Tracking is one of the best sources of immediate use intelligence, information about the enemy that can be put to use immediately. This will help the schools doctrine developers and instructors to stay current on sop requirements in the field and will aid in future doctrine and training development. Reasons should be provided for each comment to insure understanding and complete evaluation. This field manual describes how the scout platoon conducts its primary missions, reconnaissance and security. Fm 179510 is the armys manual that applies the doctrine in fm 1795 to armored cavalry regiment acr and regimental armored cavalry squadron acs operations. Comments should be keyed to the page and lines of the text where a change is recommended. Each scout must be an expert at using and maintaining his fm communic ations system. The manual focuses on the principles of platoon operations and on the tactics, techniques, and procedures ttp the platoon uses to acquire. The uses of combat tracking within the us military today. Jan 02, 20 the uses of combat tracking within the us military today. List of united states army field manuals military wiki fandom. Fm 2310 references sources used these are the sources quoted or paraphrased in this publication. It focuses on the principles of platoon operations and the tactics, techniques, and procedures ttp the platoon uses to exploit its combat power and minimize its vulnerabilities while conducting move, attack, and defend operations. Fm 1795 is the armys doctrinal manual for cavalry operations.
Some situations may require deployment of us military forces to maintain. The tank and mechanized infantry battalion task force. Both types consist of one officer and 29 enlisted soldiers. List of united states army field manuals military wiki. Full text of fm 1798 scout platoon internet archive. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A reconnaissance vehicle, also known as a scout vehicle, is a military vehicle used for forward reconnaissance. Fm 1715 is for tank platoon leaders and members of m60a3, m1, m1a1, m1a2, and m8ags crews. Atsedotdd, directorate of training, 320 engineer loop, suite 336, fort leonard wood, missouri 654738929.
A professional bulletin for redlegs june 1992 hqda pb6923. It will assist regimental commanders rco and squadron commanders sco, their staffs, and troop commanders in. Both tracked and wheeled reconnaissance vehicles are in service. C1 and c2 adp 1, the army with included changes no. Departm ent of the army washington dc, 3 august 2009 page. Fm 179510 22 september 1993 by order of the secretary of. Call handbook 036, tactical convoy operations, march 2003. P reface leadership duties and responsibilities example leader book contents troopleading procedures orders warno opord frago fivepoint contingency plan 1 1 1 1 1 1. Throughout the majority ofthe cold warthe mounted armofthe u. P reface leadership duties and responsibilities example leader book contents troopleading procedures orders. Appendix d of this manual contains an outline for a platoon. Techniques are discussed in fm 1797, fm 1798, fm 241. Change 7 to fm 715, 27 february 2009, updates the tasks with civil affairs and other collective tasks, and the recent publication of updated field manuals, including fm 30 and 50.
In contrast, french, and british doctrine was to fit reconnaissance vehicles, such as the aec, ebr and the amx 10 rc, with the heaviest weaponry possible on their light chassis, so as to allow them a further role for defence of the flanks. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The previous proponent manual for cavalry operations was fm. We strive to provide information on this website that is accurate, complete and timely, but we make no guarantees about the information, the selection of schools, school accreditation status, the availability of or eligibility for financial aid, employment opportunities or education or salary outcomes.
It assumes that the user has a fundamental understanding of the concepts in fm 1005, fm 10010, fm 1015 authorized draft d. Fm 5530, army motor transport units and operations, june 1997. The manual is filly compatible with field manual fm 1005 and is consistent with current joint and multinational doctrine. Refer to the discussion of platoon radio nets in chapter 2 of this manual. The platoon leader and the platoons noncommissioned officers nco must be experts in the use of organic weapons, indirect fires, land navigation, supporting fires, demolitions, obstacles. Fm 70 applies to the active army, the army national guardarmy national guard of the united states, and the united states army reserve unless otherwise stated. Reasons should be provided for each comment to insure understanding and. They contain detailed information and howtos for procedures important to soldiers serving in the field. Intelligence preparation of the battlefield, 23 may 1989. Fm 17 98 is for leaders of scout platoons employing either m3series cavalry fighting vehicles cfv or highmobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles hmmwv. Us army units may conduct certain stability operations in coordination with a variety of outside. Field manual 1005, the primary us army doctrinal manual, implements allied tactical. List of united states army field manuals contain information about variety of field manuals.
Cjtf7 oif smart card, 22 november 2003 and 03 december 2003. Fm 179510 22 september 1993 by order of the secretary. This covers scout platoons of the armor battalion, the mechanized infantry battalion, the heavy division, the heavy cavalry regiment, and the light cavalry regiment. This manual supersedes fm 792, 23 december 1992 and fm 321. Form 2028 directly to commandant, united states us army engineer school, attn.
Reconnaissance vehicles are usually designed with a low profile or small size and are lightly armoured, relying on. Users of this manual are encouraged to submit recommendations to improve the publication. Ive got the 1999 edition of fm 1798 scout platoon which covers cfv and hmmwv tactics and is more than adequate for my purposes but just thought id check if theres anything more recent that might offer new material. Smaller caliber weapons help reduce the vehicles profile and noise signatures. As a current student on this bumpy collegiate pathway, i stumbled upon course hero, where i can find study resources for nearly all my courses, get online help from tutors 247, and even share my old projects, papers, and. Fm 17 15 is for tank platoon leaders and members of m60a3, m1, m1a1, m1a2, and m8ags crews. Army, armor branch, was postured to defeat the soviet horde as itattacked through the fuldagap ingermany. The scout platoon sop is available on computer disk in microsoft word for windows and ascii formats. This list of united states army field manuals contains information about a variety of field manuals. United states army field manuals are published by the united states armys army publishing directorate. Annotate any modifications and send a copy of those pages to office of the chief of armor, us army.
Visit here for important information on these topics. The us army in operation iraqi freedom by oif study group. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. This 2 dvd set contains over 7 gigs of us and foreign military manuals and documents including courses, technical and field weapon manuals, training aids, special operations manuals, army regs, and much more. It will assist regimental commanders rco and squadron commanders sco, their staffs, and troop commanders in the conduct of combat operations. List of united states army field manuals wikipedia.
The army training information system atis, pronounced atis will be a fully automated, centralized system providing a common operating picture cop for all army component soldiers, leaders, and civilians to plan, prepare, execute, and assess training. Army survival skills, tactics, and techniques 85 copies. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. In some nations, light tanks such as the m551 sheridan and amx have also been used by scout platoons. View fm31205specialreconnaissancetacticstechniquesproceduresforspecialforces. United states army field manuals are published by the united states army s army publishing directorate. Scout platoon sop the united states army fort benning. Department of the army headquarters, 3d armored cavalry regiment fort carson, colorado 809. Fm 722 army physical readiness training october 2012. As of 27 july 2007, some 542 field manuals were in use. Headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 10 april 1999.
Fm 1798,pg 16 i 5 x m1025m1026 hmmwv 15 scouts initially, modularization ofthe bcts appeared to bea good move for the cavalry community. Pdf format on 2 dvdr discs for viewing on a computer. Department of the army, but by we the citizenry who paid for it. This field manual describes how the scout platoon conducts its. Us military manuals 679 vintage manuals on 2 dvds combat.