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196879091Topeka KS: Jostens Military Publications 1968. Presumed First Edition First printing thus. Hardcover. Good. Format is approximately 9 inches x 12 inches. Illustrations are in black and white and color. Hard covers somewhat scuffed and stained. Scarce surviving Vietnam War era unit commemorative book. This work addresses basic combat training. This unit book highlights Company D 1st Battalion which had its graduation date on December 5 1968. Some members of the units names are circled or underlined. Major General Collins wrote to the Graduates of Basic Combat Training: "It is hoped that this book in the years to come will serves as a pleasant reminder to you of this brief period of your military service in training - a reminder also of the truth that soldiers are made not born. May your continuing duty insure that the defense structure of this country is always maintained at the highest degree of readiness." Basic Combat Training often known as "boot camp" is the introduction to Army service and where recruits learn the traditions tactics and methods of becoming a Soldier. During Basic recruits learn how to work as a member of a team to accomplish tasks. Recruits learn discipline including proper dress marching and grooming standards. Most importantly recruits are instilled with the Seven Core Army Values and the Soldier Creed. Basic Combat Training comes in three phases and lasts about ten weeks depending on the recruits military occupational specialty MOS. After the recruit graduates from basic training the soldier will undergo two additional phases of training known as Advanced Individual Training where the soldier will learn the job skills required of his or her MOS. Jostens Military Publications hardcover
193543632Fort Benning GA: Army Infantry School 1935. good. 107 wraps figures color fold-out map at rear of book glossary appendix some wear to covers. Topics covered include principles of offensive combat types of attack forms of attack plans of attack phases of offensive combat supporting fires and conduct of attack. The appendix contains an illustrative problem on attack against position defense. Army Infantry School paperback
193743635Fort Benning GA: Army Infantry School 1937. good. 93 wraps illus. figures bibliography covers and spine faded and discolored. Topics covered include organization and weapons; phases of the offensive; rifle squad section and platoon in attack; rifle company in attack; machine-gun section in attack; machine-gun platoon in attack; machine-gun company in attack; Howitzer-company squads in attack; Howitzer-company platoon in attack; Howitzer company in attack; and battalion in attack. Army Infantry School paperback
194349333Fort Benning GA: U.S. Army Infantry School 1943. fair to good. 17 wraps maps footnotes text has darkened slightly covers somewhat soiled entire document slightly creased. "This pamphlet is the first of a series devoted to factual narratives from Theaters of Operations. It has been reproduced at the Infantry School by direction of the Commanding General Army Ground Forces. " U.S. Army Infantry School paperback
193243637Washington DC: GPO 1932. fair to good. 89 wraps fold-out map appendix glossary covers soiled and foxed small tears at spine. Topics covered include general considerations of defensive combat; field fortification; employment of infantry weapons and supporting artillery and coordination of their fires; occupation of a defensive position; conduct of defense; and infantry units in defensive combat. The appendix contains measures for defense against chemical agents. GPO paperback