The Hand-To-Hand Combat Manual is the official U.S. Army training manual for hand-to-hand combat. Designed for soldiers, instructors, and serious practitioners, it distills proven techniques from close quarters to improvised field tools—no-nonsense instruction you can rely on when things get loud.

Key Features & Design

• Technique scope: close-range, medium-range, and long-range combative techniques, plus natural weapons, defensive techniques, offensive techniques, and field-expedient weapons.
• Official source: authoritative U.S. Army training manual that reflects doctrine-backed, practical instruction.
• Format: Illustrated soft cover, 232 pages.

Whether you’re building a serious training library or brushing up on real-world applications, this manual delivers clear, reliable guidance with a touch of humor to keep you grounded when the adrenaline spike hits. It’s not a cookbook of tricks—it’s a field-tested reference you can trust.