Part 9 — INDEX

(The numbers refer to paragraphs)

A

Par. No.

Abatis 1176

About face, how executed 105

1. About, 2. FACE, 3. Forward, 4. MARCH 229

About, turning by mounted officer 74

Abstract of clothing 905

Abstract record of memorandum receipts 901

Adjustment of fire 1428

Adjutant, formation of battalion 307; 308

Adjutant of general officer, post of 73

Adjutant's call 616; 693

Advance by crawling, etc. 261

ADVANCE BY RUSHES: Commands259 Company as whole led by captain260 Position, fire293 When impossible for company to advance as a whole258

ADVANCE GUARD: Commander with542 Connecting files584 Machine guns553 Meeting engagement542; 543

ADVANCE OF: Battalion acting as part of firing line343 Company into an engagement249–257 Firing line346

ADVANCING: Improvised formations for257 In succession of thin lines255; 256 The attack467; 471

Aerial mines 1200

Aides, post of 73

Aim, commands for 189

Aiming and sighting 1350

Aiming exercise 1368

Aiming point 1357

AIMING POINT: Announced before or after range181 Designations, practice in repeating201 Once designated not changed unless ordered182 Use284

ALIGNMENT: Battalion, rectifying310; 312 Command of captains in battalion drill at command guide right (left)301 Company218 Definition24 Deployed lines preserve general alignment240 Dressing companies in formation of battalion in line308 Placing left hand on hip70 Position of captain and platoon leaders in prolongation218 Position of captains in dressing companies in battalion drill302 Preservation while marching155 Rules for guides in close order210; 211 Squad154

AMMUNITION: Bandoleers573 Combat train and major's responsibility for ammunition in belts572 Destination of combat wagons when refilled571 Expenditure of432; 433 For company, husbanding and distribution286 Issue before deployment of battalion269 Issue upon deployment of battalion331 Men not to be sent back from firing line for ammunition574 Of dead and wounded572 Rendezvous for each brigade570 Replenishment of ammunition after engagement575 Sent forward with reinforcements574 Supply360; 569–575 Thirty rounds in right pocket section573

Amusement room 879

Appearance of objects in firing 1396

Appendices, Infantry Drill Regulations 696–710 and pp. 192 a b c d

Arm, disengaged, position at double time 121 (eighth)

Arm signals 92; 401

Arrangement of companies in battalion formation 297

Art of instruction on varied ground 933

Art of leadership 372

Art of war, definition 943

ARTILLERY: Action of infantry in case enemy has powerful artillery418 Change of target by infantry warranted in case of flanking fire against artillery424 Communication with firing line402 Covering deployment of artillery in meeting engagement541 Deployment of troops when exposed to hostile artillery463 Effect on deployed infantry usually unimportant345 Infantry against597–600 Infantry passing through deployed artillery470 In pursuit494 In withdrawal from action546 Part played in pursuit491; 494 Supported by infantry434–437 Use against machine guns555 Use in delaying action533 Withdrawal of attacking troops covered by artillery489

ARTILLERY SUPPORTS: Charged only with protection of artillery605 Detailing of supports602 Formation and location in action604 Formation on march603 Purpose601

Asphyxiating gases 1194

Asphyxiation, first aid 1478

ASSEMBLE FROM: Deployment Battalion326 Company248 Squad173 Distances159 Intervals157 Platoon or squad columns254

Assembled skirmishers not while marching to rear 173

ASSEMBLY: Arm signals92 Call693 Point indicated by company flag95

AS SKIRMISHERS: Action of squad leaders at preparatory command237 Deployment squad170 Deployment in oblique direction245 Deployment to flank or rear246 From a column of twos or files244 From platoon or squad column253 Guide right (left or center) (being in column of squads)244 Guide right (left or center) (being in line)243 Rules for deployment236–247 To increase or decrease intervals172

'As you were' 64

AT EASE: Applicable to any marching formation233 Extended order executed at ease55 (b) How executed100 To march233 With arms, executed as without arms121 (fifth)

Athletic apparatus, company 880

ATTACK: Advancing467–471 Battalion in342–356 Company in249–294 Deployment for463–466 Enveloping461; 462 Feint502 Fire attack258–261; 414–438 Flank459–462 Fortifications495–498 Frontal457; 462 General principles456–502 Holding attack499–502 Machine guns555 Opening fire417 Pursuit490–494 Range344; 426 The charge478–489 Unit, the battalion342

ATTENTION: Command for82 Drills at are disciplinary exercises55 (a) Forced at first word of command note of bugle or whistle82 From parade rest138 From rest and at ease resumed at order121 (fifth) From route step or at ease233 Position of99

At trail (command) 121 (sixth)

At will fire 190

Automatic alarms trenches 1192

Auxiliary aiming points 1431

B

Back Step (backward march) 115

Bacon can, care of 1308

Balance position of left hand 122 (first)

Ballistic qualities of rifle 1410

BAND: In reviews623; 624 Post of71; 72; 299

Bandoleers ammunition in to be used first 573

Barricades 1185

Base company in advancing by rushes 348

Base, definition 25

Base squad in deployment 236–329; 243–245

BATTALION: Adjutant, formation of battalion307; 308 Advance close in on enemy as much as possible before opening fire344 Advance when part of firing line343 Advance of firing line346 Alignment rectifying310; 311 Ammunition issue upon deployment331 Arrangement of companies in battalion297 Assembly from deployment326 Attack principles342–356 Attack unit, the342 Base company in attack329 Battalion a tactical unit295 Battalion right (left)318 Bayonets order to fix given by major355; 361 Charge, the356 Close on first (fourth) company320 Close order drill300–326 Column rectifying312 Column of companies, first company squads right (left)315 Column of squads first company, squads right (left)316 Column of squads first (fourth) company, squads right (left) (from close column)323 Column of squads first (fourth) company forward (from close line)324 Column right (left)317; 319 Combat principles327–363 Command for guides repeated by captain301 Commands repeated by captains300 Consolidation to provide war strength organizations55 (d) Counter attack363 Covering fire rushes made under349 Defense371 Defense opening fire360 Deployment Avoidance of premature332 Companies and detachments taking their places334 Depth of334 Designation of base company329 Designation of companies298 Dismissing309 Division of battalion into support and firing line335 Dressing battalion310; 311 Dressing companies, action of guides302 Dressing companies, position of captains302 Extend on first (fourth) company321 File closers, post in route marches325 Fire, delayed opening as long as possible344 Fire fight, where and when to begin, indicated by major341 Fire to be directed against hostile infantry345 Firing line: Advance346 Companies to be kept closed in on center354 Placing entire battalion or regiments into339 Fix bayonets, ordered by major355 Flanks, protection330 Flank units to begin rush348 Formations307; 308 Front occupied by334–339 Guides, action when companies are dressed302 Guides, command for, repeated by captains301 Hostile infantry target345 Inspection650–654 Intervals between battalions on firing line465 Largest unit executing movement at command of the commander88 Loading and firing306 Mass formations320 Major: Apportions target340 Duties and responsibilities295 Gives orders to charge356 Gives order to fix bayonet355; 361 His order making disposition of battalion for combat329 Indicates where or when fire fight begins341 Locates trenches and obstacles358 Post during attack352 Post in route march325 Reënforces firing line (See "Battalion Commander")359 Movements executed as in school of the company325 Movements executed as in school of soldier, squad and company303; 304 Movements explained for four companies296 Musicians repeat signals to charge356 Musicians repeat signal to fix bayonet355 Muster655–657 On right (left) into line313 Opening fire on defense360 Order of companies297 Parade636 Plate showing formations300 Positions of captains in dressing companies302 Post of band and other special units299 Post of major during attack352 Reconnaissance330 Rectifying column312 Reënforcing firing line, two methods354 Reënforcements size353 Repetition of command by captains300 Review631–633 Right (left)318 Right (left) (center) dress310; 311 Right front (left) into line (from column of squads or companies)314 Right front into line (from close column)322 Rushes: Advance made under covering fire349 Begin by flank company348 Prearranged methods prohibited351 Subsequent to advancing350 Rushing units, size346; 347 School of295 Simultaneous movements by companies or platoons305 Size of reënforcements353 Staff officers579 Support: Battalion acting alone in defense362 None at beginning339 Position337 Size336 To cover withdrawal362 Tactical unit best suited for defense357 Target, apportioned by major340 Target, hostile infantry345 Trenches located by major358 Withdrawal covered by support362

BATTALION COMMANDERS: Duty regarding reconnaissance412–413 Equipped with different tone of whistle83 Responsibility regarding ammunition570 Signal to rear when ready to charge480 See "Major" under "Battalion"

Battalion drill 300–363

Battalion inspection 650–654

Battalion parade 636

Battalion staff officers, training in patrolling and reconnaissance 579

BATTLE: Integrity of squads in151 Separated officers and others placing themselves under order of nearest higher commander390; 391

Battlefields, bugle signals used on 90

Battle order 392

Battle sight 26; 1352 (c)

BAYONET: Charge in combat356 Confidence in485 Fixing142 Habitually not fixed121 (fourth) Order to fix in combat given by major355–361 Position at charge144 Unfixing143 When fixed in combat355; 361; 590

Beaten zone 1413

Bite of dog 1480

Bite of snake 1480

Blank cartridges, use 273

Bleeding, first aid 1481

Books and records, company 887–909

Bombs and grenades 1197–1199

Bombs from air craft 1202

Bore of rifle, care 1322–1324; 1328; 1330

Bridges 1111–1125

BRIGADE: Commander, action in deployment440 Review628; 629

Broken bones 1483

Bruises, first aid 1487

Brush work, field engineering 1117

Bugle calls, explanation 692–695

BUGLE SIGNALS: Communication between firing line and rear401 Those used on and off battlefields90

Bunks, camping 1251

Burning clothes 1486

Burns, first aid 1485

By platoon (squad, etc.), from right (left) rush 259

"By the numbers" 122 (fifth)

By the right (left) flank, how executed 117

By the right (left) flank in forming skirmish line 237

C

CADENCE OF: Manual of arms122 (fourth) Marching108

CALLS: Alarm694 Formation693 Service695 Warning692

CAMPS: Camping on fordable stream1237 Desirable sites1231 Form and dimensions of camps1233 Making camp1234 Making tent poles and pegs fast in loose soil1239 Parade ground1236 Retreat in camp1235 Sanitation. See "Camp Sanitation" Selection of site1230 Trees in camp1240 Undesirable sites1232 Windstorms1238 See "Camp Sanitation"

CAMP SANITATION: Avoiding old camp sites1249 Bunks1251 Camp expedients1242 Canteen, care1311 Changing camp site1250 Definition1241 Drainage1248 Incinerators1247 Kitchens1245 Kitchen pits1246 Latrines1243 Rules of sanitation1254 Urinal tubs1244 Water1253 Wood1252 Your camp, your home1255

CAPTAIN: Directs the fire285; 286 Duties, etc.868; 871 Indicates point on which base squad marches in deployment238 Leads depleted company as platoon209 Leads company as whole in rushes260 Position at alignment218; 302 Post during firings269; 306 Responsible for instruction202

CARE OF: Clothing1277 Equipment1276 Feet1229 Rifle1321 Shoes1292

Cartridges not to be carried in piece 121 (first)

Cased colors, defined 659

Cat and mouse contest 1089

CAVALRY: Infantry against591–596 In pursuit494 In withdrawal from action546 Patrols411

CEASE FIRING: Bugle signal for90 How executed194 Krag rifle705

Center company, defined 298

Center, definition 27

Center of impact 1412

CEREMONIES: Battalion parade636 Battalion review631 Escorts of— Funeral640–645 Honor639 The Color637–639 Formation of battalion308 General rules614–616 Mounted enlisted men formed into detachment76 Parades, general rules634; 635 Post of dismounted noncommissioned staff officers77 Reviews, general rules617–630

Ceremonies and drills at attention teach precision, etc. 55 (a)

CHALLENGING ON: Guard1746 Outpost1103

Chancroid 1466

Change elevation; signal for 92

CHANGE OF DIRECTION: Battalion317–319 Company219; 223; 224 Partial67 Squad164; 165

Change step, how executed 119

CHARGE, THE: Additional force for pursuit483 Avoiding too dense a mass481 Battalion commanders signal commanders of line when ready to charge480 Bayonet, confidence in ability to use485 Charging without authority from rear484 Counter attack, preparations to meet487 Fire superiority, what it accomplishes478 Line to be strengthened by prolongations482 Not to be made without sufficient troops481 Premature charges to be avoided484 Psychological moment for charge determined by tactical instinct478 Pursuing fire486 Pursuing troops487 Pursuit, disordered units not to participate in486 Reorganization of charging line487 Reserves give impetus to charge481 Steps to be taken in case of temporary set back488 Steps to be taken if attack is abandoned489 Strength of charging line449 To be made simultaneously480 To be made with approval of commander of attacking line480 When and distance over which charge should be made479 Without fire preparation497

Charge bayonet 144

Charges, preferring 882

Cheerfulness, factor in training 930

Cheveaux de frise 1179; 1189

Chiggers 1488

Choking, first aid 1489

"Chop-chop" signal 863

Clap 1466

Classes of firing 278–280

Clearness in instruction 922

CLIP FIRE: How executed192 Krag rifle704 Use280

Clock system of target designation 1446; 1447

Clock system of wind designation 1391

Close on first (fourth) company 320

CLOSE ORDER: Advantage of formation539 Battalion300; 326 Company210 Double rank, habitual formation70 Firings in269 Necessity for379

Close packs 648

Close range 275

Close ranks 648

Cloth equipment, care 1301

Clothing, care of 1277

Cohesion and order in combat 376

Cold, effect on shooting 1397

COLOR: Escort of637; 638 Manual of670 Receiving667–669 Regimental saluting622 Saluting in reviews618 With reserve in battle665 See "The Color"

COLOR COMPANY: Defined663 Receiving the colors668

COLOR GUARD: Carrying of color661 Composition661 Escorting color to office or quarters of colonel670 Formation and marching662 In battle joins reserve665 Loadings and firings666 Manual of the color670 Manual of arms660 Movements executed666 Post in various formations664 Receiving the color667–669 Remains with color company663

Colors and standards 1575

Column, definition 28

Column half right (left) 67

Columns of companies to form successively to right or left 315

Column of squads, first (fourth) company forward (from close line) 324

Column of squads, first (fourth) company, squads right (from close column) 323

Column of squads, first company, squads right (left) 316

Column of squads, habitual column of route 233; 276

Column of subdivisions, full distance defined 69

Column, rectifying (battalion) 312

Column, right (left) (battalion) 317; 319

Column, right (company) 224

COMBAT EXERCISES: Definition55 (d) Effective method of conducting371 Explained1408 To be conducted under assumed tactical situations370 To be followed by brief drill at attention55 (d)

Combat, modern, demands upon infantry 365

Combats offering no chance of valuable results to be avoided 374

Combat patrols to protect flanks of company acting alone 268

Combat practice 1404

COMBAT PRINCIPLES: Battalion327 Summary550

Combat reconnaissance 403

Combat tactics, general 364

Combined sights 1430

Combined sketching 1892

Commander of the guard 1603

Commanding officer accountable for training 51

Commanding officer, guard duty 1591

COMMANDS: Battalion and higher commanders repeat commands of superiors88 Battalion largest unit executing movement at command of its commander88 Definition86 Facing troops and avoiding indifference when giving commands89 For guides, repeated by captains at battalion drill301 How given86; 89 Loading and firing179 Of executions87 Preparatory57; 87 Repetition by: Battalion and higher commanders88 Captains at battalion drill300 Leaders of subdivisions when necessary83 Platoon leaders and platoon drill214 Use in battalion combat328 When used80

Commander's post in fight 383

Commence firing, bugle signal for 90

Common tents 688; 690

Communication between firing line and reserve 96

Communicating trenches 1157

Communication, how maintained, etc. 398–402

Communication in fire control and direction 1447 (b)

COMPANY: Abstract of clothing905 Abstract record of memorandum receipts901 Acting alone267; 268 Arrangement in battalion formation297; 614 Arrangement of men according to height203 Athletic apparatus880 Base329–348 Books and records887–909 Captain, duties etc.868; 871 Center298 Certain movements executed by company and platoons as prescribed in school of the Soldier and the squad208 Close order drill210 Column right (being in column of squads)224 Companies to be consolidated to provide war strength organizations55 (a) Company attention, from route step or at ease233 Company fund book892 Company return908 Company musicians carry company flags402 Company right219 Complete equipment carried into action382 Completion of task, rejoining command after390 Contentment and harmony877 Correspondence book893 Delinquency record895 Depleted company led as platoon209 Deployment as skirmishers241; 243; 244 Deployment in oblique direction245 Descriptive card of animals898 Descriptive list897 Designation in battalion formation297 Devolution of work and responsibility869 Division into platoons204 Division into squads205 Document file894 Dressing218 Drill202 Duty roster890 Establishing outpost1080 Extended order drill236 Files of orders891 First Sergeant duties873 First sergeant's report when company is formed215 Flags94; 95; 401 Formations in single rank216 Formed in double rank203 Forms of company punishment883 Half right67; 219 Inspection646–649 Inspections, object of88 Instruction. See "Training and instruction" In support262–266 Largest unit executing extended order55 (b); 328 Library and amusement room879 Lieutenants, duties, etc.870; 871 Lieutenants taking post when company is formed215 Memorandum receipts900 Mess878 Morning report888 Muster655–657 Noncommissioned officers874 Noncommissioned officers confining enlisted men875 Paperwork887 Platoons, assignment206 Platoons, designation205 Property responsibility886; 896 Protection against surprise268 Punishment882 Ration return909 Record of rifles902 Record of size of clothing906 Reduction and resignation of noncommissioned officers876 Retained copies of rolls, etc.899 Rewards and privileges881 Right219 School of210–294 Sick report889 Squads designation205 Statement of clothing charged to enlisted men904 Summary Court records903 Target records907 To be kept closed in on center on firing line354 To dismiss217 To form215–216 Training. See "Training and instruction" Treatment of soldiers872 Trials by court martial882 Withholding privileges884

Compass, points of 1084

Complaints to captain 1528

COMPLICATED MANEUVERS: Impracticable365 To be avoided375

Compliments from guards 1782

Compliments not paid on marches 1227

Composition of infantry and other units 1858

Comradeship, factor in training 931

Concealment and dodging, training in 1087

Condiment can, care 1309

Cone of fire or dispersion 1411

Conical wall tent 689

Connecting Files at night 584

Consolidation of organizations to provide war strength 55 (d)

Contentment and harmony in company 877

Contentment, factor in training 931

Contours 1882; 1866

Cooking individual 1256

Contract 249; 403–413

Conventional signs 1874

Coöperation between frontal and enveloping attacks 462

Coöperation of subordinates 387

Corduroying 1116

Corporal is squad leader 150

Corporal of the Guard 1666

Correction of errors, staying of execution of movements for 63–64

Correspondence book 893

COUNTER ATTACK: Battalion363 General principles525–530 Preparations487

Countermining 1211

Countersigns and paroles 1769

Counting, indicating cadence 108

Counting off 153; 203

Courage 927

COVER: Skirmishers take advantage of, on halting240 Use195–199; 420 Training in use of939

Covering fire, rushes made under 349

Cover trenches 1155

Crawling, advance of firing line 261

Cup, care 1310

"Cut off" habitually turned off 218 (third)

Cuts, first aid, 1490

Courtesy. See "Military courtesy"

D

Daily sick report 889

Datum plane 1883

Decreasing intervals 247

DEFENSE: Action when target disappears294 Active defense527 Battalion on357 Counter attack: Communicating and cover trenches head cover, etc., construction505 Cover, utilization504 Importance of counter-attack527 Manner of making529 Minor530 Post of troops528 Delaying action: Important considerations531 Purposes of support and reserve532 Thin firing line to be used532 Value of artillery533 Deployment: Advance posts and other dispersion to be avoided520 Assignment of front to units516 Battalions to be kept intact518 Dead space to be covered by adjoining section or machine guns519 Density509; 510 Division of positions into sections517 Fire alone unable to stop attack; use of bayonet522 Night attack, steps to be taken if expected523 Position not to be fully occupied until infantry attack begins521 Reserve, detaching part of, to protect opposite flank515 Reserve posts513; 514 Sections, divisions of positions into517 Size of units occupying sections518 Short range fire and bayonet in night attack524 Strength in rear to be increased when change from defensive to offensive is contemplated511 Supports, post and cover512 Dummy trenches506 Field works: Construction504 Location, extent, garrison, etc.507 Machine guns556; 566 Obstacles, construction504 Opening fire360; 418 Passive525 Position and intrenchments503–508 Requisites of defensive position503 Trenches, outlining trace in combat exercises508

