This General Subject Technical Manual, Technical Manual TM 3-34.63 (FM 5-436) Paving and Surfacing Operations August 2013, provides essential information to military personnel who are engaged in or responsible for bituminous and concrete operations for roads and airfields. It contains information on construction materials and equipment and the mix design, production, placement, and repair of concrete and bituminous pavements. This publication applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). Emphasis is primarily placed on the duties and responsibilities of engineer platoon sergeants, platoon leaders, company commanders, and staff personnel during bituminous and concrete operations. In addition, technical engineering specialists (military occupational specialty MOS] 51T) are involved in quality control of bituminous and concrete operations. TM 3-34.63 is a companion publication of TM 3-34.64, FM 5-430-00-1, and FM 5-430-00-2. It completes the process of road and airfield construction. Appendix A contains a metric conversion chart. The proponent of this publication is HQ TRADOC.