MCTP 3-01A ·Marine Corps ·2020 Scouting and Patrolling
MCTP 3-01A Scouting and Patrolling 1-2 CHAPTER 1. PLANNING DEFINITION OF A PATROL Patrols are employed by commanders for many purposes, such as gathering information, providing security, or engaging the enemy. Patrols enable the…
FM 31-16 ·Army ·1963 Counterguerilla Operations
CHAPTER 2 THE ENEMY RESISTANCE MOVEMENT Section I. ORGANIZATION OF THE RESISTANCE MOVEMENT 3. General a. A guerrilla force is the armed manifesta- tion of a resistance movement by a portion of the population of the area against the local…
FM 3-22.32 ·Army ·2005 Improved Target Acquisition System, M41
The Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) is the result of a technology insertion program to upgrade the current tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile. The ITAS fires all existing and future versions of the TOW…
FM 3-24.2 ·Army ·2009 Tactics in Counterinsurgency
This manual gives the US Army a common language, concept, and purpose to fight and achieve success in a counterinsurgency. COIN is a complex subset of warfare that encompasses all military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological,…
FM 7-85 ·Army ·1987 Ranger Unit Operations
This publication contains doctrinal guidelines for the employment and training of ranger units. The intended audience is intermediate and higher level commanders, staffs of those headquarters, and newly assigned officers and NCOs of the…
FM 31-75 ·Army ·1971 Riverine Warfare
This manual sets forth basic guidance for commanders and staff officers for planning and executing riverine warfare. While this manual reflects riverine warfare as conducted in the Repub- lic of Vietnam where it was field evaluated, the…
FM 3-21.8 ·Army ·2007 The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad
SUMMARY OF CHANGE FM 7-8, Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad, has been updated and renumbered as FM 3-21.8, The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad. Following is an overview of the significant changes and updates in this new manual: •…
TC 3-22.37 ·Army ·2013 Javelin-Close Combat Missile System, Medium
This publication provides technical information, training techniques, and guidance on the current Javelin weapon system and Block 1 improvements. The intended users include unit leaders, trainers, and designated gunners. The users will…
FM 17-37 ·Army ·1969 Air Cavalry Squadron
3-1. Purpose and Scope e. Provide a screen for a larger unit. Part Two covers the organization, tactics, and f. Perform rear area security as a part of a techniques employed by the air cavalry platoons larger force. and troops.…
FM 31-35 ·Army ·1969 Jungle Operations
1-1. Purpose This manual provides doctrinal guidance to com- manders, staff officers, and other personnel con- cerned with tactical operations in jungle areas. 1—2. Scope a. This manual describes the common as well as the distinguishing…
MCTP 12-10A ·Marine Corps ·2024 Mountain Warfare
Mountains establish formal and informal boundaries and barriers. When conflicts erupt in these rugged areas, commanders are presented with unique operational challenges, such as mountainous terrain, snow, and cold weather. Since the Marine…
MCRP 3-33A ·Marine Corps ·1986 Counterguerilla Operations
Section I. General 1-1. Overview. This chapter discusses the type of activity that is characteristic of an insurgency. A general overview of insurgency is provided to introduce the planner of counterguerrilla operations to the insurgent.…
FM 17-15 ·Army ·1987 Tank Platoon
The fundamental mission of the tank platoon is to close with and destroy the enemy. The platoon's ability to move, shoot, communicate, and provide armored protection is a decisive factor on the modern battlefield. It moves, attacks,…
ATTP 3-21-9 ·Army ·2010 SBCT Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad
ATTP 3-21.9 describes how the Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) Infantry rifle platoons and squads fight. ATTP 3-21.9 discusses how they operate as Infantry, mounted in their Stryker Infantry carrier vehicles (ICVs), with the ICV in…
FMFRP 12-41 Professional Knowledge Gained from Operational E ·Army ·1967 Professional Knowledge Gained from Operational Experience in Vietnam, 1967
1. PURPOSE FleetMarineForceReferencePublication(FMFRP)12-41,Professional Knowledge Gained from Operational Experience in Vietnam, 1967, is publishedtoensuretheretentionanddisseminationofusefulinformationwhich isnot intendedto…
FM 31-30 ·Army ·1965 Jungle Operations
CHAPTER 2 THE JUNGLE Section I. GENERAL 4. Prevalent Misconceptions The soldier who is not familiar with the jungle will suffer from conditioned fears and apprehen- sions when faced with the prospect of living and fighting in a jungle…
FM 7-8 ·Army ·1992 Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad
None 6-1 through 6-66 2. A star (*) marks new or changed material. 3. File this transmittal sheet in front of the publication.
