FM 21-26 ·Army ·1993 Map Reading and Land Navigation
The purpose of this field manual is to provide a standardized source document for Armywide reference on map reading and land navigation. It applies to every soldier in the Army regardless of service branch, MOS, or rank. This manual…
FM 3-25.26 ·Army ·2001 Map Reading and Land Navigation
FM 3-25.26 2-7 within the scope of this manual, more than a brief mention of a few important ones. Some of the subjects covered are: • Terrain features. • Drainage characteristics. • Vegetation. • Climate. • Coasts and landing beaches. •…
TC 3-21.60 ·Army ·2017 Visual Signals
Visual signals are any means of communication that require sight and can be used to transmit prearranged messages rapidly over short distances. This includes the devices and means used for the recognition and identification of friendly…
FM 21-60 ·Army ·1987 Visual Signals
1-1. General Visual signals are any means of communication that require sight and can be used to transmit prearranged messages rapidly over short distances. This includes the devices and means used for the recognition and identification of…
MCRP 12-10A.1 W/CH-1 ·Marine Corps ·2026 Small Unit Leader'S Guide to Mountain Warfare
Marine Corps small-unit leader's guide to mountain warfare: mountain weather, cold-weather leadership, movement and navigation, route planning, water crossings, avalanches, and casualty evacuation.
TC 21-3 ·Army ·2025 Soldier`s Handbook for Individual Operations and Survival in Cold-Weather Areas
to Cold-Weather Operations DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLD CONDITIONS 1-1. There are different types of cold found throughout the world and each presents its own challenges. For Soldiers to be effective in a cold-weather environment, it is…
STP 21-1-SMCT ·Army ·2003 Skill Level 1
vii SPECIAL NOTES CONCERNING THE AUGUST 2003 SMCT 5" X 7" Format. Beginning with the August 2003 revisions, both the STP 21-1-SMCT and STP 21-24-SMCT are printed in 5"x7" format, following the very favorable acceptance of previous skill…
FM 21-76-1 ·Army ·1999 Survival, Evasion, and Recovery
QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST Decide to Survive! S - Size up the situation, surroundings, physical condition, equipment. U - Use all your senses R - Remember where you are. V - Vanquish fear and panic. I - Improvise and improve. V - Value…
MCRP 3-02H ·Marine Corps ·1999 Survival Evasion and Recovery
QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST Decide to Survive! S - Size up the situation, surroundings, physical condition, equipment. U - Use all your senses R - Remember where you are. V - Vanquish fear and panic. I - Improvise and improve. V - Value…
FM 7-21-13 ·Army ·2003 The Soldiers Guide
The Soldier is the ultimate guardian of America's freedom. In over 120 countries around the world, Soldiers like you are protecting our Nation's freedom and working to provide a better life for oppressed or impoverished peoples. It is no…
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 7-21.13 ·Army ·2004 The Soldier's Guide
Page 1 of 1 guardian of America freedom, In ov s around the world, Soldiers fike you are protecting OW Nation's freedom and working to provide a better life for oppressed or impoverished peoples, It is no accident our Army succeeds…
Cold Weather Medicine Course ·Army ·Undated Cold Weather Medicine Course
(FMST.07.18a) As in any military operation, planning and preparation constitute the keys to success. The following principles will help the leader conduct a safe and efficient operation in any type of mountainous environment. We find this…
FM 7-93-J ·Army ·Undated LSRU Night Movements
APPENDIX J MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES AND BATTLE DRILLS LRS units use movement techniques and battle drills the same as any other unit in the Army. These techniques vary due to the specific needs of an LRS unit. LRS units rehearse movement…
MCWP 3-11.3 ·Marine Corps ·2000 Scouting and Patrolling
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…
MCRP 12-10A ·Marine Corps ·2018 Small Unit Leader’s Guide to Mountain Warfare Operations MCRP 12-10A.1
Marine's ability to see the enemy, terrain, and troops surrounding is greatly affected by the weather encountered. Having access to weather information can help Marines be prepared; therefore, whether traveling or in the patrol base,…
ATP 3-20.98 C1 ·Army ·2019 Scout Platoon
Techniques for the scout platoon conducting reconnaissance and security tasks: organization, mounted and dismounted movement, and platoon operations. Supersedes the 2013 edition.
Wilderness Medicine Course Student Handbook ·Army ·2002 Wilderness Medicine Course Student Handbook
(FMST.07.18a) As in any military operation, planning and preparation constitute the keys to success. The following principles will help the leader conduct a safe and efficient operation in any type of mountainous environment. We find this…
MCWP 3-17-4-CDRAFT ·Marine Corps ·2001 Engineer Reconnaissance
The purpose of MCWP 3-17.4, Engineer Reconnaissance, is to provide specific techniques and procedures for Marine Corps reconnaissance forces and engineers in particular, to conduct successful engineer related data collection, recording,…
Combat in Built up Areas Subcourse IN0531 ·Army ·1992 Combat in Built-Up Areas
In this lesson you will learn the principles guiding combat in built-up areas and military operations on urbanized terrain (MOUT). You will learn about the offensive and defensive operations of potential adversaries, our own concept of the…
FM 90-5 ·Army ·1982 Jungle Operations (How to Fight)
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…
MCTP 3-01C ·Marine Corps ·2022 Machine Guns and Machine Gun Gunnery
Machine guns are fully automatic weapons capable of rapid, sustained fire. They are belt-fed and crew-served, have quick-change barrels to provide sustained firing, and can be employed from the bipod, tripod, or vehicle mount.…
TC 3-21.76 ·Army ·2025 Ranger Handbook
The Ranger Handbook: condensed leadership, patrolling, battle drills, and fieldcraft reference carried by small-unit leaders. Supersedes the 2017 edition (2025).
MCTP 12-10C ·Marine Corps ·2020 Jungle Operations
Marine Corps tactical publication on jungle operations: the jungle environment, foundations for jungle operations, combat power, and offensive, defensive, and stability operations in jungle regions.
ATP 3-50.21 ·Army ·2018 Survival
Survival, sets forth the doctrine pertaining to survival in an isolated situation. The ATP discusses the tenets of survival and the methods Soldiers, DA civilians, and DA contractors can use when surviving individually or in a group. It…
STP 7-11B24-SM-TG ·Army ·2004 Soldier's Manual and Trainer's Guide, MOS 11B, Infantry, Skill Levels 2, 3 and 4
This publication is for Skill Levels 2 through 4 soldiers holding the military occupational specialty 11B. It contains standardized training objectives in the form of task summaries, to train critical tasks that support unit missions…
ATP 3-21.51 ·Army ·2019 Subterranean Operations
Throughout history, subterranean operations have been part of warfare. The effect of subterranean warfare has had varying levels of significance dependent on the battle, campaign, or war. Large defensive walls constructed around cities…
FM 23-25 ·Army ·1994 Light Antiarmor 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 90-10-1 ·Army ·1995 Infantry 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,…
SH 21-76 ·Army ·2000