FM 17-36 ·Army ·1965 Divisional Armored and Air Cavalry Units
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-…
FM 7-7 ·Army ·1985 The Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad
The evolution of weaponry establishes a continuing need to develop and refine methods and techniques of employing weapon systems to maximize their potential. For the next several years, units will be in various stages of transition to…
FM 7-7J ·Army ·Undated The Mechanized Infantry Platoon and Squad (Bradley)
to the Bradley Fighting Vehicle The Bradley fighting vehicle (BF'V) represents the most dramatic improvement in infantry combat capability since the introduction of the machine gun. The infantry now has unprecedented firepower, armor…
FM 19-30 ·Army ·1979 Physical Security
This field manual sets forth guidance for all people responsible for physical security. It's the basic reference for training security personnel. It also covers requesting additional equipment and manpower. The two primary concerns of this…
FM 3-06 ·Army ·2003 Urban Operations
Doctrine provides a military organization with a common philosophy, a language, a purpose, and unity of effort. To this end, FM 3-06 discusses major Army operations in an urban environment. This environment, consisting of complex terrain,…
FM 17-95 ·Army ·1996 Cavalry Operations
"Altogether, cavalry operations are exceedingly difficult, knowledge of the country is absolutely necessary, and ability to comprehend the situation at a glance, and an audacious spirit, are everything. " Maurice de Saxe Mes Reveries, 1732…
FM 71-3 ·Army ·1996 The Armored and Mechanized Infantry Brigade
Armored and mechanized brigades are organized to fight successful engagements in conventional and various operations other than war (OOTW) activities. They are subordinate commands of a division and corps and perform major tactical…
FM 17-1 ·Army ·1963 Armor-Operations
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Section I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1. Purpose proper evaluation. Comments should be forwarded directly to the Commanding Officer, This manual sets forth the doctrine, tactics, warded directly to the Commanding Officer, U.S.…
FM 101-5 ·Army ·1972 Staff Organization and Procedure
1-1. Purpose This manual prescribes doctrine for staff organ- ization and procedure. Its purpose is to assist commanders and staff officers in the organiza- tion and operation of headquarters. It is not a guide for employing forces or a…
FM 3-21.20 ·Army ·2006 The Infantry Battalion
The Infantry battalion manual: battle command; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; and offensive, defensive, and stability operations. Supersedes FM 7-20 (2006).
FM 3-96 ·Army ·2021 Brigade Combat Team
The Army provides readily available, trained and equipped, and globally responsive forces to shape the operational environment, prevent conflict, and prevail in large-scale ground combat while consolidating gains as part of unified action.…
FM 3-90 ·Army ·2001 Tactics
The Army's tactics manual: the science and art of tactics across offensive, defensive, and security operations, with common control measures and planning considerations (2001).
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 3-21.21 ·Army ·2003 The Stryker Brigade Combat Team Infantry Battalion
The Stryker brigade combat team (SBCT) infantry battalion is designed to be a full-spectrum, early-entry combat force. It has utility in all operational environments against all projected future threats. As part of the SBCT, the infantry…
FM 3-90.2 ·Army ·2003 The Tank and Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force
FM 3-90.2 describes the tactical employment of the tank and mechanized infantry battalion task force. It specifically addresses operations for battalion task forces organized under the Army of Excellence (AOE) and the Limited Conversion…
FM 4-115 ·Army ·1940 Coast Artillery Field Manual Antiaircraft Artillery, Operation of Materiel and Employment of Personnel, Antiaircraft Searchlight Units
Coast artillery manual for antiaircraft searchlight units: operation of materiel, organization, and service of the searchlight (1940).
FM 21-75 ·Army ·1984 Combat Skills of the Soldier
Cover gives protection from bullets, fragments of exploding rounds, flame, nuclear effects, and biological and chemical agents. Cover can also conceal you from enemy observation. Cover can be natural or man-made. Natural cover includes…
FM 90-5 ·Army ·Undated Jungle Operations
The words "he," "him," "his," "man," and "men," when used in this publication, represent both the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise specifically stated. You may recommend changes to this manual to improve it. Key your…
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 42-414 ·Army ·1998 Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Quartermaseter Field Service Company, Direct Support
This manual covers the TTP of the QM FSC, DS (TOE 42414L0) and QM FSC, M (TOE 10414L0). It describes the mission, organization, and operations of both companies in terms of performing SLCRs as a section/team concept under the SLCR platoons…
FM 70-15 ·Army ·1941 Operations in Snow and Extreme Cold
This manual supersedes FM 31-15, 18 September 194/, including C 1, 16 April 1942; and C 2, 29 Seotember 1942. Chapter 1 GENERAL 1. Basic Principles. a. Military operations conducted under conditions of snow and extreme cold follow the same…
FM 3-09-70 ·Army ·2000 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for M109A6 Howitzer (Paladin) Operations
Field manual (FM) 3-09.70 (6-70) is focused on Paladin-unique battalion, battery, platoon and section operations. It sets forth the doctrine pertaining to organization, equipment, command and control (C2), operations, and tactics,…
FM 7-11 ·Army ·1962 Rifle Company, Infantry, Airborne Infantry and Mechanized Infantry
leaders will be commanders, but all commanders must be leaders; for in a sense, leadership is the proper exercise of command. The company commander who commands only with his authority will never realize the full potential of his company.…
FM 7-100.4 ·Army ·2007 Opposing Force Organization Guide
In today's complicated and uncertain world, it is impossible to predict the exact nature of future conflict that might involve the U.S. Army. So the Army must be ready to meet the challenges of any type of conflict, in all kinds of places,…
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 7-20 ·Army ·2000