Developed to replace the UH-1 Iroquis, Sikorsky s UH-60 Black Hawk first entered service in 1979. A four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter, the UH-60 serves as the U.S. Army s primary tactical transport helicopter. Modified versions include models for the U.S. Navy and Air Force, and specialized versions including the UH-60C (modified for Command and Control missions), EH-60A (electronic systems operations and electronic warfare), and the UH-60Q (medical transport). Two major variants of the Black Hawk currently exist: the UH-60L and UH-60M. The UH-60L incorporates...

Massive 660 page book detailing urban combat tactics and techniques with text and illustrations. These are the chapters: 1) Introduction and Considerations, 2) Urban Analysis, 3)Urban Combat Skills, 4)Offensive Operations, 5)Defensive Operations, 6)Sniper and Countersniper Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, 7) Employment and Effects of Weapons, 8) Obstacles, Mines, and Demolitions, 9) Employment of Attack and Assault/Cargo Helicopters, 10) Fires, 11) Mobility, Countermobility, Survivability, 12) Combat Support, 13) Combat Service Support, and 14) Stability Operations and Support Operations....

Field Manual 55-450-2 will assist personnel who perform helicopter internal load missions. It will familiarize them with the tie-down equipment found in the Army inventory, acquaint them with the helicopter they will be loading and provide basic procedures for loading and rigging loads. Unit commanders should train selected groups of personnel on helicopter operations. Training should be geared to internal load requirements unique to each type of unit.

This manual combines the three facets of aerial delivery, airdrop, airland, and sling load, in one overarching distribution-related manual. The references to airland operations included in this manual provide more complete information. Detailed information about airland operations can be found in the applicable joint and Army (Transportation Corps proponent) doctrinal manuals. This manual addresses the full scope of the three related and commingled facets of aerial delivery doctrine. This is an umbrella manual for the maneuver unit commander. It addresses the basic principles of aerial...

Field manual (FM) 3-04.120 serves as a doctrinal guide primarily intended for the Theater Airfield Operations Group (TAOG), Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB), and air traffic services (ATS) company commanders, subordinate leaders, and assigned personnel. It is applicable for use by the division, corps, Theater Aviation Command (TAC), Theater Support Command (TSC), as well as the Army aviation community including members of allied, coalition, special operations, and civil support forces requiring air traffic and airfield management support. It also assists Army branch schools and joint...

This Field Manual (FM 4-20.107) gives the latest approved doctrine for derigging, recovery and evacuation of airdrop supplies and equipment. IT is to be used by acting recovery NCOICs or OICs for a unit receiving airdrop supplies. This manual provides critical instructions for recovery of airdrop supplies and equipment. The instructions include: derigging, recovery, and evacuation responsibilities; identification of airdrop items and components; methods of collecting and handling parachutes and related airdrop equipment for recovery and evacuation; derigging and recovery support requirements;...

This manual (ATTP 3-18.12) describes how brigade combat teams (BCTs) and combat aviation brigades (CABs) plan, prepare, and conduct air assault operations. It emphasizes the coordination necessary between these organizations in regards to the planning, preparation, and tactical employment of both elements. The target audience for this manual is commanders; leaders; and staffs at brigade, battalion, and company level. However, this manual applies to other organizations that are required to plan and operate as part of an air assault task force (AATF). This manual provides these leaders with...

The M18A1 antipersonnel mine was standardized in 1960, and replaced the M18 antipersonnel mine. Both mines are similar in appearance and functioning. The M18A1 is a directional, fixed-fragmentation mine. When employed in the controlled role, it is treated as a one-shot weapon. It is primarily designed for use against massed infantry attacks; however, its fragments are also effective against light vehicles. The M18A1 mine is equipped with a fixer plastic slit-type sight, adjustable legs, and two detonator wells. The mine and all its accessories are carried in the M7 bandoleer. This manual...

This manual provides an overview of electromagnetic spectrum operations for the Army at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. This manual also provides direction, guidance, and techniques necessary to meet the needs of Army electromagnetic spectrum operations in a joint, interagency and multinational environment. In addition, this guide describes the roles and functions of international, national, host nation, and military organizations. It provides a comprehensive look at installation frequency coordination. The target audience for this manual is the electromagnetic spectrum...

This Army Techniques Publication (ATP) manual provides basic doctrinal discussion on the organization and operations of the Army Field Support Brigade. The primary target audience for this field manual includes: Headquarters Department of the Army, Army commands, theater armies, direct reporting units, and supported units at all levels. ATP 4-91 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) and the US Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated.