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Schedules.
Schedule Of Instruction, Reserve Officers' Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., August 27 to September 1, 1917
Organization. Issue of Equipment. Organization of Barracks Drill I.D.R. Drill Physical M.P.T. Practice March Musketry Training S.A.F.M. Study Conferences
Monday, Aug. 27 7.00-12.00 a.m. 1.30-4.30 p.m. 7.00-9.00 p.m. par. 1-21 par. 48-73- 101-132 I.D.R.
Tuesday, Aug. 28 Without arms 7.00-8.00 a.m. pars 48-73 ————— 8.30-10.30 a.m. pars. 101-132 8.00-8.30 a.m. pgs. 1-30 1.30-3.30 p.m. par. 1-21 S.A.F.M. 7.00-9.00 p.m. par. 74-100 I.D.R. 2.30-4.30 p.m. Care of arms and equipment
Wednesday, Aug. 29 With arms 7.00-8.00 a.m. pars 48-100 ————— 8.30-10.30 a.m. par. 101-132 8.00-8.30 a.m. pgs. 1-33 Without arms 10.45-11.45 a.m. 1.30-2.30 p.m. par. 1-21 2.30-3.30 p.m. par. 1-31 S.A.F.M. ————— 7.00-9.00 p.m. par. 159-198 I.D.R. 3.30-4.30 p.m. Assembling and adjusting pack
Thursday, Aug. 30 7.00-8.00 a.m. par. 48-100 8.30-9.30 a.m. pars. 101-132 9.30-10.30 a.m. pars. 159-198 8.00-8.30 a.m. pgs. 1-36 10.45-11.45 a.m. With arms 1.30-2.30 p.m. par. 1-31 7.00-9.00 p.m. par. 159-198 I.D.R. 2.30-4.30 p.m. Assembling and adjusting pack
Friday, Aug. 31 7.00-8.00 a.m. par. 48-100 8.30-9.30 a.m. pars. 101-132 9.30-10.30 a.m. pars. 159-198 8.00-8.30 a.m. pgs. 1-39 With arms and light pack 10.45-11.45 a.m. 1.30-3.30 p.m. par. 1-31 7.00-9.00 p.m. par. 199-257- 758-765 I.D.R. 3.30-4.30 p.m. Military Courtesy
Saturday, Sept. 1. As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
Schedule Of Instruction, Reserve Officers' Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., September 3 to September 8, 1917
Drill I.D.R. Drill Physical M.P.T. Musketry Training S.A.F.M. Semaphore Signalling Companies Practice March Full Kit
Monday, Sept. 3 7.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 101-158 159-193 3.30-4.00 p.m. pgs. 1-42 8.45-9.45 a.m. par. 1-31 9.45-10.45 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 4 7.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 48-100 158-198 3.30-4.00 p.m. pgs. 1-45 10.00-11.00 a.m. par. 1-31 11.00-11.30 a.m. 8.45-9.45 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 5 7.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 101-158 158-198 3.30-4.00 p.m. pgs. 1-48 8.45-9.45 p.m. par. 1-31 9.45-10.15 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 6 7.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 48-100 159-198 3.30-4.30 p.m. pgs. 1-52 10.30-11.30 a.m. par. 1-31 8.45-10.15 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 7 7.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 101-158 159-198 3.30-4.00 p.m. pgs. 1-55 8.45-9.45 a.m. par. 1-31 9.45-10.15 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 8. As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., September 3 to September 8, 1917—(Concluded)
Grenade Instruction[A] Bayonet Drill Voice Culture Conferences Study
Monday, Sept. 3 11.00-11.30 a.m. 4.00-4.30 p.m. Lesson 1 Notes on Bayonet Training 11.30-12.00 m. 1.30-3.30 p.m. par. 1-100 I.D.R. pgs. 7-46 M.G.D. 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 1-158 I.D.R pgs. 7-46 M.G.D.
Tuesday, Sept. 4 11.30-12.00 m. 4.00-4.30 p.m. Lessons 1 and 2 Notes on Bayonet Training 1.30-3.30 p.m. pars. 101-158 I.D.R. pgs. 7-88 M.G.D. 7.00-9.00 p.m. par. 159-174 I.D.R. pgs. 47-88 M.G.D.
