This is a larger format reference, desk copy edition of the bestselling pocket edition. New, fully revised February 2011 edition of the official issue United States Army Ranger Handbook. The chapters are structured as follows subjects in brackets are just examples of some of the many issues and lessons covered in the chapters Leadership Operations Fire Support including risk estimate distances, close air support, close combat attack aviation etc. Communications military radios, antennas etc. Demolitions explosives, detonations, safe distances etc. Movement formations, fundamentals, tactical marches, movement during limited visibility, danger areas etc. Patrols reconnaissance, security, ambushes, debriefs etc. Battle Drills react to visual, IED, or direct contact how to enter and clear a room, entering trenches, reacting to indirect fire etc. Mountain Engineering training, organization, rescue equipment, anchors, knots, belays, climbing commands etc. Machine Gun Employment specification