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The second Book in Dan Andersons Modern Arnis series, Advanced Modern Arnis: A Road to Mastery is an in-depth study of the advanced concepts and underlying principles of Modern Arnis. At 205 pages and over 1300 photos, this Book is jam packed with tons of information that will be of aid to any practitioner of Modern Arnis, no matter his rank or experience. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Great Book
A very effective style - my only wish is that there were more about he Ilustrisimo style.

Just a peek
A good book that gives a peek into the Kalis Ilustrisimo system. It would be impossible to show the finesse and level of efficiency and effectiveness of this system other than experiencing it under a qualified instructor. The level of development of this Art is impossible to capture in still photography, the finer (and most important) aspects are literally "lost in print". Still, this is very useful to the beginner wanting to get a glimpse, though for further study I would recommend training under Tony Diego.

Forget the politics
Previous reviewers have engaged in somewhat of "who's dady is the strongest" discussion, but that has nothing to say about this book. Now, I found the book very good in achieving the intended goal, i.e. giving an excellent presentation and explanation of the subject covered. My objection is that while it is nice to see applications of the same technique with different weapons, in some places the transfer is rather obvious, and I believe that that space could have been used better, maybe to show responses to some other types of attacks. Still, I have to note once more, thte book is very valuable to anyone interested in learning about FMA as it is, so I recommend it sincerely.

I've Studied The Villabrille-Largusa Kali Style for 15 years
This is an interesting book. As Grandmaster Ben Largusa taught me long ago, all of the styles from the Philippines have something worthwhile to offer.I have also read Mark Wiley's books. Quoting older Filipino practitioners and passing it off as scholarly research is a dubious practice at best. It is ironic that most of the people who comment on the late Grandmaster Villabrille have never met, talked to, nor practiced under him or his disciples. I have trained with Grandmaster Ben Largusa, Professor Greg Lontayao and Professors Allen and Mario Magdangal...all who had direct access to the legend himself.I have spend countless hours learning from and interviewing Grandmaster Largusa, Villabrille's direct descendant.The Grandmaster and I are writing a book on Villabrille.Mark Wiley has absolutely no idea what he's talking about when it comes to Grandmaster Villabrille and should leave him, respectfully and in perpetuity, out of his conversations.Take the time to experience and endure the rigors of this very traditional Kali system before venturing into territory of which you have no knowledge.Most people don't have the tenacity and fortitude to study the Villabrille system, and I suspect that's why it is so much easier to simple "talk" about it (and him).Villabrille learned the rudiments from his Uncle.The remainder he learned from the Princess Josefina and combat, making use of his own natural gifts.Put in proper perspective, it's to ok to add this book to your martial arts library.Again, they all have something to offer.
Guro Ron Smith

mistaken review by that Hawaiian guy
The book is OK as an introductory overview. The first guy who made a review was mistaken because despite all the videos and books circulated by authentic arnis/eskrima masters, they were never meant to impart more than a little peek into the art. For sure, they never meant to teach through books or videos, hence don't be surprised if this book is just 200 or so pages.

It's true that the Kalis Ilustrisimo masters learned by watching and videotaping Tatang Ilustrisimo. Most westerners like the first guy assume that arnis/eskrima has to be taught like a course or school subject. Sorry, but wrong. Arnis/eskrima is often self-learned in the Philippines by watching and training a few times with a few masters on sporadic instances. What makes them different from the much-looked down upon "seminar student" in the USA is that in the Philippines, you back up your training with LIVE and REAL sparring. Whereas in the US, they just attend seminars and collect certificates, videotapes, and photographs but don't spar w/o armor.Some masters and grandmasters here in the Philippines learned by just watching others practice or teach, and by imitating the moves and making them their own, AND THEN proving these techniques in sparring.

The students of Tatang didn't split up. Sagasa is not a school of Kali Ilustrisimo practitioners; it's a kickboxing style taught WITHIN and AS AN INTRINSIC PART OF Bakbakan International. Although not all Ilustrisimo practitioners are members of Bakbakan, they all interact together to this day since they all know each other personally.

Lastly, just because the late GM Villabrille was a great fighter, DOES NOT mean that he's incapable of telling tall tales. It is a very Filipino trait to tell tall tales especially in the FMA world where one-upmanship is the name of the game. The Filipino penchant for tall tales can be seen in the review posted by the Hawaiian first guy for this book, in which he describes the country of his ancestors' origins (I assume he's Filipino in ethnic descent due to his name and exposure to FMA, as well as his Hawaiian location) as NOTHING MORE THAN A COLLECTION OF GHETTOES. Exaggerated, isn't it? As I write this I am in the 52nd floor of an intelligent skyscraper in Manila.

