Chapter 6

                Military Science - Special Forces Training

RANGER HANDBOOK.
"Rangers" - the name has struck fear in the hearts of America's foes for
centuries. From Roger's Rangers in the French and Indian War through the
long-range patrols behind enemy lines in Korea, the Ranger tradition of
bravery and endurance is unmatched. Compiled by the Ranger Department, Ft.
Benning, Georgia, this handbook draws from bloody lessons learned from two
centuries of special operations combat. Crammed with info on demolitions,
booby traps, rappelling, communications and more than thirty other topics.
If you'd like to be a Ranger, find out what it takes by reading this book.
4.5 X 6, softcover, illust., 216 pp, $10  (RANG.HB)(159)


THE SCOUT, by Ion L. Idriess
This Australian guerrilla manual presents a rare insight into one of the
most vital functions of small-unit combat intelligence - scouting. Despite
great technical achievements in modern military science, the small-unit
commander must still rely heavily on the eyes, ears and stealth of his
scouts. In addition to detailing the basic fundamentals of scouting in
general, certain obscure techniques of scouting, often overlooked in most
U.S. Army and Marine Corp scouting texts, are detailed in this book.
4.5 X 6.5, softcover, 128 pp, $10 (SCOUT)(166)


LONG RANGE PATROL OPERATIONS - Reconnaissance, Combat, and Special
Operations, by James W. England
The long range recon patrol must infiltrate deep into enemy territory to
obtain intelligence, commit sabotage and carry out special missions. This
invaluable resource is the most comprehensive text on LRP anywhere!. It
covers all aspects of the deep penetration nature of LRP ops in today's
combat environment.

Intelligence acquisition; raids and ambushes; insertions and extractions;
training; communications; climate and terrain; weapons and equipment; air,
naval and artillery fire support; tracking; camouflage; and end-of-mission
briefings are just some of the topics detailed in this exceptional book.
8.5 X 11, softcover, illust., 336 pp, $20 (LONG)(616)


LONG-RANGE SURVEILLANCE UNIT OPERATIONS
As a primary source of human intelligence, the long-range surveillance unit
is a fundamental element of war. LRSUs are not intended to carry out direct
action; their mission of limited reconnaissance and stationary surveillance
is quite different from that of Special Forces and Rangers, but is,
nonetheless, indispensable. (Like CrimeFighters vs cops, maybe?)

This manual provides doctrine for the tactical employment of LRSUs and is a
reference for the information needed to plan their assignments. It outlines
each stage of the process, from organization and mission development to
execution, extraction and recovery. Find out how these teams are organized,
trained and equipped to surreptitiously enter enemy areas and then observe
and report enemy dispositions, movements, activities and battlefield
conditions for the benefit of the tactical commander.
8.5 X 11, softcover, illust., 104 pp, $14 (RANGE)(865)


U.S. NAVY SEAL COMBAT MANUAL
The U.S. Navy SEAL Combat Manual provides the most up-to-date info
currently available on the equipment, weapons and tactics employed by this
elite undersea fighting force. Special emphasis is given to underwater
demolition techniques and explosives. Hundreds of photos, charts and
diagrams highlight this unusual training manual. Topics include SEAL
history, communications, weapons, survival, covert intelligence-gathering,
diving, first-aid, infiltration and extraction, demolitions and a lot more.
8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, illust. 240 pp, $20 (SEAL.MAN)(334)


SEALs - UDT/SEAL Operations in Vietnam, by T.L. Bosiljevac.
The Vietcong feared them above all American troops. U.S. Navy SEALs staged
ambushes, gathered intelligence, raided VC strongholds, captured prisoners
and supplies and created havoc in the enemy's rear areas. This book tell
the dramatic and heroic story of these highly trained commandos in
Southeast Asia, from the early coast reconnaissance missions to the
withdrawal of the last SEAL team.

Describing scores of combat missions, author and active-duty SEAL, T.L.
Bosiljevac, recounts incredible acts of skill and valor by SEAL troops
under fire. Sixteen pages of never-before-published photos show SEALs in
training, on patrol in VC territory and moving up canals in the Mekong
Delta. Appendices list SEAL award recipients (including Medal of Honor
winners), personnel killed in action, SEAL combat tips and a lot more.

