INDEX
About face, [34]
Advance, company, [121], [122]
during attack, [148], [245], [246]
methods of, [126]-[129]
rear guard during, [231]
under cover, [245]
Advance cavalry, [226]
Advance guard, [142], [221]
communication with, [228], [229]
distance from main body of, [224]
distribution of, [226]
duties of, [143], [223], [224]
strength of, [224]
supports to, [226], [227]
Age limits for reserve officers, [169], [170]
Aiming rifle, [277]
Air planes, military value of, [213]
Alignments, [66], [67]
in company movements, [88], [106], [112]
in skirmish drill, [119]
Ammunition, [191]
data on U. S. Army, [285], [286]
Appointments to officers' reserve corps, [169], [170], [175], [176]
Arms of the service, coöperation of, [182]
Army departments, [178], [323], [324]
Army organization tables, [321]-[324]
Articles of War, [179]
Artillery, [183], [232], [322], [323]
organization of, [322], [323]
Assembling, position of guides and file-closers in, [111]
Assembly of company, [88], [120], [125]
of platoons, [120], [121]
of squad, [75]
At ease, [32], [33]
march, [106]
Attack, advantages of, [145], [242], [243]
deployment for, [244]
enveloping, [243], [244]
fire superiority in, [148], [207], [246]
frontal, [243]
initiative in, [145], [206]
night, [185], [186]
patrols in, [244], [252]
plan of, [147]
progress of, [147], [148], [149], [207], [246], [247]
rules for, [208], [209]
turning movement in, [243], [244]
Attention, [29]
from route step, [106]
under arms, [40]
Back step, [37]
Backward march, [37]
Bandaging, first-aid, [310]-[313]
Barbwire, use of, [151], [186]
Base squad in extended order drills, [112]-[119]
Battle-field conditions, [130], [131], [207]
Bayonet, [283]
importance of, [190]
Bed-making on practice marches, [161]
Billeting, [215]
Bivouac, [215]
Bleeding, treatment for, [311]-[313]
Blisters, treatment for, [163]
Broken bone, treatment for, [313], [314]
Bullet wound, treatment for, [311]
Burning clothes, extinguishing, [319], [320]
Burns, treatment for, [317]
Camp, arrival at, [11]-[13]
conduct in, [13]-[15]
equipment in, 11
inspection of, [296]
guard duty in, [192]-[194]
habits in, [15], [16], [17]
security in, [137]-[139]
mail regulations in, [10]
sanitation, [164], [165]
Camping ground, selection of, [215], [216]
Camping on practice marches, [161], [292]
Camps, Federal training, [10]
Cantonment, [213]
Captain, responsibility of, [110], [133]
Cavalry, [183], [184]
advance, [226], [212]
ammunition for, [191]
Cavalry division, composition of, [211]
squadron, organization of, [323]
troop organization of, [321], [322]
Chafing, treatment for, [319]
Change step, [39]
Charge during attack, [247]
Clip fire, [211]
Close order drills, [63], [88]
Clothing, [11]
Coast artillery, [178]
Colors, saluting, [195]
Column, diminishing front of, [108], [109]
of platoons, change of direction for, [102], [103]
formation from column of squads, [105], [106]
from line of, [100]-[102]
of route, [106]
of squads, change of direction for, [94], [103]
formation from line of, [93], [94], [102], [103]
Combat patrols, [244], [252]
train, [191]
Commands, [28]
in company skirmish drill, [114]
to company, [86] [96]-[100]
Communicating trenches, [188]
Company, advance of, [121]-[129]
alignment in, [88], [106], [112]
assembly of, [88], [120]
dismissing the, [111], [112]
dressing, [92], [97], [99], [112]
facing, [105]
file closers in, [108]
file formation in, [108], [109]
formation into columns, [100]-[102]
front into line, [99], [100], [106]
guide in, [106], [107], [108]
in line, from line of platoons, [105], [106]
inspection arms in, [88], [89]
march at ease, [106]
to rear, [105]
movement on fixed pivot in, [89]-[93]
on moving pivot in, [93]-[96]
intervals in, [93]
platoons in, [110]
position of men in, [87]
roll call in, [87]
route step, [106]
skirmish drills in, [114]-[120]
squads in, [86]
Coöperation of arms of the service, [182]
Corporals, duties on firing line of, [134], [135]
in company movement, [96], [97], [99], [100]
in skirmish drill, [77], [78] [115]-[117]
