This book is a review of infantry drill regulations of the United States Army up to 1919. Includes drills, weapons, combat, offensive combat, ceremonies, and inspections.
Success in battle is the ultimate object of all military training; success may be looked for only when the training is intelligent and thorough. Commanding officers are accountable for the proper training of their respective organizations within...
The drill prescribed herein is designed for general use and may be adapted to any type of unit; therefore some of the explanation is of a general nature which gives sufficient latitude for adaptation to specific units. Chapters include topics on...
Principles and instructions for Light Artillery. Movements, commands, and other duties are explained in detail for the different positions a soldier is under.
This obsolete military field manual includes all changes to March 1, 1931. Parts include drill (drill and combat signals, dismounted- without arms, dismounted- with rifle and automotive rifle, manual of the pistol and guidon, and close and extended...
This document is a text prepared especially for the study, training, and examination of enlisted men and for use by instructors- fully illustrated with questions for self-test and examination (includes all technical changes to February 1935). Table...
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...
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...
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...
The special object of this instruction is the training of the personnel of the battery in the dispositions and maneuvers requisite for getting the guns into position for action.
An infantry handbook founded on rational method. It is intended to explain in a practical manner the use of military force and improvements in the discipline and movement of armies.
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.
This field manual contains information on the following subjects: the soldier with and without arms; drill for foot troops; drill for units with both animal-drawn carts or pack animals and with motor carriers; drill for motor and wagon units;...
The Board of Officers assembled at this place, under your orders of October 5, 1826, for, among other purposes, reporting "A System of Exercise (and Instruction of Field-Artillery, including Manoeuvres for Light or Horse-Artillery," have now the'...
This manual contains in condensed form the approved principles and doctrines for the training and employment of Field Artillery. Field service regulations, field manuals, technical regulations, and training manuals cover subjects referred to but...
Doctrine is under attack from within the military and by the American press. The length of the current conflict has been "perceived" as too long, and the United States Military, according to some has been to slow to adapt. Accusations of "gaps"...
The 1982 publication of FM 100-5, Operations, established AirLand Battle as the operational and tactical doctrine of the U.S. Army. This doctrine, reaffirmed in the 1986 publication of the manual, is based on the principles of war, and uses tenets...
During the Vietnam War and the years following, there has been a contentious debate regarding the nature of the conflict. Some proponents argue it was an insurgency while others claim it was a conventional war, with each side advocating the...