Wednesday, Sept. 5 10.30-11.00 a.m. 4.00-4.30 p.m. Lessons 1 and 3 Notes on Bayonet Training 11.00-12.00 m. Physical Exam. 1.30-3.30 p.m. pars. 159-174 part 5, 6, 10, 19 U.S.S.B. 7.00-9.00 p.m. par. 175-198 I.D.R. part III—U.S. Signal Book
Thursday, Sept. 6 11.30-12.00 m. 4.00-4.30 p.m. Lessons 1 and 4 Notes on Bayonet Training 1.30-3.30 p.m. pars. 175-198, 1-61 S.A.F.M. 7.00-9.00 p.m. par. 792-798 I.D.R. par. 1-61 S.A.F.M.
Friday, Sept. 7 10.30-11.00 a.m. 4.00-4.30 p.m. Lessons 1 and 5 Notes on Bayonet Training 11.00-12.00 m. 1.30-3.30 p.m. pars. 792-798 I.D.R. 1-61 S.A.F.M. 7.00-9.00 p.m. par. 199-220 1-61 S.A.F.M.
Saturday, Sept. 8. As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
[A] As prescribed by Senior Grenade Instructor.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., September 10 to September 15, 1917
Drill I.D.R. Musketry Training S.A.F.M. First Aid Manual, N.C.O's and Privates Signaling Morse Code (wig wag) Practice March Full Kit
Monday, Sept. 10 7.00-7.30 a.m. pars. 133-150 ————— 7.30-8.00 a.m. pars. 123-127 ————— 8.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 159-198 8.30-9.30 a.m. pars. 35-43 Sight setting and loadings 9.30-10.30 a.m. Wounds pgs. 286-288 10.30-11.00 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 11 Same as for Monday 9.30-10.30 a.m. pars. 35-51 Sight setting and loadings 10.30-11.00 a.m. 8.30-9.30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 12 7.00-8.00 a.m. pars. 199-211 ————— 8.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 159-198 8.30-9.30 p.m. pars. 35-57 Sight setting and loadings 9.30-10.30 a.m. Fractures pgs. 288-290 10.30-11.00 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 13 7.00-8.00 a.m. pars. 199-224 ————— 8.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 159-198 10.00-11.00 a.m. pars. 35-60 Sight setting and loadings 8.30-10.00 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 14 7.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 159-224 8.30-9.30 a.m. pars. 35-61 Sight setting and loadings 9.30-10.00 a.m. Resuscitation pgs. 290-296 10.00-11.00 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 15. As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., September 10 to September 15, 1917—(Concluded)
Grenade Instruction[B] Drill, Physical M.P.T. Bayonet Drill Conference Study
Monday, Sept. 10 11.00-11.30 a.m. 3.30-4.00 p.m. pgs. 1-58 pgs. 133-134 4.00-4.30 p.m. 1.30-2.30 p.m. pars. 123-127, 199-223 I.D.R. ————— 2.30-3.30 p.m. pars. 32-61 S.A.F.M. 7.00-8.00 p.m. pars. 123-127, 199-223 I.D.R. ————— 8.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 32-61 S.A.F.M. 7.00-8.00 p.m. pars. 225-248 I.D.R. ————— 8.00-9.00 p.m. pgs. 5-11 Notes on Bayonet Training
Tuesday, Sept. 11 11.00-11.30 a.m. 3.30-4.00 p.m. pgs. 1-61 pgs. 133-134 4.00-4.30 p.m. 1.30-3.30 p.m. pars. 225-248 I.D.R. pgs. 5-11 Notes on Bayonet Training 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 249-257 I.D.R. pgs. 12-19 Notes on Bayonet Training
Wednesday, Sept. 12 11.00-11.30 a.m. 3.30-4.00 p.m. pgs. 1-64 pgs. 133-134 4.00-4.30 p.m. 1.30-3.30 p.m. pars. 249-257 I.D.R. pgs. 12-19 Notes on Bayonet Training 7.00-8.00 p.m. Patrolling, messages, orders, etc. pgs. 12-24 F.S.R. ————— 8.00-9.00 p.m. Notes on Grenade Warfare
Thursday, Sept. 13 11.00-11.30 a.m. 3.30-4.00 p.m. pgs. 1-67 pgs. 133-134 4.00-4.30 p.m. 1.30-2.30 p.m. Patrolling, messages, orders, etc. pgs. 12-24 F.S.R. ————— 2.30-3.30 p.m. Notes on Grenade Warfare 7.00-8.00 p.m. Advance and Rear Guards pgs. 25-24 F.S.R. ————— 8.00-9.00 p.m. Training & Employment of Bombers
Friday, Sept. 14 11.00-11.30 a.m. 3.30-4.00 p.m. pgs. 1-70 pgs. 133-134 4.00-4.30 p.m. 1.30-2.30 p.m. Advance and Rear Guards pgs. 25-34 F.S.R. ————— 2.30-3.30 p.m. Training & Employment of Bombers
Saturday, Sept. 15. As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
[B] As prescribed by Senior Grenade Instructor.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., September 17 to September 22, 1917
Drill, I.D.R. Musketry Training S.A.F.M. Drill, Physical M.P.T. Sketching[C] Study
Monday, Sept. 17 7.00-8.00 a.m. pars. 48-198 close order only 8.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 32-61 8.30-9.00 a.m. pgs. 1-73, 133-134 9.00-11.30 a.m. 1.30-4.30 p.m. 7.00-9.00 p.m. pgs. 20-34 Notes on Bayonet Training pars. 232-257, I.D.R. pars. 258-276, I.D.R.
