FM 100-16 ·Army ·Undated Army Operational Support
PART ONE Support: The Key To Operational Success As part of a joint team, Army forces are central to the theater campaign. In today's force projection Army, planning and executing major operations to support a theater campaign are…
FM 10-500-1 ·Army ·1991 Airdrop Support Operations in a Theater of Operations
FM 100-10 states that airdrop is a primary field service that will be required on the battlefield at the onset of hostilities. This manual (FM i0-500-1) provides docirinal guidance to commanders and staff officers. Itis used to plan,…
FM 22-9 ·Army ·1991 Soldier Performance in Continuous Operations
CONOPS (continuous operations) is combat continuing at the same-high intensity level for extended periods. Soldiers may have opportunities for sleep, but this sleep may be brief or fragmented. CONOPS is distinguished from SUSOPS (sustained…
FM 1-02.1 ·Army ·2026 Operational Terms
30 May 2026 FM 1-02.1 v This third edition of FM 1-02.1 compiles all Army terms and definitions approved for use in Army doctrinal publications, including ADPs, FMs, and ATPs. It also includes joint and North Atlantic Treaty Organization…
FM 4-20.41 ·Army ·2003 Aerial Delivery Distribution in the Theater of Operations
1-1 Chapter 1 Aerial Delivery Distribution on the Battlefield Today's aerial delivery includes airdrop, airland, and sling-load operations. Airdrop and airland distribution are joint (Army and U.S. Air Force [USAF]) operations that require…
FM 1 ·Army ·2001 The Army
In the decade since the end of the Cold War, the strategic environment has become less stable, more uncertain, and more dangerous. The international order is again in transition. While our traditional adversaries seem less menacing, others…
FM 100-12 ·Army ·2000 Army Theater Missile Defense Operations
Field Manual (FM) 100-12, Army Theater Missile Defense Operations, establishes the Army's comprehensive doctrine to guide actions throughout the range of theater missile defense (TMD) operations. It explains the Army's contribution to…
FM 3-50 ·Army ·1990 Smoke Operations
them concealment but ultimately it proved to be a significant combat led to their demise. For US forces, multiplier. Description of Smoke and Obscurants Obscurants are man-made or naturally occurring particles suspended in the air that…
FM 34-1 ·Army ·1987 Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Operations
CHAPTER 1 The Mission Armies that maintain coherence and con- fidence and can concentrate superior com- bat power at decisive times and places are the winners of battles and campaigns. While there are no simple formulas for win- ning,…
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 110-5 ·Army ·1951 Joint Action Armed Forces
FM 110-5 JAAF AFM 1-1. .CHANGE 4 .CHANGE 1 CHANGE A 3 November 1952 Application In applying the principles, doctrines, and procedures set forth in this publication care must be taken to distinguish between the responsibilities of the…
FM 100-17-3 ·Army ·1999 Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (RSO&I)
Get there first, with the most men. Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, CSA (1821-1877) The end of the Cold War caused fundamental changes in the international security situation and US military strategy, resulting in a profound redirection…
FM 90-29 ·Army ·1994 Noncombatant Evacuation Operations
Field Manual (FM) 90-29 establishes Army guidance for planning, coordinating, and executing noncombatant evacuation operations (NEOs) under nonemeigency conditions. Nonemergency conditions are those in which full mobilization has not been…
FM 11-20 ·Army ·1962 Signal Operations, Theater of Operations
1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual provides information on the responsibilities and organization of the signal staff at all echelons of command in a type theater of operations. b. Information explaining the duties and responsibilities of…
FM 17-1 ·Army ·1966 Armor-Operations
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Section I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1. Purpose graph, and line of the text in which the change This manual is a guide for armor com- is recommended. Reasons should be provided manders and staffs in the employment, com- for each…
FM 7-17 ·Army ·1951 The Armored Infantry and Battalion
FM 7-17 C1 FIELD MANUAL THE ARMORED INFANTRY COMPANY AND BATTALION CIIANGES DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 1 f WASHINmGTON 25, D. C., 12 September1952 FM 7-17, 23 March 1951, is changed as follows: 285.1 FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER (Added) a. A…
FM 38-23 ·Army ·1969 Logistics Management: Supply Operations at the Depot
This portion of the manual discusses, in general, the functions performed by the depot. (2) Part Two: Mission, Functions and Or ganization for Logistics. Describes the principal organizational elements in the Federal Govern ment engaged in…
FM 101-10-1 ·Army ·1969 Organization, Technical, and Logistical Data
PM 101-10-1 CHAPTER 1 ORGANIZATION Section I. GENERAL 1-1. Purpose and Scope a. Purpose. This manual is for use as a planning guide only. It provides general planning data for staff officers of all echelons. Detailed reference data are…
FM 3-01-85 ·Army ·2002 Patriot Battalion and Battery Operations
This field manual provides doctrinal how-to-fight guidance for the Patriot battalion and battery, and is intended primarily for battalion commanders, staff officers, battery commanders, platoon leaders, and tactical directors. This FM is…
FM 4-01.30 ·Army ·2003 Movement Control
This manual describes the organizations, processes, procedures, and systems involved in the control of movements across the military spectrum. The focus of this manual is for the reader to gain an understanding of the movement control…
FM 17-128 ·Army ·1994 Light Cavalry Weapon System Proficiency
Future battles will be mobile and violent, with emphasis on rapid fire capability, increased speed, and maneuverability. Light cavalry crews must be prepared to take maximum advantage of these capabilities. To defeat the threat and survive…
FM 770-78 ·Army ·1979 System Engineering
« u * r i. A - 1-1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual describes a system engineering process and presents guidelines for system engineer- ing management which will satisfy those regulations, directives, and standards which contain policy…
FM 6-22.5 ·Army ·2000 Combat Stress
Combat Stress is the mental, emotional or physical tension, strain, or distress resulting from exposure to combat and combat-related conditions. Controlling combat stress is a command responsibility. In terms of Service members lost from…
FM 55-65 ·Army ·1995 Strategic Deployment
In response to a military need or crisis, strategic deploy- ment is the strategic relocation and concentration of forces and their support base (manpower and logistics). Strate- gic deployment consists of the movement from CONUS into a…
FM 7-22 C1 ·Army ·2020 Holistic Health and Fitness
+Acknowledgements The copyright owners listed here have granted permission to reproduce material from their work. The Source Notes lists other sources of information. Photos developed by the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training…
FM 6-2-74 ·Army ·2003 Hf-Ale
1. Purpose This consolidated reference will assist joint forces in utilizing high frequency radios as a supplement/alternative to overburdened satellite communications systems for overthe-horizon communications. 2. Scope This publication…
FM 55-37 ·Army ·1957 Transportation Battalion Infantry Division
1. Purpose and Scope a. The purpose of this manual is to provide train- ing guidance for officers and noncommissioned officers of the transportation battalion, infantry division. b. The scope of this manual includes the organiza- tion,…
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 10-7 ·Army ·1958 Quartermaster Organization and Operations in Divisions
1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual discusses organization for quartermaster supply and service in divisions and explains how organic quartermaster units normally provide supply and service support. It is intended as a guide for the…
FM 24-24 ·Army ·1994