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 5-104 ·Army ·1986 General Engineering
Chapter 1 GENERAL ENGINEERING G eneral engineering encompasses those engineer tasks which increase the mobility, survivability, and sustainability of tactical and logistical units to the rear of the forward line of troops (FLOT). Such…
FM 5-105 ·Army ·1993 Topographic Operations
FM 5-105 special-purpose topographic products tailored to meet the supported commander's needs. These units belong to the topographic battalion in the theater of operations, but maintain a habitual relationship with their supported…
FM 5-106 ·Army ·1984 Employment of Atomic Demolition Munitions
his manual establishes doctrine for the use of atomic demolition ‘munitions (ADM) on the battlefield. It is a guide to commanders and their staffs during the planning and execution phases of tactical nuclear operations. It provides the…
FM 5-114 ·Army ·1992 Engineer Operations Short of War
FM 5-114 Chapter 1 The Strategic Environment National Strategy Goals—Throughout our history, our national security strategy has pursued broad, consistent goals. We have always sought to protect the safety of our nation, its citizens, and…
FM 5-116 ·Army ·1989 Engineer Operations; Echelons Above Corps
FM 5-116 Chapter 1 T h e a t e r O v e r v i e w An adequate theater sustainment base is essential for success on the AirLand battlefield. An army's ability to marshal, transport, and distribute large quantities of materiel and to maintain…
FM 5-125 ·Army ·1995 Rigging Techniques, Procedures, and Applications
of Manila, but its principal use today is in fittings, such as ratline, marline, and spun than the hard fibers, these fittings are invariably tarred to make them more water-resistant. Tarred hemp has about 80 percent of the strength of…
FM 5-13 ·Army ·1969 The Engineer Soldier s Handbook
Before using any handtool, inspect it. Repair or replace loose, splintered, or defective handles; damaged blades or parts; rough edges or burrs; and any other defects that lower the strength or make it unsafe for use. Store handtools in a…
FM 5-132 ·Army ·1960 Infantry Division Engineers
'i. (Sïcta a. This manual is a guide for the battalion com- raander, company commanders, platoon leaders, and squad leaders in the organization and operations of the infantry division engineer battalion, its component units, and the battle…
FM 5-134 ·Army ·1985 Pile Construction
FM 5-134 C H A P T E R 1 B A S I C C O N S I D E R A T I O N S Section I. DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS 1-1. Definitions. a. Piles. A pile is a long, columnar element made of timber, steel, concrete, or a combination of these materials…
FM 5-135 ·Army ·1970 Engineer Battalion Armored, Mechanized and Infantry Divisions (C1)
1—1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual provides guidance for comman- ders, staff officers, and other personnel concerned with the employment of the divisional engineer battalions organic to the infantry, infantry (mechanized), and armored…
FM 5-136 ·Army ·1970 Engineer Battalions, Airborne and Airmoble Divisions (C1)
SECTION I. THE AIRBORNE DIVISION 2-1. Mission The primary mission of the airborne division is the destruction of enemy military forces and the seizure or domination of critical land areas, their populations, and resources. The division may…
FM 5-142 ·Army ·1971 Nondivisional Engineer Combat Units
FM 5-142 anee in the construction of obstacles requiring engineer skills and special equipment. c. Construction, repair, and maintenance of routes including roads, bridges, cableways, and tramways. d. Installation, major repair, and…
FM 5-142-1 ·Army ·1967 Construction Support to FASCOM (TEST)
This manual provides interim guidance to commanders, staff officers, and other personnel concerned with Engineer support under the TASTA-70 concept of organization and operation. This information can be utilized to facilitate…
FM 5-144 ·Army ·1966 Engineer Shore Assault Units (C1)
Section I. GENERAL ★l-l. Purpose and Scope a. This manual provides guidance for com- manders, staff officers, and others concerned with the planning, employment and operations of specialized engineer amphibious units. It provides…