It's safe to say that ALL the masters exaggerated their stories of achievement. The notion that GM Villabrille invented the word "kali" has enough basis although that notion isn't final as proven yet. The exaggerations come from the fact that they are all Filipinos, that they were recalling the stories from old memory hence getting some details mixed up or exaggerated, and that there was a language and conceptual barrier considering that 99% of FMA grandmasters who made FMA famous in the West were unschooled and practically illiterate. That's why the only jobs they got were not U.S.-educated "pensionados" but rather Hawaiian and Californian fruit pickers and harvesters.

All in all the book is great as an introduction and overview, and let's not begrudge the book's good traits just because we were hoping to learn Kalis Ilustrisimo from the book's contents. No, siree. If you want to learn Ilustrisimo, get yourself an AUTHENTIC teacher and train. Use the book only as reference and as a sort of primer on the style. Do not treat it as an instruction manual. ... Read more

Product Description
The book features a twofold, interrelated focus. First, it looks at the unique Filipino culture; how it was greatly influenced by Spanish colonization, the oppression it suffered under foreign rule, and how the native yearning for freedom led to the development of the martial art of arnis. The book then presents the distinct technical aspects and resultant physical manifestation of the indigenous fighting art. Centering upon the Kombatan method forged by Grandmaster Ernesto Amador Presas Sr., it describes numerous maneuvers utilizing stick, blade, and empty hand components, and offers information on their myriad practical applications.

This volume is unique in that it is one of but a few composed by a native-born and bred Filipino author, one who absorbed lesson in the Philippines, directly under the guidance of an established system’s founder. The book seeks to present arnis in a proper light, as a simple and pragmatic method of self-protection, while debunking the more fanciful theories and concepts that have crept in as it makes its way into world consciousness. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

very basic-could be a lot better
I was hoping that this book would be a change from most of the Arnis/Escrima/Kali books that have multiplied over the last couple of decades, but no, there really isn't anything unique here. Everything here is covered in just about any FMA book out. This is NOT a bad book at all. It's just not something that is going to further anything for anyone with a knowledge of solo baston style fighting. The angles of attack and defense are there, grip, some defensive techniques, etc. The author puts a little bit of empty hand techniques in which I liked. He mentions other styles, including dulo dulo, which involves two small palm sticks with both ends pointed and it would have been nice to show just a little more.If you are looking for a book that is easy to follow, has solid fundamentals,and has a strong focus on single stick skill, this might be what you want. If you have these skills (or a book that details intermediate to advanced skills) skip it.

History
This is a fine book with a load of history on the FMA. I believe it has given me some bits and pieces that I had not got any ware else (in type,or video)This book "is" worth the cost. Knowledge is one thing (being able to use it is another).

Semper Fi. Mike Tabor (PKS) Charlotte, MI.

Great intro into Arnis
Arnis is a Philipino system that is primarily based around the use of weapons such as the stick, the knife, and the sword.This book is an excellent primer, scratching the surface of many aspects of Kombatan, a system of Arnis developed by Ernesto Presas.The book beggins with several historical chapters that cover such topics as the name for Philipino martial arts ("kali" is apparently not widely accepted in the PI), some cultural information of the Philipino people, and how the system of Kombatan developed.Though this section is informative, I can't help but sense that there's a bias in the writting.Following that, we get to the technical aspect of Kombatan.The system seems to borrow from the Japanese Judo and Karate systems, especially in their stance, striking, and throwing techniques.Shotokan practitioners will find the stances very familiar.Single-stick work is given the most emphasis, with striking angles and gripping techniques being covered pretty well, as well as footwork.Knifework is covered next, and many of the strikes and counters are analogous to the stickwork.There's also a very good section on how to grip a knife without a cross-guard, an important distinction to make so that one doesn't injure oneself.The book finishes up with empty-hand work which, as noted, bears some resemblance to Japanese martial arts systems, and with some advice on training, weapons selection, and self-defense.One of the possitives about this book was that it often gave examples of impropper technique, which could aid students in understanding what they may be doing wrong.Overall, an above-average book that gives a broad overview of a deep system.Not a bad purchase for those new to Philipino systems, or for those interested in some weapons-based self-defense fundamentals. ... Read more

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Discover the secrets of Placido Yambao's legacy.

For nearly half a century, the work of Placido Yambao has intrigued Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) aficionados all over the world.

Yambao's manuscript, "Mga Karunungan sa Larong Arnis", was the first widely released documentation of a popular, and at the same time, esoteric art. Written in archaic Tagalog, Placido Yambao's book remained an obscure resource understood and appreciated by only a select few.

