A paperback copy of a US Department of the Army Vietnam War era, 1964 Dated "Explosive Series: Solid Propellants Part One" in good to very good condition overall. The US Army 1964 document titled "Explosive Series: Solid Propellants Part One" (officially designated as AMCP 706-175) is an engineering design handbook published by the United States Army Materiel Command.It served as an authoritative reference manual for engineers, scientists, and military personnel involved in the research, design, and manufacturing of solid propellants for weapons systems. The document, which consists of the first 10 chapters, details the following: Core concepts, Chemical composition, Design and manufacture and performance analysis.