The observations of Observer Team No. 8, plus answers from different U.S. Army units to the included questionnaire, helped to create the team's report to the U.S. Far East Command. The report examines combat arms organizational structures, basic tactical principles, and improvements to Army training programs.

Cover title. "Inclosed is the report of Observer Team No. 8 from this Office covering a visit to the Far East Command during the period 16 April - 14 May 1953."--Volume 1, Page 1. Questionnaire is printed as an inclosure in a separate volume under the cover title "Questionnaire: answers obtained by FEC Observer Team No 8, April-May 1953".

ReportReport of Army Field Forces Observer Team No 8 to FECOM, April-May 1953 -- Basic report -- Letter of instructions -- Orders for Observer Team -- Composition of Oberver Team -- Organization of sub-teams -- Itinerary -- Personnel and administration -- Intelligence -- Logistics -- Infantry -- Armor -- Artillery -- Joint operations -- Army Aviation -- Ordnance -- Quartermaster -- Transportation -- Inclosure Questionnaire: answers obtained by FEC Observer Team No 8, April-May 1953 -- Personnel and administration -- Intelligence -- Operations and training -- Logistics -- Infantry -- Armor -- Artillery -- FSCC -- Mine warfare -- Joint operations -- Army Aviation -- Ordnance -- Medical -- Airborne -- Provost Marshal and CA/MG -- Engineer -- Quartermaster -- CBR -- Chemical -- Atomic -- Psychological warfare -- Information -- Transportation -- Chaplain -- General.