U D ^n CONFIDENTIAL Training Circular No. 24 Program of Training for Headquarters Company, Sanitary Troops, Band, Trains and Military Police of an Infantry Regiment. Combined Training of a Division. A. E. F. WAR PLANS DIVISION October, 1918. WAR DEPARTMENT Document No. 866 Office of the Adjutant General A WAR DEPARTMENT Document No. 866 Office of The Adjutant General. WAR DEPARTMENT, **** \/ ; \*l : WASHINGTON, October 5, 1918. The following pamphlet; entitled "Training Circular No. 24 .Prog^aijie of Trainng.%for - Headquarters Company, Sanitary Troops, Band, Trains and Military Police of An Infantry Regi- mentCombined Training of a Division," is published for the information of all concerned. (062.1 A. G. O.) BY ORDER or THE SECRETARY or WAR: PEYTON C. MARCH, General, Chief of Staff. OFFICIAL: P. C. HARRIS, Acting Adjutant General. TABLE OF CONTENTS. PAGE Foreword 4 Training Circular No. 24 5 Sappers' and bombers' platoon Light trench mortar 5 First month 5 Second month 7 Third month '.:.., 9 Fourth month 10 Sappers' section 11 Pioneer platoon 11 First month 12 Second month 12 Third month 12 Fourth month 13 One-pounder gun platoon 14 First month 14 Second Month ... 16 Third month 17 Fourth month 18 Sanitary troops and bands 19 First month 19 Second month 22 Third month 24 Fourth month 25 Second month 30 Third month 30 Fourth month . . 31 664363 FOREWORD. The circular letter issued to divisions by the adjutant gen- eral, dated August 27, 1918, covers the general points that are pertinent to the development and training of all the new divisions and allow division commanders discretion as to schedules and programs. The ultimate efficiency of a division is determined solely by the actual demonstration of its ability to maneuver and fight and not by the number of hours it has devoted to any particular drill. The programs and schedules contained herein are furnished commanders to assist them in the instruction of their command. Training Circular IVo. 24 In connection with this instruction, tire ^etig4n6er> will be directed to give such assistance^ as may^e Adeemed, necessary. SAPPERS AND BOMBERS PLATOON. LIGHT TRENCH MORTAR. FIRST JV10NTH. FIRST WEEK. DRILL: Hours. Physical. School soldier without arms. Manual arms. School of the squad (I. D. R. paragraphs 48-123, 128-158). School of the company (I. D. R. paragraphs 172-198 ) 5 Drill light trench mortar. School of the squad. School of the platoon (chapter 1, L. T. M. D. R.) 5 Description of materiel (chapter 2, L. T. M. D. R.) 3 13 MUSKETRY: Nomenclature, care, cleaning of rifle, use of oiler and thong case. Sighting drills, use of sighting bar. Sighting rest. Sighting exercises (S. A. F. M. paragraphs 12-31). Position and aiming drills. Use gun sling. Calling shots. Deflection, elevation correction drills. Prac- tice rapid loadin-g (S. A. F. M., paragraphs 32-70). Estimating distances (S. A. F. M., chapter V; Mus- ketry, paragraphs 107-120) 10 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Arm signals. Disk signals (I. D. R. paragraphs 43-47; L. T. M. D. R., chapter 4). Saluting with and without arms. Personal appear- ance. Care person and feet. Punctuality. Care clothing. Preparation of the pack. Rolling pack. Adjustment of equipment on soldier (I. D. R., paragraph 747). 5 Hours. Pitching shelter tents (I. D. R., paragraphs 792-798). Guard duty. General orders sentinels. Duties cor- poral, sergeant, commander guard. Challenging (M. I. G. D., paragraphs 41-208). Bayonet exercise. Rifle grenade. Hand grenade (B. T. M., paragraphs 31-38, H. B. & R. G., para- graphs 11-19, 24 30) 7 c ,c c ~30 SECOND WEEK. Physical. Close order. As in first week 5 L. T. M. drill. As in first week 5 Laying mortar in direction by use of aiming sticks. Preparation of range card. Use of range card. Laying mortar in direction by compass. Method of testing compass. Resection (L. T. M. D. R:, chapter 3 ) 7 17 MUSKETRY: As in first week 10 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUAL: Signalling and military courtesy as in first week.. . 3 30 DRILL: THIRD WEEK. Physical. Close order 5 Drill L. T. M. As in first week 5 Description materiel (L. T. M. D. R., chapter 2)... 5 15 MUSKETRY: Range practice rifle. All men will fire the un- amended qualification course S. A. P. M 8 Range practice L. T. M. Firing dummy ammunition 2 10 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: As in second week 5 30 DRILL: FOURTH WEEK. Physical. Close order. As in first week 5 Light trench mortar. As in first week 5 10 MUSKETRY : Range practice. As in third week 4 6 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Hours. As in first week 2 Arm and disk signals. As in first week 3 Range practice L. T. M. Firing live ammunition (L. T. M. D. R. chapter 5) 6 Sighting and digging T. M. emplacements. 