Re: (TFT) Overland Travel

["Alan Resmondo" <resmondo@msn.com>]

Here is what the DOD says on the subject

I couldn't find the FM I wanted, it may be classified.  Here are some others.

http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/21-18/FM211_7.HTM
Forced Marches: For planning purposes, the maximum distances for forced
marches are 56 km in 24 hours; 96 km in 48 hours; and 128 km in 72 hours. Full
advantage will be taken of the periods when the troops are rested to increase
the rate of march, if necessary. Rest periods are taken to ensure the arrival
of the unit in effective fighting condition.

http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/21-18/21180012.gif
With a heavy backpack

http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/21-18/FM211_6.HTM#REF51h4
 Soldiers who are physically fit to APFT standards can carry loads that are 45
percent of their body weight (average 72 pounds) at 4 kph for eight-hour
approach marches. The amount of energy expended and discomfort experienced in
carrying these loads can be reduced if soldiers have participated in a
specialized program of physical conditioning. As a result, much heavier
emergency loads can be carried at reduced speeds. Soldiers whose mission is to
operate on foot for long periods without resupply can benefit from such
training and conditioning.


http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/55-15/appc.pdf
Human Bearers
Males can carry an average cargo load of
80 pounds. Females can carry an average cargo
load of 30 to 35 pounds. Each litter team consists
of 8 to 12 humans.
For average conditions on level terrain, teams can
march an average of 12 miles per day. To estimate
the time needed to cover a given distance in hilly
or mountainous areas, use the following equation.
(For these conditions, cargo loads given above for
males and females should be reduced from 20 to
30 percent, depending upon the steepness of
the terrain.)
T = t + a + d
where:
T = total time required
t = time required to march a given map distance
total ascent in feet during march
a = 1,000
total descent in feet during march
d = 1,500

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/index.html

>>Does anyone a good set of rates for overland travel (x miles per day), just
at the level of detail of roads, open land, forest and mountains?
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