A Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States 1917 - Paperback

A Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States 1917 is a comprehensive guidebook published by the War Department for the training and education of noncommissioned officers and privates in the infantry branch of the U.S. Army. The book covers a wide range of topics, including military organization, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, tactics, and field operations. It also provides guidance on military discipline, leadership, and the proper care and maintenance of equipment and weapons. The manual is intended to serve as a valuable resource for soldiers in the field, as well as a reference for military instructors and officers. First published in 1917, the book is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the training and operations of the U.S. Army during World War I.1917. To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and training. Contents: Military Discipline and Courtesy; Arms, Uniforms, and Equipment; Rations and Forage; Personal Hygiene and Care of the Feet; Extracts from Infantry Drill Regulations, 1911; Field Service; Marching and Camping; Target Practice; Extracts from Manual of Interior Guard Duty, 1914; Map Reading and Sketching; Message Blanks; Signals and Codes; First-Aid Rules; Laws and Regulations; and English-French Vocabulary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.