5 16 : , -. - , ~3p SECOND MONTH.^- / , ^ > t DRILL: . FIRST WEEK. Close order by platoon: thirty minutes each woel: day. No time allotted. L. T. M. as in first week. 3 MUSKETRY : Estimating distances and target designation (Mus- ketry, chapter 5). Determination of range. Mil rule (musketry, pages 71-74) 5 Arm and disk signal drill 3 Range practice L. T. M. Firing live ammunition. Registration 5 Reports. What a report should contain. Form ot reports. Messages, verbal and written. Form of writing messages. Use of block letters. When verbal messages are sent. Action of messenger. Action of recipient (F. S. R. paragraphs 28, 32-36, 88, I. D. R. paragraphs 615-619, musketry, chapter 10). 2 15 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Same as first week 2 Trench routine. Practical exercises (L. T. M. D. R., chapter 6) 3 Practice march without mortars. Ten miles. Rigid march discipline 5 Map reading, officers and non-commissioned officers. Practical exercises. How to orient a map. How to find positions on a map. Contours and visi- bility. Telling character of ground from map. Finding distances between points on a map. Plot- ting routes of advance on a map (other members of platoon to be engaged on some of the preceding drills) 2 12 30 SECOND WEEK. DKILL: Hours. L. T. M. as in first week 5 RANGE PRACTICE: L. T. M. Barrage fire. Target straight line of trench. Special attention being devoted to regis- tration. Target of each mortar. Rate of fire. v . Observation; pf Jfire. Various methods of laying ^RioiWs/(L;^. "flt D. R.) 6 Rifle.., v ^ 4 .c... . . , . . ... . \\ \ 4 y\ i t 4 *li n5 /A *i* 10 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Arm and disk signals 3 Rifle and hand grenades. Bayonet 3 TACTICS : Problems on terrain illustrating action of mortar sections. Cooperating with a battalion in an attack. Special attention being paid to method of advance, carrying parties, reconnaissance of position, communications, fire data ............. 6 Estimating distances ............................. 3 _ g 30 DRILL: THIRD WKEK. L. T. M ......................................... 3 RANGE PRACTICE: L. T. M. Barrage fire broken line trace of trench. Special attention being paid to proper registra- tion. The target covered by each mortar. Rate of fire. Observation of fire. Various methods of laying (L. T. M. D. R.) ....................... 6 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Signal practice ................................... 1 TACTICS: Problems as in preceding week ................... 2 L. T. M. with battalions .......................... 18 20 FOURTH WEEK. As in third week ................................ 30 8 THIRD MONTH. FIBST WEEK. DRILL: Hours. Close order by platoon: thirty minutes each week day. No time allotted. L. T. M ............. 3 RANGE PRACTICE: L. T. M. Box barrage. Special attention being paid to proper registration. Target of each mortar. Rate of fire, communications. Various methods of laying ...................................... 6 INSTRUCTION OB^ INDIVIDUALS I Gas (D. M. G. A.) ............................... 1 Signal drill ..................................... 2 With battalions .................................... 18 30 DRILL: SECOND WEEK. L. T. M .......................................... 2 RANGE PRACTICE: Destruction machine gun nests. Special attention being paid to reconnaissance. Selection of mortar positions. Observation of fire. Registration. Use of cover and ground, communication between sec- tions, platoon commander and battalion com- mander ....................................... 4 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Gas (D. M. G. A) .................................. 1 Signal drill ....................................... 1 - 2 TACTICS: Problems on terrain illustrating use of mortar in defense. Special attention being paid to selec- tion of firing positions, observation posts, posts of command, communications, signals, ammuni- tion supply ...................................... 4 With regiment ...................................... 18 30 DRILL: THIRD WEEK. L. T. M .............. ............................ 3 RANGE PRACTICE: L. T. M. Firing mortar without the use of the elevating stand. No. 3 holding the mortar in posi- tion against the base plate ....................... 3 9 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Hours. Gas (D. M. G. A.) 1 Signal drill 1 2 TACTICS: As in preceding week With regiment 18 ~~30 DRILL: FOURTH WEEK. L. T. M 3 RANGE PRACTICE: Night firing. Barrage practice INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Gas (D. M. G. A.) : Signal drill 7 TACTICS : Problems on terrain illustrating location of mortar positions by resection. Computing fire data from map 4 With regiment 18 ~30 FOURTH MONTH. DRILL: FlKST WKEK. Close order. Thirty minutes each week day. No time alloted. L. T. M 1 RANGE PRACTICE: Night firing. Barrage practice 3 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Signal drill 1 Rifle and hand grenade practice, live grenades... 