Marines, also known as naval infantry, are typically an infantry force that specializes in the support of naval and army operations at sea and on land and air, as well as the execution of their own operations. They have no comforts, and they even learn to live without the necessities. This manual focuses mainly upon the individual infantryman and the infantry section or gruppe in combat. I have taught infantry tactics to officers and noncommissioned officers. The platoon encounters a mine wire obstacle preventing the companys movement.
Acknowledging that there was still much to learn, this manual would be refined through numerous exercises and experiences until 1940. As of 27 july 2007, some 542 field manuals were in use. This video gives a brief overview on room breaching and clearing techniques based on the us army field manual fm 306. I consider this to be a very good handbook manual for those basic intermediate skills that are needed by light infantry troops. The official us army small unit tactics handbook infantry platoon and squad.
A captain holds the rifle company commander billet. These fundamentals have application at the platoon and squad level. Field manual no 711 headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 26 january 1998 fm 711 tank and mechanized infantry company team table of contents cover chapter 1 introduction chapter 2 battle command chapter 3 offensive operations chapter 4 defensive operations chapter 5 other tactical operations. Study their tactics and fit in our modern weapons, and you have a solution. Assigning each automatic rifleman a principal direction of fire pdf. The role of the infantry on the battlefield is, typically, to close with and engage the enemy, and hold territorial objectives. Warfighting, 30 in addition to the application of firepower, tactics is also focused on the sustainment of forces during combat. Infantry tactics and the expanding torrent system of attack. The aim of its authors has been to develop 11111111111111111111111111111111. Antitank company, infantry regiment and antitank platoon, infantry battalion fm 735. All enlisted and officer marines are assigned a fourdigit code denoting their primary occupational field and specialty. Among the infantrys basic fundamentals are the principles of war, the elements of combat power, and the tenets of airland battle. Fm 75 infantry field manual, organization and tactics of infantry the rifle battalion topics.
Hence, many particular paragraphs have been suppressed or curtailed. Includes sketch maps, appendixes, and index isbn 0 940328 14 3 1. The marine corps warfighting philosophy of maneuver warfare is rooted in the nine principles of war marine corps operations, b1. This manual provides general guidance doctrine and tactics and specific guidance 43 techniques and procedures to commanders and their staffs. Tactics 101 093 the infantry platoon armchair general. This document provided a common framework for further exploration and refinement of. Two sand hill drill sergeants from 2nd battalion, 54th infantry.
An abridgment of the larger work which is indicated in the title of abstract was deemed, however, indispensable, for general circulation in the militia infantry. This manual sets forth doctrine, tactics, and techniques for operations and training conducted by marine rifle companies and platoons. Us marines military tactics fire and movement youtube. I refer to the tactics and leadership of the days of rogers. In combat, he is also responsible for the tactical employment, fire. Tactical decision games guidebook marine corps association. This work does not purport to be a complete treatise on minor tactics of infantry. The platoons forward movement is stopped by a wire obstacle reinforced with mines that cannot be bypassed. Infantry rifle platoon and squad seton hall university.
The united states marine corps military occupational specialty mos is a system of categorizing career fields. In war, tactics includes the use of firepower and maneuver, the integration of different arms, and the immediate exploitation of successes to defeat the enemy. Us army explosives and demolitions manual us army fm 311. Infantry units normally undertake offensive operations to. April 4, 2012 the army and marine corps infantry schools are seeing how the other half lives this spring. United states army field manuals are published by the united states armys army publishing directorate. Infantry tactical manual of the red army 1942 edition.
A fire unit is a group of men whose combined fire is under the direct and effective control of a leader. As one of the militarys shock forces, the marine corps has significant practice with various methods of movement and maneuver. The us civil war in the 19th century infantry tactics were forced to change to cope with new technology. In others, it is a separate organization altogether, such as in the united states, where the marine corps falls. Cache search the innovative instruction workshop father of my spirit marines. This manual supersedes fm 78, infantry platoon and squad dated april 1981, as well as fm 770, the light in fantry platoon and squad dated september 1986, and is aligned with the armys. Armored force field manual, 81mm mortal squad and platoon fm 1727. This section provides the mission of the infantry and the doctrine principles basic to. Showme gold forever forward small unit movement formations showme gold forever forward the fire team component the infantryman. Commonly identified by the acronym moosemuss, they are central to the understanding of tactics, and are at the heart of the practical application of tactical theory. The most general guidance is called doctrine, while the.