Now, with over 500 photos exclusive supplementary materials, the enigma surrounding Yambao's art is unraveled as FMA master Rey Galang unveils the secrets of Placido Yambao's legacy. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

historic
this book is a piece of history. a living manual translated and made contemporary yet unadulterrated.the original and modern versions of this book is relevant today as yesterday concerning blade combatives. outstanding.

Johann
Pathetic,pity I`m so far of in South Africa I wish I could send this book back for a full refund???

excellent book
This is another excellent book by Rey Galang. I also received it in two business days. This is a must for any afficianado of the FMA (filipino martial arts). Just like his other books, Mr. Galang does a great job writing about and showing the techniques. This book is mainly about espada y daga, however, it also touches upon sinawali. I highly recommend this book (along with his others-Masters of the Blade, Warrior Arts of the Phillipines, and Complete Sinawali)to anyone wanting to learn more about eskrima, arnis, kali. One can use this book as a reference or actually use and practice the techniques shown.

Very good Book
This book is a surprise; it is all double blade work.Lots of information. On the down side, sorry but the Tagalog names are distracting.The pictures are too small; it's hard to pick up at times what each blade is doing.BUT......big but..... there is more good stuff packed in this book that in a good 90% of other books on the subject.Get it and get really good reading glasses : )

Hands down....The Best Arnis book I own
I really didn't understand what I was buying when i ordered this book....but I'm so glad I did. This is the first written record of Arnis in the philippines, that can only be found in the Philippine national archives; originally in archaeic Tagalog that modern Filipinos can't understand. Rey Galang just brought all this wonderful mystery to the modern world. Believe there are no sticks here..this is all blade, all the time! Now I can really see what the old folks were talking about! The best part is the Classic Espada y Daga...not stick and knife. Sword and Dagger! Been looking arond for a real good book on Espada y daga this is it! Plus the extra Sinawali techniques...thank you Rey Galang I will be waiting for your next book...please don't stop writing.

one word: QUALITY ... Read more

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* Cebuano Eskrima:Beyond the Myth boldly unravels with compelling and provocative hypothesis on the Hispanic origins of the Filipino Martial Arts known as eskrima, arnis and estokada
* The last vestiges of the extinct European medieval fencing could be found indirectly linked to Filipino eskrima
* The authors present prima facie evidence on the fraud of the supposedly precursor art called kali
* A more plausible theory on the origins of eskrima are presented in startling detail from its early beginnings as a defense against Moro pirates and slave traders and its later fusion with Spanish fencing through the Jesuit warrior priests during the pivotal years 1635-1644, the height of Spanish rapier fencing in Europe during the Renaissance
* It also presents a comprehensive chronology on the development of eskrima in Cebu,a meticulous commentary of Cebuano pioneers and innovators of eskrima and elucidates the pre-eminence of Visayans in the art of eskrima / arnis / estokada
* As both authors are practitioners of this martial art, technicalities in eskrima never before detailed in other materials on the subject are carefully discussed in the book
* Other interesting topics related to eskrima like the esoteric practices and healing modalities are also explained in fascinating detail.
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Customer Reviews (8)

Modern Filipino culture is mestiza and so are the Filipino martial arts
A book about arnis (or eskrima, as it is also called in the Philippines) written by Filipino researchers and martial artists who actually live in the Philippines and know what they are talking about, instead of just reproducing what they read in magazines like "Black Belt", "Inside Kung Fu", "Karaté Bushido", etc.
They explain in detail the process of "invention of tradition" (as explained by Hobsbawm et al) by which a hypothetical Filipino martial art supposedly called "kali" was created in the USA. They also make a very strong argument for the mostly Spanish origin of the Filipino martial arts with the stick and the blade, comparing the technical rationale of eskrima against the technical repertoire of (very different) martial arts from neighbor Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia, and provide a clear justification for the fact that a big percentage of techniques have Spanish language names. A must for anyone interested in the Filipino martial arts or in the cultural history of the Philippines.

1/6th of the book is academically stellar, the other 5/6th is a woman whining
I read the authors' articles in the Philippine Rapid Journal and thoroughly enjoyed ALL of them.They were academically stellar.When I bought this book though, I was really disappointed at the utter pettiness that ensued throughout the book.I actually agree with the main points given by the authors, but it's obvious they hate people who use the word 'kali' and the way they conceive of their concepts of Filipino Martial Arts historiography.At first there is somewhat a sense of academic objectivity . . and then it slips into tangential runs of anti- epithets that are for soapbox spewing - not for academic critique.I really wish the authors had stayed on task rather than gone into such childish things.

