Military Training Articles

Meeting Engagements
When two hostile forces suddenly meet we have what is...

The Officers' Reserve Corps In Peace
During peace the Secretary of War can order any Reser...

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps
The President is authorized to establish and maintain...

Shelter
When troops are sheltered under canvas (in tents), th...

Freezing And Frostbite
Symptom: The part frozen appears white or bluish and ...

Advice To Officers
A company of infantry is composed of three officers a...

To Dismiss The Squad
Being at a halt: 1. Inspection, 2. ARMS, 3. Port, 4. ...

The Land Forces Of The United States
You now are, or expect to become, a member of the lan...

Estimating Distances By Sound
Sound travels at the rate of about 366 yards a second...

Advance Cavalry
The advance cavalry is that part of the advance-guard c...

Machine Guns

Before the present European War, machine guns were classified as
emergency weapons. It was not believed that they could remain long in
action, because they would soon be silenced by hostile fire (artillery
and infantry). It was recommended, therefore, that a favorable
opportunity be awaited before opening fire which was to be delivered
with their utmost effectiveness. They were believed to possess very
limited possibilities in an attacking line, hut as being most valuable
in defensive works where protection and concealment could be found.

During this war they have lost, as a defensive weapon, no prestige. They
have also proved of great value to the attacking side. They are being
made light and portable to accompany the firing line in an attack. The
supply of ammunition alone limits the number that can be used.

Each side in the present war has used them by the thousands with
effectiveness. Machine guns are more worthy of consideration to-day than
heretofore.





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