Defilade 1420

Deflection 1384

Deflection and elevation connection drills 1383

Deliberate intrenchments 1147

Delinquency record 895

Delivery of messages 958; 1530

Density of firing line 446–453; 532

Deploy, definition 29

Deployed line, faces to front and takes advantage of cover on halting 239

Deployed lines, alignment 239

Deployed troops, leading difficult 379

DEPLOYMENT: Action of brigade and regimental commanders in deployment of division440 As skirmishes65; 92; 170; 239–246 Battalion, depth of334 Battalions furnish firing lines and support455 Company, rules for236 Companies and detachments taking their places334 Dense, well directed and controlled fire gives fire superiority446 Density of charging line449 Density of one man per yard447 Density of whole deployment varies with size of command451 Division of battle line into battle districts452 Each commander to guard his command against surprise442 Extent of front occupied by unit depends upon security of flanks453 For attack: Distance for hostile position at which deployment is made463 Each unit to deploy on its own direction line463 Foreground to be cleared of hostile detachments before deployment463 Intervals between battalions465 Moving well forward and deploying at night464 Post of reserve466 Reserve charged with flank protection466 Formations of troops before and during439 In defense. See "Deployment" under "Defense" In oblique direction245 Length of firing line employed by whole force449 Mechanism taught by extended order55 (b) Occupation of only sections of long lines447 Of squads when company is deployed239 On wrong lines, avoided by reconnaissance403 Orders for392 Personal reconnaissance before deployment441 Premature to be avoided332; 443 Rectification of deployments in wrong direction444 Reserves, how employed455 Reserves furnished by units larger than battalion441 Rules for236–242 Side by side of regiments, battalions and companies454 Strength of support and reserves449; 450 Supports furnished by battalion455 To flank or rear246 Troops deployed vary from 1 to 10 men per yard450 Use of thin firing lines448 When made463

Deportment, military 1523

Depth, definition 30

Descriptive card of animals 898

Descriptive list 897

DESIGNATION OF: Companies in battalion formation298 Squads and platoons205

Designation of targets 1445–1147 a

Designation of winds 1391

Details and roster of guards 1585

Details to be left to subordinates 384; 385

Determination, factor in warfare 924

Deviation from orders 388

Devolution of work and responsibility 869

Diarrhoea 1491

Diminish intervals 172

Directions given subordinates through immediate superiors 397

DISCIPLINE: Definition910 General principles916 Importance912 Methods of attaining good discipline911; 914 Punishment915 Sound system913

Disciplinary exercises—drills at attention and ceremonies 55 a

Discipline and training necessary 379

Discipline, fire 291; 430; 431

Dislocations, first aid 1492

DISMISSING: Battalion309 Company217 Squad147

Dismounted noncommissioned staff officers, posts 77; 78

Dismounting, before addressing dismounted superior 1558

Dismounting before saluting dismounted senior 75

DISTANCE: Between firing line and support338 Between front and rear rank153 Between units in column of subdivisions69 Definition31 Plates showing distances: Battalionnear, 300 Companynear, 207 Taken by file closers in "take distance" and "take interval"213

DISTANCE TAKING: Action of guides213 How executed158

Distant range 275

Distance to target, determination of 276

Distribution of fire 1441–1444

Distribution of fire and target 282; 283; 427

Division of battalion into firing line and support 335

Document file 894

Dog's bite 1480

Do something 386

DOUBLE RANK: Company to be formed in203 Habitual close order formation70 Kneeling and lying down in178 Rear rank loading and firing179

Double sleeping bag 686

DOUBLE TIME: Adding preparatory command109 Any movement executed in, unless excepted60 Cadence108 Command for111 Command for precedes command of execution60 Dropping hands by side upon halting116 Half step, length113 In successive movements, base unit marches in quick time61 Position of disengaged hand111; 121 To hasten movements begun in quick time177 To the rear118

Drainage, camping, 1248

Drainage of trenches 1167

Draw saber 671

Dress, appearance 1523

DRESSING: Battalion310; 311 Company218 Companies, position of captain218; 302 Deployed lines240 Drill at attention after combat exercises55 (d) Squad (right or left)154 Verify both ranks154

DRILL: Battalion295–363 Company202–294 Squad148–202

Drills at attention and ceremonies designed to teach precision, etc. 55 (a)

Drill regulations furnished as guide, providing principles for training, etc. 53

Drill regulations, interpretation of 53

Drowning 1493

Drum major at battalion inspection 650

Dugouts, trenches 1156

Dummy trenches 1163

Duties of infantry, many and difficult 366

Duties of officers and noncommissioned officers in battle 389

Duty roster 890

E

Earache 1494

Ear, foreign body in 1495

Echelon definition 49

Effect of fire 1410

Effect of heat, light, etc. 1397–1403

Effectiveness of fire 1416

Effective range 275

Efficiency dependent upon thorough and uniform training 51

Elastic formations essential to correct battle training 52

Electric shock 1496

Element, definition 32

Elevation, change of 92

Encroachment upon functions of subordinates 396

Endurance, limit of, exacted 380

Enemy—imaginary outlined and represented 56; 370

Entrenching at night 1099

ENVELOPING ATTACK: Advantages459; 461 Resulting in local frontal attack461 To be started at considerable distance from enemy462

Envelopment of both flanks, when allowable 460

EQUIPMENT: Carried into action382 Display for inspection682

EQUIPMENT, CARE OF: Cloth equipment: General instructions1301 Intrenching tools1312 Shelter tent1303 Washing1302 Clothing: Grease spots1285; 1289 Ink stains1287 Leggins1280 Paint spots1290 Rust1286 Stains1284 Importance1276 Leather equipment: Cleaning1316 Cleaning materials1315 New equipment1318 Oiling1317; 1319 Points to be remembered1320 Mess outfit: Bacon can1308 Canteen1311 Condiment can1309 Cup1310 Fork1305 Knife1304 Meat can1307 Spoon1306 Rifle1321 Shoes: Care1292 Polishing1295; 1299; 1300 Repairing1294 Selection1293 Wet shoes1297

Equipment. See "Care and preservation"

Errors staying execution of movement, for correction of 63; 64

ESCORTS OF: Funeral640–645 Honor639 The Color637; 638

Establishing outpost by company 1080

Estimate of situation 950

Estimating distance 1393–1395

Estimating distances, training in 201

Estimators of ranges 278

Exercises in fire control and direction 1450

EXTENDED ORDER: Certain movements executed as in close order241 Company236–268 Company largest unit executing55 (b) Company largest unit to execute movements by prescribed commands328 Exercises to be in nature of combat exercise370 Purpose55 (b) Squad170 To be executed at ease55 (b)

Extended on first (fourth) company 321

Eye, foreign body in 1497

Eyes left, when post of reviewing officer is on left of column 626

EYES RIGHT: How executed103 Battalion review631; 632

Eyesight in scouting 1083

Eyes, use of 200

F

Facings 104

Facing about to give commands, staff stands fast 74

Facing about, mounted officer turns to left 74

Facing troops when giving commands89

Fainting, first aid 1498

"Fall in" 100; 153

"Fall in" executed at order 121 (fifth)

"Fall out" 100

"Fall out" executed as without arms 121 (fifth)

Falling in with hands on hips 70

Fascines 1117; 1118

Faster, command for increasing rate of fire 191

Fear 926

Feet, care of 1229

Feint attacks 502

Field efficiency of organization 51

FIELD ENGINEERING: Bridges: Double lock1114 Roadway of spar1115 Single lock1113 Spar1112 Brush work1117 Corduroying1116 Fascines1117; 1118 Gabions1121–1123 Hurdles1119 Knots: Bowline1130 Clove hitch1128 Eye splice1135 Long splice1134 Sheep shank1132 Short splice1133 Square or reef1126 Timber hitch1129 Two-half hitches1127 Lashings1136–1139 Revetments1124; 1125

Field exercises, definition 55 (c); 56

FIELD FORTIFICATIONS: Classification1142 Communicating trenches1157 Concealment of trenches1162 Cover trenches1155 Deliberate intrenchments1147 Drainage1167 Dugouts1156 Dummy trenches1163 Example of trench system1160 Fire trenches1148 Hasty intrenchments1143 Head cover1152 Illumination of foreground1170 Kneeling trench1145 Latrines1169 Length of trench1164 Location of trenches1161 Lookouts1158 Loopholes and notches1153 Lying trench1144 Notches and loopholes1153 Object1140 Overhead cover1154 Parados1151 Preparation of foreground1165 Revetments1166 Siege works1172 Sortie steps1150 Standing trench1146 Supporting points1159 Telephones1171 Traverses1149 Trench recesses1150 Water supply1168

Field officers, habitually mounted 73

File definition 33

FILE CLOSER: Darting through column of squads221 Execution of loadings and manual of arms212 On the right (left) flank211 Post in column of squads221 Post in route marches325 To correct mistakes71

Files, advancing by 255

Files of orders, company 891

Fill magazine 702

Finding way in strange country 1084

Fine sight 1353 (b)

Finger system of target designation 1447 (a)

FIRE: By volley189; 278 Classes of179; 194; 278–280 Clip192; 280 Commands for179; 189; 194 Delay opening as long as possible344 In deployment controlled by platoon leaders269 Long range, when effective416 Observation of428; 429 Opening in attack344; 417 Opening in defense417 Purpose and nature414; 415 Rate of191; 292 To be directed against hostile infantry345

Fire action 269

FIRE ATTACK: Fire superiority sought at first firing position and to be maintained until charging point is reached472 Futility of advancing without fire superiority473 General principles258; 472 Intrenching475 Retiring under fire suicidal475 Signs that fire superiority has been gained474 Size of rushing units472 Supports and reserves occupying trenches vacated by firing line to improve same476

FIRE AT WILL: How executed190 Use279

Fire control, company 287–290

Fire direction, company 285; 286

FIRE CONTROL AND DIRECTION: General considerations416 Signals431

Fire direction and control 1434–1440

Fire discipline 291; 430; 431

Fire discipline, definition 1406

Fire distribution 427; 1441–1444

Fire fight, where and when to begin, indicated by major 341

FIRE OF POSITION: Use of machine guns555 When used438

FIRE SUPERIORITY: Futility of advancing without473 Purpose and nature414 Signs that it has been gained474 Sought at first firing position472 To be maintained until charging point is reached472 What it accomplishes478

