This document sets forth a checklist of basic duties for troop leaders at the platoon, section, squad, and fire team levels in combat operations. Includes duties in the amphibious and helicopterborne assault operations ashore, and special land...
The primary purpose of military physical training is the production of a state of health and general physical fitness which will permit the soldier to perform the arduous duties required of him. The ultimate goal of this training, then, is physical...
Principles and instructions for Light Artillery. Movements, commands, and other duties are explained in detail for the different positions a soldier is under.
The duties of a tank crewman are physically demanding. If a tank crewman is stronger, he will perform his job better, easier, quicker, and safer. Therefore, the focus of this thesis is the design of a weight training program to improve individual...
This handbook provides guidance for commanders, staff officers, battery officers, and other personnel in planning and executing airmobile artillery operations. The techniques are applicable to all artillery units that can be transported tactically...
Jointness between army and naval forces has been the focus of many historical studies. Yet, it is often difficult to determine how effective jointness was in accomplishing the required mission. Would the outcome have been the same if the forces...
This book is a review of infantry drill regulations of the United States Army up to 1898. Divided into school of the soldier, company, battalion, regiment, brigade, and corps. Includes index and bugle call music.
War Department, Washington, October 3, 1891. A board of officers consisting of Lieut. Col. John C. Bates, Twentieth Infantry; Lieut. Col. George B. Sanford, Ninth Cavalry; Maj. Henry C. Hasbrouck, Fourth Artillery; Maj. John C. Gilmore, Assistant...
American Battle Monuments Commission; Center of Military History
This book has been prepared as part of the project of the American Battle Monuments Commission to commemorate in a complete and lasting manner the accomplishments and services of the American forces in Europe during the World War. Topics include:...
This book contains the regulations for dismounted soldiers in the field artillery and mounted soldiers, firing instructions, the gun squad, conduct of fire, drivers, care of horses, and ceremonies.
Part two of the interview with US Marine Corps Major Daniel Coleman focuses on his second deployment as the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines logistics officer in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, this one from February to September 2005. Based this...
From March to September 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Major John Polidoro, US Marine Corps, served as executive officer of the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and was based at Camp Korean Village...
Intended to assist in both candidates and board members with preparation for examination. Contains theoretical and parade and oral subjects of examination for second lieutenants of cavalry, second lieutenants of artillery, second lieutenants of...
A veteran of two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, US Marine Corps Major Dave Banning commanded Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, attached initially to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment and later to 1st Marines, in theater from...
The purpose of drill is to teach control, discipline, and teamwork. Drill may take the form of dismounted movements on a parade ground, or it may consist of combat exercises and crew drills in the field. This field manual provides information on...
The primary purpose of drill is to perfect means and methods for maneuvering and fighting troops on the battlefield. This must be continually kept in mind. The drill prescribed herein may be adapted to any type of tank destroyer unit. Explanations...
The order of subjects in this infantry drill regulation document include school of the soldier/squad/company/battalion, evolutions of the regiment, the brigade, the division, the corps, ceremonies, manual of the saber, the color, the band, advance...
This book was written and published by the non-commissioned officer instructors under the supervision of 1st Lt. Rex E. Ballinger, Unit Operations and Training Officer, STU #1, 1783d SCU, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This text is the outgrowth of a...
Guide for the Royal Army of Field Artillery regulations for the soldier and commanding officers. Every soldier of the Royal Army was required to have a copy of this manual.