U.S. Army Hand-To-Hand Combat Handbook By Department Of The Army (Book)

This book is the twenty-first century hand-to-hand combat field manual the U.S. Army distributes to all its soldiers. It presents all the essential skills in one durable package - how to ground-fight, throw and take down the enemy, strike the enemy, use handheld weapons, and defend yourself.   Proficiency in hand-to-hand combat is one of the fundamental building blocks for training the modern soldier. Soldiers must be prepared to use different levels of force in an environment where conflict may change from low intensity to high intensity over a matter of hours and many military operations, such as peacekeeping missions or noncombatant evacuation, may restrict the use of deadly weapons. Hand-to-hand combat training can save lives when unexpected confrontations occur.   Addressing both hand-to-hand combat and rifle-bayonet fighting, U.S. Army Hand-to-Hand Combat Handbook is illustrated with more than 350 photos and diagrams that cover:   * Basic Ground-Fighting Techniques * Advanced Ground-Fighting Techniques * Takedowns and Throws * Strikes * Handheld Weapons * Standing Defense * Group Tactics * Training This book was written by order of the Secretary of the Army, and was drafted for the Army by Sergeant First Class Matt Larsen, who revised and updated The U.S. Military Pocket Survival Guide and the U.S. Army Survival Handbook, Revised (both Lyons). • Preface 1. INTRODUCTION Definition of Combatives • Purposes of Combatives Training • Basic Principles • Safety 2. TRAINING Section I. Train the Trainer Responsibilities of Trainers • Safety Precautions Section II. Unit Training Basic or One-Station Unit Training • Unit SustainnlentTraining Progranl Section III. Training Areas Training Formations • Matted Room • Pit Construction • Bayonet Assault Course Section IV. Teaching Techniques Warm-Ups and Stretches • Crawl, Walk, and Run • Demonstrations • Execution by the Numbers • Execution at Combat Speed • Drills • Training Pads and Other Protective Equipment 3. BASIC GROUNDFIGHTING TECHNIQUES Section 1. Dominant Body Position Back Mount • Front Mount • Guard • Side Control Section II. Basic Techniques Body Positioning Moves • Finishing Moves • Drills • Defense Against Headlocks 4. ADVANCED GROUNDFIGHTING TECHNIQUES Section I. Advanced Attacks Advanced Body Positions • Pass the Guard • Attacks from the Mount • Attacks from the Back Mount • Attacks from the Guard • Knee Mount • Leg Attacks Section II. Strikes Pass the Guard with Strikes • Striking front Side Control • Defending Against Strikes in the Guard 5. TAKEDOWNS AND THROWS Breakfalls • Closing the Distance and Achieving the Clinch • Throws and Takedowns • Defending Against Headlocks • Takedowns from Against a Wall • Double Leg Attacks • Single Leg Attacks • Attack from the Rear 6. STRIKES Section I. Natural Weapons Arm Strikes • Punching Combinations • Kicks • Transition Between Ranges 7. HANDHELD WEAPONS Section I. Offensive Techniques Angles of Attack • Rifle with Fixed Bayonet • Bayonet/Knife • Knife-Against-Knife Sequence • Advanced Weapons Techniques and Training Section II. Field-Expedient Weapons Entrenching Tool • Three-Foot Stick • Six-Foor Pole 8. STANDING DEFENSE Section 1. Unarmed Opponent Defense Against Chokes • Defense Against Bear Hugs Section II. Armed Opponent Defense Against an Armed Opponent • Defense Against a Knife • Unarnled Defense Against a Rifle with Fixed Bayonet 9. GROUP TACTICS Section I. Lethal Force Scenarios Range • Control • Finishing Section II. Resttictive Force Scenarios Two Against One • Three Against Two • Parity • One Against Two • Two Against Three APPENDIX Situational Training • Competitions • Glossary • References • Index

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ISBN	9781599219080
More	153 x 229 mm, 240 pp, over 300 photos & ill.

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