A PRACTICAL knowledge of sketching is an important part of the military education of officers and non-commissioned officers. Wen maps of the country are not available, commanders try to obtain sketches as guides in marching, and in the selection of...
Pamphlet prepared by the Engineer Subsection. Seeks to present the data necessary for the course in Topography at the General Service Schools. The material was obtained from other Army publications and from lectures and conferences prepared by...
This monograph examines the importance of a commander's ability to sense the terrain. The discussion relates this ability to the commander's ability to act faster than the enemy. This agility is critical to tactical success. As agility is one of...
This book is designed to give students the ability to read maps and to comprehend the military possibilities of the terrain. Includes the principles and methods of making and using military maps in both war games and other military situations,...
Translation of Japanese manual Hohei Kansoku Tsushin Kyohan Soan ; July 1931 ; Misls. document no. 125 ; translation project no. 91 ; prepared under the direction of the Commandant.
Contains regulations governing the system of military education in the Army and is published for the information and guidance of all concerned. Affected instructions: the Military Academy at West Point, Post schools , garrison schools and special...
A published pamphlet containing regulations for the Command and General Staff School for the information and guidance of all concerned. Each officer was to read these Regulations carefully and inform family members of parts that concern them.
Contains a publication list, revised 10 October 1918, of War Department documents available for study and reference in the special and tactical training and instruction of divisions and other organizations.
The extensive use of topography in connection with artillery firing is a development of the late European War. Batteries frequently remained for long periods of time in fixed positions, making it possible to study the terrain thoroughly and to...