General Engineering - The Official U.S. Army Field Manual FM 3-34.400 (FM 5-104), 2008 Revision (Paperback)

Revised 2008 edition.This Filed Manual (FM) describes in detail how to apply the principles of General Engineering (GE) when planning and executing GE functions, and is broken down into the following three major parts: Part One defines GE in the OE. It provides the staff engineer with the basic concepts and principals necessary to be successful in planning GE missions in support of joint, interagency, and multinational operations. Part Two defines the roles and functions associated with gaining and maintaining LOC in support of mobility. It details the responsibilities, planning, and construction/repair actions necessary to assist the force commander in deploying, maneuvering, and redeploying the force. Part Three provides information on missions that empower engineers to support sustainment of the force. It includes discussions on procurement of materials, protection support, facilities of various types, base camps, power generation and distribution, well-drilling, and real estate operations.