Vehicle Recovery Operations Manual - FM 21-305/AFMAN 24-306
Military field manual providing comprehensive procedures for vehicle recovery operations in field conditions. Covers essential towing techniques, winch operations, and anchoring methods required for recovery missions. Details mechanical advantage systems using snatch blocks to maximize pulling capacity with available equipment. Includes single and two-vehicle recovery operations, A-frame recovery tool deployment, and field-expedient methods for jacking, skidding, and engine repairs. This manual serves as a practical troubleshooting reference for mechanics and recovery personnel working with damaged or immobilized vehicles in remote or austere environments. Issued jointly by the US Army and Air Force, it remains a standard reference for recovery operations training and field deployment.
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 10
- Size
- 247.4 KB
- Category
- Automotive