This field manual details mechanical training, marksmanship (known distance targets, moving ground targets, and air targets), technique of fire, and advice to instructors for the Browning automatic rifle.
Signal communication enables a commander to send and receive information and orders. The object of this manual is to furnish basic information governing signal communication essential to officers and enlisted men of all arms engaged in...
The purpose of this manual is to establish standard practices for the installation, operation, and maintenance of field wire systems of tactical units. Such standardization is essential to efficient wire communication. The individual duties of wire...
The Special Service Company is an independent, self-sustaining, semi-mobile organization, trained and equipped to provide recreational and informational services to troops serving in a theater of operations. It is able to provide forward echelons...
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,...
The purpose of this manual is to serve as a guide in the identification of foreign armored vehicles and contains illustrations with explanatory data relative to German, Japanese, Russian, and Italian armored vehicles.
This soldier's handbook from 1913 addresses the following topics: unauthorized absence; extracts from Army regulations of 1910; extracts from Articles of War; guard duty; rations; clothing; arms and equipment; international Morse or General Service...
This study investigates the tank development concept of simultaneously evolving two parallel tank designs, and fielding both tanks in a high-low force mix. The high end of this force would consist of very high value and innovative Premium Tanks...
As the U.S. Army embraces AirLand Battle doctrine, the tactical counterattack becomes increasingly significant as a key component of a defensive-offensive. This study examines the theoretical relevance of the counterattack by Carl von Clausewitz,...
Commander's have perennially used light infantry forces during the initial stages of strategic, operational, and tactical scenarios to quickly insert a credible combat force into the applicable area of operations. With the growing complexity of the...
This monograph answers the question, "Can unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) supplant manned United States Army attack and reconnaissance helicopters in the conduct of future urban operations " and the answer is, "not completely. " The future of US...
This thesis evaluates current parachute infiltration doctrine aimed at achieving secrecy during the insertion. It also presents a new concept which uses the new ram-air, high performance type parachute. The study initially undertakes an examination...
Report for the period ending July 31, 1969 covering the conclusion of Operations Montana Raider, Comanche Warrior, Creek II and Montana Scout and the initiation of Operation Kentucky Cougar.
1st Infantry Division Operational Report for the period ending April 30, 1968. Covers Operation Lam Son, Operation Quyet Thang and Operation Toan Thang.
Proper doctrine for close support of American ground forces by airpower has been a tumultuous issue since the first days of combat aircraft. Air and ground leaders struggled with interservice rivalry, parochialism, employment paradigms, and...
The US will not always fight a cooperative enemy in urban operations. The Panamanian Defense Forces and Haitian military surrendered without significant fighting and bloodshed. Urban fighting against a more determined opponent, such as the clans of...
The purpose of this thesis is to determine whether or not the Army is effectively and adequately employing innovative (IP-based) knowledge management (KM) tools to manage the knowledge of information technology (IT) development, acquisition, and...
Abstract: The Department of Defense and the military have found that building and maintaining a relationship with the media is critical to the management of information describing the War in Iraq. As a nation fighting the Global War on Terrorism,...
Twelve gauge, round 20" long magazine. Wooden stock 14" long. Front sight has white bead attached. Grooved rear sight. Sling swivel attached to bottom of stock. 12 1/4" perforated metal hand guard over top half of barrel. Bayonet stud on metal band...