Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19)

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"Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911" is a military manual written in the early 20th century. This work provides comprehensive guidelines for the training, drill, and battlefield tactics of infantry units within the United States Army. Its primary focus is on ensuring uniformity and efficiency in military formation and execution of orders during training and combat scenarios. The opening of this regulation outlines the importance of thorough and intelligent training for success in battle. It stresses the need for command accountability and provides a foundation for different drills that facilitate effective teamwork and discipline among soldiers. Definitions of key terms related to drill movements and the various components such as the School of the Soldier, Squad, Company, and other ranks are introduced to lay the groundwork for a structured approach to military instruction and command execution.