Military Instructors Manual by Oliver Schoonmaker;James P. Cole
page 240 of 491 (48%)
page 240 of 491 (48%)
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Artillery.--15-20 miles per day.
Load of pack mules equals 250 pounds. March Orders, State: (1) Object of march. (2) Distribution of troops. (3) Order of march of main body. (4) Manner of forming the column. Halts: First hour, 15 minutes' rest. Each successive hour, a 10-minute rest. Weather conditions create exceptions to above rule. Marches in Peace: (1) Changing station. (2) Practice. In War: (1) Concentration. (2) In presence of enemy. (3) Forced marches. (4) Night marches. Convoys (on Land): Those trains by which supplies are forwarded to an army from depots, etc., in the rear--also trains bringing supplies collected by requisition. Security Furnished by an Escort: |
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