This is a detailed, fully descriptive book on this elite unit's role in the
Vietnam War. 5.5 X 8.5, hardcover, photos, 272 pp, $27 (SEAL))(859)


U.S. ARMY SPECIAL FORCES A-TEAM VIETNAM COMBAT MANUAL
preface by Shelby Stanton
This is the real thing, a reprint of the A Detachment Handbook that was
issued to all Special Forces A-Teams during the Vietnam War.

The A-Team, trained to develop indigenous soldiers for combat, represented
the fighting heart of the U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam. This manual
covers A-Team training, operations, communications, logistics and more.
This is information that was actually used by SF personnel in the field,
including such topics as camp construction, combat and recon patrols,
interrogation procedures and psyops. This manual features a foreword by the
Special Forces commanding officer in Vietnam and a preface by noted Vietnam
author and SF veteran Shelby Stanton. A unique book for collectors of
military and Vietnam memorabilia.
8.5 X 11, softcover, illust., 304 pp, $20  (SFA)(732)


SPECIAL FORCES WATERBORNE OPERATIONS
Unconventional warfare may require entering or leaving an area through
water - using coastlines, harbors, rivers or lakes. This U.S Army FM 31-25
reprint covers waterborne operations using small boats, scuba and surface
swimming, and discusses navigation techniques for same, reconnaissance,
searches and demolitions, support from conventional forces and operations
methods for specific environment. Appendices include tips on water-proofing
and rigging gear, hand signals, diving strategies, planning checklists,
conditioning and special equipment.
8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, illust., 104 pp, $15 (SFW)(798)


SPECIAL FORCES OPERATIONAL TECHNIQUES
In every respect, except for our weather-proof cover nd handy pocket size,
this is an exact reprint of the famous Army Field Manual 31-20. All
illustrations and every one of the 536 pages of vital info are included.
Whether you're involved in nonnuclear or nuclear warfare, unconventional
warfare or counterinsurgency ops, this manual covers what you need to know.
Improvised weapons, intelligence gathering, psychological ops,
communication, logistics, survival, infiltration, Special Forces field
maneuvers, demolition, raids and ambushes, amphibious air ops, and a whole
lot more are covered in this unusual field manual.
4 X 5, softcover, illust., glossary, index, 536 pp, $18 (SF.OP.T)(174)


SPECIAL FORCES - AIR OPERATIONS
U.S. Army Special Forces units have mastered nighttime air missions in
support of unconventional warfare operations around the world.
Characterized by deep penetration flights into hostile or politically
sensitive areas, Special Forces units infiltrate, resupply, and extract SF
operational personnel working with indigenous troops in the jungles and
mountains of the world's hot spots.

This manual covers pre-mission preparation, organizing reception committees
on the ground, setting up drop and landing zones, calculating moon phases,
search and rescue ops, mission aborts, escape and evasion plans, and more.
8.5 X 11, softcover, illust., 112 pp, $15 (SFAO)(840)


SPECIAL FORCES HANDBOOK
From Vietnam and Laos to Central America and Africa, the U.S. Army Special
Forces has rightfully won a respectful reputation for its expertise in
guerrilla warfare. SPECIAL FORCES HANDBOOK - a classic in field manuals of
this type - covers, among other things, guerrilla tactics and missions;
demolition techniques such as improvised incendiaries; air ops; weapons;
communications and survival skills.
4.25 x 6, softcover, illust., 216 pp, $8 (SF.HB)(173)


BREAK CONTACT, CONTINUE MISSION, by Raymond D. Harris
The men of MACV-SOG; they were the elite combat troops of the U.S. Army
Special Forces, carrying out the most dangerous missions of the Vietnam
War. Secretly inserted by Huey helicopters deep into Laos, Cambodia and
North Vietnam, SOG recon patrols moved silently through enemy sanctuaries
deep in the hills and jungles, gathering military intelligence, snatching
prisoners and calling in air strikes. If the team was discovered, they had
to fight their way to the nearest clearing against overwhelming odds,
praying that the rescue choppers would arrive instead of orders to "break
contact, continue mission."

In his widely praised first novel, MACV-SOG veteran Ray Harris tells the
story of Ted Garner, a recon sergeant running missions out of the CCC
compound south of Kontum. In what Special Forces vets have called
"extraordinary," "haunting" and "one of the best" accounts of special
operations in the Vietnam War, Harris describes the faith, fear and
friendship that bound the men of SOG, and with stark and brutal honesty
unveils the meaning behind the unit's motto: "YOU HAVE NEVER LIVED UNTIL
YOU'VE ALMOST DIED."

