The hand-to-hand combat portion of this manual is divided into basic and advanced training. The techniques are applied as intuitive patterns of natural movement but are initially studied according to …

Standards for ground combat occupations should emphasize the ability to carry heavy loads, endure prolonged physical exertion, and perform effectively in austere, hostile environments.

This report documents research and analysis conducted as part of a project entitled Tailoring Fitness Assess-ments and Standards to Combat MOS, sponsored by the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. …

Hand-to-Hand Combat and the Use of Combatives Skills An Analysis of United States Army Post-Combat Surveys from 2004-2008

• When in combat, a Soldier’s primary goal should be to establish the space between the enemy. S/he must create enough space to transition to his/her primary weapon.

Modern weapons technology has made combat more lethal, not less so. War continues day and night, environmental hardships remain unchanged, and close coordination between cohesive units is …

According to the Air Force, ACE is a “proactive and reactive operational scheme of maneuver” to enable U.S. forces to “increase survivability while generating combat power.” An operational concept is a …