And this is from a reader who AGREES with the most of the initial points of the book.

Excellent Book
I am so glad I bought this book. Ever since I received it in the mail, I haven't put it down. I have a growing collection of eskrima books and this has to be one of my favorites. This is different than most of the others by not just regurgitating strike angles or techniques (which can get really boring - I own countless books like this and it can be a waste of money). The authors actually offer a compelling, insightful, and interesting opinion of where, when, how, and why eskrima was "born".
Regardless, there will always be people who don't agree with the authors and continue to "bad mouth" their ideas and those who wish to further propagate the "kali" myth. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the FMA, they will not be disappointed. This isn't like the regurgitated material in other eskrima books and is highly informative. There is plenty of background information and history offered in this book relating to eskrima.
If you're looking for a book full of techniques, though, you'd be better off buying any one of the countless other books on the subject out there(they are basically all the same).

Who cares?
It's well researched, and well written.

And it's all about pointing fingers. I suggest that for the sake of the art, to NOT give this book to beginners. Instead of reading, they should be training.

A good, entertaining read, but if you are more into "I told you so" than "redondo", then please, by all means, this is your banner behind which you may gather.

I guess it was just a matter of time before politics and bickering began to eat at the Filipino martial arts too...

A Much-Needed Look
Cebuano Eskrima presents a much-needed dispassionate look at the historic martial arts of the Philippines. In a market flooded with semi-articulate attempts to glorify their authors' instructors, this work comprehensively looks at the concepts of eskrima/arnis/kali from a more academic perspective.It effectively dispels many of the folkloric myths that are typically passed on as gospel in these unabashedly phallic arts.
The book also addresses the inevitable arguments of whether or not the Spainish influenced the knife and stick arts of the Philippine archipelago.
Unfortunately, one of the drawbacks of this otherwise scholarly labor is the lack of text editing evident throughtout the work.Words are missing from some sentences, and some are not sentences at all but merely phrases floating in a paragraph.Such problems are endemic to self-pulished books (Xlibris) and the two authors would be well-advised to seek a fresh set of eyes for their second edition (something we would really look forward to.)
Nonetheless, Cebuano Eskrima offers a sober and clinical insight into arts that are way too often muddied buy the subjective perceptions of their practitioners.The authors have compiled a prodigious amount of research and distill it in a methodical and cohesive mannner.I wholly recommend this book for anyone who is just beginning to learn these arts and not yet tainted by the rampant "our system is the best" mentality so pervasive in eskrima. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (2)

Excellent book by an Excellent Guro!
Guro Godhania has outdone himself in writing this book.It covers everything you'd learn in an actual Eskrima class or at least the one that I took before redeploying from Iraq.Still, reading a book will not help with becoming an Expert or will it provide a sparring partner.It will cover what you need to know, ie, stances, stick, knife and empty hand positions.It mentions how you can attack, defend, and counter-attack with a variety of different weapons or items that can be used as weapons.It covers a little about simply dodging projectiles by getting out of the way (thats common sense) and also using your stick.It covers solo training and training equipment you can build yourself.It even has a description on where to strike the human body to inflict max pain.It covers areas where to strike with single stick, staff, knife or empty hands.It also covers some throws and locks but the book mainly covers weapons.This book also has a section on double sticking fighting and defense.In my opinion this is the best of the best out of all other fighting systems books out there.Still, dont think you will be an armchair expert only by reading the material.You need to get up off your couch and find a school and use this as a tool for practice with a partner or with solo sparring equipment.

EskrimaFilipino Martial Art
This book "Eskrima: Filipino Martial Art by Krishna Godhania" is one of the best and most informative works that I have ever read. Guro Godhania has a gift for teaching that is very rare. This is a treasure, that I will reread many times over. Two thumbs up!

R/S Mike Tabor (Progressive Kali Silat) Charlotte, Mi. ... Read more

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A classic reference for martial artists and aficionados of Filipino culture, Filipino Martial Culture is an unprecedented excursion into the history, ideology, and techniques of Filipino martial arts.Beginning with a comprehensive study of the history of civil turbulence in the Philippines and the participation of its warriors in fights for independence from colonial rulers, Filipino Martial Culture proceeds to explore the worldview, spirituality, folklore and weaponry of this ancient tradition.
Mark Wiley has collected extensive interviews with Filipino martial arts masters, as well as photographs of their practice and weaponry, in his preparations for this book.He explains basic and rare techniques, elucidating the ethos of much of Filipino culture in the process.The authority and depth of his materials are unsurpassed; Filipino Martial Culture is as much a definitive anthropological textbook as it is a practical guide to the martial arts ... Read more

Customer Reviews (21)

Good place to start
If you've ever wondered about the Pinoy warrior, this is a good starting point.Wiley's writing isn't the best and the book has numerous grammatical errors.You will find this piece interesting and it will point you in the right direction if you desire more details.I rated this 5 stars because it's a must addition to any martial artist's library.Buy it and judge for yourself.I don't consider spending $20 on any book as a waste.

