Smiles In Aroacespec

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Source | Day 89

CoD Military Realism References

UPDATED 05JUL24

For those of you who want to take your fic writing realism (or general military knowledge) to the next level, here is a compilation of real-world, declassified military documents ranging from field manuals to military academy graduate theses all pulled from the Internet Archive. If you're looking for something specific, I highly recommend browsing through their military collection, as they have handbooks on every military topic imaginable, including specific weapons and military operations.

All of these are incredibly outdated because all of the in-date stuff is still classified. That being said, some of these are more outdated than others. Use them at your own discretion and don’t feel obligated to make every detail of your fic entirely accurate. Fic writing is supposed to be fun for everyone involved. Don’t let the real world intricacies of the military distract you from making those military men kiss sloppy style 🖤

General:

Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (DoD, 2001)

Dictionary of United States Military Terms for Joint Usage (DoD, 1950)

Basic Training and Care of Military Dogs (US Army, 1972)

Military Working Dogs (US Army, 2005)

Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad (US Army, 1992)

State, Official, and Special Military Funerals (US Armed Forces, 1965)

Handbook for Next of Kin of Army Prisoners of War / Missing Personnel (US Army, 1972)

Communication:

Hand Signals

Radio Operator's Handbook (US Marine Corps)

Tactical Single Channel Radio Communications Techniques (US Army, 1987)

Combat Skills:

Combat Skills of the Soldier (US Army, 1984)

Hand to Hand Combat (US Marine Corps)

Combat Training with Pistols and Revolvers (US Army, 1988)

Close Combat (US Marine Corps, 1999)

Explosives and Demolitions (US Army, 2007)

Camouflage, Concealment, and Decoys (US Army, 1999)

Military Diving (US Army, 1999)

Combat Diving (Canadian National Defense, 2002)

Night Combat - Historical Study (Center of Military History, US Army, 1986)

Scouting and Patrolling (US Marine Corps, 2000)

Officers:

Staff Duties in the Field (Canadian National Defense, 1995)

Notes for Officers and NCOs on Methods of Instruction (School of Infantry, 1946)

Army Non Commissioned Officer’s Guide (Us Army, 2002)

Commander’s Tactical Handbook (US Marine Corps, 1988)

Intelligence Officer's Handbook (US Army, 1998)

Types of Operations:

Terrain:

Mountain Operations (Canadian National Defense, 1976)

Combat in Built-Up Areas (US Army, 1992)

Desert Operations (US Army, 1993)

Jungle Operations (Canadian National Defense, 1978)

Ground Combat Operations (US Marine Corps, 2002)

River Crossing Operations (US Army, US Marine Corps, 1998)

Mountain Operations (US Army, 2000)

Training for Urban Operations (US Army, 2002)

Guerrilla Warfare Tactics in Urban Environments Master's Thesis (US Army, 2003)

Other:

Guerrilla Warfare and Special Forces Operations (US Army, 1961)

Kill or Get Killed: Riot Control, Techniques, Manhandling, and Close Combat for Police and the Military (US Marine Corps, 1991)

Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Operations (US Marine Corps, 1998)

Doctrine for Special Forces Operations (US Army, 1990)

Raid Operations (US Marine Corps, 2002)

Land Force Information Operations (Canadian National Defense, 1999)

Scout Platoon (US Army, 1999)

Engineer Reconnaissance (US Army, 1998)

Operations in a Low Intensity Conflict (US Army, 1992)

Counterguerrilla Operations (US Army, 1986)

Counterinsurgency Operations (US Marine Corps, 2004)

Medical/Survival:

Basic Medical Information:

Basic Medical Terminology (US Army)

Special Forces Medical Handbook (US Army, 1982)

Aidmans Medical Guide (US Army, 1973)

Medical Platoon Leaders' Handbook (US Army, 2001)

Basic Human Anatomy (US Army)

Basic Human Physiology (US Army)

Basic Patient Care Procedures (US Army)

Force Health Protection Nutrition and Exercise Manual (US Navy, 1999)

Treating Wounds in the Field (US Army)

Combat Life-Saver Medical Tasks (US Army)

Medical Interoperability Handbook (ABCA Armies, 2000)

Combat Stress (US Marine Corps, 2000)

Combat Stress Control in a Theater of Operations (US Army, 1992)

