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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I RANGER CREED
II STANDING ORDERS ROGER’S RANGERS
III RANGER HISTORY
IV RANGER TRAINING BRIGADE HISTORY
CHAPTER 1 – LEADERSHIP
PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP 1-1
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1-2
ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND 1-7
CHAPTER 2 – OPERATIONS
TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES 2-1
COMBAT INTELLIGENCE 2-7
WARNING ORDER 2-8
OPERATIONS ORDER 2-11
FRAGMENTARY ORDER 2-17
ANNEXES 2-22
COORDINATION CHECKLISTS 2-29
DOCTRINAL TERMS 2-34
CHAPTER 3 – FIRE SUPPORT
CAPABILITIES 3-2
CLOSE AIR SUPPORT 3-4
CALL FOR FIRE 3-5
CHAPTER 4 – MOVEMENT
TECHNIQUES 4-2
TACTICAL MARCHES 4-6
DANGER AREAS 4-9
CHAPTER 5 – PATROLLING
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 5-1
RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS 5-6
COMBAT PATROLS 5-13
AMBUSH 5-14
RAID 5-16
DEPARTURE/RE-ENTRY 5-25
LINK-UP 5-27
PATROL BASE 5-30
MOVEMENT TO CONTACT 5-34
CHAPTER 6 – BATTLE DRILLS
PLATOON ATTACK 6-1
SQUAD ATTACK 6-5
REACT TO CONTACT 6-8
BREAK CONTACT 6-9
REACT TO AMBUSH 6-11
KNOCK OUT BUNKERS 6-12
ENTER/CLEAR A TRENCH 6-14
BREACH 6-19
CHAPTER 7 – COMMUNICATIONS
AN/PRC-119 7-1
AN/PRC-126 7-3
CHAPTER 8 – ARMY AVIATION
AIR ASSAULT 8-1
AIR ASSAULT FORMATIONS 8-3
PZ OPERATIONS 8-5
SAFETY 8-8
CHAPTER 9 – WATERBORNE OPERATIONS
ONE ROPE BRIDGE 9-1
BOAT POSITIONS 9-8
EMBARKING/DEBARKING 9-11
LANDING SITE 9-11
RIVER MOVEMENT 9-13
FORMATIONS 9-14
CHAPTER 10 – MILITARY MOUNTAINEERING
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 10-1
KNOTS 10-2
BELAYS 10-8
TIGHTENING SYSTEMS 10-10
ROCK CLIMBING TECHNIQUES 10-10
RAPPELING 10-14
CHAPTER 11 – EVASION/SURVIVAL
EVASION 11-1
SURVIVAL 11-1
NAVIGATION 11-2
WATER 11-4
PLANT FOOD 11-5
ANIMAL FOOD 11-6
TRAPS AND SNARES 11-8
SHELTERS 11-17
FIRE BUILDING 11-19
CHAPTER 12 – FIRST AID
LIFESAVING STEPS 12-1
BITES AND STINGS 12-1
NINE LINE MEDEVAC REQUEST 12-2
HEAD INJURY 12-4
ENVIRONMENTAL INJURIES 12-5
CHAPTER 13 – DEMOLITIONS
MDI COMPONENTS 13-1
DETONATION SYSTEMS 13-2
DEMOLITION EFFECTS SIMULATOR (DES) 13-3
CHAPTER 14 – RANGER URBAN OPERATIONS
TYPES OF URBAN OPERATIONS 14-1
PRINCIPLES OF URBAN OPERATIONS 14-2
METT-TC CONSIDERATIONS 14-2
CLOSE QUARTERS COMBAT 14-5
BREACHING 14-19




BOOK 2


Browning Machine Gun Caliber .50 HB, M2, FM 23-65, C1, Plus 500 free US military manuals and US Army field manuals when you sample this book


This manual provides technical information, training techniques, and guidance on the caliber .50 HB machine gun, M2. Unit leaders and designated gunners will use this information to successfully integrate the weapon into combat operations. They can instruct on the range or at concurrent training stations.


PREFACE .iv
* CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1-1. Training Strategy.1-1
1-2. Description 1-5
1-3. Components1-8
1-4. Ground Mounts .1-9
1-5. Accessories for Ground Mounts 1-12
1-6. Vehicular Mounts 1-14
1-7. Ammunition .1-17
* CHAPTER 2. MAINTENANCE
2-1. Safety 2-1
2-2. General Disassembly2-2
2-3. Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication. 2-9
2-4. Maintenance Procedures 2-12
2-5. Maintenance Under NBC Conditions 2-12
2-6. General Assembly.2-12
2-7. Function Check .2-17
* CHAPTER 3. OPERATION AND FUNCTIONING
3-1. Operation 3-1
3-2. Loading Procedures3-1
3-3. Unloading Procedures.3-3
3-4. Cycle of Functioning 3-4
3-5. Left-hand Feed3-11
3-6. Headspace and Timing .3-12
CHAPTER 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS AND DESTRUCTION
4-1. Malfunctions4-1
4-2. Stoppages.4-1
4-3. Immediate Action 4-2
4-4. Remedial Action4-3
4-5. Destruction Procedures 4-5
CHAPTER 5. MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING
Section I. Planning 5-1
5-1. Objectives .5-1
5-2. Commander's Responsibilities5-1
5-3. Phases of Training5-2
5-4. Sustainment Training5-2
5-5. Remedial Training.5-2
Section II. Fundamentals .5-3
5-6. Firing Positions .5-3
5-7. Dry Fire Training . 5-6
5-8. Range Determination5-12
5-9. Observation and Adjustment of Fire .5-16
5-10. Fire Commands 5-18
5-11. Crew Exercises.5-22
5-12. Machine Gun Fundamental Skills Test . 5-36
Section III. Basic Marksmanship5-36
5-13. Concept of Zeroing/Targeting . 5-36