While this is a fictionalized version of what it was all about, it's also
based on the author's personal and actual experience in this unique outfit.
Absolutely fascinating reading, especially for Vietnam vet's.
5.5 X 8.5, hardcover, fiction based on facts, 368 pp, $23 (CONT)(858)


PROJECT DELTA - Special Forces Vietnam Recon Manual
This manual lists some of the most practical combat advice anywhere,
including tips on leading a recon patrol, caring for the M16 in the bush,
breaking out of encirclement, POW snatches, radios, packs and a lot more.
This information is the product of hundreds of LRRP operations into enemy
territory.  8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, illust., 40 pp, $8 (DELTA)(852)


MODERN SNIPER RIFLES, by Duncan Long.
Sniping is a specialized skill that requires a specialized rifle. Noted
Weapons expert Duncan Long describes the .22 LR, single shot, bolt-action,
semi-automatic, and large caliber rifles that can be used for sniping
purposes, including the U.S. M21, Ruger Mini-14, AUG and HK-94SG1. These
and other models are evaluated on the basis of their features, accuracy,
reliability and handiness in the field. The author also looks at and
compares the best scopes, ammunition and accessories.

Whether you're a serviceman, lawman, or hunter who wants to fine tune his
shooting skills, this book examines and and recommends the very latest
developments in sniper rifles, ammunition and accessories.
8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, illustr., 120 pp, $17 (MOD)(711)


U.S. MARINE CORPS SCOUT/SNIPER TRAINING MANUAL
This sniper training manual - used by the Marksmanship Training Unit of the
Marine Corps Development and Education Command in Quantico, Virginia - is
packed with information on every aspect of the art and science of sniping.

Valuable to the instructor and student alike, this volume outlines lessons
on sniping, care and cleaning of the M40A1 sniper rifle and equipment,
sights, camouflage, the effects of weather, range estimation techniques,
target detection and selection, offensive and defensive employment,
construction and occupation of hides, mental conditioning and more. Sample
score cards, observation logs and range estimation score sheets are
included.

This official USMC Scout/Sniper Training Manual is an excellent training
manual for lawmen who may be called upon to use these skills in hostage
taking situations. It's also an excellent training manual for serious
hunters who want to improve their shooting skills.
8.5 X 11, softcover, 192 pp, $15 (MAR.SCOUT)(815)


USMC SNIPING, FMFM1-3B
This essential sniping guide shows why U.S. Marines have always been the
best-trained and most successful snipers in the world. This is the LATEST
EDITION of the Marine Corp's sniping manual, covering considerably more
information than what previously has been available. Now you can learn what
only the most carefully screened, tested and trained soldiers know about
this deadly art.

It's all here: sniper equipment, sniper scopes, special ammo, marksmanship
training, planning and preparing a sniper mission, effects of weather,
camouflage, moving through difficult terrain, selecting a sniper post,
quick-kill methods and a whole lot more.

Even the U.S. Army sends its instructors to the USMC sniping school. After
reading this manual, you'll know why.
8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, illus., 208 pp, $15 (USMC)(882)


COUNTER SNIPER GUIDE
In response to demands from police and SWAT teams, this small booklet is
different than the above volumes: it concentrates on the reverse situation
- sniping a sniper! While the information can be used by military personnel
too, it's written expressly for lawman - to learn how to take out a
terrorist sniper who is threatening or killing innocent people. It contains
everything the countersniper needs to know about ammunition, rifles,
sights, how to deal with noise and muzzle flash, stable and unstable
shooting positions and a lot more. It's a small booklet because it deals
only with a specific topic - countersniping! (or game poachers?)
8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, illustr., 36 pp, $6 (SNIP)(513)


U.S. ARMY SNIPER TRAINING MANUAL
With the help of this sniper's bible, TC23-14, the famed U.S. Army snipers
killed 1,187 Vietcong in one five-month period. Only 1.37 rounds were
expended per kill at an average of 450 meters (about 500 yards!). This
field manual is an excellent source of specialized information for hunting,
target or sniping work. It covers camouflage, shooting techniques and
positions, maps and compass reading and necessary equipment for survival in
the field. 8.5 X 11, softcover, 100 illus, 196 pp, $20 (USA.SNIP.TR)(217)


FORGOTTEN LEGIONS - Obscure Combat Formations of the Waffen-SS,
by Antonio J. Munoz
This book has all the elements of a war novel: ambushes, glider assaults
behind enemy lines, eleventh-hour rescues, courage, betrayal, and death.
Jump into Partisan-occupied Yugoslavia with elite SS commandos, barely
missing Tito himself. Accompany Hitler's commando extraordinaire Col. Otto
Skorzeny on other daring missions, including rescuing Mussolini from a
mountain-top resort and snatching the Hungarian President's son to prevent
Hungary's defection to the Allies.

