Word: manual
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1910-1919
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Contrary to the sybilline warnings of hopeful pessimists, the First Battalion returned from the firing line with no casualties. In so far as the top sergeants could check up, the companies were in possession of the normal number of ears and digits, manual and pedal. In spite of their being armed--perhaps because of it--with rifles which the instructors graphically said were made to shoot around corners, the men made decently presentable scores. If the targets had been a regiment of Prussians, it is to be presumed that such shooting would have been at least sufficient to knock...
...Battalion going to Wakefield Monday, June 11, will take with them their copies of Small Arms Firing Manual and Manual of Interior Guard Duty. C. CORDIER. Captain, U. S. Army, Commandant. June...
...lieutenants) will be accorded the prescribed courtesies when in uniform. Non-commissioned officers (sergeants and corporals) are not saluted, except as prescribed in paragraph 172, Infantry Drill Regulations, and when making reports to the sergeant-major or acting sergeant-major at ceremonies such as guard mounting (paragraph 351, Manual of Interior Guard Duty, U. S. Army, 1914) or other formation where the non-commissioned officer receives reports for the officer in charge. All cadets, however, should stand at attention when addressed by, or addressing, a non-commissioned officer in the discharge of his duties...
...cadets will study the paragraphs in the Infantry Drill Regulations and in the Small Arms Firing Manual referred to in the above schedule of training. These paragraphs are assigned as the outside reading for the week. Tests will be given later to determine the proficiency attained in these subjects...
...Squad, pars. 51-100, 107-158, I. D. R., 8 hours; School of the Company, close order, pars. 159-198, I. D. R., 8 hours; School of the Company, extended order, pars. 199-257, I. D. R., 14 hours; Sighting Drills, pars. 13-31, Small Arms Firing Manual, 4 hours; Position and Aiming Drills, pars. 32-61, Small Arms Firing Manual, 8 hours; School of the Battalion, close order, pars. 258-289, I. D. R., 2 hours; Ceremonies, pars. 708-735, I. D. R., 2 hours; Inspection, company inspection, pars. 745-748 (omitting part applying to equipment...