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Marine Combat Stress and Marine Scouting and Patrolling
Marine Combat Stress and Marine Scouting and Patrolling Author:Department of Defense A great value! Two military manuals combine into one book. If you purchase both books separate you will pay more for the books plus shipping cost. Marine Scouting and Patrolling: Scouting involves observing terrain and/or the enemy, and accurately reporting those observations. Scouting requires proficiency in the use of weapons, cover and conc... more »ealment, route selection, and skill in unobserved day or night movement. Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Scouting Chapter 2. Terrain, Maps, and Direction Chapter 3. Enemy Activity Chapter 4. Daylight Scouting Chapter 5. Night Scouting Chapter 6. Observing and Reporting Chapter 7. Scouting Fire Team Chapter 8. Fundamentals of Infantry Patrolling Chapter 9. Patrol Organization Chapter 10. Patrol Preparation Chapter 11. Movement to and Return from the Objective Area Chapter 12. Reconnaissance Patrols Chapter 13. Combat Patrols Chapter 14. Information and Reports Appendix A. Patrol Warning Order Appendix B. Patrol Order Appendix C. Patrol Evaluation Checklist Appendix D. Ambush Formations Appendix E. Acronyms Appendix F. References Marine Combat Stress: This publication is written to inform small-unit leaders of stress characteristics and management techniques in order to prevent,reduce, identify, and treat combat stress reactions in the Service member's own unit to the maximum extent possible. A significant part of training is learning to control and cope with stress. Leaders must learn to cope with their own stress and then assist junior personnel in managing their stress. The application of combat stress management techniques helps conserve fighting strength and provides one more step toward achieving success. While this manual focuses on combat-induced stress reactions, it is important to emphasize that "combat stress" is not restricted only to combat, but may also arise from combat-like conditions present during military operations other than war.« less