Reading Field Manuals (FMs) -- anybody else actually enjoy it too?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 May 2014 19:22:17 -0400

I find the bulk of my personal time these days is spent reading FMs and researching military "stuff". I can't seem to read enough FMs. Anyone else having this issue?

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 1 at 2014 7:43 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 01 May 2014 19:43:48 -0400

I wish you luck Lt, To keep up with the Military and your technical expertise anymore is a Daunting Task. In living at the Peak of the Information Age kinda sucks in some ways. I love the week I drop off line and Ca-hort with my Grandchildren every year.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Feb 17 at 2016 1:41 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:41:52 -0500

Reading FM's was much better than reading TMs in my experience CPT Private RallyPoint Member. We considered TMs to be a sleep aid if you had insomnia.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2016 12:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:22:08 -0500

Yes Sir, I recreationally read regulations and FM's. While deployed, I read regulations on my spare time. My biggest pet peeve is when someone says it's in the REG's but cannot reference to what REG/FM or says look it up it's in there. I turn around and go look it up, then print out the information and present it to them. I made it a habit to go to REG/FM's to gather my supporting references (ie. chapter 2, 2a(1) references/excerpts) for training presentations notes. I was typically asked, where was that information found. Knowledge is power, the more you know the better off you'll be in your duty position.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Mar 7 at 2016 12:30 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:30:35 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Especially when on CQ with a long night ahead. I still recall a few ARs from those days.