Small arms ammunition : personal equipments of the soldier (comprising infantry, cavalry, artillery, and band equipments : miscellaneous articles for the use of all organizations : 3-inch W.I. saluting gun, mount, equipment, ammunition, etc. and...
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...
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...
The following; Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Field Artillery of the Army of the United States is approved and herewith published for the information and government of all concerned.
Obedience is the first and last duty of a soldier, it is the foundation upon which the military efficiency is built, without it an army becomes a mob, while with it a mob ceases to be a mob find becomes possessed of much of the power of an...
On 18 August 2005, an improvised explosive device (IED) killed the four-man crew of Saber 70 in Samarra, Iraq while they served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I had a personal contact with all four Soldiers the very day before they died....
This study analyzes the decisions of Lieutenant General Frederick Franks during the planning and execution of the ground campaign of Desert Storm. Franks has been criticized for being consumed with the synchronization of his multi-division attack...
The U.S. Cavalry NCO during the Indian Wars of 1865-1880 faced many challenges. He had the responsibility of training his men, their health and welfare, and discipline in the ranks. His mission against the Indians required him to fight a tough and...
This analysis examines the validity of using miniature wargaming to study the American Civil War. The analysis specifically examines the miniature wargame rules, STARS*N*BARS III. The goal is to determine whether Civil War combat can be accurately...
This study examines the concept of battle command from a modern historical perspective. It analyzes the decision making and leadership displayed by Lieutenant General Franks during the planning, preparation and execution of Operation Desert Storm...
A description (including illustrations) of ordnance equipment as required for the headquarters company of a field artillery regiment of heavy, horse, mountain, or light artillery; and equipment pertaining to a battery only.
This handbook contains general military instructions for cadets; covers Army organization, duties, discipline, operations, training, drills, hygiene, and first aid. Includes photographs and illustrations.
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.
The intent of this paper is to give the reader an idea of who 1SG Percival Lowe was. I will
discuss his life from the start of his military career to the end and how he used weapons,
performed his duties, instilled discipline, and why I think he...
Table of contents include: Constitutional provisions and general laws concerning the militia; organization of the militia; annual appropriation for arming and equipping the militia, and its apportionment; property accountability; funds; armament,...
Military bands provide a powerful means to commanding officers for stimulating and maintaining the morale of their units. In addition, good bands contribute directly to the contentment and well-being of the troops. It follows, therefore, that...
The differences between British and American doctrines and methods as to the employment of horse cavalry the primary consideration being those differences are rather than the reason for them.
This study investigates whether the armed forces of the United States need joint doctrine for nonlethal weapons. The U.S. Department of Defense is gradually increasing its commitment of fiscal and manpower resources to the development of nonlethal...