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

A Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States 1917 is a guidebook written by the War Department of the United States. It is intended to provide instruction and guidance to noncommissioned officers and privates in the infantry branch of the US Army. The book covers a wide range of topics, including military organization, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, tactics, and the handling of various types of weapons and equipment. It also includes sections on military law, hygiene, and first aid. The manual is designed to be a comprehensive resource for soldiers in the field, and is written in clear and concise language that is easy to understand. Originally published in 1917, this book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the training and preparation of American soldiers during World War I.1917.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.