Fire trenches 1148

Fire unit, platoon 287

Firing at night 1101

Firing at stationary targets 1428

Firing by sentries at night 1104

Firing, classes of 278–280

FIRING LINE: Advance258–261; 346 Advance as far as possible before opening fire467 Advanced elements not to open fire on main position471 Companies to be kept closed in on center354 Control by signals55 (d) Controlled by commander when whole line has been absorbed383 Density446–453 Furnished by battalion455 Placing entire battalion or regiment into339 Premature formation to be avoided443 Reënforcement by major359 To advance as far as possible before opening fire467

Firing line and support, division of battalion 335

Firings in close order 269

Firings and loadings, see "Loadings and firings"

First aid packet 1521

First aid to sick and injured 1478

FIRST SERGEANT: Accompanies captain when company is deployed207 Assists in fire control in case of depleted company209 Duties873 Never assigned as guide207 Post207 Report when company is formed215

Fish hook, first aid 1499

Fits, first aid 1500

Fix bayonets, how executed 142

Fix bayonet order, given by major 355

Fixed forms covering all cases impossible 369

FIXED PIVOT, TURN ON: Company219–221 Squad165 When used66

FLAG: Company signal carried by company musicians (now buglers)401 Defined1575 Of general officers, post of73; 618 Respect paid to1574; 1575 Signals94; 400; 401 Signaling to artillery437 To outline enemy371

Flag-stealing contest 1090

FLANK: By the right, how executed117 Definition35; 54 Deployment as skirmishers246 Movements executed towards either, explained toward but one flank58 Unit to begin rush348

FLOURISHES AT: Funeral641 Review624

Fly, disease carrier 1460

Folding tents 691

FOLLOW ME: In forming skirmish line237 In rushes259 To follow corporal169

Footmarks, following 1088

Forced marches 1225

Fork, care 1305

FORM: Column of companies315 Column of squads316 For shelter tents181

Formation calls 693

Formation definition 36

FORMATIONS FOR: Advancing improvised257 Support262

FORMATION OF: Battalion307; 308 Company215 Squad153

Form lines 1884

Forms of speech 1526

Fortifications, attack 495–498

FORWARD MARCH: From half step, halt and mark time113 From halt110 From oblique163 Pieces brought to right shoulder from order, at command121 (sixth)

Fractures 1483

Fraise 1178

Freezing, first aid 1502

Front, definition 37

Front, extent of in deployment 446–453

FRONT OF: Deployed battalion334–337 Deployed squad171

Frontal attacks, when they may be successful 457

FRONT INTO LINE: Battalion314 Company231

Frost-bite, first aid 1503

Full distance, definition 69

Full sight 1353 (c)

Full step, length and cadence 108

Funeral escort 640–645

G

Gabions 1121–1123

Gallery practice 1385

Gangrene 1482

Gases, asphyxiating 1194

GENERAL COMMON SENSE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED MINOR TACTICS: Art of war, definition943 Estimating the situation950 Maneuvers947; 949 Map problems945; 949 Mission, defined950 Noncommissioned officers, responsibilities in time of war944 Orders, tactical, preparation952 Terrain exercises945; 949 War game946; 949

General officers habitually mounted 73

General plan to be furthered by subordinates 386

GENERAL RULES FOR: Ceremonies614–616 Drills and formations57–79 Parades634; 635 Reviews617–630

Gentle reverse slopes 1427

Germs 1452

Gonorrhoea 1466

Grazing fire 1423

Grease spots, how removed 1285; 1289

Grenades and bombs 1197–1199

Ground, use of 420; 421

GUARD DUTY: Challenging1746 Classification of guards1584 Commander of the guard1603 Commanding officer1591 Compliments from guard1782 Corporal of the guard1666 Countersigns and paroles1769 Details and roster1585 Duty of sentinels1578 General rules concerning guard duty1792 Guarding prisoners1797 Guard mounting: Formal1840 Informal1847 Guard patrols1778 Importance1576 Musicians of the guard1700 Officer of the day1593 Orderlies and color sentinels1702 Orders for sentinels1716 Paroles and countersigns1769 Privates of the guard1715 Relieving old guard1850 Respect for sentinels1577 Reveille and retreat gun1837 Sentinels of troops stable guard1825 Sentinels' orders1716 Sergeant of the guard1642 Special orders for sentinels at post of guard1759 Stable guards1806 Troop stable guards1808 Watchmen1781

GUARD MOUNTING: Formal1840 Informal1847

Guard patrols 1778

Guarding prisoners 1797

GUIDE: Announcing before executing platoons right (left)220 Definition38 In deployment236 In successive formations65 Right (left)155 What it is, unless otherwise announced65 When given in connection with movement, follows command of execution65

GUIDES: Alignment of battalion311 Assignment to platoons206 Battalion formed in line308 Battalion marching in column of companies or platoons325 Battalion parade636 Close on first (fourth) company320 Column of companies, first company, squads right315 Column right (left) battalion317 Dressing company when battalion is in line302 Duties in battle389 Duties in fire fight289 Equipped with whistles83 Execution of loading and manual of arms as file closers212 First Sergeant never assigned as207 Guide65 Guide of leading subdivision charged with step and direction in column of subdivisions69 In successive formation guide is toward base65 Manual of arms, execution by file closers212 Partial changes of direction67 Platoon guides210 Platoon guides accompany leader when platoon is deployed206 Positions shown in plates of company and battalion166 Post in column of squads211 Post of file closers in route marches325 Rectifying column (battalion)313 Repeating signals83 Taking intervals and distances213 Taking place in front rank at command about face229 To change guides to opposite flank211

Guide center designate left guide of center company 301

Guide right (left) command 155

H

Half step (command) 113

HALT: Any movement executed from, unless otherwise prescribed59 Firing executed at179 From half step and mark time113 How executed116 Piece brought to the order121 (seventh)

Halting, skirmishers face to the front and take advantage of cover 240

Halts on marches 1222

HAND: Disengaged, position at double time111; 121 (Eighth) Left, position at balance122 (First) On hip falling in with70 Salute106

Hand grenades 1198

Harmony and contentment in company 877

Hasty intrenchments 1143

Head, definition 39

Headache 1504

Head cover, trenches 1152

HEALTH, CARE OF: Chancroid1466 Clap1466 Five ways of catching disease1453 Fly, disease carrier1460 Germs1452 Gonorrhoea1466 Importance1451 Malaria fever1469 Mosquito, carrier of disease1469 Syphilis1466 Vegetables, distributer of disease1458 Venereal disease1466 Water, distributer of disease1457 Yellow fever1469

Hearing at night 1095

Hearing in scouting 1083

Heat, effect on shooting 1397

Heat exhaustion 1505

Height, men to fall in according to 203

Heliographing 864

Helmets, steel 1205

Hits, percentage 1417

Holding attack 499–502

Horizontal clock face system of target designation 1446

Horizontal equivalents 1867

Hostile Infantry, target 345

Human element in training and instruction 925

Hurdles 1119

Hygiene. See "Personal hygiene"

I

Illumination of foreground of trenches 1170

Imaginary enemy, definition 56; 370

Improvised formations for advancing 257

Incinerators, camp 1247

"Incline to the right (left)" 67

INCREASING INTERVALS: Company247 Squad172

INDIVIDUAL COOKING: Fire, how to make1257 Importance1256 Recipes1258–1275

Individual intelligence, factor in warfare 924

INFANTRY: Against artillery: Action against artillery limbering or coming into action600 Action against guns out of ammunition599 Flank attack598 Frontal attack usually futile597 Machine guns597 Wheel horses best targets600 Against Cavalry: Cavalry charge against infantry usually futile591 Infantry attacking dismounted cavalry596 Measures to check charges from front and flanks592 Meeting of cavalry charge by infantry in column595 Rifle fire main dependence of infantry594 Standing position, best to meet charge593 Demands upon it by modern combat365 Duties many and difficult366 Good Infantry can defeat superior troops of poor quality368 Modern war requires good infantry366 Moving to attack, passing through deployed artillery470 Requisites of good infantry368 Trained to bear heaviest burdens368

Infantry Drill Regulations 24

Influence of ground 1420

Initial combat order 394

Initiative in warfare 923

Initiative of subordinates not to be hampered 384; 385; 386

Ink stains, how removed 1286

"In place halt" 63

INSPECTION: Band650; 653 Battalion650; 654 Company646–649 Display of equipment682 Equipment648 Of pieces when troop are formed and when dismissed121 (Second) Pistol646 Prepare for646; 649–651; 653 Quarters647; 654 Saber646; 680 Seniority at630; 650

Inspection and port arms when dismissing squad 147

Inspection arms from order 145

Inspection arms, Krag rifle 698

Inspections, object of 885

INSTRUCTION: Captain's responsibility for202 Commanding officers accountable for51 In use of signals81 Of battalion, major responsible for295 Of recruits97–98 (a); 120 Without arms98 (a)

Instruction given subordinates through immediate superiors 397

Instruction. See "Training and instruction"

Integrity of squads in battle 151

Intelligence, factor in warfare 924

Interest in training and instruction 922

Intermingling of units in firing line 389

Interpretations of Drill Regulations, spirit to govern 53

INTERVAL: Action of guides in taking213 Battalion in deployment454; 465 Between companies in deployment354; 447 Between files obtained by placing hands on hip70 Between platoon columns252 Between regiments in deployment454 Between skirmishers171 Definition40 Increasing or decreasing between skirmishers172; 247 Of file closers in column of squads221 Plates showing intervals: Battalionnear, 300 Companynear, 207 To take156

Intrenching tools, care 1312

INTRENCHMENTS: Construction in action475 Order of importance of operations in construction606 Intrenchments. See "Field Fortifications"

Introduction 50–79; 364–371

Inundations, trenches 1186

Invisibility best protection while advancing 468

J

"Jab," bayonet 824 (d)

K

Kitchen pits, camping 1246

Kitchens, camp 1245

KNEEL: From lying down177 From standing174 Position of piece185 To aim189 Use of position178

Kneeling trench 1145

Knife, care of 1304

Knots 1126–1135

Knowledge of subordinates 378

Krag rifle (Infantry Drill Regulations) 696

L

Landmarks, observing 1086

Largest unit executing extended order 55 (b); 328

Lashings 1136

Latitude allowed subordinates 384; 385

Latrines, camping 1243

Latrines in trenches 1169

LEADERSHIP: General consideration372–384 Necessary to success in battle365

LEADING: Company209; 260 Platoon250; 251; 259 Rush260 Squad150; 169; 237; 259; 289