88 words for Coconut
Actually I am not sure how many words for coconut there are in the Phillipines. With all the languages, dialects and sub-dialects in the PI there must be at least 88. Where am I leading too? If you read around the web you will find some respectable criticisms concerning this book and Mark Wiley, maybe even Wileys ancestry. Mostly this is concerned with the "origin" theories for the Filipino Martial Arts. I think some slack could be given here as, you guessed it, "there are 88 words for coconut in the PI!" Much of the history in the early and mid ages concerning the PI(Phillipine Islands) was oral history, the chain of which has long since died out. Anyways, when looking through the internet and bookstores at all the flakey-bakey, wavey gravey type books out there dealing with Martial Arts in general I have to say this book is a refreshing and educated effort. The first half of the book deals with the physical spiritual and mental aspects of the FMA. There is a history and a close look at the role played in the Independence of the PI by escrimadors, Kalistas and Arnisadors. I found the real strength of the book to lie in the interviews with the Masters at the end of the book. I also find it very telling that many of the martial arts today which have little if any relevance in the street as self defence, hold as their heroes poets, bhuddist priests and assorted high minded ilk. Nothing wrong with this butwhereas in the FMA the heroes are cops, security guards, humble soldiers and in some cases out and out streetfighters, who were ready to accept a challenge at a moments notice and fight any and all who dared to question their skill with the hands, stick or knife. Their skills and legacy come to us today in most cases without the ritual and high philosophical thought as baggage as some of the previously hinted at Martial Arts do. This leaves us today with a very effective and unique martial art. As some people say, Kali is complete, but never Finished, so too should the reader be aware that this book offers one of literally hundreds of explanations as to the origins and what constitues FMA. In light of the criticism levelled against it, in fairness it should also be noted that before this book was written, there were only a handful of books covering this knotty topic. Since Guro Mark Wileys effort has been published and raised such a stink, other such books have made their appearance and voiced their credentials and thoughts to the world. At the time it was easily the best researched and most educated attempt at it's subject matter. It is easy to see that for many in this field of study it was a spur to publish more writings. While I do not agree with all of the ideas and concepts espoused in this book, as an FMA instructor and avid martilist I must say I encourage my students to read this book. You could do much much worse time investments in martial arts books.

Trailblazing
Mark Wiley's thorough examination of the ancient and modern Filipino martial culture is ground breaking, exemplary, and extremely well researched (there are 175 books referenced in the bibliography). My wife is Filipino so I've had a long time fascination with the martial culture of that archipelago, but had difficulty finding English-language texts to study prior to discovering this outstanding work. This book covers all aspects of those arts. It is well written and very informative, covering the martial history of the Philippines, the ethos and worldview of the Filipino warrior, structure, rites, and symbols of the indigenous martial arts, typology of weapons, and more. Eighteen masters of the Filipino arts are interviewed, covering arnis, escrima, kali, and a variety of lesser-known arts (e.g., hagibis, sikaran, sagasa, and kuntaw lima-lima). There are some great pictures as well. In 1521 Filipino natives killed the famous explorer Magellan. Learn about the fighting spirit, weapons, and tactics of these fierce warriors, ancient and modern.

Lawrence Kane
Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction

A work of surprising depth and scope
The only books which I can readily think of which approach this book in depth and scope are those by Donn Draeger.

Kudos to Wiley for producing such an interesting sourcebook which presents the contemporary mosaic of Filipino martial culture with a thoroughness rarely seen in the world of martial arts writing.

I've read better
I feel that this book is Mr.Wiley�s personal view on the Filipino Martial Arts. The history in this book is far from valid.The information is presented in a way to support his perception on the Filipino Martial Culture.Written history about the Philippines is distorted or deleted in order to provide the reader with an accurate perception of his fictional writings.

Obviously, the author wants to destroy anything that supportsKali being a Pre-Hispanic art.Inducing the reader to believe it did not exist during Pre-Hispanic times.With this false foundation, the author can then steal what truly belongs to the Filipinos and say it originated from European Fencing methods.Therefore, transforming it into a European art. Sadly, giving credit to the colonizer who oppressed the Filipinos, denied them equal rights, while governing them with no progress for over 300 years.In reality, anybody who has seen Kali/Arnis/Eskrima and Fencing can see that they're two completely different arts.Filipino blades like the Kris and Kampilan do not resemble Spanish rapiers nor are they designed for their fighting methods.Filipinos carried these weapons even before Magellan arrived according to Magellan's historian, Antonio Pigfetta.

