New Stuff on the Site

November 15, 2005

Celebrate Freedom 2005 - Airshow in Camden, South Carolina, November 2005 NEW
• Command Post Museum Opening - Chattanooga, Tennessee, November 2005 NEW

October 06, 2005

• 60mm Mortar Demonstration - script used to introduce troops to the 60mm Mortar at Ft. McClellan during WW2 NEW
• Dogtags & Serial Numbers - Army Regulations for the information on dogtags (early & late war) and How to pick a correct Army Serial Number for your impression. On the "Strictly GI" website, written by Alain S. Batens. External LINK (revised)

September 25, 2005

• Southern Wing - Photos of some of the members of the Southern Wing of the Airmens Preservation Society.
• Celebrate Freedom 2004 - Airshow in Camden, South Carolina, November 2004
• Iwo Jima +60 - 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Fredericksburg, Texas, 2005
• 8th AF Living History - Mighty 8th AF Museum, Savannah, Ga., 2005
• Army Birthday 2005 - Celebration of the Birthday of the Army at Ft. McPherson, Ga, 2005
• Reading, Pa. 2005 - Airshow & WW2 Weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania, June 2005

January 23, 2005

• Extended Order Introduction - Basic info on squad formations.
• Cover & Movement - Dropping to the Prone Position from a Run - Alternate Method
• Hand Signals - Basic Combat Signaling. - added wedge & skirmishers signals
• Crossing Barbed Wire - how to silently cut barded wire
• Marches & Bivouacs - Hints & Tips for a safe & healthy march
• Lettering - Proper handwriting for messages and reports
• Field Wire Spice - How to splice field phone wire
• Field Wire Ties - How to secure field phone wire to trees, etc
• Field Telephones - Basic field phone diagnostic tests
• Batteries - Specs & Info on common Signal Corps Batteries
Some New & Revised Links

August 13, 2004

• Classes of Uniform - Illustration of Class "A" thru Class "D" uniforms
10 Laws of Self Aid - Ten steps to self aid for wounds in combat.
• When to Salute - When you should & shouldn't salute
• The Correct Way to Make Your Bunk - illustrated instructions on proper bunk making.
• Mechanized Personal Equipment - Personal Gear Inspection Layout for mechanized troops (came from Signal Corp Training Workbook)
• Hygiene - Personal Care of the Individual Soldier
• Marking of Clothing - Illustrated how to & where to guide on marking clothing.
• M1936 Pack - How to make & attach the bedroll for the M1936 Musette Bag
• How & Why to Use Your Gas Mask - How to ID the types of Gas, how to put on a gasmask, and other necessary procedures.

July 14, 2004

• Reenactor Humor - Photo Modifications & other such mischief!
• Cargo Packboard Attachment - how to use the shelf attachment with the cargo packboard
Some New Links

February 08, 2004

• Camera PH-324 - Military manual for Kodak 35 camera (same as civilian camera, just different finish/color)
• How to Wear Your Gear - Individual soldiers' preference of carrying equipment.

February 07, 2004

• The Expert Infantry Badge - Background history about the EIB
Battle of the Bulge 2004 - Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Jan 2004
• Liri Valley - Tactical in Ocala Florida, Jan 2004
• Slanguage - USAAF slang terms - From "I've Got Wings" training pamphlet
Some New Links

December 01, 2003

• Battalion Headquarters Company and Company Headquarters Company, Infantry Regiment - Vehicle Loading Table
• Medical Detachment, Infantry Regiment - Vehicle Loading Table

November 19, 2003

Inf Equipment - Footlocker, Wall Locker, Bed, and Personal Gear Inspection Layout
• Rifle and Weapons Platoons Hasty Defense - Infantry School - Ft. Benning - Quick Entrenching, Obstacles, and more. 1942
• The Rifle Platoon and Squad in Offensive Combat - Infantry School - Ft. Benning - principles and methods of employment of the rifle platoon and squad in offensive combat.

November 12, 2003

• Augusta, Ga 2003 - Airshow in Augusta Georgia October 4-5 2003
• Celebrate Freedom - Airshow in Camden, South Carolina, November 2003

October 28, 2003

Infantry Drill Regulations
• Drill for Foot Troops - Squad

Added various Links & a couple of webrings

July 23, 2003

Infantry Drill Regulations

• General Information
• Soldier Without Arms
• Soldier With Arms

• 1940's Camera Basics - How to use a 1940's camera
Web Printable Parachute Log Record - Thanks to Samuel Patris

May 31, 2003

Liri Valley - Tactical in Ocala Florida, Jan 2003
Athens, Ga - Military timeline, May 25-26, 2003
New Websites in Links Section
Did some global "Geek" changes to site

April 15, 2003

Fall In - Booklet given to new recruits by The America Legion. Covers basic info, terms, pay, etc for the new soldier, sailor, aviator.
How to Tie A ... - Illustrated instructions on how to tie a Regular, Windsor, and Bow Tie
FM 105-5 - Umpire Manual. 10 March 1944. Rules, etc for Military Training Exercises.
Jeep Restoration - Added "In Use" photos of the jeep at WW2 living histories, etc.

March 09, 2003

Added New Paperwork -See master list of printable paperwork
Revised Combat Formation to include scouts reconnaissance of woods.
Use of the Compass - Basics on using a compass and orienting your map
Scouting and Patrolling - Training for all Infantrymen
Messages & Reports - How a Scout can prepare concise and accurate messages and reports.

Carlisle Bandage - How to apply the Carlisle Bandage.
Knots & Lashing - Basic knot tying and some illustrated uses.
Scouts' Observations - Scout's observations and the 3 ways to report his findings
Rifle Grenade - Basics on loading & firing the M1903 Rifle Grenade
Rocket Launcher (Bazooka) - Basics on loading & firing the 2.36" Bazooka

March 07, 2003