Boobytraps U.S. Army Instruction Manual Tactics, Techniques, and Skills Plus Survivability on the Battlefield

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. Booby Trap A. This manual contains procedures, techniques, and expedients for the instruction of the soldier in the assembly, use, detection, and removal of booby traps in combat. B. Included are descriptions and discussions of the design and functioning characteristics of standard demolition items; firing devices, explosives, missiles, hand grenades, mortar ammunition, artillery ammunition, and bombs. C. This manual also contains information on a variety of items and indigenous materials useful for improvising firing devices, explosives, and pyrotechnic mixtures for guerrilla warfare applications. D. Factory-produced boobytraps (dirty trick devices) are described. E. Safety measures pertinent to booby trapping operations are provided for the protection of troops from casualty. This manual contains detailed instruction, diagrams and illustrations to ensure excellent understanding of all aspects of boobytraps and improvised explosive devices. Survivability on the Battlefield: This manual implements survivability tactics for all branches of service on the battlefield. Survivability doctrine addresses when, where, and how fighting and protective battlefield positions are prepared for individual soldiers, troop units, vehicles, weapons, and equipment The concept of survivability on the battlefield includes all aspects of protecting personnel, weapons, and supplies while simultaneously deceiving the enemy. The lethal battlefield requires soldiers to know all survivability tactics available including building a good defense; employing frequent movement; using concealment, deception, and camouflage; and constructing fighting and protective positions for both individuals and equipment. This manual covers all the above topics in detail with many pictures.