FM 100-62 ·Army ·Undated OPFOR
The military aspect of doctrine conforms to the State's political aims. It encompasses the following elements that directly pertain to the OPFOR: • Organizational development. • Training. • Combat readiness. • Equipment types and numbers.…
FM 6-60 ·Army ·1996 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Operations
MLRS Employment Concept The capabilities of MLRS make it one of the most versatile FA weapon systems available for both joint and combined arms operations. Its range, mobility, and lethality allow it to execute the full spectrum of fire…
FM 55-30 ·Army ·1997 Army Motor Transportation Units and Services
In a theater of operations, all modes of transport--air, rail, inland waterways, and motor--are used to move personnel, cargo, and unit equipment. Of these modes, motor transport is the most flexible. Motor transport supports movement…
FM 90-10-1 ·Army ·1993 An Infantryman'S Guide to Combat in Built-Up Areas
The urban growth in all areas of the world has changed the face of the battlefield. Military operations on urbanized terrain (MOUT) constitute the battlefield in the Eurasian continent. It includes all man-made features (cities, towns,…
ATP 7-100.3 C1 ·Army ·2021 Chinese Tactics
ATP 7-100.3, as part of the U.S. Army 7-100 series and in support of AR 350-2, addresses the tactics, organization, and activities of the People's Republic of China's (PRC's) military, the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The PRC is a…
MCRP 3-10A.1 ·Marine Corps ·2020 Infantry Battalion Operations
Warfare continues to be characterized by volatility, uncertainty, and complexity. The Marine Corps infantry battalion will continue to conduct expeditionary operations to accomplish specific objectives around the globe. As the National…
FM 3-21.10 ·Army ·2006 The Infantry Rifle Company
The Infantry rifle company manual: troop-leading procedures, movement, and offensive and defensive operations. Supersedes FM 7-10 (2006).
FM 3-22.10 ·Army ·2009 The Official US Army Sniper Training and Operations Manual (FM 3-22.10 -- FM 23-10 -- TC 3-22.10)
Sniper training and operations, covering sniper mission, selection, weapon systems (M110, M24, M107), equipment, field techniques, marksmanship, and employment.
ATP 3-21.21 ·Army ·2016 SBCT Infantry Battalion
ATP 3-21.21, The SBCT Infantry battalion of the Stryker brigade combat team, discusses the techniques used by the Infantry battalion while conducting missions. These are techniques and are not prescriptive. Mission, enemy, terrain and…
ATTP 3-06-11 ·Army ·2011 Combined Arms Operations in Urban Terrain
Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (ATTP) 3-06.11 establishes doctrine for combined arms operations in urban terrain for the brigade combat team (BCT) and battalion/squadron commanders and staffs, company/troop commanders, small-unit…
FM 3-21.71 ·Army ·2002 Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad (Bradley)
FM 3-21.71(FM 7-7J) 1-1 CHAPTER 1 THE ROLE OF THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON (BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE) The mission of the mechanized infantry is to close with the enemy using fire and movement to defeat or capture him, or to repel…
FM 3-21.9 ·Army ·2002 The SBCT Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad
This manual is based on the premise that although the infantry rifle platoon organization, weapons systems, and equipment have changed, squad and platoon maneuver, fire, and movement have not.
FM 17-95 ·Army ·1996