While reading this book I felt very upset.This book tarnished the history of countless Filipino warriors who preserved, developed and passed the Filipino arts down to us.Their history is being portrayed and altered by an author�s personal perception.With this book, their true history is erased like words on a notepad. They are then filled in with bias views, in a book that claims to be �scholarly.�

I hope that the reader keeps an open mind while reading this book.Seek out other sources on this topic as well.This way the reader can broaden their perspective and not become limited to the information presented in Mr. Wiley�s book. ... Read more

Product Description
US Army Special Forces, Technical Manual, TM 9-1220-220-34, BALLISTICS DRIVE: M10, M10A1, M10A3, M10A4, M10A5, M10A6, 1985

SCOPE
This volume contains troubleshooting requirements and procedures for direct support and general support (DS/GS)
maintenance of the M 10 Series Ballistics Drive.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph Page
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
VOLUME I
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Scope
Organization
How to Troubleshoot
Test Equipment
CHAPTER 2. TROUBLESHOOTING
Scope
Performance Test
VOLUME II
MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Section 1. General
Scope
Organization
Section 2. Description and Data
Description
Tabulated Data
Differences Between Configurations
CHAPTER 2. GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Section 1. General
Scope
Section 2. Reference Documents .
General Maintenance
Cleaning
Painting
Sealing
Lubrication
Section 3. Safety Procedures
General Procedure
Section 4. Special Tools and Test Equipment
Tools and Test Equipment
CHAPTER 3. INSPECTION UPON RECEIPT
Scope
Ballistics Drive Inspection Upon
Receipt
CHAPTER 4. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Section 1. General
Scope
List of Ballistics Drive Items Contained in this
Chapter
Section 2. Ballistics Drive
Ballistics Drive Maintenance Procedures Index
Ballistics Drive Removal
Ballistics Drive Installation
Section 3. Temperature Compensating Rod
Temperature Compensating Rod Maintenance
Procedures Index
Temperature Compensating Rod Removal
Temperature Compensating Rod Installation
Section 4. Trunnion Link
Trunnion Link Maintenance Procedures Index
Trunnion Link Disassembly
Trunnion Link Assembly
Section 5. Drive Connector
Drive Connector Maintenance Procedures
Index
Drive Connector Disassembly
Drive Connector Assembly
Section 6. Link Connector
Link Connector Maintenance Procedures
Index
Link Connector Disassembly
Link Connector Assembly
Section 7. Fire Control Level
Fire Control Level Maintenance Procedures
Index
Fire Control Level Disassembly
Fire Control Level Assembly
Section 8. Light Assembly
Light Assembly Maintenance Procedures
Index
Light Assembly Removal
Light Assembly Disassembly
Light Assembly Assembly
Light Assembly Installation
Section 9. Rangefinder Link Connector Assembly
Rangefinder Link Connector Assembly
Maintenance Procedures Index
Rangefinder Link Connector Assembly
Disassembly.
Rangefinder Link Connector Assembly
Assembly
Section 10. Junction Box Assembly
Junction Box Assembly Maintenance
Procedures Index
Junction Box Assembly Removal
Junction Box Assembly Disassembly
Junction Box Assembly Assembly
Junction Box Assembly Installation
Section 11. Shaft and Related Parts
Shaft and Related Parts Maintenance
Procedures Index
Shaft and Related Parts Disassembly
Shaft and Related Parts Assembly
CHAPTER 5. FINAL INSPECTION
Scope
Ballistics Drice Final Inspection
CHAPTER 6. PACKAGING
Scope
APPENDIX A. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
LIST
Section 1. Introduction
Scope
Explanation of Columns
Section 2. Expendable Supplies and Materials
APPENDIX B. MAINTENANCE TASK INDEX
Scope
Maintenance Task Index
APPENDIX C. FABRICATED TOOL ... Read more

Product Description
US Army Special Forces, Technical Manual, TM 9-1240-262-34&P, TELESCOPE, ARTICULATED: M105D (1240-00-980-1745), M105F (1240-00-764-1668), 1987



VOLUME I
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
scope
Organization
How to Troubleshoot
Test Equipment
Sample Fault Isolation Procedure
2. CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
Scope
Checkout
FAULT SYMPTOM INDEX
FAULT ISOLATION PROCEDURE
Scope
Cannot See Clearly or Pressure Cannot
Be Held In Telescope

