Army Sustainment is a vital aspect of success in war. Throughout U.S. military history, the ability to sustain military forces for extended periods has led to numerous military victories. The Normandy invasion and subsequent defeat of Nazi Germany...
Part one of this field manual details the communications zone. This includes the organization and functions of the theater of operations, the organization and operation of quartermaster service in the communications zone, supply installations, and...
Basing is a critical component of American warfare, and the expeditionary posture of the United States military poses challenges to operational planners and logisticians alike. Force projection is a key requirement for the US Army, and the use of...
This notebook attempts to supply field officers with essential information and operating procedures brought out in instruction at this school. The matter presented is brief and consists mainly of references to texts, field manuals, and regulations...
This monograph describes the evolution of military logistics from 1994 to 2011 within the framework of the tenants of the Focused Logistics concept, assesses the effectiveness of the efforts to transform military logistics from a mass-based into a...
The purpose of this manual is to outline briefly the organization of the corps and Army, the organization and operation of assigned Signal Corps units, and the application of signal corps activities to tactical operations. This manual is based upon...
This field manual develops basic principles applicable to the supply of ammunition. For discussion of ordnance service in the field, see FM 9-5. This manual deals with the ammunition administrative and operational functions of the commanders and...
This field manual details supply and evacuation and regimental service company and medical detachment. Section one includes information on procurement and distribution of supplies, maintenance, repair, and other activities, as well as medical...
The mission of the Ordnance Department in the field is to store and issue ordnance general supplies and ammunition; to inspect, repair, alter, and maintain ordnance materiel in the hands of troops and in storage; to administer the field...
FM 100-15 (Field Service Regulations, Larger Units) is published for the information and guidance of all concerned. It discusses the functions and operations of larger units. It presupposes a familiarity with the provisions of FM 100-5 (Field...
Investigates the need for changes in the organization of the Corps Headquarters and Headquarters Company as a result of World War II experiences in the European Theater. Seeks to maintain the tactical role of the corps and organizational...
This study seeks to identify the doctrine, tactics and techniques unique to employment of light, heavy, and special operations forces as a mixed force. The doctrine, tactics and techniques are applied to a likely contingency scenario of a "Strike...
Under public pressure to reduce defense spending and a Congressional demand for increased efficiency created by the collapse of the Soviet Union during the early 1990's, the Department of Defense has repeatedly been accused of maintaining...
This paper will review some of the historical trends and discuss the implications for the future of Army logistics as it supports the nation's Army, forward deployed or as it projects ground power to operations in a combatant commander's area of...
Committee 1, Armored Officers Advanced Course, The Armored School; Brothers, Benjamine M.; Allen, Raymond W.; Smith, Allen T.; Willey, Wilford L.; Greer, Harry A.; Hislop, Albert H.; Wingfield, Oren C.; Wehrle, Howard F., III; Spann, James H.;...
In this historical example is an armored division indoctrinated and trained for the offensive, forced by circumstances of war, to adopt temporarily the defensive.
This publication supports the Army's Military Qualification Standards System, providing aviation commissioned officers and commissioned warrant officers the training and enrichment they need to pursue and enhance their military careers. It includes...