1 2 With regiment 24 30 DRILL: SECOND WEEK. L. T. M RANGE PRACTICE: Night firing. Advancing to a position and opening fire on target. Fire data to have been previously determined from a map. Laying in direction by compass 10 INSTRUCTION or INDIVIDUALS: Hours. Signal drill 1 Rifle and hand grenade practice, live grenades 1 With regiment 24 ~~80 THIRD WEEK. As in preceding week DRILL: FOURTH WEEK. L. T. M 1 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Signal drill 1 Bayonet practice 1 Rifle and hand grenade practice, live grenades 1 2 TACTICS: Problem on terrain illustrating action of mortars in the consolidation of a position. Special attention devoted to proper location of observation posts. Sectors of fire, registration, ammunition supply, cover, communications 2 With regiment 24 30 SAPPERS' SECTION. The sappers' section of the sappers' and bombers' platoon will take the course in field fortifications and demolitions with the pioneer platoon of the headquarters company. At. all other times they will work with the bombers' platoon, headquarters company, in the subjects prescribed for that section. In connection with this instruction the division commander will direct the engineer regiment to render such assistance as is deemed necessary. PIONEER PLATOON. The primary function of the pioneer platoon of headquarters company is the construction of battalion and regimental com- mand and observation posts, together with the associated shelters. Thereafter they will be used for the construction and repair of trenches and saps, including revetting and shelters, wire entanglements, minor repairs to roads, trails and trench walks within the regimental area. 11 In addition to this pioneer work this platoon must be well trained in infantry combat so that in an emergency its 54 rifles may be used. FIRST MONTH. Same as first month for rifle company. SECOND MONTH. FIRST WEEK. Hours. As for rifle company 18 PRACTICE MARCH : Attached to one of the battalions 6 FIELD FORTIFICATIONS: Pioneer platoons will be attached to the engineer regiment for this instruction throughout the four months 6 ~30 SECOND WEEK. As in preceding week ' 30 THIRD WEEK. As for rifle company 12 PRACTICE MARCH: As in preceding week 6 Field fortifications 6 DEMOLITIONS: Fuses, detonators, explosives. Removal of obstacles in an advance. Execution of demolitions in a re- treat (instructions to be given by an officer de- tailed from the engineer regiment) 6 30 FOURTH WEEK. As in preceding week 30 THIRD MONTH. FIRST WEEK. Drill and instruction of individuals as for rifle company ' 6 TACTICS : Patrols and scouts. Platoon attack of strong point at night. As for rifle company 4 PRACTICE MARCH: Attached to one of the battalions 6 12 OUTPOSTS: Hours. Attached to one of the battalions 8 Field fortifications '. . 6 30 SECOND WEEK. Drill and instruction of individuals as in preceding week Patrols and, scouts Field fortifications 6 With regiment 18 30 THIRD WEEK. Drill and instruction of individuals as in first week this month 6 Field fortifications 6 With regiment 18 ~3~0 FOURTH WEEK. As in preceding week 30 FOURTH MONTH. FIRST WEEK. DRILL : As for rifle company ROADS : Minor repairs to roads and trails Field fortifications 6 Brigade maneuvers 18 ~~30 SECOND WEEK. As in preceding week 30 THIRD WEEK. DRILL : As for first week this month 2 ENGINEER TRAINING: With the engineer regiment 10 Division maneuvers . . . ; 18 ~~30 FOURTH WEEK. As in preceding week 30 13 In connection with this instruction the Division Commander will direct the Field Artillery Brigade to render such assist- ance as is deemed necessary. ONE-POUNDER GUN PLATOON. FIRST MONTH. FIRST WEEK. DRILL: Hours. Physical. Infantry. School of the soldier without arms. School of the squad. (I. D. R., paragraphs 48-73, 101-158). School of the company (I. D. R., paragraphs 172-198) 5 One-pounder gun. (A. E. F. publication. Until this -publication is issued this drill to be that pre- scribed in 37 mm. gun) 5 10 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: One-pounder gun. Nomenclature. Ballistics. De- scription. Immovable part. Movable part. Trig- ger and percussion mechanism. The mount. Description and nomenclature. Operation of the gun. Aiming apparatus. Care of materiel. The limber (H. 37 mm. gun, chapters 1-7). Arm signals (I. D. R., paragraphs 43-47). Saluting with and without arms. Personal appear- ance. Care person and feet. Punctuality. Care clothing. Preparation of the pack. Rolling pack. Adjust- ment of equipment on soldier (I. D. R., para- graph 747). Pitching shelter tents (I. D. R., paragraphs 792-798). Guard duty. General orders sentinels. Duties cor- poral, sergeant, commander guard. Challenging (M. I. G. D. paragraphs 41-208). Hand grenade (H. B. & R. G. paragraphs 11-19) 17 PISTOL: Component parts. Dismounting and assembling. Operation. Cleaning. Ballistics (M. A. P., part 1). 