Cover, advance under, [245]
detachments, duties of, [221], [222]
strength of, [223]
trenches, [188]
Defense, advantages of, [150], [249]
fire superiority in, [252]
orders for, [251]
passive and active, [149], [247], [248]
position for, [130], [249], [250]
preparations for, [150]-[152] [250]-[252]
use of obstacles in, 186
Deflection in rifle drill, [263], [267], [268]
Deployment for attack, [244]
rules for, [118]-[120]
Diminishing the front of column of squads, [108], [109]
Discipline, value of, [17], [63], [216], [217]
Distances, taking, [64], [111]
Division commander, [212]
Divisional cavalry, [211]
Double time march, [36]
Drills, close order, [63], [88]
extended order, [112]
rifle, [261]-[269]
value of, [17], [63], [180]
Drowning, treatment for, [314]-[316]
Duties of advance and rear guards, [143]
of captain in battle, [133]
of corporals in battle, [134], [135]
of platoon leaders in battle, [134]
of reserve officers, [171]
Elevation, in rifle drill, [263], [268], [269]
Emergency ration, [192]
Equipment for first-aid, [309]
inspection of, [295], [296]
on arrival at camp, [11]
on practice marches, [166]-[168]
Estimating distance, [286]-[291]
Estimating the situation, [146], [203], [204]
Examination to enter Officers' Reserve Corps, [170], [172]
Exercises, preparatory, [23], [27]
Extended order drills, [112]
Facing, company, [105]
on skirmish line, [190]
Facings, [34]
Fainting, treatment for, [318]
Fall in, [33]
Fall out, [32]
Feet, care of the, [14], [162]
Federal training camps, [10]
Field artillery, organization of, [322], [323]
exercises, [127]
orders, [147] [196]-[199] [204]-[206]
ration, [192]
train, [191]
File, in squad, [63]
formation from column, [108], [109]
File-closer, sergeant as, [111]
in close order, [88]
position in column of, [102], [107]
position in company of, [92], [108]
position in company facing of, [105]
regulation of intervals by, [111]
Filipino ration, [192]
Fire attack, [127]-[129], [246]
at will, [211]
control, [134]
direction, [132]-[134]
discipline, [135]
kinds of, [211]
superiority in attack, [246]
in defense, [252]
trenches, [188]
Firing, conditions for effective, [131], [132], [134], [207]
positions for, [271]-[275]
line, advance of, [148], [245], [246]
practice, advice on, [271]-[282]
First-aid packet, [309]
Fix bayonet, from order, [58]
Following corporal, [77], [78], [115], [116], [117], [119]
Forward march, [35]
Fracture, treatment for, [313], [314]
Freezing and frost-bite, treatment for, [317], [318]
Gallery practice, [155], [270], [328]
Garrison ration, [192]
Guide, distance regulation by, [92], [111]
duties of, [106] 107
in column formation, [107]
in company assembly, [88], [111]
in company facing, [105]
in company pivot movements, [91]-[94], [101]
in line or column formation, [101], [106]
in skirmish drill, [114]-[116]
in squad movements, [107], [108]
of deployed line, [107]
Guides, execution of manual arms by, [111]
officers as, [106], [110], [111]
Halt, [38]
during practice marches, [160]
in company movement, [97], [99]
Hand grenades, [184], [185]
salute, [31], [32]
Hardships of practice marches, [159]
Hasty cover trenches, [188]
Heat exhaustion, treatment for, [317]
Independent cavalry, [212]
Infantry, [182]
ammunition for, [191]
battalion, organization of, [323]
company, organization of, [321]
division, composition of, [211]
Information concerning enemy, [146], [207], [209], [210], [254]
Initiative, value of, [145], [206]
Injuries, first-aid treatment for, [310], [311]
Inspection arms, from order, [59]
in company, [88], [89]
Inspection of camp equipment, [296]
of outpost, [239], [240]
of patrol, [256]
Instruction to officers, [172], [173], [176]
Intelligence Section, [210]
Intervals, in company movements, [93]
in skirmish line, [78], [79]
in squad, [63], [65], [79], [80]
taking, [111]
Kneeling, [80], [81]
position for firing, [273]
Left shoulder arms, from port, [51], [53]
Lieutenant, appointment from Officers' Reserve of, [176]
assignments of, [110]
Light artillery battalion, organization of, [323]
