The purpose of this manual is to describe how US Army forces fight in the desert.  Conditions will be encountered in the desert that have a profound effect on military operations.  Desert operations require, among other things, special equipment, special training and acclimatization, and a high degree of self-discipline if operations are to be successful.

Topics covered include:  The Environment and Its Effects on Personnel and Equipment, Preparation for Desert Operations, Operations in Desert Conditions, much more.

FM 90-3, Aug 1977, 8" x 11", 200 pages, softcover