3 ~~30 DRILL: SECOND WEEK. Infantry. As in first week 5 One pounder gun. As in first week 5 10 14 PISTOL: Hours. As in first week, with following additions: Pistol drill (Part II, M. A. P.). Position, aiming posi- tion and aiming drills (Part III, M. A. P.) ....... 5 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: One-pounder gun. Nomenclature. Ballistics. De- scription. Immovable part. Movable part. Trig- ger and percussion mechanism. The mount, description and nomenclature. Operation of the gun. Aiming apparatus. Care of material. The limber. (H. 37 mm. gun, chapters 1-7). Signalling. Reports. What a report should contain. Form of reports. Messages. Verbal and written. Form of writing messages. Use of block letters. When verbal messages are sent. Action of messenger. Action of recipient (F. S. R. paragraphs 28, 32-36, 88, I. D. R. paragraphs 615-619, musketry, chap- ter 10) ......................................... 15 30 DRILL: THIRD WEEK. Infantry. As in first week ...................... 5 One-pounder gun. As in first week .............. 5 10 PISTOL: As in second week ............................... 5 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: One-pounder gun. As in second week. Signalling. Estimating distances and target designation. (Musketry, chapter 5). The mil system. (Mus- ketry, paragraphs 73-83). Instruments. Range finder. Field glass (musketry, paragraphs 58-72). 15 30 DRILL: FOURTH WEEK. Infantry. As in first week ......................... 5 One pounder. As in first week .................... 5 10 PISTOL : As in second week ................................. 5 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: As in third week .................................. If, 15 SECOND MONTH. FIRST WEEK. Hours. Close order by platoon; thirty minutes each week day. No time allotted. One-pounder gun. (A. E. F. publication. Until this publication is issued, this drill to be that prescribed in 37 mm. gun). Training of animals. Transportation of materiel. Going into battery, drill formations. Maneuver.. . 10 PISTOL: Range practice. All men will fire the instruction practice. Dismounted course (S. A. F. M., para- graph 147 ) 6 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: One-pounder gun. Different classes of fire. Prepa- ration of fire. Execution of fire; by direct laying, indirect laying and masked fire. Grenades. Throwing hand grenades. Theory of fire (mus- ketry, chapter III). Military terms (musketry, chapter II). Gas (D. M. G. A.) 14 30 DRILL: SECOND WEEK. Close order: thirty minutes each week day. No time allotted. One-pounder gun. As in preced- ing week 10 PISTOL: Range practice. All men will fire the instruction practice. Dismounted course (S. A. F. M., paragraph 147 ) . 6 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: As in preceding week. In addition, siting guns. Preparation of emplacements. Range cards 14 30 DRILL: THIRD WEEK. Close order: thirty minutes each week day. No time allotted. One-pounder gun. As in preceding week 2 RANGE PRACTICE: One pounder (direct fire) 6 TACTICS : Problems on terrain in movements to and occupa- tion of successive objectives in an advance. 16 Hours. Organization of ammunition carrying parties. Communication, use of ground. Siting of guns. . . 4 With infantry battalions 18 30 DRILL: FOURTH WEEK. Close order: thirty minutes each week day. No time allotted. One-pounder gun. As in preceding week 2 RANGE PRACTICE: One pounder (indirect fire) 6 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Map reading (officers and non-commissioned offi- cers). Practical exercises illustrating how to orient a map. How to ftnd positions on a map. Contour and visibility. Telling character of ground from a map. Finding distances between points on a map. Plotting routes of advance on a map. (Other members of platoon to be engaged on some of preceding drills.) , 4 W T ith infantry battalions IS 30 THIRD MONTH. DRILL: FlRST WEEK " During this month close order drill thirty min- utes each week day. No time allotted. One- pounder gun RANGE PRACTICE: Direct, indirect and masked fire 6 TACTICS: Problems on terrain, illustrating action of guns in consolidation of a position. Special attention to siting and laying of guns, location of obser- vation posts, sectors of fire, communications, registration, ammunition supply 4 With infantry battalions 18 DRILL : One-pounder gun RANGE PRACTICE: Direct, indirect and masked fire. 17 30 SECOND WEEK:. TACTICS: Hours. Problems on terrain illustrating location of gun positions by resection, taking fire data from map prior to an advance ........................... 