Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Army
Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Army

Author: Jerold E. Brown

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2000-12-30

Total Pages: 682

ISBN-13: 1567507239

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Having evolved over the past two and a quarter centuries to become the premier military force in the world, the U.S. Army has a heritage rich in history and tradition. This historical dictionary provides short, clear, authoritative entries on a broad cross section of military terms, concepts, arms and equipment, units and organizations, campaigns and battles, and people who have had a significant impact on Army. It includes over 900 entries written by some 100 scholars, providing a valuable resource for the interested reader, student, and researcher. For those interested in pursuing specific subjects further, the book provides sources at the end of each entry as well as a general bibliography. Appendixes provide a useful list of abbreviations and acronyms and a listing of ranks and grades in the U.S. Army.

M72 LAW and The RPG-7
M72 LAW and The RPG-7

Author: Training and Doctrine Command

Publisher: Loose Cannon

Published:

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13:

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The M72 LAW and the RPG-7 are the iconic rocket-powered anti-tank weapons of the post-WW2 era; both are still in use to this day in conflicts around the world. This book examines each in detail using a variety of historical documents, both operator manuals and technical briefings developed originally by the US Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Topics for the M72 covered are basic function and specifications, firing preparation, back blast awareness, firing positions and aiming/firing steps, plus failure to fire procedures. The RPG-7 information extensively covers component and function descriptions, weapon capabilities, optical sight details, Hit/kill probabilities, Soviet deploment doctrine, specific counter-measures and more. Well illustrated with over 70 images and diagrams. An in-depth review of each weapon system that will please any student of military studies. Keywords: rocket,missile,grenade,tank,infantry,launcher,armor,rocket propelled

The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad (FM 3-21. 8 / 7-8)
The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad (FM 3-21. 8 / 7-8)

Author: Department of the Army

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media

Published: 2015-12-31

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 9781626544277

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This field manual provides doctrinal framework for how infantry rifle platoons and squads fight. It also addresses rifle platoon and squad non-combat operations across the spectrum of conflict. Content discussions include principles, tactics, techniques, procedures, terms, and symbols that apply to small unit operations in the current operational environment.