LEATHER EQUIPMENT: Cleaning1316 Cleaning materials1315 Oiling1317; 1319

Left arm, position when piece is "diagonally across the body" 122 (Second)

Left, definition 41

Left foot, stepping off with 107

Left hand, position at balance 122 (First)

LEFT SHOULDER FROM: Order136 Port136 Present136 Right shoulder136

Leggins, how cleaned 1280

Length of steps 107–115

Library, company 879

LIEUTENANTS: Assisting captain in fire control of depleted company209 Assignment of platoons to206 Duties, etc.,870; 871 Fire control270; 287–289 Intermingling of units in firing line389 Leading in charges356 Posts of71 Rushes by platoons259; 293 Suspending fire when target disappears294 Taking post when company is formed215 Training369

LIEUTENANT COLONEL: Salute in ceremonies615

Light, effect on shooting 1399

Lightning, struck by 1507

Line, definition 42

Line of platoons, companies, etc., definition 68

Line of skirmishers 169–172; 236–247

Lines of information 398–402

Liquid fire 1196

Listening posts, trenches 1191

Litters, improvised 1522

Loaded pieces not to be carried 121 (First)

Loading pieces before deployment 269

Loading, with Krag rifle 701

LOADINGS AND FIRINGS: Aiming point: Announced before or after range181 Once designated, not changed unless ordered182 By battalion306 Cease firing194 Clip fire192 Color guard does not execute666 Commands179; 185–194 Continuing the fire (command)189 Execution by file closers212 Fire at will190 Fire faster (slower)191 Firing: Executed in line and skirmish line only179 Instruction in, preceded by command to load179 Rear rank kneeling or lying down179 Firings executed at halt179 Instruction in firing to be preceded by command for loading179 Load: Command185 Position of, when taken183 Rear rank, kneeling or lying down179 Target: Announced before or after range181 Once designated, not changed unless ordered182 Loadings executed in line and skirmish line only179 Long whistle blast193 Pieces once loaded, so kept until command to unload180 Position of load, when taken183 Range and command announcing188 Sight setting, aiming point announced before or after181 Simulate load (command)186 Single loader, use of piece as186 Sling, use when deployed184 Suspend firing193; 194

Local successes necessary to general success 367

Location of trenches 1426

Lock pieces 700

Long blast of whistle 193; 271

Long range 275

Long-range fire 1414

Long-range fire, when effective 416

Lookouts in trenches 1158

Loopholes and notches 1153

Loose pieces 161

Lost, what to do 1085

Lying down 175; 185; 189

Lying down position, use 178

Lying trench 1144

M

MACHINE GUNS: Concealment564 Covering dead spaces on defensive519 Covering withdrawal546; 557 Effectiveness against skirmish line559 Fire of position438; 555 In attack555 In defense555 In infantry attack against artillery597 In meeting engagements553 Lessons of European war561–568 Location on defense566 Methods of transportation563 Not to form part of firing line of attack558 Silencing of machine guns by infantry560 To be used for short periods552 Use in villages565 Weapons of emergency551 With advance guard553 With rear guard554 With reserve557

MACHINE GUN COMPANY: Post in formations71; 72 Post when attached to battalion299

MAJOR: Apportions target340 Controls support263 Duties and responsibilities as battalion commander295 Duty regarding protection of flanks412; 413 Gives order to charge356 Gives order to fix bayonets355 Indicates where or when fire fight begins341 Locates trenches and obstacles358 Order making disposition of battalion for combat329 Orders bayonets fixed on defense361 Post during attack352 Post in route march325 Reënforces firing line359 Responsibility regarding ammunition570 See "Battalion commander"

Malarial fever 1469

Maneuvers 947; 949

Maneuvers effective method of conducting 371

MANUAL OF: Arms: "By the numbers" 122 (Fifth) Cadence122 (Fourth) Carrying rifle in any position122 (Sixth) Executed by color guard666 General principles and the manual120–147 Regular positions assume without regard to previous ones122 (Sixth) "Without the numbers"122 (Fifth) Bugle692–695 Color658–670 Saber671–680 Tent pitching681–691 The color670

MANUAL OF BAYONET: Bayonet combat760 Combined movements802 Fencing at will807 Fencing exercises772 General remarks711 Guard725 Hints for instructors823 Instruction with rifle734 Instruction without bayonet755 Instruction without rifle723 Jab824 (d) Lessons of European war824 Nomenclature721 Short point824 (d)

Map, definition 1859

Map distances 1867

Map problems 945; 949

Map problems, instruction in 954

MAP READING: Contours1866 Conventional signs1874 Definition of map1859 Determination of positions of points on map1871 Horizontal equivalents1867 Map distances1867 Meaning of map reading1860 Meridians1870 North star1873 Orientation1872 Problems in scales1864 Scale of map distances1867 (a) Scales1861–1863 Scaling distances from map1865 Slopes1868 True meridian1873 Visibility problem1875

Map sketching. See "Military map sketching"

MARCH: At funeral641 Played as honor624

MARCHES: A successful march1215 At night1102 Care of feet and fitting of shoes1229 Compliments not paid on marches1227 Conduct on march1220 Crossing bridges and fords1223 Elongation of column1224 Fitting shoes and care of feet1229 Forced matches1225 Halts1222 Hardening new troops1213 Long march not to be made with new troops1214 Marching capacity1221 Marching, principal occupation of troops in campaign1212 Night marches1226 No compliments paid on1564 Physical training1213 Preparation for march1216–1218 Protection on march1228 Rate of march1220 Starting on march1219 Straggling1224

Marching, any movement executed when, unless otherwise prescribed 59

Marching to rear, skirmishes, not assembled 173

Marchings and steps 107–119

MARK TIME: Executed from half step, halt and mark time113 How executed112 While obliquing163

Masks, protection against gases 1206

Mass formation, battalion 320

Meat can, care 1307

Mechanism of deployment taught by extended order 55 (b)

Meeting engagements: Action of advance guard prior to receipt of order543 Action of column542 Action of the leading troops541 Advantage accrues to side deploying the faster539 Afford ideal opportunity to certain commanders537 Boldness and determination of commander536 Characteristics of534 First troops deploying have advantage539 Function of advance guard542 General action535 Machine guns, use552 Main body not to be put into action piece meal544 Meagerness of information536 Mission determines method of attack538 Post of commander542

Memorandum receipts, company 900

Meridians 1870

Mess, company 878

Mess outfit care 1304

Messages, delivery 1530

Messages, instruction in delivering 958

Metal fouling, removing from bore 1327

Method in training and instruction 918

Military appearance and deportment 1523

MILITARY COURTESY: Colors and standards1575 Headdress not raised in saluting1569 National anthem1572 National anthems of other nations1573 Nature and origin of salutes1533; 1534 Prisoners do not salute1567 Soldier walking with officer1566 Unmilitary salutes1568 Usual mistakes in saluting1571 When and how to salute: At meals1543 At work1547 Bringing command to present before commander salutes1563 Commanders of detachments or other commands1561 Dismounting before addressing, superior not mounted1558 General rule1539 How to salute in uniform1551 Indoors1545 In public places and conveyances1560 Man addressed in formation1559 No compliments paid at drill, on march, etc.1564 No saluting at double time, trot or gallop1565 Officer approaching number of soldiers in open1546 Officer entering room occupied by soldiers1542 Officer passing in rear of troops1562 Passing officer on staircase1549 Riding in wagon1548 Rifle salute1552 Saber salute1553 Saluting distance1541 Saluting in civilian dress1555 Saluting in military manner1556 Sentinels on post1554 Several officers together1557 Soldier addressing or being addressed by officer1550 When making and receiving reports1540 When seated1544 Whom to salute: Army officers1535 Foreign, naval and military attaches1538 Navy, Marine Corps, Volunteer and National Guard officers1536 Reserve Corps officers1537

MILITARY MAP SKETCHING: Combined sketching1892 Contours1882 Datum plane1883 Different methods of sketching1878 Form lines1884 Kinds of military sketches1878 Location of points by intersection1879 Location of points by resection1880 Location of points by traversing1881 Outpost sketching1890 Points for beginners to remember1893 Position sketching1889 Road sketching1891 Scales1885; 1888

Military organization 1858

Military pits 1184

Military training object of 50

Mine warfare. See, "Trench and mine warfare"

MINOR WARFARE: Camp or bivouac protection612 Dividing marching column into two or more detachments611 Formations in close country610 Formation in open country609 Irregular operations607 March and bivouac formations to admit of rapid action in any direction608 Night operations frequently advisable613 Regular operations606 Selection of site for camp or bivouac612 What it embraces606

Mirage 1400

Mission, defined 950

Mistakes, staying execution of movement for correction of 63; 64

Modern combat, demands upon infantry 365

Modern war requires good infantry 366

Moisture, effect on shooting 1398

Morning report 888

Morse code 866

Mosquito, carrier of disease 1469

Mounted enlisted men formed into a detachment for ceremonies 76

Mounted officer in making about face, turns to left 74

MOUNTED SCOUTS: Battalion staff officers, training in patrolling and reconnaissance579 Dismounted patrolling578 How used576 Post when attached to battalion299 To be trained in patrolling and reconnaissance576 Use for reconnoitering577; 578

Mouse and cat contest 1089

Movement, any executed in double time unless excepted 60

MOVEMENTS: Begun in quick time, hastened by command, "Double time"62 Executed toward either flank, explained toward but one flank58 General rules57; 63 May be executed from halt or when marching59

MOVING PIVOT, TURNING ON: Company222; 227 Squad164 When used66

Moving targets, firing at 1432

MUSICIANS: (now buglers) Duties during firing272 Equipped with whistles and repeating signals83 Join their companies at battalion inspection650 Post207 To carry signal flags94; 401 To repeat signal to fix bayonet and charge355; 356

Musicians (now buglers) of the Guard 1700

Muster 655–657

N

NATIONAL AIR: At funeral641 Playing as honor at review624

National Anthem 1572

National color does not salute 660

Next to last motion in resuming order from any position 122 (Third)