5 With Infantry battalions ........................... 18 30 DRILL: THIRD WEEK " One-pounder gun ................................. 1 RANGE PRACTICE: Direct, indirect and masked fire ................... 6 TACTICS : Defense. Position of guns in the occupation of cen- ter of resistance. Relief at night ............... 4 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Grenade throwing: American grenades, nomencla- ture, action ........... . ........................ 1 With infantry battalions ............................ 18 30 DRILL: FOURTH WEEK. One-pounder gun ................................. 1 RANGE PRACTICE: Night firing ..................................... 4 TACTICS : Problems on terrain involving an advance at night to attacking positions. Particular attention to approach formations, maintenance of direction, connection. . . .......... , ........ ............ 4 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Target designation and fire orders ................. 3 With infantry battalions ............................ 18 DRILL: FOURTH MONTH. FlRST WEEK " One pounder gun ............... . ................. 1 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Gas (D. M. G. A.). Signalling. One-pounder gun. As in second weak, first month .................. 5 With regiment and battalions ....................... 24 30 18 SECOND WEEK. DRILL: Hours. One-pounder gun 1 RANGE PRACTICE: Direct, indirect and masked fire 4 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Gas (D. M. G. A.) 1 With regiment and battalions 24 30 DRILL: THIRD WEEK. One-pounder gun 1 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Gas (D. M. G. A.) 1 TACTICS : Destruction machine gun nests. Firing live ammu- nition. Special attention to approach formations. Speed in reconnaissance. Selection firing posi- tions. Registration 4 With regiment and battalions 24 30 DRILL: FOURTH WEEK. One-pounder gun 1 PISTOL: Range practice 3 INSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUALS: Gas (D. M. G. A.). Hand grenade practice, live grenades 2 With regiment and battalions 24 ~~30 SANITARY TROOPS AND BANDS. (Bands take subjects marked "B" in addition to suitable time in musical training). FIRST MONTH. FIRST WEEK. School of the soldier and squad (D. R. & S. M. S. T.) 5 B Personal hygiene; footgear, their fitting; trench feet. (Any standard military hygiene; G. O. 25, W. D., 1912; G. O. 11, A. E. F., 1917) 5 B Duties of the soldier; army and camp regulations (S. H.; A. R., Camp Orders '. IB 19 Hours. Military courtesy (D. R. & S. M. S. T.; A. R.) IB Equipment of the soldier responsibility and care (M. M. D.; A. R.; I. D. R.; C. D. R.; E. M. S. E. G. H. Q., A. E. P., 1918, Series A, No. 1) IB Organization of the Army (A. R.; T. 0.; F. S. R.).. IB Mater ia Medica and Pharmacy (H. H. C.) 5 Anatomy and Physiology (H. H. C.) 5 Organization and duties of the Medical Department (M. M. D.; A. D.) 1 Care and use of animals and equipment. Care of transportation. Individuals or units assigned me- chanical transport will be instructed in the care of animals, equipment and transportation until motors are issued, when this time will be used for instruction in care, operation and driving (D. R. & S. M. S. T., any standard manual of motor operation and care) 5 30 IN ADDITION TO TIME ALLOTTED ABOVE. For Medical and Dental Officers. Customs of the service (0. M.) 1 Official correspondence (M. M. D.; A. R.) 1 Daily reports and returns (M. M. D.; A. R.) 1 3 For non-commissioned officers. Official correspondence (M. M. D.; A. R.) 1 Daily reports and returns (M. M. D.; A. R.) 2 3 SECOND WEEK. School of the squad and detachment or company (D. R. & S. M. S. T) 5 B Diseases classification and causes (any standard military hygiene) 1 Disease acquired by contact prevention venereal prophylaxis (any standard military hygiene) 1 Food and fly-borne diseases prevention (any stand- ard military hygiene) 1 Mosquito-borne diseases prevention (any standard military hygiene) 1 Louse-borne diseases prevention laundries de- lousing* (M. H.) 1 20 Hours. The Articles of War and Courts Martial (M. C. M., S. H.) 2B Sanitary troops of the battalion, regiment, division, corps, army (M. M. D.; A. R.; T. 0.) IB Materia Medica and Pharmacy (H. H. C.) 5 Anatomy and Physiology (H. H. C.) 5 The Medical Department equipment of the battalion and regiment. Camp infirmary (M. M. D. and demonstration; E. M. S. R., G. H. Q., A. E. F., 1918, Series A, No. 1) 2 Care and use of animals and equipment care of transportation as in first week (D. R. & S. M. S. T., any standard manual of operation and care of motor transport) 5 30 IN ADDITION TO TIME ALLOTTED ABOVE. For Medical and Dental Officers. Monthly reports and returns (A. R.; M. M. D.) . . . . 