Snipers, and mid snipers, is published for the information and guidance of all concerned. It explains that efforts must be focused on securing the local population and gaining and maintaining popular support. The sniper operations manual, here after referred to as the som, is the. Sniper range card, observation log, and military sketch. After winning a competitive bidding process, remington was awarded the production contract for up to 3,600. The information in this manual is correct as of 1 april 1947. The sole purpose of a sniper is to be an asset to his team by providing them fluid battlefield. Us army fm 3482 intelligence officers handbook 1 us army is0825. National policy concerning antipersonnel land mines table of contents change 1. Goes over basic principles and deployment of a sniper as well as some tactics and weapons used. This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer.
Adrp 102 applies to the active army, army national guardarmy national guard of the united states, and united states army reserve unless otherwise stated. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. Us army sniper training field manual by leokirk issuu. Army field manuals, war departmentdepartment of the. Army research institute for the behavioral january 1985 and social sciences 11. Sniper training, plus 500 free us military manuals and us army field manuals when you sample this book take a look at the sample for this book and for details about downloading 500 free us military manuals as a thank you for taking the time to look at our book. I commanding officer, army concept team in vietnam, apo 96384. John kimmons with a copy of the army field manual, fm 222. Army and marine corps counterinsurgency field manual 2 a counterinsurgency campaign is, as described in this manual, a mix of offensive, defensive, and stability.
The armys foundation is confident and competent leaders of character. A brief description of the principles of attack, defence and reconnaissance is also included. Army psychological operations psyop doctrine in fm 305. The preparing agency is the combined arms doctrine directorate, united states army combined arms center. They are usually available to the public at low cost or free electronically. It is based on lessons learned from both historical and contemporary uw operations.
British army field manual volume 1 part 10 countering insurgency. Us army special operations sniper training and employment. Army research institute for the behavioral and social sciences 00. Army snipers field test more accurate, ergonomic rifle eight snipers with the 2nd infantry brigade combat team ibct, 4th infantry division recently field tested an upgrade to the armys sniper rifle in the shadows of the fabled rocky mountains at fort carson, co. Fm 3028 military intelligence, military censorship fm 3030. As of 27 july 2007, some 542 field manuals were in use. Rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide david r. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. Headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 17 august 1994. This manual is intended for use by commanders, staffs, instructors, and soldiers at training posts, united states army schools, and units.
All manuals are available to military personnel and civilians alike. There are currently 468 field manuals available and many more are on their way. From us army field jackets to marine corps boots, navy pea coats, and us air force glasses, our gi apparel is made in the usa and as stylish as it is functional. Free pdf versions can be found online that are easier to search and navigate. It is the foundation for all of our tactical doctrine. Fm 640 tactics, techniques, and procedures for field artillery manual cannon gunnery april 1996. Adp land operations is required reading for all land force commanders from subunit upwards and for staff officers working in the land environment.
The m2010 enhanced sniper rifle esr, formerly known as the xm2010 and m24 reconfigured sniper weapon system, is a sniper rifle developed by peo soldier for the united states army. This manual focuses mainly upon the individual infantryman and the infantry section or gruppe in combat. British army field manual volume 1 part 10 countering insurgency army code 71876. Tim research product 8502basic rifle marksmanshipshooters book ari field unit at fort benning, georgia training research laboratory january 1985 0 u. Army and marine corps counterinsurgency field manual. Fm 1005, operations of army forces in the field with included change no. Army sniper training employment manual pdf chapter 3 us army sniper training fm 2310 marksmanship ar15. Fm 2310 17 august 1994 field manual headquarters no. A rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide was deve loped to assist army drill sergeants diagnose and train. Adp land operations is the british armys core doctrine. To those players we would not award them by name of a sniper. They contain detailed information and howtos for procedures important to soldiers serving in the field. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and. Army special operations forces unconventional warfare.
Military field manuals contains a vast collection of easily searchable military field manuals, military technical manuals, and other military manuals for the us army, us navy, us marine corps, us air force, us coast guard, and other militaries. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Field manual 2310 provides doctrinal guidance on the mission, personnel, organization, equipment, training, skills, and employment of the sniper. From usarmy field jackets to marine corps boots, navy pea coats, and us air force glasses, our gi apparel is made in the usa and as stylish as it is functional. Field manual no 2310 2310 17 august 1994 headquarters department of the army august 1994 page 215. The library of congress through the federal research division provides customized research and analytical services on foreign and domestic topics to united states government and district of columbia agencies on a costrecovery basis. It is intended for use by commanders, staffs, trainers, snipers, and soldiers at training posts, army schools, and units. United states army field manuals are published by the united states armys army publishing directorate. Special forces sniper training and employment bits. Psychological operations tactics, techniques, and procedures. A rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide was deve loped to assist army drill sergeants diagnose and train soldiers in the initial entry training iet environment. This manual covers all aspects of being a sniper in arma 2. Introduction the sniper has special abilities, training and equipment. Infantry rifle platoon and squad seton hall university.
Staff officers field manual organizational, technical, and logistical data. It provides the framework of understanding for our approach to combat and to operations. Fm3121 1961 guerilla warfare and special forces operations. United states army field manuals are published by the united states army s army publishing directorate. The army s basic field manual for the m1 garand user. Fm 650 tactics, techniques, and procedures for the field artillery cannon battery december 1996. Afm countering insurgency describes how the british army plans and conducts counterinsurgency operations at the tactical level. This commercial offtheshelf cots manual is published for the purpose of providing a military style and format operators manual for use by government authorized personnel issued the sr25 sniper rifle model systems, to include the u. The united states army sniper is a specially selected volunteer highly trained in. Military field manuals mfm allows you to quickly and easily find and download free military manuals on a wide variety of subjects. Army field support brigade tactics, techniques, and procedures. Many websites have begun collecting pdf versions of army field manuals, technical manuals and. The armys basic field manual for the m1 garand user.
It is over eight years since the army last published counterinsurgency doctrine. The new field manual 30, operations fm 30, provides doctrine on how army forces, as part of a joint team, conduct sustained, largescale combat operations with current force structure and. Unavailable per item new reprint of a us military sniper training field manual. It is derived from the m24 sniper weapon system and replaced the existing m24s. The army consists of the active component, army national guard, army reserve, and department of the army da civilians. Engineered as an upgrade to the m110 semiautomatic sniper system, the compact.
The aim of this manual is to introduce some of the fundamental tactical principles as drilled into german soldiers during the second world war. This field manual provides information needed to train and equip snipers and to aid them in their missions and operations. Military field manuals army navy sales army navy sales. Chapter 3, section iii, fm 239 m16a1 and m16a2 rifle. Us army counter sniper guide paladin press us army course mountaineering techniques advanced us army explosives and demolitions manual us army fm 311. Moreover, this document offers greater insight for those who want to understand the role and way a sniper thinks and operates how they provide a unique skill set to benefit the team. A german army issued booklet about sniper training. The proponent of adrp 102 is the united states army combined arms center.
Our nonmilitary departments feature backpacks, winter jackets, and outdoor and lifestyle supplies that will help in the city, in the woods, or on the campus. The marine corps digital camouflage pattern uniforms are certainly suitable as a snipers basic field camouflage, as is the armys. List of united states army field manuals wikipedia. British army field manual volume 1 part 10 countering. It recognises that the nature of warfare remains constant. This manual is a short guide to insurgency, and the. There is a preconceived notation that a sniper is simply a lone wolf out there just getting kills for themselves. Army field manuals, war departmentdepartment of the army pamphlets. Its the worlds premier land combat forcea fullspectrum force trained and ready to answer the nations call.
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