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 5-103 ·Army ·1985 Survivability
The purpose of military operations in the next battle is to win. To achieve success, our forces must gain the initiative, deploy in depth, and stress agility and synchronization of activities and functions. Such an approach will prevent…
FM 1-2 ·Army ·1978 Aircraft Countermeasures and Battlefield Survivability
The primary purpose of this manual is to present and discuss battlefield countermeasures, techniques, procedures, and concepts that enhance the survivability of Army aviation units in a high threat environment. This publication should be…
FM 1-101 ·Army ·1982 Aircraft Battlefield Countermeasures and Survivability
Advances in weapon systems and elec- tronic technology significantly affect mili- tary concepts and operations. These advances place increasingly higher de- mands for coordinated efficiency on the modern battlefield. In view of the…
FM 31-12 ·Army ·1961 Army Forces in Amphibious Oprations
(2) Amphibious raid. Landings from the * * tional warfare activities (ch. 9). A special type of am phibious raid is the amphibious reconnaissance which is a landing conducted by small elements, involving stealth rather than force of arms…
FM 44-2 ·Army ·1966 Air Defense Artillery Employment (Automatic Weapons)
Minimum midpoint tracking range. maximum horizontal range is 8,664 This is the shortest midpoint range at meters. which the weapon can track a target. * (2) Mobility. The 40mm gun motor carIt is dependent upon target speed and riage M42…
FM 1-105 ·Army ·1974 Aviators Handbook
CHAPTER 2 AVIATION TASKS AND RELATED MATERIAL Section I. TACTICAL LOW-LEVEL OPERATIONS 2—1. Definitions a. Low-Level Flight Operations. Low-level flight operation is the operation of Army aircraft at opti- mum altitudes which afford cover…
FM 100-30 ·Army ·1996 Nuclear Operations
In the past, Soviet-styled armored echeloned formations were the primary threat to the United States (US). In response to this threat the US designed and stockpiled tactical nuclear weapons. Today's threats consist of regional…
FM 55-502 ·Army ·1996 Army Watercraft Safety
Section I. General 1-1. PURPOSE. This manual provides an up-to-date, single source of guidance and technical information relevant to rescue equipment and survival systems and safety policies used on Army watercraft and by Army watercraft…
FM 55-43 ·Army ·1982 Martin-Baker MK-J5D Ejection Seat
This field manual provideàxmformation for all personnel who require familiarization or technical traïhmg on the MK-J5D Martin-Baker ejection seat system. It also provides a guioaior standardizing unit and individual training on the system.…
FM 90-1 ·Army ·1976 Employment of Army Aviation Unis in a High Threat Environment
FM 90-1 « m jg&fciji Purpose and Aviation Objectives In the future, Army aviation units will fight as part of the combined arms team in a high threat environment. While much has been written and said concerning how we will fight the next…
FM 1-51 ·Army ·1974 Rotary Wing Flight
FM 1-51 CHAPTER 2 BASIC HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS Section I. DYNAMICS AND AERODYNAMICS 2-1. General An aviator needs to understand the physical laws related to dynamics and aerodynamics and how they apply to the helicopter and its control.…
FM 3-08 ·Army ·2026 Casualty Evacuation Support to Operations
FM 3-08 focuses on the essential aspects of CASEVAC within the military framework, aligning its content with the principles and strategies outlined in FM 3-0 and FM 4-02. Beyond its role in medical care, CASEVAC is a critical enabler of…
FM 3-34-22 ·Army ·2009 Engineer Operations—Brigade Combat Team and Below
The engineer support doctrine for the brigade combat team (BCT) is focused on tactical-level maneuvers. The engineer organizations organic to the BCT are optimized to perform combat engineering (primarily mobility with limited capabilities…
FM 90-3 ·Army ·1993 Desert Operations
FM 90-3 of water, heat, and wind to give deserts their characteristic barren appearance. The bedrock may be covered by a flat layer of sand, or gravel, or may have been exposed by erosion. Other common features are sand dunes, escarpments,…
FM 5-100 ·Army ·1996 Engineer Operations
States of the Military Goal Examples Environment Operations * Large-scale combat War Fight and win War iAttacks * Defenses * Strikes and raids A N * Peace enforcement Conflict Deter war and Other than Support to insurgency resolve conflict…
FM 3-37 ·Army ·2009 Protection
Field Manual (FM) 3-37 provides doctrinal guidance for commanders and staffs who are responsible for planning and executing protection in support of full spectrum operations. It describes protection as both an element of combat power and…
FM 3-21.75 ·Army ·2008 The Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat Skills
Duty, honor, country: Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, and what you will be. They are your rallying point to build courage when courage seems to fail; to regain faith when there seems to…
FM 71-123 ·Army ·1992 Tactics, Techniques for Combined Arms Heavy Forces
Users of this field manual must first read and understand the doctrinal field manuals: FM 71-3 (brigade), FM 71-2 (battalion), and FM 71-1 (company). This manual DOES NOT replace the doctrinal manuals; rather, it supplements them with…
FM 3-11 ·Army ·2003 Multiservice Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Operations
This publication has been prepared under our direction for use by our respective commands and other commands as appropriate.
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 100-50 ·Army ·1977 Nuclear Unit Operations in Combat
The precise time or the specific reason for the deployment of war reserve nuclear weapons from their peacetime environment cannot be predicted. They may be. dispersed to Field Storage Locations (FSL) as a show of force under a strictly…
FM 5-13 ·Army ·1964 The Engineer Soldier s Handbook
should be provided for each comment to insure understanding and complete evaluation. Com- ments should be forwarded directly to Com- mandant, U. S. Army Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va. 2. Organizing the Corps of Engineers a. In 1775 the…
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 3-04.126 ·Army ·2007 Attack Reconnaissance Helicopter Operations
Chapter 1 1-2 FM 3-04.126 16 February 2007 initial plans. The battalion–through coordination, liaison, C2, situational awareness (SA), and situational understanding (SU)—helps set conditions for the force's success. 1-5. The ARB conducts…
FM 12-75E ·Army ·Undated Personnel Actions Specialist
SLi The Enlisted Personnel Management System (EPMS) The Enlisted Personnel Management System (EPMS) is a combination of policies related to training, evaluation, classification, and promotion. EPMS has been developed to help every soldier…
FM 3-04-113 ·Army ·2007 Utility and Cargo Helicopter Operations
Chapter 1 FUNDAMENTALS ARMY WARFIGHTING FUNCTIONS 1-5. Battalion commanders and staffs must be fully aware of the six Army WFF (see field manual interim 5-0.1). Table 1-1 provides examples of tasks the AHB and GSAB may perform in support…
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 8-10-19 ·Army ·1993