2 Property accountability and responsibility (A. R.; M. M. D.) 1 For non-commissioned officers. Same as above. THIRD WEEK. School of the squad, detachment or company; man- ual of the litter (D. R. & S. M. S. T.) 5 B Flea, bug, and tick-borne diseases prevention (any standard military hygiene) 1 Diseases due to exposure, trauma poisons preven- tion (any standard military hygiene) 1 Excess and deficiency diseases (any standard mili- tary hygiene ) 1 Sanitary service of the camp and billet (any stand- ard military hygiene; M. C. I. P.; M. M. D.) 2 B Materia Medica and Pharmacy (H. H. C) 5 Anatomy and Physiology (H. H. C.) 5 The Ambulance Company equipment and functions . (M. M. D., demonstration; E. M. S. E. G. H. Q., A. E. F., 1918, Series A, No. 13) 2 The Field Hospital Company, the mobile surgical unit, the mobile hospital, the mobile laboratory, 21 Hours. the medical supply unit equipment and functions (M. M. D., demonstration; G. O. 70, G. H. Q., 1918; E. M. S. E. G. H. Q., A. E. F., 1918, Series A, No. 13) 3 Care and use of animals and equipment Care of, transportation as in first week (D. R. & S. M. S. T.) 5 30 IN ADDITION TO TIME ALLOTTED ABOVE. For Medical and Dental Officers. Bi-monthly, quarterly and annual reports and re- turns (M. M. D.; A. R.) 3 For non-commissioned officers. Same as above 3 FOURTH WEEK. School of the detachment and company. The loaded litter (D. R. & S. M. S. T.) 5 B Sanitary service of the march in campaign (M. M. D.; F. S. R.; M. S. C.) 2 B Sanitary service in combat (M. M. D.; F. S. R.; M. S. C.)... 2B Shelter and evacuation of casualties k (M. M. D.; F. S. R.; M. S. C.) IB Pitching shelter tents, hospital, ward and pyramidal tents (D. R. & S. M. S. T.; I. D. R.; A. D. R.; C. D. R.) 5B Materia Medica and Pharmacy (H. H. C.) 5 Anatomy and Physiology (H. H. C.) 5 Care and use of animals and equipment care of transportation as in first week 5 30 IN ADDITION TO TIME ALLOTTED ABOVE. For Medical and Dental Officers. Occasional reports and returns (M. M. D.; A. R.) . . 3 For non-commissioned officers 3 SECOND MONTH. FIRST WEEK. School of the detachment and company. Removing wounded without litters (D. R. & S. M. S. T.) 3 B First aid (H. H. C.) 3 B Gas defense (D. M. G. A.) . . 2 B Hours. Effects of artillery and infantry fire (M. C. I. P., pages- 148-155) IB A march of two and one-half miles with halt and establishment of battalion and regimental aid station and dressing station under an assumed situation, individual cooking, and return to camp (see page 4) 6 B Nursing (H. H. C.) 4 Riding, driving or ambulance drill for ambulance companies (H. H. C.) 5 A march of seven and one-half miles under an assumed situation appropriate for the sanitary unit or detachment (see page 4 ) 6 30 IN ADDITION TO TIME ALLOTTED ABOVE. For Medical and Dental Officers. Occasional reports and returns (A. R.; M. M. D.) . . . . For Non-Commissioned Officers. Same as above. TERRAIN EXERCISES: Regimental and battalion surgeons will participate in all regimental and brigade terrain exercises. The Division Surgeon, C. O. Sanitary Train, Director Ambulance Section, and Director Field Hospital Section will participate in all division terrain exercises. SECOND WEEK. School of the detachment or company the ambulance (D. R. & S. M. S. T) 3B First aid (H. H. C.) 3 B Construction of fire shelter (M. C. I. P., pages 247-257) IB Gas defense (D. M. G. A.) 2 B A march of six miles as required in first week, sec- ond month (see page 4) 6B Nursing (H. H. C.) 4 Riding, driving ambulance drill for ambulance com- panies (D. R. & S. M. S. T.) 5 A march of seven and one-half miles under an assumed situation appropriate for the unit or de- tachment ( see page 4 ) 6 23 For Medical Officers Only. (See note, first week, second month.) THIRD AND FOURTH WEEKS. Hours School of the detachment and company. The loaded litter gas mask worn 15 minutes in each drill (D. R. & S. M. S. T.) 3 B Field Training: The solution of the problems of the sanitary service either independently or in participation with the organizations to which attached, under assumed situations appropriate to the unit. Solution to cover recommendations as to sanitary procedures, management of the sanitary service, selection of sites for unit stations, selection of routes of approach and sanitary evacuation; actual estab- lishment of stations and dressing and evacua- tion, and - preparation of casualty lists, with patients represented by tagged individuals (prob- lems for divisional units to be prepared by division surgeon 3 problems, one of which shall include a ten-mile march) 18 Band excused from one problem 12 B Nursing (H. H. C.) 5 Map reading and sketching. Location by coordi- nates (M. T. M. R. R.; M. C. I. P., pages 119-133). 