Night firing 1433

Night marches 1226

NIGHT OPERATIONS: Advance and rear guards584 Approaching charging point under cover of darkness496 Attack, time of making588 Bayonet use583; 586; 589 Challenging1103 Connections1107 Defense, measures taken to resist night attacks590 Deployment at night464 Equipment1100 Finding bearings1096 Fire action to be avoided583 Fire not effective beyond 50 yards590 Formations581; 586; 589 Hearing1095 Importance1091 Individual training1093 Marches1102 Marking route outguards to supports1105 Moving in dark1097 Night advance followed by attack by day585 Night entrenching1099 Night fencing1098 Night firing1101 Night matches584 Outposts1103 Practice in offensive and defensive operations581 Preparation1108 Purposes580 Readiness for action1106 Reconnaissance587 Secrecy583 Sentries firing1104 Surprise587 Trained troops necessary586 Training of company1092 Unfriendly guides583 Vision1094 White rag, tying around muzzle of rifle590

Nomenclature of rifle 1342

Noncommissioned officer commanding platoon or company carrying of piece and taking of post 79

Noncommissioned officers, post of 71

Noncommissioned officers to be obeyed and respected 1525

Noncommissioned officers, company, duties 874

Noncommissioned officers confining men 875

Noncommissioned officers; instructions in map problems 954

Noncommissioned officers; reduction and resignation 876

Noncommissioned officers; responsibilities in time of war 944

"Normal" forms covering all cases impossible 369

Normal sight 1353 (a)

North star 1873

Nose, foreign body in 1507

Notches and loopholes 1153

Number of troops to be deployed in beginning 445

"Numbers, by the" 122 (fifth)

O

Obedience 1524

Object of military training 150

OBJECTIVE— Announced before or after range181 Once designated not changed unless ordered182

Oblique deployment as skirmishers 245

Oblique march 162–163

Observation 200–201

Observation of target and fire 428–429

OBSTACLES: Abatis1176 Against cavalry1180 Automatic alarms1192 Barricades1185 Cheveaux de frise1179; 1189 Fraise1178 Guarding obstacles1190 In front of outguards1187 Inundations1186 Kinds1176 Lessons from European War1188 Listening posts1191 Location1175 Military pits1184 Necessity for1174 Object1173 Palisade1177 Search lights1193 Trous de loup1184 Wire entanglements1181; 1182; 1188 Wire fence1183

Obstacles located by Major 358

Occupation of ground 1426

Offensive necessary for decisive results 367

Office, how to enter 1527

Officer of the Day 1593

OFFICERS: Posts of71 To be true leaders377 To comply with spirit of orders377

Oil, use on rifle 1330; 1339

ON RIGHT (LEFT) INTO LINE: Battalion313 Company230

Open packs 648

Open ranks 646

Open sight 1352 (a)

Opening fire on defense 360

ORDER: Assumed in resuming attention from rest or at ease121 (fifth) Piece brought to, upon halting121 (seventh) Piece striking ground gently122 (third) Position in next to last motion122 (third) Position of piece at123

Order and cohesion in combat 376

Order, close, definition 43

Order, extended, definition 44

ORDER FROM: Inspection146 Left shoulder136 Port128 Present128 Right shoulder130 Trail140

ORDERLIES: Carrying signal flags400 Do not change position when commander faces about to give command74 Posts of73; 78

ORDERS: Battle392 Brigade and division, usually written392 Compliance with spirit of377 Composition of combat order395 Definition85 Deployment392 Deviation from388 Encroaching upon functions of subordinates, prohibited396 Given subordinates through immediate superiors397 Reconnaissance to precede issuing of initial combat orders394 Regiment, usually verbal393 Repetition of83 To be definite396 Use in battalion combat328 Verbal393 When used80; 85

Orders, files of, company 891

Orders for sentinels 1716

Orders, tactical preparation 952

Organization, military 1858

Orientation 1872

Outlined enemy 56; 273; 370; 371

Outpost, establishing by company 1080

Outpost sketching 1890

Outposts at night 1103

Overhead cover, trenches 1154

P

Pace, definition 45

PACK: Close648 Display of contents for inspection682 Laid aside in action382 Open648

Packs, unslinging, old equipment 706

Paint spots, how removed 1290

Palisade 1177

Paperwork, company 887

PARADE REST: With arms137 Without arms101

PARADES: Battalion636 General rules634; 635 Post of color guard663; 664

Parados 1151

Paroles and countersigns 1769

Partial changes of direction, commander of 67

Patrolling. See, "Scouting and patrolling"

Payment of soldier 1529

Peep sight 1352 (b)

Percentage of hits 1417

Periscopes 1207

Personal hygiene 1470

PERSONAL RECONNAISSANCE: Deployment441 Formation of plan394

PHYSICAL TRAINING: Commands826 Double timing846 Methods825 Rifle exercises847 Setting up exercises826; 837 Starting positions834 Walking and marching845

PIECE: Carrying in any position122 (Sixth) "Diagonally across the body" 122 (Second) Loading before deployment269 Not to be carried loaded121 (First) Once loaded, so kept until command to unload180 Rules governing carrying121 To strike ground gently in coming to order122 (Third) Use as single loader186

Pitching tents 684

PLAN: Of battle preceded by personal reconnaissance394 Of combat, adherence to original373

PLATES: Battalionnear, 300 Companynear, 207 Equipmentnear, 646

PLATOON COLUMN: Assembly from254 Deployment253 How executed250 Use in advancing249–252

PLATOON DRILL: Assembling from deployment248 Column right (left) (company being in column of platoon)223 Extended order242 On right into line (being in column of platoons)230 Platoons column right (left) (company being in column of squad)225 Platoon light (left)220 Platoons right (left) by squads (being in line)227 Platoons right (left) front into line232 Squads right about (being in line of platoons)228 Squads right (left), platoons column right (left) (being in line)227

PLATOON GUIDES: Close order drill210 Duties in fire fight289

PLATOON LEADER: Allotment of target to282 Control the fire in deployment270 Duties on fire fight288; 289 Equipped with whistles83 Of flank platoons when company acts alone268 Positions in verifying alignments218 Repeating commands214

Platoon, the fire unit of 287

PLATOONS: Advance into an engagement249 Assignment206 Designation205 Division of company into204

Point of aim 1357

Point of rest, definition 46

Point on which base squad marches in deployment 238

Points of compass 1084

Poison, first aid 1508

PORT ARMS FROM: Inspection146 Left shoulder136 Order125 Present126 Right shoulder132 Position and aiming drills1365

POSITION FIRE: Advance by rushes293 When used438

POSITION OF: Captain in dressing company302 Load, when taken183 Piece at order123 Piece "diagonally across the body"122 (Second) The soldier99 Position sketching1889

POST OF: Band71; 299 Commander in fight383 Color637; 638; 650; 664; 665 File closers in column of squads221 Major during attack352 Major in route order325 Mounted enlisted men73; 76; 78 Noncommissioned officer in command of troops79 Noncommissioned staff officers77; 78 Officers, noncommissioned officers and special units (band and machine gun company) shown in plates71; 72 Reviewing officer617 Special units71; 72; 299 Staff officers73

Powder fouling, removing from bore 1327

Practical instruction, purpose 369

Precision taught by drill at attention 55 (a)

Preliminary drills 1355

PREPARATORY COMMAND: Arrangements of elements57 To revoke64 What it indicates87

PRESENT ARMS FROM: Left shoulder136 Order124 Port127 Right shoulder133

Present saber 673

Principles of combat, extent to which treated in Part I 54

Prisoners do not salute 1567

Privates of the Guard 1715

Privileges, awarding 881

Privileges, withholding 884

Program of training 919

Progression in training and instruction 917

Property, responsibility, company 886; 896

PROTECTION: By reconnaissance410; 412 When battalion is acting alone330 When company is acting alone268

Protection against surprise when company is acting alone 268

PUNISHMENT: Awarding915 Company882; 883

PURSUIT: Additional force for483 General principles490; 494 Pursuing fire486 Troops used for487

Q

Quartermaster sergeant (now supply sergeant) assignment at drill 207

Quibbling, avoiding, in interpreting drill regulations 53

QUICK TIME: Cadence108 From double time111 Movements habitually executed in109

R

RANGE: Classification275–277 Command announcing188 Determining of276; 277; 426 Finders277 Importance of correct sight setting425 In attack344; 426 In defense426 Signal for announcing92

Range, how determined 1429

Range practice 1386

Ranging volleys 278

Rank, definition 47

Rapid fire exercises 1372

RATE OF: Fire191; 292; 415; 1419 Quick and double time108

Ration return 909

Ready 189

Reality in training 922

Rear guard, use of machines guns as part of 554

Rear marching, skirmishers, not assembled 173

Rear rank not loading nor firing kneeling or lying down 179

Rear sight, description 1343

Rear, to the, how to execute 118

RECONNAISSANCE: Battalion acting alone330 Combat403–413 Company acting alone268 Company advancing into an engagement249 Each commander to guard against surprise442 Meeting engagement534; 538 Minor warfare608 Night operations587 Personal before deployment441 To precede formation of plan394

Record of rifles 902

Record of size of clothing 906

Records, company 887–909

Recruits, instruction 97–98; 120; 152–156

Rectifying column, (battalion) 312

Red bugs 1488

Reduction and resignation of noncommissioned officers 876

Reënforcement of firing line by major 359

Reënforcements, size 353

Reënforcing firing line 263–366; 354

REGIMENT: Interval in deployment454 Lines of communication established by400 Muster655–657

REGIMENTAL COLOR: Salutes by660 Saluting reviewing officer622

REGIMENTAL COMMANDER: Action in deployment of division440 Decide equipment carried into action382

Rejoining command after completion of task 390

REPETITION OF: Command for guides, by captains at battalion drill301 Commands by captains at battalion drill300 Orders, commands and signals83; 88

Report, first sergeant's when company is formed 215

Reports, saluting when making or receiving 75

Represented enemy, definition 56

Requisites of good scout 1031

RESERVE: Captured position strengthened by reserves492 Commander of troops in action habitually with reserve383 Covering withdrawal of attacking troops489 Deployment to enable withdrawal of faulty firing line444 Enveloping attack461; 462 Fire of position in decisive action438 Furnished by units larger than battalion455 Gives impetus to charge481 How used455 In attack charged with flank protection466 In withdrawal from action547 Machine guns as part of557 Occupying trenches vacated by firing line to improve same476 Of firing line, strength449; 450 Part played by, in pursuit491 Post and strength in holding attack500 Post of, in attack466 Post of, in defense513 Post of, in delaying action532 Reduction of reserve in case of protected flanks452 Regimental: Ammunition sent from574 Use of, in case of victory383

