PART III
MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS PERTAINING TO COMPANY TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION
CHAPTER I. =GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF COMPANY TRAINING AND 917-941 INSTRUCTION=--Object of Training and Instruction--Method and Progression--Individual Initiative--The Human Element-- Art of Instruction on the Ground--Ocular Demonstration.
CHAPTER II. =GENERAL COMMON SENSE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED 942-953 MINOR TACTICS=--Art of War Defined--Responsibilities of Officers and Noncommissioned Officers in War--General Rules and Principles of Map Problems, Terrain Exercises, the War Game, and Maneuvers--Estimating the Situation-- Mission.
CHAPTER III. =GENERAL PLAN OF INSTRUCTION IN MAP PROBLEMS 954-958 FOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES--INSTRUCTION IN DELIVERING MESSAGES.=
CHAPTER IV. =THE SERVICE OF INFORMATION=--General 959-1019 Principles of Patrolling--Sizes of Patrols--Patrol Leaders--Patrol Formations--Messages and Reports-- Suggestions for Gaining Information about the Enemy-- Suggestions for the Reconnaissance of Various Positions and Localities--Demolitions--Problems in Patrolling.
CHAPTER V. =THE SERVICE OF SECURITY=--General 1020-1079 principles--Advance Guard--Advance Guard Problems-- Flank Guards--Rear Guard--Outposts--Formation of Outposts--Outguards--Flags of Truce--Detached Posts-- Examining Posts--Establishing the Outpost--Outpost Order--Intercommunication--Outpost Problems.
CHAPTER VI. =THE COMPANY ON OUTPOST=--Establishing 1080 the Outpost.
CHAPTER VII. =THE COMPANY IN SCOUTING AND PATROLLING= 1081-1090 --Requisites of a Good Scout--Eyesight and hearing-- Finding Way in Strange Country--What to do when Lost-- Landmarks--Concealment and Dodging--Tracking--The Mouse and Cat Contest--Flag Stealing Contest.
CHAPTER VIII. =NIGHT OPERATIONS=--Importance--Training 1091-1108 of the Company--Individual Training--Collective Training--Outposts.
CHAPTER IX. =FIELD ENGINEERING=--Bridges--Corduroying-- 1109-1139 Tascines--Hurdles--Brush Revetment--Gabions--Other Revetments--Knots--Lashings.
CHAPTER X. =FIELD FORTIFICATIONS=--Object-- 1140-1172 Classification--Hasty Intrenchments--Lying Trench-- Kneeling Trench--Standing Trench--Deliberate Intrenchments--Fire Trenches--Traverses--Trench recesses; sortie steps--Parados--Head Cover--Notches and Loopholes--Cover Trenches--Dugouts--Communicating Trenches--Lookouts--Supporting Points--Example of Trench System--Location of Trenches--Concealment of Trenches-- Dummy Trenches--Length of Trench--Preparation of Foreground--Revetments--Drainage--Water Supply-- Latrines--Illumination of the foreground--Telephones-- Siege Works.
CHAPTER XI. =OBSTACLES=--Object--Necessity for 1173-1193 Obstacles--Location--Abatis--Palisades--Fraises-- Cheveaux de Frise--Obstacles against Cavalry--Wire Entanglements--Time and Materials--Wire Fence--Military Pits or Trous de Loup--Miscellaneous Barricades-- Inundations--Obstacles in Front of Outguards--Lessons from the European War--Wire Cheveaux de Frise--Guarding Obstacles--Listening Posts--Automatic Alarms--Search Lights.
CHAPTER XII. =TRENCH AND MINE WARFARE=--Asphyxiating 1194-1211 Gases--Protection against Gases--Liquid Fire-- Grenades--Bombs--Aerial Mines--Winged Torpedoes--Bombs from Air-Craft--Protection against Hand Grenades-- Tanks--Helmets--Masks--Periscopes--Sniperscopes--Aids to Firing--Mining--Countermining.
CHAPTER XIII. =MARCHES=--Marching Principal Occupation 1212-1229 of Troops in Campaign-Physical Training Hardening New Troops--Long Marches Not to Be Made with Untrained Troops--A Successful March--Preparation--Starting-- Conduct of March--Rate--Marching Capacity--Halts-- Crossing Bridges and Fords--Straggling and Elongation of Column--Forced Marches--Night Marches--No Compliments Paid on March--Protection on March--Fitting of Shoes and Care of Feet.
CHAPTER XIV. =CAMPS=--Selection of Camp Sites-- 1230-1240 Desirable Camp Sites--Undesirable Camp Sites--Form and Dimensions of Camps--Making Camp--Retreat in Camp-- Parade Ground--Windstorms--Making Tent Poles and Pegs Fast in Loose Soil--Trees.
CHAPTER XV. =CAMP SANITATION=--Definition--Camp 1241-1255 Expedients--Latrines--Urinal Tubs--Kitchens--Kitchen Pits--Incinerators--Drainage--Avoiding Old Camp Sites-- Changing Camp Sites--Bunks--Wood--Water--Rules of Sanitation--Your Camp, Your Home.
CHAPTER XVI. =INDIVIDUAL COOKING=--Making Fire-- 1256-1275 Recipes--Meats--Vegetables--Drinks--Hot Breads-- Emergency Ration.
CHAPTER XVII. =CARE AND PRESERVATION OF CLOTHING AND 1276-1320 EQUIPMENT=--Clothing--Pressing--Removing Stains-- Shoes--Cloth Equipment--Washing--Shelter Tent--Mess Outfit--Leather Equipment--Points to Be Remembered.
CHAPTER XVIII. =CARE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE RIFLE= 1321-1343 --Importance--Care of Bore--How to Remove Fouling--Care of Mechanism and Various Parts--How to Apply Oil--Army Regulation Paragraphs About Rifle--Nomenclature of Rifle.