The Official U.S. Army Combat Skills Handbook
Title | The Official U.S. Army Combat Skills Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Department of the Army |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 393 |
Release | 2018-05-01 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 149303295X |
Modern combat is chaotic, intense, and shockingly destructive. A soldier will experience confusing and often terrifying sights, sounds, smells, and dangers—and he must learn to survive and win despite them. This field manual, containing the essential combat skills the U.S. Army teaches its soldiers, is the Army’s most recent edition, which has been completely updated for Lyons Press by the soldier who wrote the manual for the army: Sergeant First Class Matt Larsen. Distributed to all soldiers, this is the must-have guide for those who want to know how U.S. Army soldiers are trained to prepare for--and perform during--combat. It includes photos, illustrations, and diagrams throughout depicting weaponry, combat maneuvers, warrior drills, survival techniques, fighting positions, camouflage, and basic field medicine.
U.S. Army Combat Skills Handbook
Title | U.S. Army Combat Skills Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | U.S. Department of the Army |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 301 |
Release | 2013-02-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1510720529 |
Recognizing that “wars are not won by machines and weapons but by the soldiers who use them,” this comprehensive manual not only informs the reader of the timeless skills necessary to survive on the battlefield, but also instructs the soldier on how to perform and execute these tasks to succeed in combat. From concealment and mobility to first aid and personal care, you too can possess the knowledge armed service people are equipped with so they can do their jobs properly and confidently. This informative and exhaustive guide draws upon the real-life experiences of soldiers who have faced warfare and lived in combat zones. Practical and explicit instructions on team formation, proper positioning for offensive and defensive maneuvers, and handling of equipment and weaponry are thoroughly explained. Also included is advice on life-saving CPR and wound-care techniques; sections on combat intelligence and nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare; and appendices covering mines, demolitions, obstacles, combat in urban areas, tracking, and evasion and escape. Illustrations throughout the book depict various field scenarios that soldiers face in a war zone. See what it takes to perform, inspire, and lead in the U.S. Army!
U.S. Army Combat Skills Handbook
Title | U.S. Army Combat Skills Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Army |
Publisher | Skyhorse |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2013-02-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781620874776 |
Recognizing that “wars are not won by machines and weapons but by the soldiers who use them,” this comprehensive manual not only informs the reader of the timeless skills necessary to survive on the battlefield, but also instructs the soldier on how to perform and execute these tasks to succeed in combat. From concealment and mobility to first aid and personal care, you too can possess the knowledge armed service people are equipped with so they can do their jobs properly and confidently. This informative and exhaustive guide draws upon the real-life experiences of soldiers who have faced warfare and lived in combat zones. Practical and explicit instructions on team formation, proper positioning for offensive and defensive maneuvers, and handling of equipment and weaponry are thoroughly explained. Also included is advice on life-saving CPR and wound-care techniques; sections on combat intelligence and nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare; and appendices covering mines, demolitions, obstacles, combat in urban areas, tracking, and evasion and escape. Illustrations throughout the book depict various field scenarios that soldiers face in a war zone. See what it takes to perform, inspire, and lead in the U.S. Army!
U.S. Army Warrior Ethos and Combat Skills Handbook
Title | U.S. Army Warrior Ethos and Combat Skills Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Department of the Army |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 369 |
Release | 2009-09-01 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 0762757515 |
This is the Soldier's Field Manual. It explains how to perform the combat skills needed to survive on the battlefield. All Soldiers, across all branches and components, must learn these basic skills.
U.S. Army Hand-to-Hand Combat
Title | U.S. Army Hand-to-Hand Combat PDF eBook |
Author | U.S. Department of the Army |
Publisher | Skyhorse Publishing Inc. |
Pages | 209 |
Release | 2009-11-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1602397821 |
In close-quarter combat, there is no second chance and no room for error. On the street, as in military combat, even the smallest mistake can make the difference between life and death. U.S. Army Hand-to-Hand Combat is the official field manual (FM 21-150) used by U.S. Army soldiers—men and women trusted, trained, and tasked to protect the United States from enemies in every kind of situation. When weapons are unavailable or not advisable, the techniques in this manual will show every reader the skills necessary to neutralize an attacker swiftly and effectively.
U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook
Title | U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Department of the Army |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 195 |
Release | 2004-07-01 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 1599217392 |
The U.S. Army's official guide to teaching soldiers the invaluable skill of map reading, determining location, and navigating.
Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Combat Skills, Tactics, and Techniques
Title | Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Combat Skills, Tactics, and Techniques PDF eBook |
Author | Jay McCullough |
Publisher | Skyhorse Publishing Inc. |
Pages | 961 |
Release | 2010-07-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1616080108 |
Nearly 1,000 pages of instruction on how to fight and win— from the team that created The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Surivival Skills, Tactics, and Techniques.