Respect, factor in training 929

Respect for sentinels 1577

Respect to noncommissioned officers 1525

Responsibility, devolution of 869

Responsibility for proper training 921

Rest, executed as without arms 121 (Fifth)

Rests, the 100; 101; 121

"1. Resume 2. March" 63

Retained copies of rolls, etc., company 899

Retiring under fire 475

Return saber 679

Reveille and retreat gun 1837

Reverse slopes 1427

Revetments 1124; 1125; 1166

REVIEWS: Band623; 624 Battalion631–633 Battalions, after passing reviewing officer628 Brigades, or larger commands628; 629 Cadence at which troops pass in review627 Commander faces command614 Flank to pass 12 paces from reviewing officer617 Flourishes624 Formation of companies, battalions and regiments616 General rules617–630 March, played as honor624 National air, playing as honor624 Order in which troops are arranged614 Passing around line618; 631 Points where column changes direction617 Post of reviewing officer on left of column626 Post of reviewing officer and others617 Reviewing officer returns only salute of commanding officer618 Reviewing officer, post617 Reviewing officer junior to commanding officer630 Riding around troops618 Ruffles524 Salute by regimental color622 Salute returned by reviewing officer618 Salute by lieutenant colonel615 Saluting by staff615; 619 Saluting the color618 Standing "at ease" etc., in case of brigade or larger command629 Subordinates face to front614 To the color624 Turning out of column by commanding officer of troops620; 621

Revoking preparatory command 64

Rewards and privileges, company 881

Ricochet shots 1425

RIFLE, care and description: Army regulations1341 Bore1322–1324; 1328 Description1342 Importance1321 Kinds of fouling1325 Oil, how to apply1339 Oiling barrel1330 Rear-sight leaf1343 Removing metal fouling1327 Removing powder fouling. See "Piece"1326

Rifle exercises 847

RIFLE SALUTE AT: Order or trail141 Right shoulder140

RIFLE TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION: Adjustment of fire1428 Aiming exercise1368 Aiming point1357 Aiming and sighting1350 Appearance of objects1396 Auxiliary aiming points1431 Ballistic qualities of rifle1410 Battle sight1352 (c) Beaten zone1413 Center of impact1412 Clock system of target designation1446; 1447 Clock system of wind designation1391 Cold, effect on shooting1397 Collective instruction1404 Combat exercises1408 Combat practice1404 Combined sights1430 Communication in fire control and direction1447 (b) Cone of fire or dispersion1411 Defilade1420 Deflection1384 Deflection and elevation correction drills1383 Designation of targets1445–1447 (a) Designation of winds1391 Distribution of fire1441–1444 Effect of fire1410 Effect of heat, light, etc.1397; 1403 Effectiveness of fire1416 Estimating distance1393–1395 Exercises in fire control and direction1450 Finger system of target designation1447 (a) Fine sight1353 (b) Fire direction and control1434–1440 Fire discipline, definition1406 Fire distribution1441–1444 Firing at stationary targets1428 Full sight1353 (c) Gallery practice1385 Gentle reverse slopes1427 Grazing fire1423 Heat, effect on shooting1397 Hits, percentage1417 Horizontal clock face system of target designation1446 Individual instruction1349 Influence of ground1420 Light, effect on shooting1399 Location of trenches1426 Long range fire1414 Mirage1400 Moisture, effect on shooting1398 Moving targets, firing at1432 Night firing1433 Normal sight1353 (a) Object of system1344 Occupation of ground1426 Open sight1352 (a) Peep sight1352 (b) Percentage of hits1417 Point of aim1357 Position and aiming drills1365 Preliminary drills1355 Program of instruction1348 Range, how determined1429 Range practice1386 Rapid fire exercise1372 Rate of fire1419 Reverse slopes1427 Ricochet shots1425 Sighting and aiming1350 Shot group1412 Sighting drills1356; 1383 Sights, kinds of1352 Sling, use1387 Slopes gentle reverse1427 Stationary targets firing at1428 Target designation1445–1447 (a) Targets, number hit1418 Technical principles of firing1409 Trajectory1349 Trial shots, determination of range1395 Triangle of sighting1359 Trigger squeeze exercise1370 Vertical clock face system of target designation1447 Volleys, determination of range1395 Windage1384 Zero of rifle1392 Zone of effective fire1415

Right (left) about, squad 167

RIGHT (LEFT) BY: File235 Squads226 Two's234; 235

Right, definition 48

Right (left, center) dress 154; 310; 311

Right face 104

RIGHT (LEFT) FRONT INTO LINE FROM: Close column322 Column of platoons or squads (company)231 Column of squads or companies314 Column of two's235

Right half face 104

RIGHT (LEFT) HALF TURN: Command67 Squad164

Right (left) oblique 163

RIGHT SHOULDER FROM: Inspection146 Left shoulder136 Order129 Port131 Present134 Right shoulder, pieces brought to, from order at command "March"121 (Sixth)

Right (left) step, how executed 114

RIGHT (LEFT) TURN: Company222 Squad164

Rise, how executed 176

Road sketching 1891

Route march, post of major and file closers 325

Route step 233

RUFFLES AT: Funeral641 Review624

RULES FOR: Carrying piece121 (First) Ceremonies614–616 Close order (battalion)300–306 Close order, company210–214 Deployment236–242 Drills and formations57–79 Execution of manual122 Parades634; 635 Reviews617–630 Salutes75 Steps and marchings107–119

RUSHES: Advances made under covering fire349 Begun by flank company348 Command for259 Company as whole led by captain260 Prearranged methods prohibited351 Size of rushing units346; 347 Subsequent advancing350 Use of position fire293 When impossible for company to advance as a whole258

Rust, how removed 1286

S

Saber, manual of 671–680

Safety lock 121; 185

SALUTES: Hand106 Returned by reviewing officer618 Rifle141 Saber75; 673 With color660 See "Honors and salutes" also "Military Courtesy"

SALUTING: By lieutenant colonel in ceremonies615 By staffs in ceremonies619 Mounted junior to dismount before saluting dismounted senior75 On marches1227 Regimental color622 The color in reviews618 When making or receiving reports75

Saluting volleys fired in close order 269

Sapping, advancing to charging point 498

Scalds, first aid 1509

Scale of map distances 1867 (a)

Scales 1861–1869

Scales of maps 1885–1888

Scaling distances from map 1865

SCHOOL OF THE: Battalion295–363 Company202–294 Soldier97–147 Squad148–201

SCOUTING AND PATROLLING: Eyesight and hearing1083 Cat and mouse contest1089 Concealment and dodging1087 Finding way in strange country1084 Flag stealing contest1090 Footmarks, following1088 Landmarks, observing1086 Lost, what to do1085 Mouse and cat contest1089 Points of compass1084 Requisites of good scouts1031 "Tracking"1088

Scouts; See, "Mounted Scouts"

Scratches, first aid 1510

Search lights, trench warfare 1193

Seeing at night 1094

Semaphore signaling 863

Semi-blindness 1512

Sentinel's orders 1716

Sentinels, respect for 1517

Sentries firing at night 1104

Separated officers and others placing themselves under order of nearest higher commander 390; 391

Sergeant of the guard 1642

Service calls 695

SERVICE OF INFORMATION: Bridges, facts to be obtained about1000 Bridges, reconnoitering of992 Buildings, reconnoitering of996 Camp noises985 Camps, abandoned986 Canals, facts to be obtained about1003 Cross roads, how reconnoitered989 Defiles, facts to be obtained about1006 Defiles, reconnoitering of991 Demolitions1011 Enclosures, reconnoitering of994 Facts to be obtained about various objects998 Fords, reconnoitering of992 Heights, facts to be obtained about1010 Heights, reconnoitering of990 Houses, reconnoitering of996 Indications to be noticed by patrols983 Marches, facts to be obtained about1007 Patrolling: Facts to be obtained about various objects by patrols998 Civilians970 Flames and smoke987 Messages979; 980 Model reports1016 Night work975 Patrol fighting977 Principles of patrolling967 Patrols: Acting upon meeting hostile patrols971 By whom furnished962 Coördination before departure966 Definition959 Formation968 Guarding against being cut off974 Halts970 Inspection before departure961 Leaders961 Orders and instructions963 Preparation for starting965 Prisoners to be captured984 Problems1017–1019 Rate of march969 Report on return1015 Returning by different route973 Scattered patrols972 Signals978 Size960 Ponds, facts to be obtained about1007 Positions, reconnoitering of995 Railroads: Demolitions1013 Facts to be obtained about999 Reconnaissance of positions989 Rivers, facts to be obtained about1001 Roads, facts to be obtained about998 Signs to be noticed by patrols983 Springs, facts to be obtained about1008 Suggestions for gaining information about the enemy983 Suggestions for reconnaissance of positions989 Telegraph line, demolition1012 Telegraphs, facts to be obtained about1004 Valleys, facts to be obtained about1009 Villages, facts to be obtained about1005 Villages, reconnoitering of997 Vision limits of988 Wagon roads, demolition1014 Woods, facts to be obtained about1002 Woods, reconnoitering of993

SERVICE OF SECURITY: Advance guard, general principles1021–1024 Advance guard order1025–1026 Advance guard problems1033–1046 General principles1020 Outposts: Advance cavalry1056 Cavalry outpost1071 Changes for the night1075 Communication between subdivision1074 Composition1053 Concealment1068 Cossack post1061 Definition and duties1051–1052 Detached posts1069 Distances between subdivisions1055 Entrenchments1067 Establishing the outpost1073 Examining posts1070 Flags of truce1066 Formation1054 Intercommunication1074 Obstacles1067 Outguards1058 Outpost order1073 Patrols1064–1065 Pickets1059 Problems1077; 1078; 1079 Relieving outpost1076 Reserves1063 Sentinels1062 Sentry squad1060 Subdivisions1054 Supports1057 Problems, advance guards1033–1046 Rear guard, general principles1047–1050

Setting-up exercises 826; 837

SHELTER TENT: Care of1303 Pitching: New model682 Old model707–710 Striking687

Shock, first aid 1511

SHOES: Care1292 On marches1229 Polishing1295; 1299; 1300 Repair1294 Selection1293

"Short point" 824 (d)

Shot group 1412

Shots grazing enemy have approximate value of hits 291

Sick report 889

Side step 114

Siege operations 496

Siege works 1172

Sight rear, description 1343

SIGHT SETTING: Command188 Importance425

Sighting and aiming 1350

Sighting drills 1356; 1383

Sights, kinds of 1352

Signal Corps, establishment of lines of communication 399

SIGNAL FLAGS: Carried by musician (now bugler)94; 401 Carried by orderlies400 Description94 Use95