World War II buffs and serious scholars alike will want to read this
painstakingly researched history of lesser-known Waffen-SS formations
during the critical war years of 1943-1945, including the Eastern Turkic
Moslem, Albanian-SS Mountain, Croatian-SS and Fortress Regiment Besslein
units. The author has compiled an enormous amount of information, maps,
charts, photos and first-hand accounts from war diaries and survivors
themselves - much of which has never appeared anywhere else.
8.5 X 11, hardcover, photos, illust., 424 pp, $60 (FORGOT)(989)


THE IRAQI ARMY - Organization and Tactics
This up-to-date tactical handbook on every aspect of the Iraqi army
recently decimated by U.S.-led coalition forces during Operation Desert
Storm takes you inside Saddam Husseins's elite Republican Guard Units, SCUD
missile brigades and every infantry, armor, air and artillery corps that
took part in the invasion and occupation of Kuwait. This book provides
considerable insight into the U.S. military's doctrine of quick and violent
attack that will shape the tactics of modern warfare into the next century.
5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illust, 192 pp, $15 (ARMY)(955)


WARSAW PACT WEAPONS HANDBOOK, by Jacques F. Baud.
This thorough guide to Soviet/Warsaw Pact weaponry was written for Special
Forces, reconnaissance units and guerrilla groups. Learn to identify,
disarm, destroy and even use enemy equipment. Packed with diagrams, charts,
technical data, illustrations and glossaries, this handbook is one of the
most complete we've seen on Soviet weapons.
8.5 X 11, softcover, illustr., 168 pp, $20 (WARSAW)(808)


IMPROVISED RADIO JAMMING TECHNIQUES - Electronic Guerrilla Warfare,
by Lawrence W. Myers.
Radio jamming is one of the great equalizers in unconventional warfare. By
defeating the enemy's command and control capabilities at the moment a
guerrilla mission is being carried out, the resourceful guerrilla can
prevent effective response and retaliation and ensure the operation's
success.

This book covers the three phases of electronic guerrilla warfare: target
interception, target acquisition and target jamming. Chapters include The
Covert Listening Post, Intercept Operations, and Jamming Equipment
Selection.

This is not a jargon-filled technical manual. It is a practical field guide
for unconventional warfare operatives that clearly outlines improvised and
field-expedient methods to identify, intercept, analyze and defeat enemy
radio traffic. (Like drug dealers, maybe?)
5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illust., 256 pp, $20 (JAM)(810)


THE ELECTRONIC WARFARE HANDBOOK
Electronic warfare - the use of radio to support combat missions by
disrupting enemy communications and weapons systems - is almost as old as
radio itself. This manual presents specific information on how to conduct
electronic warfare. Included are advanced details of electronic warfare
planning, counter-countermeasures, coordination with ground troops and
amphibious units, jamming, deception, and more, are explained in detail to
improve your chances for battlefield success.
8.5 X 11, softcover, 96 pp, $15 (WARFARE)(921)


FIGHTING IN THE STREETS - A Manual of Guerrilla Warfare, by Urbano
This is a serious how-to-do-it manual for armed resistance in today's
urbanized cement jungles. It explains proven methods of street combat
tested in countless armed struggles worldwide. Chapter include Principles
of Guerrilla Warfare, The Urban Base of Operations, Ambushes, Counter
insurgency Operations, and a lot more. Also covered are improved explosives
and weapons and field-expedient communications security.
5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illust., 142 pp, $12 (FS)(3008)


AMBUSH AND COUNTER AMBUSH
Ambushing has recently become the most commonly used insurgent technique in
the Communist revolutionary warfare. Drawing on the hard-learned lessons of
soldiers who must be prepared to fight at all times, this book thoroughly
covers an all-important subject - how to strike back at ambushers!
4 X 5.5, softcover, illust., 80 pp, $6 (A.&.COUN.A)(2)


NIGHT FIGHTER'S HANDBOOK, by Major Dennis J. Popp
Here is all the info you need to carry out the successful night operation:
the physical and psychological factors that affect night operations; night
movement and positions; signaling; navigation, including map and terrain
analysis; illumination techniques; and the training techniques that will
ensure successful nighttime operations.
8.5 X 11, softcover, illust., 72 pp, $10  (NF)(566)


MILITARY POLICE WORKING DOGS
Security missions and law enforcement depend on military police working
dogs' keen instincts to perform tasks that humans are incapable of:
detecting explosives, narcotics and contraband; defending critical areas
against unauthorized penetration; patrolling, pursuing, and attacking
anyone trying to evade arrest.

