Military Mountaineering: The Official U.S. Army Training Manual TC 3-97.61 (FM 3-97.61) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781782662129)

This training circular details techniques Soldiers and leaders must know to cope with mountainous terrain. These techniques are the foundation upon which the mountaineer must build. They must be applied to the various situations encountered to include river crossings, glaciers, snow-covered mountains, ice climbing, rock climbing, and urban vertical environments. The degree to which this training is applied must be varied to conform to known enemy doctrine, tactics, and actions. This TC also discusses basic and advanced techniques to include acclimatization, illness and injury, equipment, anchors, evacuation, movement on glaciers, and training.

Author: Department Of the Army Headquarters, Army Training and Doctrine Command, Army Center of Maneuver Excellence
ISBN-10: 178266212X
ISBN-13: 9781782662129
Publisher: Military Bookshop
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2012
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.65d