Military Vehicle Reference Books and Manuals
Military vehicle manuals and publications.
Whether you are going to do all of your own mechanical work, or have others do it, its a must to have a full set of manuals for any military vehicle you own. There is a lot to learn and the right books make it easy. The set of military manuals (original or reproduction) is basic and may be supplemented by other books about the history of the vehicle or with further information for owners.
The information about Military Vehicle Reference Books and Manuals is organized in these pages:
- Military Vehicle Field and Technical Manuals Guide
- Sources of Original Military Vehicle Manuals
- Sources of Reproduction Military Vehicle Manuals and CDs
- Commercial Military Vehicle Books
Long Term Planning for your Set of MV Manuals
USAF A1C Vincent St. Hiraire (left), and Airman Daphne Webb, both General Purpose Vehicle Maintenance Apprentices, replacing a water pump in a military vehicle, 31st Transportation Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Shop, Aviano Air Base, Italy, 13 February 2003.
Acquiring a complete set of original manuals for your vehicle may not be a one step operation. Especially if your vehicle is older vintage it may take some time to locate and acquire everything you want in your collection. A good way to start is to buy one of the CDs of reproduction manuals to use a a point of reference. Then gradually fill in with originals as they become available and your budget permits. The Military Vehicle Field and Technical Manuals Guide provides some insight into the range of manuals and other documentation you might expect to find.
If you go deeper into the area of publications you will find a host of other "opportunities" to add to your collection. Some people have acquired original factory drawings for the manufacturing process, copies of government contracts, specialized training or operational orders involving the vehicle, and so it goes on and on. While the typical tactical vehicle might have only the Operators Manual in the glove box or in a log book binder, you can accumulate a long shelf of higher echelon maintenance manuals plus many other publications, extending to any depth or degree you like.
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