This is the official, comprehensive and widely used United States Army -Emergency War Surgery- handbook. Addresses the appropriate medical management of both battle and nonbattle injuries. Written by by subspecialty experts, this latest revision (2004) has been much updated and enhanced from experiences gained in Iraq and Afghanistan. A collaborative effort of the Borden Institute and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, this handbook is an essential tool for the management of forward combat trauma. Chapters include: Weapons Effects and Parachute Injuries; Levels of Medical Care; Triage;...

Revised 2008 edition.This Filed Manual (FM) describes in detail how to apply the principles of General Engineering (GE) when planning and executing GE functions, and is broken down into the following three major parts: Part One defines GE in the OE. It provides the staff engineer with the basic concepts and principals necessary to be successful in planning GE missions in support of joint, interagency, and multinational operations. Part Two defines the roles and functions associated with gaining and maintaining LOC in support of mobility. It details the responsibilities, planning, and...

Fully revised February 2011, this edition of the official issued handbook is profusely illustrated and contains an extensive glossary and index.