Self Aid and Buddy Aid (US Army, 2000)

Taking Vital Signs (US Army)

Preventive Medical Services (US Army, 2000)

Food Service: Army Rations, Food Packets and Supplements (US Army, 1968)

Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties (US Armed Forces, 2000)

Physical Readiness Training for Combat (US Marine Corps, 2004)

Specific Scenario Survival:

Summer Survival Course Handbook (US Marine Corps, 2002)

Winter Survival Course Handbook (US Marine Corps, 2002)

Basic Cold Weather Training (Canadian National Defense, 1974)

Soldier's Handbook for Individual Operations and Survival in Cold Weather Areas (US Army, 1986)

Basic Cold Weather Manual (US Army, 1968)

Combat Water Survival (US Marine Corps, 2003)

Ordnance Materiel in Extreme Cold Weather 0 to -65 F (US Army, US Air Force, 1959)

Map Reading and Land Navigation (US Army, 2001)

Survival, Evasion, and Recovery (US Armed Forces, 1999)

What to Expect if You Get Shot

Finding Your Direction When Lost

Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare (US Army, 1997)

Medical Evacuation in a Theater of Operations (US Army, 2000)

Environmental Injuries: Snakebite, Arthropod Bite/Sting, Plant Contact, Heat/Cold Injury (US Army)

Snipers:

Sniper Training (US Army, 1994)

Sniper Training Program (US Navy SEALs)

Modern Snipers (2016)

Counter Sniper Guide (US Army)

Sniping (US Marine Corps, 2004)

Special Operations Sniper Training and Employment (US Army)

Scouting, Patrolling, and Sniping (War Department, 1944)

Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism, and Intelligence:

Understanding and Surviving Terrorism (US Marine Corps, 2001)

Counterterrorism Handbook (2002)

Emergency Response to Terrorism (USDoJ, 1999)

Aptitude for Destruction: Organizational Learning in Terrorist Groups and Its Implications for Combating Terrorism (RAND, 2005)

Countermobility (US Army, 1985)

Counterintelligence (US Army, 1995)

Intelligence Preparation of a Battlefield (US Army, 1994)

haha im one of those angels who makes you question the morality of God, dw I question it too :D

Shoutout to the angelkins who aren't the soft, ethereal stereotype most people think of!!

Shoutout to the angels who are firm and unyielding, who represent justice and make no exceptions!!

Shoutout to the angels that aren't inhumanly beautiful and dressed in white robes, but wear dark armor and hardened faces to battle!!!

Shoutout to the angels that don't tie themselves to a religion, who are beautiful because they are terrible forces of divinity!

Shoutout to all angels, whether you're fallen or not, no matter what form you take or who you serve!!

not me reblogging it myself bc i got hungry :>

doing this bc im bored also i need motivation to actually get through life rn lmaooo

5 notes - ill get up and make a sandwich for dinner

25 notes - ill finish all my assignments

50 notes - ill work on my art wips

75 notes - ill shower for a week straight

100 notes - ill try to eat three full meals a day for a week

150 notes - ill work out again

200 notes - ill get vocals recorded for some songs

250 notes - ill organise my clothes

300 notes - ill deep clean my room

500 notes - ill text my crush first

1000 notes - ill try to talk to my parents about gender

2500 notes - ill tell my friend who my crush is

5000 notes - ill confess (GOD PLEASE NO)

10,000 notes - ill call the bank to resolve all of the finance issues and get my card working again

15,000 notes - ill get rid of THAT addiction (its gonna be so fucking hard but i swear ill try if we get to it)

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WHERE ARE MY WINGS

sometimes reading fanfics while in love and not in a relationship is hit and miss, sometimes you smile and think "wow i cant wait to do that with them, we're gonna cuddle and grow old together"

other times you get hit with angst thats too relatable, that leaves a gaping hole in your soul, that leaves you in tears, straining to keep quiet at 2:50am

the crushing weight of reality comes down onto you and you overthink and overanalyse everything "he doesnt love me" "he only thinks of us as friends" "my parents would never let us anyway"

you're left empty and wondering why you arent able to be happy, why god cursed you to always have horrible luck with love, unrequited, wrong place wrong time, faked, you're left hurting, yet so madly in love

(im sorry, its just late/early (3am) and idk what to do)