Tuesday, Sept. 18 7.00-8.00 a.m. pars. 48-198 close order only 8.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 32-61 8.30-9.00 a.m. pgs. 1-76, 133-134 9.00-11.30 a.m. 1.30-4.30 p.m. 7.00-9.00 p.m. Outposts pgs. 35-42, F.S.R. pars. 277-289, I.D.R.
Wednesday, Sept. 19 7.00-8.00 a.m. pars. 48-198 close order only 8.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 32-61 8.30-9.00 a.m. pgs. 1-79, 133-184 9.00-11.30 a.m. 1.30-4.30 p.m. 7.00-9.00 p.m. Orders pgs. 43-50, F.S.R. pars. 290-326, I.D.R.
Thursday, Sept. 20 7.00-8.00 a.m. pars. 48-198 close order only 8.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 32-70 8.30-9.00 a.m. pgs. 1-82, 133-132 9.00-11.30 a.m. 1.30-4:30 p.m. 7.00-9.00 p.m. Marches pgs. 51-65, F.S.R. pars. 1-9, 14-18, E.F.M.
Friday, Sept. 21 7.00-8.00 a.m. pars. 48-198 close order only 8.00-8.30 a.m. pars. 32-70 8.30-9.00 a.m. pgs. 1-85, 133-134 9.00-11:30 a.m. 1.30-4.30 p.m. 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 37-42, 61-72, 101-109, E.F.M.
Saturday, Sept. 22 As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
[C] As prescribed by Senior Instructor in Sketching.
September 24-29, 1917. Construction Of Trenches.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., October 1 to October 6, 1917.
Drill, I.D.R. Physical M.P.T. Bayonet[D] Range Practice[E] Signalling
Monday, Oct. 1 ½ hour pars. 48-198 ½ hour pgs. 86-89 and 142 Arm Combinations ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 2 Company ½ hour pars. 48-198 ½ hour pgs. 90-93 and 142 Arm Combinations ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m. 1 hour Semaphore and Wigwag
Wednesday, Oct. 3 Battalion ½ hour pars. 258-289 ½ hour pgs. 90-93 and 142 Arm Combinations ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Thursday. Oct. 4 Battalion ½ hour pars. 258-289 ½ hour pgs. 17-93 and 142 Arm Combinations ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m. 1 hour Semaphore and Wigwag
Friday, Oct. 5 Battalion ½ hour pars. 258-289 ½ hour pgs. 17-93 and 142 Arm Combinations ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 6 As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
[D] Per Bayonet Program.
[E] Per schedule Senior Instructor Musketry Training.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., October 1 to October 6, 1917—(Concluded)
Field Work Pistol Conference Study
Monday, Oct. 1 1 hour Patrolling ½ hour Nomenclature ½ hour Manual 2 hours pars. 258-274, I.D.R. Prob. 1 to Situation 3. S.P.I. 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 263-285, I.D.R. Problem 1, S.P.I.
Tuesday, Oct. 2 Same as for Monday 2 hours pars. 275-285, I.D.R. Situation 3, Prob. 1, to end of Problem, S.P.I. 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 286-304, I.D.R. Problem 2, S.P.I.
