FM 6-115 ·Army ·1970 The Field Artillery Searchlight Battery
FM 6-115 CHAPTER 2 COMMAND, CONTROL, AND ORGANIZATION Section I. GENERAL 2-1. Command and Control The field artillery searchlight battery is as- signed to corps artillery. The searchlight batter- y commander is the searchlight adviser to…
FM 44-2 ·Army ·1966 Air Defense Artillery Employment (Automatic Weapons)
Minimum midpoint tracking range. maximum horizontal range is 8,664 This is the shortest midpoint range at meters. which the weapon can track a target. * (2) Mobility. The 40mm gun motor carIt is dependent upon target speed and riage M42…
FM 21-25 ·Army ·1941 Elementary Map and Aerial Photograph Reading
FM 21-25 BASIC FIELD MANUAL ELEMENTARY MAP AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH READING (This manual supersedes chapter 5, Basic Field Manual, volume I, April 2, 1938.) SECTION I GENERAL * 1. PuRPosE.-The purpose of this manual is to present in…
FM 7-72 ·Army ·1987 Light Infantry Battalion
Light infantry battalions are organized to fight successful operations in close terrain in the low- to mid-intensity spectrum of conflict. On the AirLand battlefield, they provide the Army versatility and strategic flexibility through…
FM 17-25 ·Army ·1944 Assault Gun Section and Platoon
This manual supersedes FMl 17-25, 25 June 1942. Chapter 1 GENERAL 1. PURPOSE. This manual is a guide to the employment of the assault gun platoon of the tank battalion, armored infantry battalion, the platoon of the assault gun troop of…
FM 61-100 ·Army ·1962 The Division
Heading a planning staff for future operations or joint matters. (3) Commanding a task force. (4) Supervising execution of specific portions of operations orders. (5) Assuming control of the division at an alternate command post when…
FM 3-97.6 ·Army ·2000 Mountain Operations
FM 3-97.6 describes the tactics, techniques, and procedures that the United States (US) Army uses to fight in mountainous regions. It is directly linked to doctrinal principles found in FM 3-0 and FM 3-100.40 and should be used in…
FM 3-06.11 ·Army ·2002 Combined Arms Operations in Urban Terrain
Worldwide urban growth and the shift of populations from rural to urban areas have affected Army operations. Urban areas will most probably constitute future battlefields. All major Army operations most likely include urban operations (UO)…
FM 101-10 ·Army ·1960 Organization, Technical, and Logistical Data (Part2)
FM 101-10, Staff Officers' Field Manual—Organization, Technical, and Logistical Data, con- Part I—Unclassified Data Part II—Extracts of Tables of Organization and Equipment Part III—Classified Data PART II This volume is for use as a…
FM 1-111 ·Army ·1997 Aviation Brigades
The operational concepts in this manual are based on Army doctrine as established in FM 100-5, Operations, and FM 1-100, Army Aviation Operations. FM 1-111 is a doctrinal guide for employing aviation brigades in combat operations and…
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 5-134 ·Army ·1961 Armored Division Engineers
Section I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF MANUAL 1. Purpose a. This manual is a guide for the battalion com- mander, company commanders, platoon sergeants, platoon leaders, and squad leaders in the organ- ization and operations of the armored…
FM 3-55.93 ·Army ·2009 Long-Range Surveillance Unit Operations
E-Mail [email protected] Office/Fax (706) 544-6448/-6421 (DSN 834) US Mail Commander, Ranger Training Brigade ATTN: ATSH-RB/Edmunds 10850 Schneider Rd, Bldg 5024 Ft Benning, GA 31905 Unless this publication states otherwise,…
FM 7-93 ·Army ·1995 Long-Range Surveillance Unit Operations
Combat forces need accurate and timely intelligence about enemy forces, terrain, and weather. Commanders must make fast and accurate decisions to have the right combat force at the right place and time. Their decisions are partly based on…
FM 30-101A ·Army ·1959 Aggressor the Maneuver Enemy Esperanto Language
SECTION I INTRODUCTION 1. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this manual is to provide United States forces, portraying AGGRESSOR, with a different language, the use of which will enhance intelligence play and add realism to field exercises.…
FM 17-22 ·Army ·1942 Armored Force Field Manual, Reconnaissance Battalion
FM 17-22 1-2 RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL SECTION I GENERAL E 1. PURPOSE.-a. The purpose of this manual is to outline general methods of training and employing the reconnaissance battalion of the armored division.…
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 23-10 ·Army ·1994 Sniper Training
The sniper has special abilities, training and equipment. His job is to deliver discriminatory highly accurate rifle fire against enemy targets, which cannot be engaged successfully by the rifleman because of range, size, location,…
FM 71-123 ·Army ·1992 Tactics, Techniques for Combined Arms Heavy Forces
Users of this field manual must first read and understand the doctrinal field manuals: FM 71-3 (brigade), FM 71-2 (battalion), and FM 71-1 (company). This manual DOES NOT replace the doctrinal manuals; rather, it supplements them with…
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 30-102 ·Army ·1977 Opposing Forces Europe
This manual provides the US soldier information concerning oppos- ing forces weapons, equipment and tactics, for use in accomplishing our objective—WINNING THE LAND BATTLE of the next war, even though outnumbered. Because entire forces can…
FM 30-15 ·Army ·1973 Intelligence Interrogation
Section I. GENERAL 1-1. Purpose This manual sets forth doctrine pertaining to basic principles of interrogation and establishes procedures and techniques applicable to Army intelligence, interrogations of non US personnel, to include…
FM 31-1 ·Army ·1971 Employment of Unattended ground Sensors (TEST)
FM 31-1 (TEST) CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1 -1. (U) Purpose The purpose of this manual is to provide employment techniques, command and control concepts, and a ready equipment reference for elements directly responsible for the emplacement and…
FM 6-121 ·Army ·1967 Field Artillery Target Acquisition
for the purpose of conducting atmospheric soundings and disseminating current meteoro- logical data. Each division artillery has one meteorological section; and the corps FAT AB has two. Thus, a 12-division, three-corps field army has at…
FM 101-15 ·Army ·1944 Traffic Circulation and Control
Field manual on traffic circulation and control: route planning, circulation maps, and control of military road movement (1944).
FM 3-98 ·Army ·2023 Reconnaissance and Security Operations
FM 3-98 provides the commander and staff of Cavalry formations with doctrine relevant to Army and joint operations. This publication explains how effective reconnaissance and security operations generate depth, allow commanders reaction…
FM 3-23.25 ·Army ·2001 Light Anti-Armor Weapons
This chapter provides information common to the light antiarmor weapons discussed in this manual. Topics include care and handling, destruction and decontamination procedures, and operating temperatures. Light antiarmor weapons are used…
FM 3-23-25 ·Army ·2001 Light Anti-Armor Weapons
This chapter provides information common to the light antiarmor weapons discussed in this manual. Topics include care and handling, destruction and decontamination procedures, and operating temperatures. Light antiarmor weapons are used…
FM 10-416 ·Army ·1998 Petroleum Pipeline and Terminal Operating Units
The mission of the United States Army is to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. The Army does this by deterring war and, when and/or if deterrence fails, by achieving quick, decisive victory anywhere in the…
FM 31-21 ·Army ·1965