This field manual (FM) sets forth techniques and procedures for implementing United States (U.S.) Army psychological operations (PSYOP) doctrine contained in FM 33-1. It provides general guidance for commanders and planners who must…Archive315 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
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…Historic76 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
i 1. Scope This publication establishes doctrine and joint tactics, techniques, and procedures (JTTP) for all phases of planning and conducting joint amphibious operations from the perspective of the landing force. It addresses unique…Archive177 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
2-1. General a. This chapter outlines characteristics common to many developing nations. It identifies social, political, economic, and psychological factors that often contribute to political in- stability and which genérally require con-…Historic124 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
2 January-February 2006 • MILITARY REVIEW T HE ARMY HAS LEARNED a great deal in Iraq and Afghanistan about the conduct of counterinsurgency operations, and we must continue to learn all that we can from our experiences in those countries.…Lessons Learned12 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
This manual provides guidance for using tactical deception in modem warfare. It is n»r commanders and their staffs who direct troops on the battlefield.VThe decision to use deception, the funda- mentals for planning, deception, and means…Historic120 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The employment of airborne forces in World War II introduced revolutionary doctrinal changes regarding mobility, maneuver, and surprise in the conduct of war. Since World War I, the possession of nuclear weapons in quantity, potential…Historic214 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. Purpose This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication for airfield opening is a single source, descriptive reference guide for opening and transferring an airfield. 2. Scope This MTTP publication supports…Current144 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. Purpose This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication for airfield opening is a single source, descriptive reference guide for opening and transferring an airfield. 2. Scope This MTTP publication supports…Current144 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 3-90.90 facilitates development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in order to enhance efficiency and adaptability across the force. ATP 3-90.90 achieves this purpose through linking to a milWiki…Archive32 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Authority for release of this document to a foreign government must be secured from the Director of Intelligence, GSUSA.When this document is released to a foreign government, it is released subject to the following conditions: This…Historic220 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-11.3, Scouting and Patrolling, provides the doctrinal foundation and the tactics, techniques, and procedures for scouting and patrolling conducted by Marines from the fire team to…Archive109 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Contamination avoidance is the best defense against enemy use of nuclear weapons. Avoidance reduces the risk of being targeted by nuclear weapons and minimizes the effects of nuclear contamination hazards. Knowing where contamination…ArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
1 Air Force Doctrine Publication (AFDP) 3-27, Homeland Defense, provides Airmen with 2 the fundamental principles guiding the United States Air Force (USAF) in protecting the 3 nation from external threats and aggression. This publication…Current47 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. PURPOSE Fleet Marine Force Manual (FMFM) 6, Ground Combat Operations, provides the doctrinal basis for the planning and execution of ground combat operations for ground forces within the Marine airground task force (MAGTF). It…Archive186 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Planners must determine the purpose and contents of each cache because theses basic factors influence the location of the cache, as well as the method of hiding. For instance, small barter items can be cached at any accessible and secure…Archive25 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-14.1, Light Armored Vehicle-25 Gunnery and Employment, describes how the crew and section of the light armored vehicle-25 (LAV-25) conducts gunnery training for combat. MCWP 3-14.1 also…Archive228 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
orients its location or movement on intelligence (b) Types of security missions. objectives. For a detailed discussion of recon- 1. Advance guard. An advance naissance and security missions, see FM 17-1. guard is a security force, prima-…Historic285 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
to MCWP 3-25.8, which invites individuals to submit suggestions concerning this MCWP directly to the above addressee, the following unclassified recommendation is forwarded: Page Article/Paragraph No. Line No. Figure/Table No. Nature of…Archive88 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Civil-military operations (CMO) are the activities of a commander performed by designated civil affairs (CA) or other military forces that establish, maintain, influence, or exploit relationships between military forces and indigenous…Current112 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
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 ixArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
1. Purpose and Scope a. Army transport aircraft (fixed and rotary-wing) are authorized aviation units in the type field army to provide mobility for tactical units, and to expedite tactical movement of supplies and personnel in the forward…Historic184 pagesNewer: 1967Small Unit Tactics
Police operations have historically been understood to comprise of law enforcement missions supporting United States (U.S.) military commanders and efforts to police military personnel, civilians, and family members working and residing on…Current286 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
In 1996, the United States (US) Army Military Police (MP) Corps restructured its four combat support (CS) missions into the following five CS functions. These functions adequately describe MP capabilities in support of US forces deployed…ArchiveSmall Unit Tactics
Draft field manual on pack animals in support of special operations: care, loading, and employment of pack animals in austere environments (1998). The archived scan is largely illegible.Archive31 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (ATTP) 3-39.10 is aligned with Field Manual (FM) 3-39 and the Military Police Corps Regiment's keystone operational doctrine. It provides guidance for commanders and staffs on military police law…Archive250 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. Scope This publication provides overarching doctrine for special operations and the employment and support for special operations forces across the range of military operations. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the…Current183 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is a guide for battle group commanders, their staffs, and subordinate unit leaders in preparing their commands for and employing them in combat. It is also a guide for commanders of supporting units and…Historic243 pagesNewer: 1973Small Unit Tactics
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-41.1, Rear Area Operations, describes the Marine Corps' approach to rear area operations. It provides general doctrinal guidance for the Marine Corps component and the Marine air-ground task…Archive95 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
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