4 IN ADDITION TO TIME ALLOTTED ABOVE. For Medical Officers Only. TERRAIN EXERCISES: (See note, first week, second month.) THIRD MONTH. FIRST WEEK. School of the detachment or company methods of removing patients without litter. Masks worn 15 minutes at each drill (D. R. & S M. S. T.; S. D. R.) 2 B Field Training: Same as in program for third and fourth weeks, second month 18 Band excused from one problem 12 B Construction of splinter proofs and bomp proofs (M. C. I. P.; W. W. M. No. 2) 6 Application of the Thomas splint (M. W. M. No. 2) . . 4 30 24 For Medical Officers Only. TERRAIN EXERCISES: (See note, first week, second month.) SECOND AND REMAINING WEEKS. Hours. School of the detachment or company (D. R. & S. M. S. T.) 2 B Field Training: Same as in program for third and fourth weeks, second month one march, halt over night, 12 hours, problem 6 hours 18 Band excused from participation in one problem. ... 12 B Construction of splinter proofs and bomb proofs (M. C. I. P.; M. W. M. No. 2) 6 Application of the Thomas splint (M. W. M. No. 2) . . 4 30 For Medical Officers Only. TERRAIN EXERCISES: (See note, first week, second month.) FOURTH MONTH. FIRST AND SECOND WEEKS. School of the detachment or company (D. R. & S. M. S. T.; S. D. R.) . .- 2 B Field Training: Same as in program for third and fourth weeks, second month 24 Band excused from participation in one problem.... 18 B Application of the Thomas splint 2 Demonstration of sanitary devices for use in the European theatre of war (M. H.) 2 30 IN ADDITION TO TIME ALLOTTED ABOVE. For Medical and Dental Officers Only. TERRAIN EXERCISES: (See note, first week, second month.) Instruction in reports, returns and records and regulations of the A. E. F 3 THIRD AND FOURTH WEEKS. School of the detachment and company (D. R. & S. M. S. T.) 2 B 25 Field Training: Hours. Same as in program for third and fourth weeks, second month 24 Bands excused from participation in one problem. ... 18 B Application of the Thomas splint 2 First aid treatment of gassed cases 2 30 Ix ADDITION TO TIME ALLOTTED ABOVE. For Medical Officers Only. Military Medicine: Psychology, psychiatry, malingering, special dis- eases, including gas poisoning and treatment 3 Military Surgery: Sepsis and treatment. Infections by anseorbes treatment. Shock. Special methods of treat- ment, including prophylaxis and treatment of trench foot ' 3 For N on-Commissioned Officers Only. Same as preceding two weeks 3 26 TRAINS AND MILITARY POLICE. 1. The general principles governing the training of di- visional personnel will apply to the personnel and units of the division trains. March discipline will be rigidly en- forced so that single vehicles, as well as trains, whether halted or moving, shall leave the road open for troops or vehicles trying to pass. The importance of road space must be understood. Advantage will be taken of every oppor- tunity to train units in road discipline. 2. The proper and orderly loading of trucks and wagons will be insisted upon. The spare parts and implements which form a part of the equipment of vehicles will be car- ried at all times. Unauthorized articles of personal belong- ings will not be loaded on wagons, nor will such wagons be loaded with soldiers who are not authorized to ride. 3. In wagon trains, drivers will be required to pay at- tention to the working of their teams. Loose and slouchy driving will not be tolerated. The care of vehicles, harness and animals is important. Instruction will be given in methods therefor. 4. In hauling supplies, while in training areas, the many opportunities for assembling trucks or wagons into trains will be used to improve the march discipline of the com- panies. In these cases, officers and train masters will be required to perform their duties in strict accordance with the regulations. 5. Division ammunition trains, if attached to artillery brig- ades in separate training areas, will be similarly instructed, under the supervision of the artillery commander. 6. All personnel will be instructed in: The school of the soldier. Small arms practice. Defense against gas. First aid to the injured. Personal hygiene. Care of arms, clothing and equipment. 7. The following outlines the subjects which the units and personnel must cover: (a) Chauffeurs and motorcyclists: Cleaning and oiling trucks or motorcycles. Starting and stopping motor. 