FM 3-05.212 Special Forces Waterborne Opns

FM 3-05.212/MCRP 3-11.3A     dated 30 September 2009

Field Manual (FM) 3-05.212/Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-11.3A presents a series of concise, proven techniques and guidelines that are essential to safe and successful waterborne operations. It provides a consolidated reference for training and employing Special Forces (SF) and Marines in all types of waterborne operations.

This manual will also assist commanders in selecting and preparing personnel to attend the SF underwater operations course.

SCOPE

Waterborne operations involve the employment of forces from waterborne platforms to meet objectives ashore; they may be in support of or independent from amphibious operations. This FM covers the entire spectrum of waterborne operations as they apply to United States (U.S.) Army SF and U.S. Marines. It provides detailed operational planning considerations for the following: small boat operations, surface swimming operations, dive operations, submarine operations (SUBOPS), riverine operations, and air operations (AIROPS). It also provides information on a variety of associated subject areas. The most common measurements used in waterborne operations are expressed throughout the text and in many cases are U.S. standard terms rather than metric. Appendix A consists of conversion tables that may be used when mission requirements or environments change.

APPLICABILITY

This publication applies to the Active Army, Marine Corps, Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated.

This book is a “mini” (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size – A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.