Chapters in this infantry field manual include: infantry characteristics and organization (moral qualities, leadership, training, means of combat); combat (basic factors of infantry combat, offensive and defensive combat, special phases of...
The role of the Armored Force and its components is the conduct of highly mobile ground warfare, primarily offensive in character, by self-sustaining units of great power and mobility, composed of specially equipped troops of the required arms and...
This manual covers the tactical employment of the light and medium tank battalions both as part of a larger force and when acting independently. It is designed as a guide only and does not lay down a set of inflexible rules. Each tactical situation...
This document is published as a guide for the tactical training and operation of the Armored Division. The field manual contains information on assembly areas, reconnaissance and security, marches, offensive and defensive combat, support areas,...
This manual covers the tactical employment of the tank destroyer reconnaissance platoon and includes descriptions of certain techniques not covered in other manuals. It applies to the reconnaissance platoons of both the towed and self-propelled...
This manual is designed to furnish a guide for officers and enlisted men assigned the mission of patrolling civil communities, and is limited to those principles and techniques which they must know and apply. FM 19-10 details military...
Dog transportation is useful under conditions of snow and ice which preclude the use of horses, mules, or motorized transportation. This field manual details the military sled dog, equipment, kennel management, field management, physiology and...
This manual presents the principles for the employment of troops during domestic disturbances and the essential substance of the more important laws relating to the employment of military forces in the aid of civil authorities with the applicable...
This manual contains the basic instructions for the training of the Army of the United States. Detailed instructions for military training are contained in Field Manuals and Technical Manuals, in Mobilization Regulations, in training circulars, and...
Military sanitation is the Army way of keeping soldiers healthy, and preventing the spread of disease. Its primary aim is to keep as many men as possible in fighting trim, physically and mentally. This manual teaches fundamentals of sanitation,...
The primary purpose of military physical training is the production of a state of health and general physical fitness which will permit the soldier to perform the arduous duties required of him. The ultimate goal of this training, then, is physical...
This manual is limited to a brief presentation of such of the principles of the law governing the employment of Federal military forces in aid of the civil authorities as the troops in camp or field, in time of war or domestic disturbance,...
In jungle warfare, the soldier often fights two enemies: man and nature. The elimination of nature as an enemy and the use of the jungle itself as an ally are training objectives fully as important as the elimination of the human enemy. The soldier...
Contents of this field manual include: organization and staff officers; characteristics of guns and accessories; missions; control of fire; communications; employment of AAA guns; employment against ground and naval targets; reconnaissance,...
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...
This provisional manual deals with the employment of large units in both open and stabilized warfare. It is assumed that the enemy is equal in intelligence to ourselves and that he is as well armed, trained, and supplied. This manual is intended as...
The following pamphlet entitled "Method of instructing in military courtesy," prepared by the War Plans Division, General Staff, is published for the information and guidance of all concerned. Contains lessons in saluting, conversation, officers'...
The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight of my thoughts and feelings of how gang and extremist members have entered the ranks of our Army and defaced the foundation of what we stand for. This paper will also look at improving military...
During the Second World War, the Quartermaster General appointed a Transportation Advisory Group (with representatives from all branches of the transportation industry) to assist him in dealing with the movement of troops, supplies, construction...
The need for continued expansion of military transportation became increasingly apparent during the Second World War. This paper highlights many issues regarding the importance of transportation including: organizational development;...