Used for training and maintenance by the best U.S. Military Police working
dog teams, FM 19-35 is the essential guide to understanding dogs and how
they can expedite mission accomplishment. This field manual includes step-
by-step procedures and many things to consider when working with dogs, a
schedule and guide to obedience training, tracking under different weather
conditions and searching buildings and other areas.
8.5 X 11, softcover, illustr., 80 pp, $12 (DOG)(841)


                       VHS VIDEOS (U.S. Format only)

EAGLES OVER THE GULF - Desert Storm: The Original Air Footage.
This videotape is a collection of the most startling color aviation
photography of the Gulf War, narrated by the pilots who flew the missions.
Pilots describe the tension, exhilaration and rigors of ariel combat,
accompanied by original air footage of the world's most powerful aircraft
in action. You'll witness Air Force, Navy and Marine jets in the greatest
display of ariel prowess in history. As one F-16 pilot described the tape:
"...you don't know how close you've come to capturing the whole
experience." Color, approx. 30 minutes, $25 EAGLE)(3009)


SEALs IN VIETNAM - An Inside Look
In the jungles of Vietnam, U.S. Navy SEALs waged a war of terror against
the Vietcong. Highly trained ambushers, snatch artists and assassins, SEALs
moved like shadows through VC territory, causing a ripple of hysteria
throughout enemy sanctuaries as villagers awoke to find proof of their
silent, deadly presence the night before.

This is the most complete, detailed video on this elite unit's role in the
Vietnam War. It's loaded with rare footage of SEALs in action. You'll see
SEALs in grueling training, grim-faced warriors in full night cammo
preparing for missions and terror-stricken VC prisoners being hauled in for
interrogation. Voice-overs of SEAL vets will tell you in their own words
what it was like to go out on deadly excursions deep into enemy territory
and the skills it took to get back alive. From their special weapons to
their ruthless tactics, find out why SEALs were the most feared animals in
the jungles of Vietnam. Color, approx. 30 minutes, $30 (VIET)(898)


AMBUSH! - Navy SEALs in Deadly Action
The most devastating terror tactic of U.S. Navy SEALs in Vietnam was the
ambush. SEALs were experts at delivering themselves silently to ambush
sites, setting up kill zones and laying down blankets of fire from which no
enemy could escape. Occasional survivors returned to their villages with
chilling tales of the "men with green faces" appearing out of nowhere,
bringing sudden, violent death.

This video features all-new, never-before-seen footage from the personal
archives of SEAL veterans. This is not a rehash of SEAL history - rather,
it is an instructional video on the art of the ambush as told by the men
who perfected the tactic. SEAL vets describe what it was like to go out on
"wham and scram" operations, the differences between planned vs. hasty
ambushes, unconventional methods used only by SEAL teams, the vital
importance of the elements of surprise and all the explicit details of
springing a successful ambush. Filmed with the cooperation of the UDT/SEAL
Museum, AMBUSH! is the ultimate video on how America's deadliest warriors
carried out their deadliest missions.
Color, approx. 60 minutes, $30 (AMBUSH)(999)

U.S. NAVY SEALs - WW II, Korea, Vietnam, Middle East, Grenada and Panama.
Elite warriors of stealth, sabotage and surreptitious missions of death,
U.S. Navy SEALs have been the U.S. Military's shock force in 50 years of
conflicts around the world. SEAL counter-insurgency operations rank among
the most successful and devastating in the history of unconventional
warfare.

In this video release, you'll witness live footage of SEALs in action from
World War II to today's "dirty little wars." See UDT (Underwater Demolition
Teams) clearing the beaches prior to landing at Guam, Normandy and Inchon;
SEALs waging a deadly guerrilla war against the Vietcong in the canals and
jungles of Vietnam; and today's SEAL fire teams securing key enemy outposts
during the Grenada operation, protecting U.S. shipping interests in the
Middle East and spearheading the invasion of Panama. Much of this material
has never been available to the public - until now.
Color, approx. 35 minutes, $30 (USNS)(893)

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