VOLUME II
MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 1.
Section 1.
INTRODUCTION
General
Scope
2. Description and Data
Description
Tabulated Data
Differences Between Configurations
CHAPTER 2. GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Section 1. General
Scope
2. Reference Documents
General Maintenance
Cleaning
Painting
Sealing
LubricationSafety Procedures
General Procedure ... Read more

Product Description
US Army Special Forces, Technical Manual, TM 9-1095-201-15, GROUND SIGNAL PROJECTOR M1A1 (1095-00-731-2570) (EIC: 4WK);, HAND PYROTECHNIC PROJECTOR M9 AND PYROTECHNIC PISTOL AN-M8 WITH PYROTECHNIC PISTOL MOUNT M1, (1095-00-726-5657), (EIC: 4MP), 1962

Scope
a. This manual contains instructions, information, and guidance of personnel responsible for operation, organizational, field, and depot maintenance of the ground signal projector M1A1 (fig. 1), hand pyro
technic projector M9 (fig. 2), and pyro technic pistol AN-M8 with pyrotechnic pistol mount M1 (figs. 3 and 4).

INTRODUCTION
General
Description and data
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Service upon receipt of materiel
Controls
Operation under usual conditions
Operation under unusual conditions
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Repair parts, tools, special tools, and equipment
Lubrication
Preventive-maintenance services
Troubleshooting
INSPECTIONS
General
Inspection procedures
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Ground signal projector M1A1
Hand pyrotechnic projector M9
Pyrotechnic pistol AN-M8 with pyrotechnic pistol mount Ml
Maintenance under unusual conditions
FINAL INSPECTION
AMMUNITION
DESTRUCTION OF MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
SHIPMENT AND STORAGE
REFERENCES
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART
BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST
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Product Description
U.S. Army Technical Manual, TM 3-4240-302-30&P-3, PROTECTIVE ENTRANCE CONTROL MODULE, (NSN 4240-01-048-2803), 1986

SCOPE.
a. Type of Manual. This manual provides direct
support maintenance instructions for the protective
entrance control module including repair parts and
special tools list.
b. Equipment Name and Number.
Protective Entrance Control Module (PECM)
(NSN 4240-01-048-2803)
c. Purpose of Equipment. The protective entrance
control module monitors protective entrance pressure,
provides light to the inside of the protective entrance,
provides 5 minute times for personal decontamination,
and provides PE occupied and low pressure signals to
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Product Description
US Army, Special Forces, Technical Manual, TM 9-1015-200-10, OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR MORTAR, 81-MM, M29A1, (1015-00-999-7794), 1985

SCOPE.
Type of Manual. Operator’s
Model Number and Equipment Name. M29A1 81-mm Mortar
Purpose of Equipment. High angle fire for close-in support of ground troops.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Section I. General Information
Section II. Equipment Description
Section III. Technical Principles of Operation
CHAPTER 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. Description and Use of Operator’s Controls and Indicators
Section II. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
Section III. Operation under Usual Conditions
Section IV. Operation under Unusual Conditions
Section V. Operation of 81-mm Mortar M29A1 Mounted on M125A1/A2 Carrier
CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. Lubrication Instructions
Section II. Troubleshooting Procedures
Section III. Maintenance Procedures
Section IV. Operation and Maintenance of Auxiliary Equipment
CHAPTER 4 AMMUNITION
Section I. Authorized Cartridges
Section II. Preparation for Firing
Section III. Loading and Firing
Section IV. Unfired Cartridges
Section V. Care and Handling of Cartridges
Section VI. Fuzes
Section VII. Installation of Fuzes
Section VIII. Fuze Setting
Section IX. Resetting Fuzes
Section X. Fuze Wrench/Setting
Section XI. Propelling Charges
Section XII. Adjustment of Propelling Charge
Section XIII. Unused Propelling Charge Increments
CHAPTER 5 FOREIGN AMMUNITION (NATO)
APPENDIX A REFERENCES
APPENDIX B COMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS
APPENDIX C ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST ITEMS
APPENDIX D EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST
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Product Description
US Army, Technical Manual, TM 5-3431-207-20P, WELDING MACHINE, ARC; GENERATOR, ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN; AC, 220 PHASE, 60 HZ, SINGLE OPERATOR, REMOTE CONTROL; 300 AMP, DC, ARC MTD, 4 WHEELS, STEEL TIRES; 60 AMP AT 20 V MIN, 375 AMP AT 40 V CURRENT (LIBBY MODEL LA300) (FSN 3431-081-8059)
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Product Description
US Army Special Forces, Technical Manual, TM 9-1240-216-34, PERISCOPE, TANK: M19-OLD AND NEW CONFIGURATION, (6650-00-765-2971), (1240-01-005-6035), M24-OLD AND NEW CONFIGURATION, (6650-00-344-4647), (1240-01-005-6036), 1980

SCOPE
This volume contains troubleshooting requirements and procedures for direct support and general support
(DS/GS) maintenance of the M19 and M24 Periscopes. See Volume II for maintenance procedures.

