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Marine Corps Martial Arts and FM 7-85 Ranger Unit Operations
Marine Corps Martial Arts and FM 785 Ranger Unit Operations 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 Corps Martial Arts: Today's Marines operate within a continuum of force where conflict may change from low intensity to high intensity over a matter of hours. Marines are also engaged in many... more » military operations other than war, such as peacekeeping missions or noncombatant evacuation operations, where deadly force may not be authorized. During non-combative engagements, Marines must determine if a situation warrants applying deadly force. Sometimes Marines must decide in a matter of seconds because their lives or the lives of others depend on their actions. To make the right decision, Marines must understand both the lethal and nonlethal close combat techniques needed to handle the situation responsibly without escalating the violence unnecessarily. FM 7-85 Ranger Unit Operations: The fundamentals apply to the employment of ranger units on worldwide operations and across the spectrum of conflict from low to high intensity warfare. The scope of this publication addresses the mission, organization, equipment, capabilities, limitations, planning, training, operations, and logistical support of ranger units. Subjects covered in detail: Introduction, Organization and Equipment, Deployment, Insertion, Extraction, Escape, and Evasion, Strike Operations, Special Light Infantry Operations, Combat Support, Combat Service Support, Training. Very easy to read and understand with many pictures to help improve understanding.« less