27 Shifting gears. i Making road repairs. Driving. Backing and turning around. Movement in a train. Parking. Traffic regulations. Towing cars, (ft) Mechanics: Adjustment and repair of: Motor. Carburetor. Magneto. Brakes. Running gear. Body. (c) Company clerk: Reports. Company records. Company returns. (d) Property sergeant: Reports. Q. M. supplies Ordnance supplies. M. T. supplies. Care of all supplies. (c) Assistant truck master: Care of vehicles. Oiling and greasing. Principal mechanical parts. Minor repairs and adjustments. Road rules. Convoy rules. Care of vehicle equipment. Discipline. Loading and unloading. Parking. Map reading. Signals. (/) Truckmaster: Duties of road. Duties in camp. Care of vehicles. Oiling and greasing. Principal parts, mechanical. Minor repairs and adjustments. Road rules. Convoy rules. Care of equipment. Requisitioning supplies. Loading and unloading supplies. Transportation of troops. Parking rules. Company records. Company reports. Map reading. Signals. (0) Officers: Administration. Nomenclature, operations, care, adjustments and simple repairs of motor vehicles. Map reading. Map problems in operation of trains. Handling of convoys. Organization and function of division trains. Transportation of troops. Duties on the road. Road and convoy rules. Loading and unloading supplies. Parking. (/O Company instruction (practical): Convoys. Parking. Camping. Night hauling. Transportation, loading and unloading of troops, (i) The Military Police must be instructed in: Equitation. Care of animals and equipment. Control of civil circulation. Discipline of troops. Traffic control. Handling of prisoners of war. Duties in a town. Duties on the march. Duties near a battle. 29 I 0') The duties of the personnel of a wagon train are given in the Quartermaster's Manual. The instruction of the personnel and the units will follow the lines indicated above for motor trains. 8. Regulations for the operation and conduct of motor transportation are now being prepared and, as soon as avail- able, copies will be supplied. References : Quartermaster Manual. Regulations for Provost Marshal General's Dept., A. E. F. Field Service Regulations. 1 Course of Instructions for Motor Transport Service. A. E. F. Sec. IV. G. O. 68, W. O. 1918. 2 COMBINED TRAINING FOR THE DIVISION. SECOND MONTH. TERRAIN EXERCISES: One divisional exercise each week. To be conducted by division commander for brigade and regimental commanders. Situations to include those incident to a division in: March forward. Meeting engagement. General attack. Defense and retreat. THIRD MONTH. FIRST WEEK. TERRAIN EXERCISES: One divisional exercise. Participants as in second month (i. e., no liaison groups). Situation: Division in attack, friendly divisions on both flanks. SECOND AND REMAINING WEEKS (One exercise each week). Signal platoons join their regiments from duty with the signal battalion at the beginning of the second week, third month. !As soon as reprints are available copies will be furnished, by Motor Transport Service, 30 I An important purpose of the following exercises is drill in communication (liaison). Each exercise should therefore con- tinue throughout the day. Exercises will be conducted by the division commander. The following will participate: Division, brigade, regimental and battalion commanders and their staffs, four airplanes, signal battalion, liaison groups of each head- quarters from battalion up, one officer of each company, one man of each infantry platoon to represent his unit in the deployments and to handle panels and flares for communica- tion with the airplanes. Situations to include incidents of: Division in attack, involving march of approach, deploy- ment, assault. Measures to resist counter attack, organization of con- quered ground, redisposition in depth for defense. Reserve division to pass first line divisions which have broken through hostile intrenched systems, to initiate pursuit, drive in hostile outposts and attack enemy rear guard in position. (For brigade exercises see infantry and artillery programs). FOURTH MONTH. FIRST AND SECOND WEEKS. TERRAIN EXERCISES: One divisional exercise in each of first two weeks. Partici- pants as in last three exercises, third month. Situations: A withdrawal and retreat. , A division attack in a general engagement; gaining ground for several miles through hostile zones of de- fense, overcoming successive lines and centers of re- sistance, redoubts, etc. THIRD WEEK. MANEUVERS : Hours. Division to be reinforced by squadron airplanes. Problems prepared and conducted by division com- mander. Situations to include the division in: A march forward. Defense. Retreat. An attack. Division in somewhat independent mis- sion. To involve an approach march and assault. An attack. Division in general engagement. To in- clude assault on hostile trenches, progress through intrenched zone and pursuit 18 31 FOURTH WEEK. MANEUVERS : Hours. Division to be reinforced by squadron of airplanes. Problems prepared and conducted by, or under direc- tion of members training section, 'general staff. These exercises to serve as a test of the division, its com- mander and staff. 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