to be limited, and use of prestocked land or floating strategic bases should be considered. e. In a cold war situation, objectives may include a show of force, a rapid change in the balance of…
FM 57-35 ·Army ·1971 Airmobile Operations
The revised FM 57-35 incorporates the latest combat-proven doctrine on airmobile operations. It was compiled as a coordinated dffort between the USACDC Infantry Agency and the CON ARC Infantry School to keep the manual abreast of rapid…
FM 1-88 ·Army ·1980 Aviators Recognition Manual
The aviator and aerial observer have a need for a ready reference of combat equipment likely to be encountered during combat operations. The primary purpose of this manual is— ' * To familiarize the aviator and aerial observer with modern…
FM 100-15 ·Army ·1974