Wednesday, Oct. 3 1 hour Patrolling ½ hour Manual ½ hour Position and Aiming 2 hours pars. 286-304, I.D.R. Problem 2, S.P.I. 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 305-326, I.D.R. Problem 3 to Situation 4 S.P.I.
Thursday, Oct. 4 Same as for Wednesday 2 hours pars. 305-326, I.D.R. Prob. 3 to Situation 4, S.P.I. 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 327-349, I.D.R. Situation 4, Problem 3 to end of Problem, S.P.I.
Friday, Oct. 5 1 hour Patrolling Same as for Wednesday 2 hours pars. 327-349, I.D.R. Situation 4, Prob. 3, to end of Problem, S.P.I. 7.00-9.00 p.m. Per later announcement
Saturday, Oct. 6 As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., October 8 to October 13, 1917.
Drill, I.D.R. Physical Drill M.P.T. Bayonet[F] Range Practice[G] Signaling
Monday, October 8 1 hour pars. 48-289 1 hour pars. 123-158 199-224 ½ hour pgs. 17-93, 133-142 ½ hour 7-30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Tuesday, October 9 1 hour pars. 48-289 1 hour pars. 123-158 199-224 ½ hour pgs. 17-93, 133-142 ½ hour 7-30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10 ½ hour pars. 48-289 1 hour pars. 123-158 199-224 ½ hour pgs. 17-93, 133-142 ½ hour 7-30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m. ½ hour
Thursday, October 11 1 hour pars. 48-289 1 hour pars. 123-158 199-224 ½ hour pgs. 17-93, 133-142 ½ hour 7-30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Friday, October 12
Saturday, October 13 As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
[F] Per Bayonet Program.
[G] Rifle, pistol, machine gun, estimating distances, etc., as prescribed by Senior Instructor Musketry Training.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., October 8 to October 13, 1917—(Concluded)
Field Work (Company) [H] Conferences Study
Monday, October 8 2 hours Prob. 4 to Situation 5 exclusive, S.P.I. pars. 596-622, I.D.R. 7.00-9.00 p.m. Problem 4, S.P.I pars. 596-660, I.D.R.
Tuesday, October 9 2 hours Situation 5, Prob. 4 to end of Problem, S.P.I. pars. 623-660, I.D.R. 7.00-9.00 p.m. Problem 5, S.P.I. pars. 661-677, I.D.R.
Wednesday, October 10 2 hours Problem 5, S.P.I. pars. 661-677, I.D.R. 7.00-9.00 p.m. Problem 6, S.P.I. pars. 678-707, I.D.R.
Thursday, October 11 2 hours Problem 6, S.P.I. pars. 678-707, I.D.R. 7.00-9.00 p.m. Problem 7 to Situation 5, exclusive pars. 350-370, I.D.R.
Friday, October 12 7.00-11.30 a.m. 1.30-4.30 p.m. Advance and rear guards, outposts, patroling, messages and orders 7.00-9.00 p.m. as per later announcement
Saturday, October 13 As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
[H] To include conferences and critique on the ground of exercise conducted.
October 15-17, 1917. Construction Of Trenches.
October 18-19, 1917. Occupation Of The Trenches From 8.00 a.m. October 18, 1917 To 8.00 a.m. October 19, 1917.
October 20, 1917. 7.30 a.m.-11 a.m. Conference Of Trench Occupation, 11 a.m. Inspection.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., October 22 to October 27, 1917
Drill, I.D.R. Physical Drill M.P.T. Bayonet [I] Range Practice [J] Signaling
Monday, October 22 1 hour pars. 48-289 ½ hour pgs. 17-93 pg. 149 ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Tuesday, October 23 1 hour pars. 48-289 ½ hour pgs. 17-93 pg. 149 ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 24 1 hour pars. 48-289 ½ hour pgs. 17-93 pg. 149 ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m. ½ hour
Thursday, October 25 1 hour pars. 48-289 ½ hour pgs. 17-93 pg. 149 ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Friday, October 26
Saturday, October 27 As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
[I] Per Bayonet Program.
[J] Rifle, pistol, machine gun, estimating distances, etc., as prescribed by Senior Instructor of Musketry Training.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., October 22 to October 27, 1917—(Concluded)
Field Work[K] Conferences Study
Monday, October 22 2 hours pars. 350-370, I.D.R. Review Problems 1-6 S.P.I. 3 hours—1 hour daily and 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 371-401, I.D.R. Prob. 7 to Situation 5, S.P.I.
