U.S. Army Combat Skills Handbook


Book Description

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!




The Official U.S. Army Combat Skills Handbook


Book Description

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


Book Description

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


Book Description

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.




The Official Us Army Warrior Ethos and Combat Skills Handbook - Updated


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BUILD THE MIND AND SPIRIT OF A TRUE WARRIOR! Current edition TC 3-21.75, big 8.5" x 11" - large, clear text & extensive illustrations. 300+ pages - complete & unabridged! This edition supersedes the old FM 3-21.75 and FM 21-75. "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!" What are the key differences between the seasoned soldier and the untrained person? Two words: character and capability. CHARACTER means possessing a clearly-defined, well-founded system of values and ideology: honor, loyalty, esprit de corps, personal standards, collective and individual responsibility. CAPABILITY means possessing the knowledge and training to act correctly and effectively under any circumstances, using skills both innate and learned, to defeat human enemies and challenges of environment - and achieve success, whatever the odds. The combination of these qualities creates the warrior - a person whose greatest asset is not the mere capacity to apply violence, but the ability to walk tall, confident and unafraid in the face of any danger. Covering an astonishing variety of topics, this unique manual may be the single greatest source of character- and capability-building education ever made available under one cover for military personnel and civilians alike. PART ONE: WARRIOR ETHOS OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT - ARMY VALUES - LAWS OF WAR - WARRIOR CULTURE - BATTLE DRILL - WARRIOR DRILLS - INDIVIDUAL READINESS - PERSONAL WEAPON - COMBAT CASUALTY CARE - LIFE-SAVING - PREVENTIVE MEDICINE - MENTAL HEALTH AND MORALE - ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (DESERT, JUNGLE, ARCTIC) PART TWO: SOLDIER COMBAT SKILLS COVER, CONCEALMENT & CAMOUFLAGE - FIGHTING POSITIONS - FIRE AND MOVEMENT - VEHICLES - URBAN FIGHTING - CLEARING BUILDINGS - INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION & REPORTING - OPERATIONAL SECURITY - OBSERVATION TECHNIQUES - RANGE ESTIMATION - COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP - SAFETY - WEAPONS - SIGHTING, ZEROING & RANGE SKILLS - REFLEXIVE FIRE - COMMUNICATIONS - MESSENGERS - VISUAL & AUDIO SIGNALS - RADIO NET PROCEDURES - COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY & EQUIPMENT - SURVIVAL, EVASION, RESISTANCE, AND ESCAPE (SERE), CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS - MINES, DEMOLITIONS & BREACHING - UXO & IEDS "Duty, honor, country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, and what you will be. They are your rallying point to build courage when courage seems to fail, to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith, to create hope when hope becomes forlorn." General Douglas MacArthur Search for 'CARLILE MILITARY LIBRARY' to find more TOP-FLIGHT, SQUARED-AWAY publications for your professional bookshelf! Information purposes only. Proudly published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.




Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Combat Skills, Tactics, and Techniques


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Here for the first time in one place is everything you need to know about modern military combat. Drawn from dozens of the U.S. Army’s well-written field manuals on every conceivable aspect of conducting combat operations, this huge compendium contains everything for any combatant anywhere—armed or unarmed and in all conditions and terrains, including: desert, jungle, mountain, and house-to-house fighting training for rifle, mortar, mines, and sniper operations mental preparedness, and leadership for combat and combat stress tank and artillery tactics forward and reconnaissance operations z construction of defensive positions combat in nuclear, biological, and chemical environments land navigation, map reading, first aid, and camouflage Last but not least, this book also includes a complete section on hand-to-hand combat so that you can use your bayonet or kill with your bare hands. With hundreds of photographs and illustrations demonstrating priceless tips and techniques, if it’s not in TheUltimate Guide to U.S. Army Combat Skills, Tactics, and Techniques, your Army of One don’t need it!




U.S. Army Zombie Combat Skills


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A humorous look at combat against the undead.




The Official U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook


Book Description

The U.S. Army’s official guide to map reading, determining location, and navigating For a soldier, knowing where you are is a matter of life and death, and so it comes as no surprise that the Army has produced the most complete, clear, and thorough guide to map reading and navigation available. The book starts with a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and uses of maps, whether photographic, planimetric (standard-style), or topographic, then proceeds to the use of those maps, discussing compass techniques, celestial navigation, and determination of distance. There is a detailed section on interpreting topographic maps, with notes on tactical considerations for differing terrain, as well as determining the ease of movement through an area. The book’s crucial, well-illustrated chapters have invaluable information on: Training Strategy Maps Marginal Information and Symbols Grids Scale and Distance Direction Overlays Aerial Photographs Navigation Equipment and Methods Elevation Relief Terrain Association Mounted Land Navigation Navigation in Different Types of Terrain Unit Sustainment There is also information on field sketching, the tricky art of map folding, units of measure and conversion factors, map symbols, orienteering, and the global positioning system (GPS).




U.S. Army Explosives and Demolitions Handbook


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Military demolitions are the destruction by fire, water, explosive, and mechanical means of areas, structures, facilities, or materials to accomplish a military objective. The U.S. Army Explosives and Demolitions Handbook is a guide to the use of explosives in the destruction of military obstacles from the Department of the U.S. Army. This guide includes information on types, characteristics, and uses of explosives and auxiliary equipment; preparation, placement, and firing of charges; safety precautions; handling, transportation, and storage of explosives; deliberate and hasty demolition methods; and much more. Applicable to nuclear and nonnuclear warfare, and having offensive and defensive uses, the knowledge one will come away with from reading this handbook is invaluable.




U.S. Army Special Forces Guide to Unconventional Warfare


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With fiercely detailed information and visuals provided by the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Special Forces Guide to Unconventional Warfare is meant for experienced soldiers and novices alike. With this guide, you will be able to apply its material to understand and create initiators, igniters, and incendiary materials. The vast table of contents includes coverage on napalm, gelled gasoline, fire fudge, silver nitrate, concentrated sulfuric acid, fuse cords, delay mechanisms, and spontaneous combustion. Filled with special forces secrets, U.S. Guide to Unconventional Warfare is an invaluable tool for any provocateur-in-training and an invitation to look at how our special forces are fighting our enemies overseas. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a range of books for readers interested in military tactics and skills. We publish content provided by or of interest to the U.S. Army, Army Rangers, the U.S. Navy, Navy SEALs, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense. Our books cover topics such as survival, emergency medicine, weapons, guns, weapons systems, hand-to-hand combat, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.