The manuals presented here are provided for educational, historical, and reference purposes. They reflect a range of field manuals, handbooks, and training documents that have shaped approaches to readiness, preparedness, field operations, civic understanding, and organizational readiness over time. These materials are made available to support learning, context, and informed discussion. They are not intended as operational instruction or directives, but as resources that contribute to a broader understanding of the standards, principles, and frameworks that inform readiness, community preparedness, and response.
ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (5th Edition) is a concise, beginner-friendly guide to passing the 35-question Technician Class amateur radio exam (valid July 1, 2022–June 30, 2026). Designed for self-study or classroom use, it includes all current exam questions with clear explanations, online practice tests, and essential coverage of radio fundamentals, operating rules, equipment, antennas, and safety—serving both as exam prep and a practical reference for new hams getting on the air and supporting real-world communications.
Combat Skills of the Soldier FM 21-75 is a foundational field manual focused on the individual soldier as the decisive element in combat effectiveness. It reinforces that battlefield success depends on trained, disciplined, and motivated soldiers and presents the essential combat and fieldcraft skills required across all military specialties. Topics include movement, cover and concealment, fighting positions, observation, communications, first aid, weapons employment, and survival, along with critical considerations such as NBC defense, intelligence, urban operations, and survival, evasion, and escape—providing practical guidance to support readiness and survivability in complex environments.
Light Infantry Tactics: For Small Teams is a practical, no-nonsense guide to light infantry patrolling tactics for small units of three to 30 members. Written specifically for fireteam, squad, and platoon-level leaders, it presents step-by-step battle drills using clear explanations, simple illustrations, and real-world lessons learned. Designed as an accessible alternative to traditional military manuals, it serves as both a valuable reference for experienced professionals and a field-ready guide for small-unit leaders across military, training, and tactical environments.