FM 3-34.331 ·Army ·2001 Topographic Surveying
This FM is a guide for military occupational specialty (MOS) 82D (Topographic Surveyor). It provides techniques not found in any commercial text concerning the precise determination of position, azimuth, or elevation of a point.…
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 5-36 ·Army ·1970 Route Reconnaissance and Classification (C1)
Influence of the operational environment on . reconnaissance Intelligence aspects of reconnaissance Reconnaissance operations RECONNAISSANCE AND CLASSIFICA- TION OF EXISTING ROUTES Route classification Route reconnaissance overlays Slope…
FM 5-33 ·Army ·1990 Terrain Analysis
PART ONE Terrain Evaluation and Verification FM 5-33 Natural Terrain Chapter 1 SURFACE CONFIGURATION Maneuver commanders must have accurate intelligence on the surface configuration of the terrain. Ravines, embankments, ditches, plowed…
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 4-30-16 ·Army ·2001 EOD-Multiservice Procedures for Explosive Ordonance Disposal in a Joint Environment
1. Scope This multiservice tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) manual provides guidance and procedures for the employment of an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) force when operating in a joint capacity throughout the range of…
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 21-16 ·Army ·Undated Unexploded Ordnance (Uxo) Procedures
1 T H E U X O H A Z A R D There were 21 US Army personnel killed and 53 injured during Operation Desert Storm as a direct result of handling UXO. Every person on the battlefield must be able to recognize and react to these hazards.…
FM 5-100 ·Army ·1979 Engineer Combat Operations
Today more than ever before, the engineer plays a critical role as a member of the combined arms team. As movement and lethality on the battlefield increase, the requirement to reinforce the terrain increases. The engineer brings to the…
FM 5-34 ·Army ·1976 Engineer Field Data
Demolitions are primarily used for the rapid creation of obstacles, the reduction of enemy obstacles, and construction blasting. The primary advantages are the limited logistical support requirements and the short time and small crews…
FM 20-3 ·Army ·1999 Camouflage, Concealment, and Decoys
Chapter 1 Basics CCD is the use of materials and techniques to hide, blend, disguise, decoy, or disrupt the appearance of military targets and/or their backgrounds. CCD helps prevent an enemy from detecting or identifying friendly troops,…
FM 21-30 ·Army ·1943 Conventional Signs, Military Symbols, and Abbreviations
On topo graphic maps, * * * symbols and abbreviations. * * * . * * b. General characteristics of roads and bridges. (1) Traffic lanes. 1, 2, 3, etc. * * * for light two-way traffic. 2 — Two-lane roadway having occasional one- lane…
FM 5-4302 ·Army ·Undated Heli and Airfield Design 2
PRELIMINARY PLANNING FM 5-430-00-2/AFJPAM 32-8013, Vol II CHAPTER Successful construction of an airfield or heliport requires careful planning accomplished as early as possible. Planning includes– Mission assignment. Collection of planning…
FM 5-430-00-2 ·Army ·1994 Planning and Design of Roads, Airfields, and Heliports in the Theater of Operations-Airfield and Heliport Design
PRELIMINARY PLANNING FM 5-430-00-2/AFJPAM 32-8013, Vol II CHAPTER Successful construction of an airfield or heliport requires careful planning accomplished as early as possible. Planning includes– Mission assignment. Collection of planning…
FM 21-31 ·Army ·1994 Topographic Symbols
1. Purpose This manual describes the topographic symbols and abbreviations authorized for use by all echelons in the interpretation of military maps, overlays, and related features and activities. 2. Scope This manual is divided into four…
FM 5-480 ·Army ·Undated Port Construction and Repair
C H A P T E R 1 0 FLOATING WHARVES Both the US Army and Navy have floating equipment suitable for constructing floating wharves. The most promising equipment of each service is discussed below. Section I. Army Equipment (Current TO&E) The…
FM 3-34.230 ·Army ·2000 Topographic Operations
This field manual (FM) describes doctrine for topographic operations in support of the United States (US) Army's strategic, operational, and tactical missions. The Army's strategic challenge is to prepare for the rise of a major military…
FM 5-30 ·Army ·1959 Engineer Intelligence
1. Purpose This manual is a guide for individual soldiers, commanders and their staffs at all levels, and special engineer intelligence units concerned with responsibility and procedures for the production and dissemination of engineer…
FM 4-7 ·Army ·1945 Tactics and Technique of Controlled Submarine Mines, Ground
oY ) enemy vessels (especially submarines, which are the _ largest vessels capable of approaching undetected by surface surveillance) from entering a protected area and, at the same time, to permit the safe passage of friendly shipping.…
FM 3-34.280 ·Army ·2004 Engineer Diving Operations
Engineer Diving Missions 1-1 Chapter 1 Engineer Diving Missions Engineer divers provide assured mobility by supporting the forward movement of troops and equipment. Divers also provide support to general engineering operations in and…
FM 5-490 ·Army ·1992 Engineer Diviing Operations
Engineer Diving Operations FM 5-490 CHAPTER 1 EMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEER DIVERS Engineer divers support all specialized secondary mission is to support maneuver underwater missions in the TO. The units during water-crossing operations in…
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 3-34.343 ·Army ·2002 Military Nonstandard Fixed Bridging
This manual provides essential technical information on nonstandard fixed bridges for engineer staff officers. It is the doctrinal source of information for the United States (US) Army on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)…
FM 5-232 ·Army ·1984 Topographic Surveying
Section I. Section II. Section III. CHAPTER 1 Overview of Surveying Surveyors determine horizontal and vertical distances between objects, measure angles between lines, determine the direction of lines, and establish points of…
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 5-26 ·Army ·1971 Employment of Atomic Demolition Munitions (ADM)
Once the use of ADM has been authorized, responsibility for ADM employment is normally decentralized to the lowest tactical echelon capable of conducting ADM mission planning, coordination, and execution; for example, a divi- sion, an…
FM 5-5 ·Army ·1943 Engineer Field Manual Engineer Troops
FM 5-5 ENGINEER FIELD MANUAL ENGINEER TROOPS (This manual supersedes FM 56, 31 January 1941. inclading C 1. 17 January 1942.) CHAPTER 1 GENERAL · 1. PURPOSE AND ScoPr.--This manual is designed to serve as a general reference on engineer…
FM 5-1 ·Army ·1971 Engineer Troop Organizations and Operations (C1)
245 Section II. MISSIONS AND CAPABILITIES 1-5. Missions The missions of engineer troop units in a theater of operations are to— a. Facilitate the movement of friendly forces. b. Impede the movement of enemy forces. c. Provide engineer…
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 5-136 ·Army ·1967