Line formation to front, from column, company, [99], [100]
to right, from column, company, [96]-[9]
Line of observation, [140], [236]
of out guards, [140]
of platoons, from column of squads, [103]
from line, [103], [104]
of resistance, [140]
of reserves, [138], [140]
List of Reserve officers, [176], [177]
Loading and firing in squad, [81], [82], [83]
Lying down, [80]
Machine guns, [184], [229], [232]
Mail, in camp, [10]
Manœuver maps, [190]
Maps, military use of, [189], [190], [210]
March to rear, company, [105]
Marches, conditions for successful, [213]-[215]
Marches, practice, [159]
see also, Practice marches
Marching rules, [160]
Marchings, [35]-[39]
in squad, [68], [77]
Mark time, [36]
Meeting engagements, [186], [187]
Military correspondence, [180]-[182]
information, collection of, [146], [207], [209], [210], [213], [254]
maps, [189], [190], [210]
Military problems, [199]-[202]
training in colleges, [173]-[176], [337]
Mission, [146]
Movements in column, in company, [102]-[105]
in line, in company, [96]-[100]
on pivot, in company, [89]-[96]
Musicians, position in column of, [111]
Napoleon as military leader, [199], [201], [206]
Nervousness in firing, [153], [157]
Night operations, [185], [186]
patrol, [236]
Non commissioned officers, [106], [110], [111], [179]
Observation, line of, [140], [236]
Obstacles, removal of, for defense, [151]
use of, in defense, [186]
Officers, advice to, [216]-[218]
grades and commands of, [179]
Officers' Reserve Corps, see also Reserve officers,
Officers' Reserve Corps, eligibility for, [169]-[172], [175], [176]
pay in, [171], [174], [176]
purpose of, [169]
sections of, [72], [173]
Order arms, from inspection, [59]
from port, [45]
from present, [45]
from right shoulder, [50]
from trail, [55]
Out guards, precautions for, [240]
line of, [140], [234], [235]
posting of, [240]
Outpost, composition of, [232]
distance from main body of, [233]
distribution of troops of, [232]-[237]
formation of, [138] [237]-[240]
importance of, [187], [221]
inspection of, [239], [240]
placing of, [138], [141], [234], [239]
relieving the, [241]
strength of, [140], [231]
supports to, [138], [140], [234]
orders, [238]
reserves, [234]
sentinels, [235], [236], [237], [239]
sketches, [190]
Outposts, inter-communication between, [237]
Packs on practice marches, [162], [167]
Parade rest, [30]
from order, [54]
Patrol, [228], [229]
combat, [244], [252]
duties of, [237], [240], [254]
formation for, [257], [258]
instructions to, [255], [256]
meeting enemy, [258], [259]
posting of, [240]
preparation for, [256], [257]
return of, [259]
strength of, [255]
cautions, [258], [259]
commander of, [255]
Pay in Officers' Reserve Corps, [171], [174], [176]
Picket sentinel, [240]
Pickets, [141], [235]
posting of, [240]
Platoon columns, advance by, [122], [124]
leaders, duties on firing line of, [134]
Platoons, assembly of, [120], [121]
commands to, [96]-[100]
squads in, [110]
Poisoning, treatment for, [318]
Port arms, from left shoulder, [54]
from order, [43], [44]
from present, [45]
from right shoulder, [50]
Positions for rifle practice, [271]-[275]
Practice marches, camping on, [161], [164], [165], [292]
care of feet on, [162]-[164]
equipment for, [166]-[168]
hardships of, [159] 160
value of, [159]
water drinking on, [162]
Present arms, from order, [41], [42]
from port, [45]
from right shoulder, [51]
Prone position for firing, [274], [275]
Property for Reserve officers, [192]
Quick time march, [36]
Range finders, [151], [289], [290], [291]
Rapid fire practice, [157], [158], [279], [280], [328], [329]
target, [267]
Reading list for Reserve officers, [195], [196]
Rear, march to the, [39]
Rear guard, [142], [221]
composition of, [229], [230]
distance from main force of, [230]
distribution of, [230]
duties of, [143], [229]
strength of, [229]
of advancing force, [231]
Reconnaissance, [228], [229], [254], [213]
Reconnoitering patrols, duties of, [210], [254]
Relations between officers and men, [216]-[218]
