Dept. of the Army Field Manual FM 7-30; Infantry, Airborne, and Mechanized Division Brigades
Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1962. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Wraps. 259, [1] pages. Wraps. Figures. Charts. References. Appendix. Index. Small pencil number and large marker S/S on front cover. This Field Manual reflects the state-of-knowledge and the standards of practice as the U.S. Army increased its operational tempo during the Vietnam War. This manual provides guidance for the commander and staff of the infantry, airborne, and mechanized division brigade and other commanders and staff who are concerned with its employment. The manual described the organization of and provides specific doctrine on the functions and operations of the brigade headquarters and headquarters company of the infantry, airborne, and mechanized brigades. This includes command, control, communications, tactical and administrative support, organization for combat, and tactical operations of the infantry, airborne, and mechanized brigades of the army divisions and, with appropriate adjustments for minor organizational differences, the separate brigade organized for combat with a preponderance of infantry, mechanized infantry, or airborne battalions. Generally, the doctrine herein is applicable to all three types of brigades. Condition: good.
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