The Development of FM (Field Manual) 100-5 from 1945 Until 1976

Abstract

This paper discusses the development of Army tactical doctrine as elucidated in FM100-5 from 1945 until 1976 and addresses those events external and internal to the Army which may have effected the manual's development. It is apparent in this study that neither the manual nor the doctrine is detailed kept pace with the Army's changing situation until 1976. This edition was publicized and heralded throughout the Army as a break with the past. The paper raises interesting questions concerning not only the Army's lack of interest in the Field Manual (the capstone of its doctrinal literature) but also about the Army's distate for and failure to develop doctrine.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1984
Accession Number
ADA147039

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