
A concise, practical guide crafted for officers thrust into rapid, intensive training, this manual gathers the essential elements of modern warfare as taught at the Plattsburg Reserve Officers’ Training Camp. It distills a wealth of lecture notes, drills, and field exercises into an organized reference that lets a platoon leader quickly locate the information needed to lead, teach, and coordinate his men. The text walks readers through schedules, equipment handling, drill procedures, physical conditioning, and basic tactics, all presented in a clear, step‑by‑step format.
Beyond the day‑to‑day routines, the book offers insight into the broader responsibilities of junior officers who must act as both commanders and instructors. By streamlining the material into ready‑to‑use sections, it helps busy leaders save valuable preparation time while ensuring no crucial detail is overlooked. The result is a handy companion for anyone seeking to master the fundamentals of early‑twentieth‑century military instruction.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (550K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-01-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1889
Best known for a practical 1917 manual on military instruction, this early 20th-century writer is a notably elusive figure in the historical record. The surviving evidence points to a career closely tied to Army training and instructional work.
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Best known as the co-author of a World War I-era training manual, he also moved through very different worlds as a teacher, businessman, and student of Theosophy. His life suggests a practical mind with wide-ranging interests, from military instruction to philosophy.
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