drn@pinet.aip.org (donald_newcomb) (03/19/91)
From: drn@pinet.aip.org (donald_newcomb)
This is being posted to both the Usenet military science (sci.military)
and the Bitnet government document (GOVDOC-L) lists. If something I
say doesn't make sense, it is probably intended for the other group.
I would like to thank all the people who answered my queries about
finding a reliable source for U.S. Army Field and Technical Manuals
(FM & TM series). I took these suggestions to the acquisitions librarian
at my friendly neighborhood research library. She went over them with
me and, after figuring out what I wanted, produced a tome from the
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) entitled, "How To Get It"
(AD-A201 600). This book, which is about the size of the Atlanta White
Pages, was written to assist the DOD in finding it's own documents,
but has some information of use to private individuals. Listed under
"Army-Manuals-Technical (TM)" it said that civilians should look under
"NTIS Army Publications Program." Which I did.
The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) has established THE
office for civilian purchase of Army publications. There is no NTIS
price list for this, though. They query the Army via computer hookup
to determine availability and price and reply with a quote on a case-
by-case basis. Delivery is 4 to 6 weeks. Cost is $8.00 to $40.00 per
copy (No one I know ever accused NTIS of being cheap!). They prefer
to receive your "Wish List" via their direct FAX, rather than either
phone or TELEX. They can reply within 1 business day by return FAX.
You must enquire and order by number. Publications may be available
in fiche, paper or both. They also have access to some Air Force Pubs.
NTIS
Attn: Army Publications Program
5285 Port Royal Rd
Springfield, VA 22151
Phone:(703) 487-4684 Direct to Army Pubs.
FAX :(703) 487-4841 " " " "
TELEX:89-9405 Mark:"ATTN: ARMY PUBS"
Probably one of the first Army Pubs. that a researcher should get is
DA-PAM-310-1; The microfiche Consolidated Index of Army Publications
and Forms.
Now, $8.00 to $40.00 per copy is not cheap. You may want to check other
sources first. Here are some that have been suggested:
1. Regional Federal Depository Libraries should have, or be able to get,
most titles. If you don't know where your Regional Depository is, ask
your local library.
2. Purchase from Army-Navy suppliers. Some suggested supliers are:
a. Camp Shelby Army Surplus
P.O. Box 15073
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-4226
Recently won scrap paper contract for MS National Guard.
Looking for market for manuals by-the-ton.
b. U.S. Cavalry
2855 Centennial Ave.
Radcliff, KY 40160
(800) 777-7732
(502) 351-1164
FAX: (502) 352-0266
Well known mail order place, near Ft. Knox.
c. Brigade Quartermasters
1025 Cobb Intl. Blvd.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(800) 338-4327
(404) 428-1234
FAX: (404) 426-7726
TELEX: 54-2461
Similar mail order place.
d. Manion's Military Auction House
P.O. Box 2214
Kansas City, KS
(913) 299-6692
FAX: (913) 299-6792
Conducts "mail in" auctions of military surplus and similar
items. Suggested by Robert Beville (rbeville@tekig5.pen.tek.com).
I'm going to write just to find out how they work it 8-).
e. Cadre Supply
P.O. Box 22074
Memphis, Tenn. 38122
(901) 526-4986
Another, but less well known, mail order house.
The mentioning of certain business concerns does not indicate any
endorsement of same. I may have missed some good sources. Any southern
bias in the above list is either a coincidence or comes from the fact
that I am in Mississippi.
Thanks again for all the help.
Donald Newcomb
drn@pinet.aip.org
drn@aip.bitnet