{"product_id":"army-water-transport-operations-by-50647","title":"Army Water Transport Operations by Department of the Army | 1985 Field Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the detailed operational guidelines of Army water transport with this 1985 field manual published by the Department of the Army. This manual provides comprehensive coverage of transportation doctrine and organizational structures essential for water transport operations in military theaters.\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned for unit and vessel masters, key personnel, higher headquarters staffs, theater planners, and commanders, this manual covers roles, missions, and employment concepts for individual crafts, entire units, and groups of units. It offers valuable insights into coordinating water transport alongside air, motor, and rail modes to efficiently move cargo through communication zones.\u003cbr\u003e\nA valuable resource for military historians, collectors, or those interested in military logistics, this field manual is an official publication that supersedes earlier editions from 1976 and 1972. It remains a significant reference for understanding Army water transport operations during the mid-1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\nPublished by Department of the Army\u003cbr\u003e\nField Manual No. 55-50\u003cbr\u003e\nYear of publication: 1985\u003cbr\u003e\nOfficial military transportation doctrine\u003cbr\u003e\nSupersedes FM 55-50 (1976) and FM 55-51 (1972)\u003cbr\u003e\nCovers roles, missions, and organizational structures for water transport\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes guidance for unit and vessel masters, key personnel, and commanders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed condition with some wear visible on cover\u003cbr\u003e\nStapled binding with three punched holes for binder storage\u003cbr\u003e\nPages intact and legible\u003cbr\u003e\nCover shows minor discoloration and edge wear\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Field and Maple Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48755209273593,"sku":"000752","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/2161\/8937\/files\/il_fullxfull.8339602272_g5rp.jpg?v=1785874799","url":"https:\/\/fieldandmaplevintage.com\/products\/army-water-transport-operations-by-50647","provider":"Field and Maple Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}