VOLUME I
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Scope
Organization
How to Troubleshoot
Test Equipment
Sample Fault Isolation Procedure
CHAPTER 2. CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
Scope
Checkout
CHAPTER 3. FAULT SYMPTOM INDEX
CHAPTER 4. FAULT ISOLATION PROCEDURE
Scope
No Image (In One or Both Eyepieces)
When Power Supply is On
Poor Focus (One or Both Eyepieces)
Image Dim or Flickering
No Image or Dim Image or Poor Focus
in Either Eyepiece
APPENDIX A. WIRING DIAGRAMS
Ml9 and M24 Periscope (Old Configuration)
Wiring Diagram
M19 and M24 Periscope (New Configuration)
Wiring Diagram
APPENDIX B. ASSEMBLY OF POWER SUPPLIES
Scope
Assembly


VOLUME II
MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION
General
Scope
Organization
Description and Data
Physical Description
Tabulated Data
Differences Between Configurations
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
General
Scope
Reference Documents
General Maintenance
Cleaning
Painting
Sealing
Lubrication
Safety Procedures
General Procedure
Special Tools and Test Equipment
Tools and Test Equipment
INSPECTION UPON RECEIPT
Scope
Body Assembly Inspection Upon Receipt
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
General
Scope
List of Periscope Items Contained
in This Chapter
Headrest Assembly
Headrest Assembly Maintenance Procedures
Index
Headrest Assembly Removal
Headrest Assembly Disassembly
Headrest Assembly Assembly
Headrest Assembly Installation
Elevation Lock Assembly
Elevation Lock Assembly Maintenance
Procedures Index
Elevation Lock Assembly Removal
Elevation Lock Assembly Disassembly
Elevation Lock Assembly Assembly
Elevation Lock Assembly Installation
Body Cover
Body Cover Maintenance Procedures Index
Body Cover Removal
Body Cover Installation
Board Assembly and Ground Wire Assembly
Board Assembly and Ground Wire Assembly
Maintenance Procedures Index
Body Assembly and Ground Wire Assembly
Removal
Body Assembly and Ground Wire Assembly
Installation
High Voltage Cable Assembly
High Voltage Cable Assembly Maintenance
Procedures Index
High Voltage Cable Assembly Removal
High Voltage Cable Assembly Installation
Receptacle
Receptacle Maintenance Procedures Index
R e c e p t a c l e R e m o v a l
Receptacle Installation
Trunnion, Latch, Eccentric, and
Related Parts
Trunnion, Latch, Eccentric, and Related
Parts Maintenance Procedures Index
Trunnion, Latch, Eccentric, and Related
Parts Removal
Trunnion, Latch, Eccentric, and Related
Parts Installation
Image Converter Electron Tube
Maintenance Procedures Index
Image Converter Electron Tube Removal
Image Converter Electron Tube Installation
Resistor Assembly
Resistor Assembly Maintenance
Procedures Index
Resistor Assembly Removal
Resistor Assembly Installation
Decal
Decal Maintenance Procedures Index
Decal Removal
Decal Installation
Strap
Strap Maintenance Procedures
Index
Strap Removal
Strap Installation
FINAL INSPECTION
Scope
Final Inspection of Body Assembly
PACKAGING ... Read more

Product Description
U.S. Army Technical Manual, TM 3-1040-244-34, COMPRESS RECIPROCATING, POWER-DRIVEN, FLAMETHROWER, 3 1/2 CFM, AN-M4C, (FSN 1040-078-5431),1966

Scope
This manual is published for the information and
guidance of personnel responsible for maintenance,
repair, and overhaul of the AN-M4/C 3 1/2 cfm flamethrower
power-driven reciprocating compressors, model
32601016 ... Read more

Product Description
U.S. Army Technical Manual, TM 3-1055-456-12, LAUNCHER, ROCKET: 66-MM, 4-TUBE, (NSN 1055-00-021-3909), 1975


Scope
These instructions are for use by the operator and
organizational maintenance personnel. They
apply to the Launcher, Rocket: 66mm, 4-Tube,
M202A1. ... Read more