An army publication is any piece of information that the U.S. Army produces to provide its soldiers with the resources they need to do their jobs.
FM 5-31-Boobytraps, A 1943 War Dept field manual, this army publication is heavily illustrated and contains procedures for assembling, using, detecting, and removing booby traps. It covers principles, doctrine, planning and installation, equipment firing devices, demolition materials including small missile construction techniques, miscellaneous boobytraps from improvised materials, and methods of detecting, clearing, and disarming boobytraps. … Read more
TM 10-276 is a technical manual that provides information and guidance on field laundry operations for the United States Army. This detailed guide covers the necessary procedures, equipment, and personnel involved in ensuring proper cleanliness and hygiene during field exercises or deployments. This article will explore the key aspects of TM 10-276, including its importance, … Read more
FM 3-24, also known as Field Manual 3-24, is a comprehensive army publication providing tactics, techniques, and procedures for counterinsurgency operations. The manual was first published by the US Army in December 2006 and has been updated several times since then to reflect changing global security challenges. This article will provide an overview of FM … Read more
NATO’s CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) Doctrine outlines the Alliance’s commitment to countering CBRN threats of all types from state and non-state sources. Allied leaders agreed upon it at the 2018 and 2021 Summits, and it remains a key component of our strategic defense and deterrence posture. The CBRN threat is evolving, including through … Read more
During the 1940s, Army Technical Manuals were published and distributed to members of the U.S. Army. The Library of Congress received these manuals into its general collections as field manuals (FM) under the single Library of Congress classification “U408.3.A13.” This inventory focuses on those War Department and Department of the Army technical manuals that were … Read more
Field Manual 34-81-1, FM 34-81-1 for short, is a weather-related Army publication. It provides you and your commander with critical weather information that will affect your unit’s operations, systems, and personnel. The weather enables battle conduct and offers opportunities for success, but it also adversely impacts operations by changing conditions (weather forecasters change forecasts periodically). … Read more
The night has always played a major role in battle. In ancient times, protracted operations and castle sieges required massive efforts at night as well as during the day. Historically, night attacks have seized the initiative with an audacious attack against a less-prepared foe. This is true both for the United States and the other … Read more
TC 31-29, Special Forces Operational Techniques is a United States Army Training Circular, written in 1988 and published in the late Cold War era. This manual is arguably one of the finest “how-to” books for Special Forces operations, covering advanced urban warfare and counterterrorism, tactical single-channel radio communications, infiltration, arms and equipment caching, special reconnaissance, … Read more
Rangers are one of the United States Army’s finest infantry units. They specialize in airborne assaults, raids, recovery of personnel and equipment, airfield seizure, and much more. The Army Ranger Handbook is an army pub from the US Department of the Army publication that contains the latest information on Army operations and tactics. It also … Read more
Originally published in 1957 and later revised in 1970, the Army’s FM 21-76 is the book of its time, with 288 pages of useful information on everything from navigating the wilderness to finding food and water. It is an essential part of any outdoorsman’s arsenal. This slick-looking paperback has an elegant spine and is designed … Read more