FM 5-146 ·Army ·1979 Engineer Topographic Units
FM 5-146 CHAPTER 1 Overview GENERAL This chapter presents a general discussion of topographic support, operations, products, and developments. Each area is discussed in greater detail under specific unit operations in later chapters.…
FM 5-15 ·Army ·1968 Field Fortifications
FM 5-15 d. Dispersion. The separation of units and c. Simplicity and Economy. The emplaceindividuals is a primary means of increasing ment or shelter should be strong and simple, protection, particularly from the effects of nu- require as…
FM 5-162 ·Army ·1973 Engineer Construction and Construction-Support Units
FM 5-162 CHAPTER 2 CONSTRUCTION IN A THEATER OF OPERATION Section I. MISSIONS, ROLES, SUPPORT, AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2-1. Mission of the Engineer Construction and Construction Support Units a. General. The overall mission of engineer con-…
FM 5-162-1 ·Army ·1967 Engineer Command, TASCOM
This manual provides interim guidance to commanders, staff officers, and other personnel concerned with Engineer support under the TASTA-70 concept of organization and operation. This information can be utilized to facilitate…
FM 5-163 ·Army ·1973 Sewerage
1-1. Purpose and Relation to Other Manuals This manual is intended to serve as a guide for personnel who must design waterborne sewage collection, pumping, treatment and disposal facilities in the theater of operations. The manual should…
FM 5-164 ·Army ·1974 Tactical Land Clearing
1-1. Purpose The purpose of this manual is to provide commanders and their staffs with information and data which can guide them in their conduct of tactical clearing operations. It provides a consolidation of the latest information and…
FM 5-165 ·Army ·1975 Hasty Revetments for Parked Aircraft
FM 5—165/AFR 86-13 it is essential that there be close coordination between the responsible engineer officer and all appropriate ground and air commanders (both Army and Air Force). The engineer normally is dependent on the appropriate…
FM 5-166 ·Army ·1975 Well Drilling Operations
1—1. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this manual is to serve as an introductory text on ground water usage and water well drilling operations. It is primarily intended for military personnel responsible for using ground water as a water…
FM 5-170 ·Army ·1998 Engineer Recconaissance (C1)
Field Manual (FM) 5-170 describes how engineer recon teams support and augment a maneuver battalion or brigade's recon effort. It is designed as an engineer extension of FMs 17-95 and 17-98. This manual serves as a guide for both brigade…
FM 5-20 ·Army ·1968 Camouflage
1. Purpose and Scope sponsible for his own concealment. His respona. This manual provides a comprehensive sibility here is just as great as his responsibilreference and guide in all aspects of camou- ity for his rifle, and he must know as…
FM 5-20A ·Army ·1940 War Department Field Manual, Corps of Engineers, Camouflage of Individuals and Infantry Weapons
C--H E C K LI ST 1. INDIVIDUAL (watch form, shadow, texture, color). a. Prepare individual equipment in the following order: (1) Helmet (break form, color, shine; keep garnishing short). (2) Face and hands (darken, disrupt). (3) Weapons…
FM 5-20B ·Army ·1944 Corps of Engineers, Camouflage of vehicles
Make reconnaissance of area to be occupied. If aerial photographs and large-scale maps are obtainable, study them before and during reconnaissance. Purpose is to (1) Provide adequate dispersion. (2) Site unit parking within dark and…
FM 5-20C ·Army ·1944 War Department Field Manual, Corps of Engineers, Camouflage of Bivouacs, Command Posts, Supply Points, and Medical Installations
Study aerial photographs and large-scale maps of area to be occu pied. Make one or more tentative camouflage plans designed to take advantage of dark and heavily textured parts of the ground pattern. 2. Make ground reconnaissance of area.…
FM 5-20D ·Army ·1944 Camouflage of Field Artillery
The importance of concealment to field artillery cannot be overstressed. There are three reasons why the enemy will do everything he can to discover the location of field artillery. The first, and obvious one, is to reduce our fire power.…
FM 5-21 ·Army ·1958