Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917: To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and training — John Shaqi
Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917: To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and trainingUnited States. War Department
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Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917: To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and training
United States. War Department
United States. Army -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; United States. Army -- Non-commissioned officers' handbooks; United States. Army. Infantry -- Drill and tactics
The dress uniform (the blue uniform) consists of the dress cap,
dress coat, dress trousers, and russet-leather shoes. The straight,
standing, military, white linen collar, showing no opening in front,
is always worn with this uniform, with not to exceed one-half
inch showing above the collar of the coat. Turndown, piccadilly,
or roll collars are not authorized.
When under arms, white gloves and the garrison belt (or
russet-leather belt and cartridge box) are worn.
The full-dress uniform is the same as the dress uniform, with
the breast cord added.
The service uniform is either cotton (summer) or woolen (winter)
olive drab.
For duty in the field it consists of the service hat, with cord
sewed on, service coat or sweater, service breeches, olive-drab
flannel shirt, leggings, russet-leather shoes, and identification
tag. In cold weather olive-drab woolen gloves are worn; at other
times, no gloves.
When not in the field, the service cap is worn instead of the
campaign hat. Under arms, white gloves and the garrison belt
(or russet-leather belt and cartridge box) are worn.
Wear the exact uniform prescribed by your commanding officer,
whether you are on duty or off duty.
Never wear a mixed uniform, as, for instance, a part of the service
uniform with the blue uniform.
Never wear any part of the uniform with civilian clothes. It
is very unsoldierly, for example, to wear a civilian overcoat
over the uniform or to wear the uniform overcoat over a civilian
suit.
Keep the uniform clean and neat and in good repair.
Grease spots and dust and dirt should be removed as soon as possible.
Rips and tears should be promptly mended.
Missing buttons and cap and collar ornaments should be promptly
replaced.
There is but one correct and soldierly way to wear the cap. Never
wear it on the back or side of the head.
The service hat should be worn in the regulation shape, peaked,
with four indentations, and with hat cord sewed on. Do not cover
it with pen or pencil mark.
Never appear outside your room or tent with your coat or olive-drab
shirt unbuttoned or collar of coat unhooked. Chevrons, service
stripes, and campaign medals and badges are a part of the uniform
and must be worn as prescribed.
When coats are not worn with the service uniform olive-drab shirts
are prescribed.
Suspenders must never be worn exposed to view.
Never appear in breeches without leggings.
Leather leggings should be kept polished. Canvas leggings should
be scrubbed when dirty.
Russet-leather (tan) shoes should be kept clean and polished.
The overcoat when worn must be buttoned throughout and the collar
hooked. When the belt is worn it will be worn outside the overcoat.
SECTION 5. THE SERVICE KIT.
The service kit is composed of two parts--(a) the field kit,
which includes everything the soldier wears or carries with him
in the field, and (b) the surplus kit.
The field kit consists of--
(a) The clothing worn on the person.
(b) Arms and equipment, consisting of--
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