Reserve officers, see also Officers' Reserve Corps
Reserve officers, active service of, [171]
appointment of, [169], [170], [172], [175], [176]
department report on, [176], [177]
instruction to, [172] [173]-[175]
pay of, [171], [174], [176]
promotion of, [171]
property of, [192]
reading list for, [195], [196]
Training Camps, [173]-[175]
Reserve ration, [192]
Reserves, during advance, [142]
line of, [138], [140]
placing of, [239]
to support party, [227], [228]
Resistance, line of, [140]
Rests, [32], [33], [54]
during marches, [160], [161]
Rifle, care of, [20], [282]
control of, [135]
data on U. S. Army, [283]-[285]
drills, [261]-[269]
holding, [270], [271]
knowledge of, [153], [154]
nomenclature of, [261]
recoil of, [156], [157]
rules for carrying, [60]-[62]
salute, from order, [57]
from right shoulder, [55], [56]
from trail, [57]
sights, [154]-[156] [261]-[264]
sling of, [276]
practice, [271]-[282]
Right dress, [66], [67]
face, [34]
step march, [37]
turn in company movement, [97], [99]
Right shoulder arms, from order, [46]-[49]
from port, [50]
from present, [51]
Road sketches, [190]
Roll call in company, [89]
Route step, company, [106]
Saluting, [18], [19], [194], [195]
at retreat, [194], [195]
colors, [195]
Security, during advance, [141]
in camp, [137]-[139]
on march, [221]-[223]
Semaphore signals, [301]
Sentinels, duties of, [193], [194]
posting of, [240]
Sergeants in company movements, [88], [89], [111]
Shelter, for troops on march, [215]
tents, [292]
Shoes, walking, [16], [21], [22], [164]
Shot, calling, [278]
Sighting, [261]-[264], [278], [279]
Signal Corps code, [299]-[301]
Signals, arm, [302]-[308]
flag, [299]-[301]
general service code for, [297], [298]
semaphore, [301]
Sitting position for firing, [271], [272]
Skirmish drill, base squad in, [112]-[119]
guide in, [114]-[116]
in squad, [78]-[83]
line, advance of, [126], [127]
from column, [116]-[118]
from company line, [114]-[116]
on oblique, [120]
to the flank, [120]
to the rear, [120]
Skirmishes in advance, [124]
Slow fire practice, [270], [271], [328], [329]
targets, [266]
Small pox inoculation, [11]
Snake bite, treatment for, [318], [319]
Squad, alignment of, [66], [67]
formation of, [64]
assembly of, [75]
deploy of, [63]
dismissal of, [59], [60]
distance in, [64]
halt, [69]
number of men in, [110]
right, [68]
right about, [70]
right turn, [71], [72]
skirmish drill in, [78]-[83]
blanket roll, [168]
columns, [124]
file, [63]
intervals, [63], [65], [79], [80]
leaders in company movements, [88]
marchings, [68]-[77]
Squads, in column movements, [102]-[105]
in company, [86]
commands to, [96]-[100]
Stack arms, [84]
Stomach wounds, treatment for, [319]
Strategical maps, [190]
reconnaissance, [213]
Strategy, [212]
Sunstroke, treatment for, [317]
Supports, posting of, [239]
during advance, [142]
in attack, [149]
to advance guard, [226], [227]
to outposts, [138], [140], [234]
Surplus kit bag, [167]
Tactical reconnaissance, [213]
Tactics, [212]
Take arms, [85]
Taking intervals and distances, [111]
Target practice, [156], [157], [328], [329]
Team work in firing, [133]
Tent pitching, [161], [293], [294]
Tents, shelter, [292]
Term of service for Reserve officers, [170], [171], [175]
Tourniquet, use of, [312], [313], [318]
Trail arms, from order, [55]
Training camps, Federal, [10]
Corps for officers, [173]-[175]
Transportation, [191]
Travel ration, [192]
Trenches, [151] [187]-[189], [251]
occupation of, [251], [252]
Turn on fixed pivot from line, company, [89]-[93]
on moving pivot to change direction, company, [93]-[96]
Turning movement in attack, [243], [244]
Typhoid inoculation, [10], [11]
Unfix bayonet, from order, [58]
U. S. Army, ammunition, data on, [285], [286]
organization tables for, [321]-[323]
rifle, data on, [283]-[285]
land forces, [177], [178]
military departments, [9], [10], [180], [181], [323], [324] 325
Volley fire, [211]
Walking, importance of, [21], [22]
War strength tables, [326], [327]
Water drinking on practice marches, [162]
War game maps, [190]
Whistle signals, [121]