Change the publication short title to read mcwp 315. Mci 7510b marine corps institute tactical fundamentals u. Breach of a mined wire obstacle 073d9412 conditions cue. This manual is published as a guide for making the. I have deployed overseas with 2d battalion, 5th marines four times. All instruction should be given in both english and the local language. Translated from french for american forces serving on the western front it is a. There is general discussion of infantry tactics an% how t units engaged in combat. Information includes amphibious operations, helicopterborne operations, offensive combat, defensive combat, patrolling, auxiliary operations, and counterinsurgency operations. The enemy engages the platoon from positions on the far side of the obstacle. It provides the tactical standing operating procedures for infantry platoons and squads and is. The following article touches on their approach to both according to the usmc infantry manual. The fire units discussed in this manual are the marine rifle squad and its fire teams.
And also as a necessity for those support personnel who may find themselves suddenly in combat situations and were unlike the usmc never trained or only very basically trained as part of their basic training in. The fire units discussed in this manual are the marine. A brief description of the principles of attack, defence and reconnaissance is also included. The military manuals pdf page is about as comprehensive a source you can find. Field manuals and technical manuals from the military services. Marines with the special purpose marine airground task force crisis response africa ground combat element conduct fire and movement training at range tc11, arta, djibouti. He is responsible for training and employment of his unit. Infantry tactics are the combination of military concepts and methods used by infantry to achieve tactical objectives during combat. During americas revolutionary war, these tactics were used to great effect by colonial rebels to defeat larger, better equipped, and bettertrained british units.
Us marine corps sniper manual fmfm b us navy seal patrol leaders handbook. When it comes to patrolling, inserting, or moving to contact the. The rifle company commander, infantry battalion, carries out the orders of the infantry battalion commander. He is responsible for the discipline, morale, and welfare of his unit, in addition to its equipment and material readiness. For administrative purposes, fmfm 65is reidentified as mcwp 311. The aim of this manual is to introduce some of the fundamental tactical principles as drilled into german soldiers during the second world war. Organization and maneuver i love the infantry, because they are the underdogs. In many countries, the marines are an integral part of that states navy. Guerrilla warfare tactics in urban environments a thesis presented to the faculty of the us army command and general staff college in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree master of military art and science general studies by patrick d. Supervises, leads, or serves as a member of an infantry activity that. Additional moss may be assigned through a combination of training andor experience, which may or may not include completion of a formal school and assignment of a. This manual provides a general knowledge of offensive and defensive tactics at the infantry battalion level.
En 5151 engineer course design forms for a concrete wall en5151. The mission of the infantry is to close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver in order to destroy or capture him, or to repel his assault with fire, close combat, and counterattack. This manual provides doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures on how infantry. Tactics, techniques and procedures ttps military operations on urbanized terrain mout marine corps warfighting laboratory mcwl u. Infantry platoon tactical standing operating procedure. Achieve a minimum passing score of 80% in overall testing. Rifle squad leaders are the point at which mission tactics are actually. The combat experience of other armies, however, has been utilized to supplement that of our own. Infantry rifle platoon and squad united states marine corps.
Introduction the marine corps philosophy of warfighting is based on an approach to war called maneuver warfare. Tactics 101 093 the infantry platoon by rick baillergeon and john sutherland. In several previous classes the tactical tenets and the principles of war and their applicability to war at any level were discussed. All marines face tactical decisions in battle re gardless of. Technique of fire refers to the application and control of the combined fire of a fire unit. Decisionmaking in printed and bound in the united states of america ground combat. Part i, historical background, 17791917, traces the histo. In military operations other than war, tactics may be. It includes troopleading procedures, selective portions of a plan of attack and defense, tactical control measures, principles of war, principles of security and reconnaissance, and communications. The primary audiences for this manual are the infantry rifle platoon. They contain detailed information and howtos for procedures important to soldiers serving in the field. This manual describes the organization, weapons, capabilities, and limitations of.
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