Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army: of the United States 1917. To be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and TrainingUnited States. War Department
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Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army: of the United States 1917. To be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training
United States. War Department
United States. Army -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
1 saber and scabbard, cavalry, 2 saber straps.
1 saber knot.
(_d_) For members of machine-gun troops, except that buglers attached
to machine-gun troops (only) will have 1 pistol belt without saber
ring in lieu of 1 cartridge belt, 1 cartridge-belt suspenders, pair,
and 1 magazine pocket, web, double:
1 bolo.
1 bolo scabbard.
1 canteen, cavalry.[4]
1 canteen strap, cavalry.[4]
21 cartridges, ball, pistol, caliber .45.
1 cartridge belt, caliber .30, cavalry.
1 cartridge-belt suspenders, pair.
1 cup.
1 fork.
1 knife.
2 magazines, pistol, extra.
1 magazine pocket, web, doubles.
1 meat can.
1 pistol.
1 pistol holster.
1 pouch for first-aid packet.
1 spoon.
1 spurs, pair.
1 spur straps, set.
(_e_) Horse equipments for each enlisted man individually mounted on a
horse:
1 bridle, cavalry, model of 1909
or 1912, or curb bridle, model
of 1902.
1 bridle, watering, if curb bridle
model of 1902 is issued.
1 currycomb.
1 halter headstall.
1 halter tie rope.
1 horse brush.
1 lariat.
1 lariat strap.
1 link
1 nose bag, or feed bag (with
grain bag).
1 picket pin.
1 saddle, cavalry, complete.[3]
1 saddlebags, pair.
1 saddle blanket.
1 surcingle.
[Footnote 1: To be omitted if rifle is provided with
spare-part container.]
[Footnote 2: In lieu of these the canteen, model of 1910,
with canteen cover, dismounted, may be issued.]
[Footnote 3: One saddle for each troop and the saddles for
the 2 color sergeants are to be provided with a guidon
stirrup.]
[Footnote 4: In lieu of these the canteen, model of 1910,
with canteen cover, dismounted, may be issued.]
=Care of saddlery.
(Cav. Drill Reg. 1916.)=
=975.= The saddlery and equipment must always be cleaned after use.
This duty, like the care of the horse, is to be regarded as part of
the mounted duty itself; thus a drill is not over until horse,
saddlery, arms, and equipments have been put again in condition.
According to need, the leather is simply wiped off with a damp sponge
or fully taken apart and well soaped and cleaned. In no case must it
be soaked in water.
If the soap used does not contain a sufficient amount of free oil the
leather must be oiled to keep it pliable. A mixture of one-half
neat's-foot oil and one-half mutton tallow, well rubbed in, keeps
leather in good condition. Special care is taken to keep the underside
of the skirts of the saddle and the parts which do not come in contact
with the clothing well oiled. The seat and outside of the skirts will
rarely require oil.
Metal parts are kept clean and free from rust; they may require oiling
if not regularly used.
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