SIGNALING: "Chop chop" signal863 General service code861 Heliograph, flash lantern, searchlight864 Morse code866 Semaphore code863 Sound signals865 Wigwag862

SIGNALS: Arm92 Attention fixed at first motion82 Bugle used on and off the battlefield90 Captain of supporting company to look out for major's signals263 Cease firing90 Change elevation92 Commence firing90 Communication between firing line and reserve96 Flag94; 96 For "Platoon" and "Squad," use of93 Instruction in use of81 Limitation of84 Long blast of whistle: Signifies suspension of firing193 To be avoided as signal for cease firing in rushes234 Movement commences when signal is understood82 Range, to announce92 Repetition of83 Special prearranged84 Training in use of, to control firing line55 (d) Use during firing271 Use on firing line431 Use of saber, rifle, or headdress in making81 When used80 Whistle91

Simple maneuvers best 375

Simple movements essential to correct battle training 52

Simulate load, how executed 186

Simultaneous movements by companies or platoons in battalion drill 305

Single loader, use of rifle as 186

Single rank 98 (a); 616

Sitting position used instead of kneeling one 178

Size of clothing, record 906

SKIRMISHERS: Deployment: Company243 General rules236–244 Squad170 To rear246 Face to front and take advantage of cover on halting240 Interval between170; 172; 247; 255; 447 Not assembled, marching to rear173 To form from platoon or squad column253

Skulking of troops carrying back wounded 381

Sky lines to be avoided 421

Sleeping bag 685; 686

SLING, GUN: Adjustment and use1387 Included in grip of piece at balance122 (First) Use when deployed184

Sling packs, old equipment 706

Slopes, gentle reverse 1427

Slopes on maps 1868

Slower, fire 191

Small arms firing. See "Rifle training and instruction"

Smartness taught by drills at attention, etc. 55 (a)

Snake's bites 1480

Sniperscope 1208

Snow blindness 1512

Sore throat 1513

Sortie steps 1150

Sound signals 865

Special units; posts of 71; 72

Spider bites 1514

Spirit of order to be complied with by officers 377

Spirit to govern in interpreting drill regulations 53

Splicing 1133–1135

Splints 1484

Spoon, care 1306

Sprains, first aid 1516

SQUAD: Base236; 239 Composition149 Dressing154 Front when deployed171 Integrity in battle151 Movements executed as prescribed in school of the soldier152 Right165 Right (left) about167 To dismiss147 To form153

SQUAD COLUMN: Deployment253 How executed251 To assemble from254 Use in advancing249; 252

Squad drill, object 149

SQUAD LEADER: Action at preparatory command for forming skirmish line237 Corporal is150 Duties in fire fight289 Post150

SQUADS: Deployment when company is deployed239 Designation205 Division of company into203 Grouping soldiers into148 Preservation of integrity in battle151 Right (left) about228 Right (left) column right (left)226 Right (left) front into line235

Stable guards 1806

Stack arms 160; 161

STAFF: Does not change position when commander faces about to give command74 Draws and returns saber with chief73 Habitually mounted73 Post of73 Saluting by, in review619 Turning out of column in review620; 621

Stains, how removed 1284

Standards and colors 1575

Standing trench 1146

"Star Spangled Banner" 1572

"STAR SPANGLED BANNER" PLAYED AT: Funeral641 Review624

Statement of clothing charged to enlisted men 904

Stationary targets, firing at 1428

Step, change, how executed 119

Stepping off with left foot 107

Steps and marchings 107–119

Stings, first aid 1517

Straggling in marches 1224

Strange country, finding way in 1084

Striking tents 687; 690

SUBORDINATES: Coöperation387 Latitude allowed and initiative384; 385; 386

SUCCESS IN BATTLE: Depends upon leadership, etc.365 Factors entering into373; 376 Object of military training50 Principles for increasing probability of, provided for in drill regulations53

SUCCESSION OF THIN LINES: Command for advancing255 Use in advancing249 Use and purpose256

Successive formations, guide toward point of rest 65

Successive movements in double time, base unit marches in quick time 61

Suffocation, first aid 1478

Summary court records 903

Summary of combat principles 550

Sunburn, first aid 1485; 1518

Sunstroke 1519

Superiority of fire 414–438

SUPPORT: Artillery601–605 Battalion: Battalion acting alone in defense357 Distance from firing line338 Division of battalion into support and firing line335 Furnished by battalion455 None at beginning339 Position337 Size336 Company: Captain to look out for major's signals363 Control by major263 Duties of officers and sergeants upon joining firing line266 Formations for262 Original platoon divisions to be maintained266 Promptness in reënforcing firing line265 Reënforcements joining firing line264 Occupying trenches vacated by firing line, to improve same476 Of firing line, strength449; 450 Post and strength, in holding attack500 To cover withdrawal362

Supporting artillery 434–437

Supreme will, but one in battle 387

SURPRISE: Each commander to guard his command against442 Human element92 Protection against, when company is acting alone26

Suspend firing 193; 194

Syphilis 146

T

Tactical exercises, methods of conducting 37

Tactical orders 32

Tactical principles, application of 5

Take arms 16

TAKE INTERVAL: Actions of guides and file closers213 How executed156

TAKING DISTANCE: Actions of guides and file closers66 How executed158

"Tanks" 1204

TARGET: Action in defense when it disappears294 Aiming points, use284 Announced before or after range181 Allotment to platoon leaders282 Apportioned by major340 Assignment by major281 Change to be avoided281 Choice of, etc.422 Designation201; 1445; 1447 (a) Determination of distance to276 Distribution of fire282; 283; 427 Hostile firing line usual target281; 345 Observation of424; 429 Once designated, not changed unless ordered182

Target practice. See "Rifle training and instruction"

Target records, company 907

Targets, number hit 1418

TEAMWORK: Developed by thorough and uniform training51 General principles385–391

Technical principles of firing 1409

Telegraph code 866

Telephones in trenches 1171

Tent folding 691

TENT PITCHING: All types except shelter and conical wall688 Conical wall689 Shelter681; 682

Tent striking 687; 690

Terrain exercises 945; 949

THE COLOR: Cased, defined659 Meaning of "Color"658 National, renders no salute660 Receiving of669 Salute by regimental660 Where kept659

Theoretical instruction, purpose 369

"The Star Spangled Banner," see "Star Spangled Banner"

THIN LINES SUCCESSION OF: Commands for advancing255 Use and purpose256 Use in advancing249

Thoroughness in training 922

"To the Color" sounded at review 624

To the rear, how executed 118

Tourniquet 1481

"Tracking" 1088

Trail, at, (command) 121 (sixth)

Trail from order 139

TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION: Art of instruction on varied ground933 Captain's responsibility for202 Cheerfulness930 Clearness922 Commanding officers accountable for51 Comradeship932 Contentment931 Courage927 Cover, training in use of939 Delivery of messages958 Determination and individual intelligence924 Fear926 For battle, simple movements and elastic formations52 Human element925 Individual initiative923 Interest922 In use of signals to control fire line55 (d) Map problems954 Method and progression918 Object50; 917 Of battalions, major responsible for295 Operating against other troops941 Practice in commanding mixed squads940 Principles provided for in Drill Regulations53 Program919 Reality922 Respect929 Responsibility921 See, "General Common Sense Principles of Applied Minor Tactics" Simultaneous instruction and training920 Surprise928 Thoroughness51; 922 Vanity922

Trajectory 1349

Traveling in strange country 1084

Traverses 1149

Treatment of soldiers 872

TRENCH AND MINE WARFARE: Aerial mines1200 Aids to firing1209 Asphyxiating gases1194 Bombs from air-craft1202 Countermining1211 Grenades and bombs1197; 1198; 1199 Helmets1205 Liquid fire1196 Masks1206 Mining1210 Periscopes1207 Protection against gases1195 Protection against hand grenades1203 Sniperscope1208 "Tanks"1204 Winged torpedoes1201

TRENCHES: Located by major351 Occupied by supports and reserves, to be improved462 See "Field fortifications"

Trial shots, determination of range 1395

Trials by court-martial 882

Triangle of sighting 1359

Trigger-squeeze exercise 1370

Troops stable guards 1808

Trous de loup 1184

True meridian 1873

Turning about, mounted officer 74

Turning movements when allowable 458

TURNING ON FIXED PIVOT: How executed164 When used66

Two's right (left) front into line 235

U

Umpire 55; 371

UNFIX BAYONET: Krag rifle694 Springfield rifle143

Uniform, dignity of 1523

UNIT: Attack342 Fire287

Units not to be broken up 378

Unload 180; 187

Unload, Krag rifle 703

Unnecessary hardship to be avoided 380

Unsling equipment 648

Unsling packs, old equipment 706

Urinal tubs 1244

Use of cover 195–199

Use of ground 420; 421

V

Valleys determination of range 1395

Variety in instruction 922

Vegetables, distribution of disease 1458

Venereal disease 1466

Verbal orders 393

Vertical clock face system of target designation 1447

Visibility problem 1875

Vision at night 1094

VOLLEY FIRING: How executed189 Use278

W

Wall tents 688

War game 946; 949

Warning calls 692

Watchmen 1781

WATER: Distribution of disease1457 In camp1253 In trenches1168

Whistle, long blast 193

Whistle signals 91

Whistles, by whom carried, different tones, etc. 83

Wigwag 862

Will supreme, but one in battle 387

Windage 1384

Winged torpedoes 1201

Wire entanglements 1181; 1182; 1188

Wire fence, trenches 1183

WITHDRAWAL FROM ACTION: Action by commander549 Covered by support362 Generally effected at heavy cost545 Part of line to be withdrawn first548 Rear guard and distance to be placed between enemy and defeated troops545 Reserve used to check pursuit547 Retreating troops to be gotten under control as soon as possible548 Selection of rendezvous point549 Under fire475 Use of artillery, machine guns and cavalry546 Use of machine guns557

With dummy (blank or ball) cartridges, load 185

"Without the numbers" 122 (Fifth)

Witness, appearance as 1531

Wood, camping 1252

Work, devolution of 869

Wounded not to be carried back by fighting troops 381

Wounds, first aid 1520

Y

Yellow fever 1469

Z

Zero of rifle 1392

Zone of effective fire 1415