Tuesday, October 23 2 hours pars. 371-401, I.D.R Prob. 7 to Situation 5 S.P.I. 3 hours—1 hour daily and 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 402-441, I.D.R. Situation 6, Prob. 7 to end of Prob. S.P.I.
Wednesday, October 24 2 hours pars. 402-442, I.D.R. Situation 6, Prob. 7 to end of prob. 3 hours—1 hour daily and 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 442-494, I.D.R. Prob. 8, S.P.I.
Thursday, October 25 2 hours pars. 442-494, I.D.R. Problem 8, S.P.I. 3 hours—1 hour daily and 7.00-9.00 p.m. pars. 495-536, I.D.R. Problem 9, S.P.I.
Friday, October 26 7.00-11.30 a.m. 1.30-4.30 p.m. Companies in attack and defense (to include siting of trenches) 7.00-9.00 p.m. as per later announcement
Saturday, October 27 As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
[K] To include conferences and critique on the ground of exercise conducted.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., October 29 to November 3, 1917
Drill Physical Drill Bayonet[L] Signaling[M] Range Practice
Monday, October 29 1 hour Attack Formation [Trench] ½ hour ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Tuesday, October 30 1 hour Attack Formation [Trench] ½ hour ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 31 1 hour Attack Formation [Trench] ½ hour ½ hour ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Thursday, November 1 1 hour Attack Formation [Trench] ½ hour ½ hour 7.30-11.30 a.m. 1.15-4.15 p.m.
Friday, November 2
Saturday, November 3 As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
[L] Per Bayonet Program.
[M] Rifle, pistol, machine gun, estimating distances, etc., as prescribed by Senior Instructor of Musketry Training.
Schedule Of Instruction, Plattsburg Training Camp Plattsburg, N.Y., October 29 to November 3, 1917—(Concluded)
Field Work[N] Conferences Study
Monday, October 29 2 hours pars. 495-536, I.D.R. Problem 9, S.P.I. 3 hours—1 hour daily and 7.00-9.00 p.m. Problem 10, S.P.I. Battle Fire Training (lesson scheduled later)
Tuesday, October 30 2 hours Problem 10, S.P.I. Battle Fire Training (lesson scheduled later) 3 hours—1 hour daily and 7.00-9.00 p.m. Problem 11, S.P.I. Battle Fire Training (lesson scheduled later)
Wednesday, October 31 2 hours Problem 11, S.P.I. Battle Fire Training (lesson scheduled later) 3 hours—1 hour daily and 7.00-9.00 p.m. Problem 12, S.P.I. Battle Fire Training (lesson scheduled later)
Thursday, November 1 2 hours Problem 12, S.P.I. Battle Fire Training (lesson scheduled later) 3 hours—1 hour daily and 7.00-9.00 p.m. Problem 13, S.P.I. Battle Fire Training (lesson scheduled later)
Friday, November 2 Battalions in attack and defense (Field Kit) 7.00-9.00 p.m. as per later announcement [O]
Saturday, November 3 As prescribed by Senior Instructors.
[N] To include conferences and critique on the ground of exercise conducted.
[O] During the week each Battalion will be given ½ day's instruction in camouflage under direction Senior Engineer Instructor.
Schedules.
November 5th-9th, 1917.
Infantry Drill Regulations, 2 hours. March in full kit, 2-½ hours. Signaling, ½ hour. Physical drill, 2-½ hours, Bayonet, 2-½ hours, Machine gun instruction, 7-½ hours. Field fortification, 10 hours. Conferences, 10 hours. Study, 10 hours. In the study and conferences the following will be taken up: Manual of Courts-Martial—pp. 305 to end. First Aid. Personal Hygiene. Camp Sanitation.
November 12th-17th, 1917.
Physical, drill, 2-½ hours. Bayonet drill, 2-½ hours. Battalion ceremonies, 1-½ hours. Battalion march, full kit, 2-½ hours. Field fortification and trench warfare, 23 hours. Study and conferences, 10 hours. In the study and conference's the following will be taken up: Trench Warfare. Grenades Gas Attack and Defense. Communication.
November 19th-23rd, 1917.
Physical, drill, 2-½ hours. Bayonet drill, 2-½ hours. Infantry Drill Regulations, 2-½ hours. Company administration and Army regulations, 40 hours. Ceremonies, parades and reviews, 5 hours.