Dog transportation is useful under conditions of snow and ice which preclude the use of horses, mules, or motorized transportation. This field manual details the military sled dog, equipment, kennel management, field management, physiology and...
The medical Noncommissioned Officer has a proud history in the Army. Every soldier, particularly those in the combat arms, knows the cry of "Medic". It is a cry that shakes the soul. Medical NCOs dread that call but have responded over the years...
This is a detailed study about the US Army Battalion surgeon. Emphasis is devoted to the reasons the Battalion Surgeon was disestablished in the 1970-1980 timeframe, why the position was reestablished in 1984, and the implications for the future....
The Russo-Japanese war presents prominent features, apparently the result of the normal evolution of modern warfare, which affects the medical department as well as other branches of the service. This book presents a series of reports by United...
Includes the naval gunfire report, air report, and artillery report of the V Amphibious Corps regarding the training and planning for the invasion of Iwo Jima during World War II contained in annex Charlie.
This field manual from 1942 details the medical service of the division, in camp and bivouac, on marches, in the attack, in defense, retrograde movements, special operations, characteristics common to corps and army, and medical service of the...
In the U. S. diet, foods are not as highly seasoned with spices and herbs as they are in many parts of the world. Visitors may find meat dishes of all kinds have more flavor if extra seasonings are added at the table.
1917 practical manual for the training and instruction of officers and men in trench warfare, based on the latest information from the battle fronts of Europe, and including the attack and defense of trenches, the construction of trenches and...
1917 practical manual for the training and instruction of officers and men in trench warfare, based on the latest information from the battle fronts of Europe, and including the attack and defense of trenches, the construction of trenches and...
Through research and development, many countries have used various pathogens to create weapons of mass destruction. These weapons have been used by many nation-states not only for military power, but also for terrorist acts on an unsuspecting...
Agbay, Kelly R.; PascualJackson, Cielito; Phillips, Ralph L.; Wells, Jeffrey A.; Franklin, Anthony
The annals of history can attest that Biological Warfare is not a new concept. In fact, many historians have documented the use of Biological Warfare even in ancient times. In earlier times, Biological Warfare took on primitive forms: use of dead...
One may debate on whether or not the time taken to study military history is worth it. There are numerous reasons why the leaders in the armed forces need to study military history. Previous military conflicts teach leaders how to improve a...
Ethical dilemmas have plagued man since the beginning of time. Therefore, who is to reason that the Soldiers within the United States Army would be any different? Throughout our vast history as a nation and through all our wars, Soldiers have found...
The essential role of any soldier is to learn his skills and to apply those skills to accomplish the missions his leaders and the Army assign him. No greater example is there of a soldier's battle to persist and persevere in this objective than...
The Combat Medic during World War II played a critical role in the medical treatment of wounded soldiers. Their selflessness and heroic acts greatly contributed to the successful outcome of Allied Forces during World War II. This paper will discuss...
The essential role of any soldier is to learn his skills and then apply those skills to accomplish the missions that his leaders and the Army assign him. No greater example is there of a soldier’s battle to persist and persevere in this objective...
I redeployed from OIF I Mar of 2004 as the 1SG of Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment with the satisfaction of a job well done and we were coming home. We were expecting some down time prior to our next deployment, however,...