This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER II.--THE SOLDIER DISMOUNTED. Section I.--General provisions. 41. This instruction has for its object the training of the individual recruit and afterwards that of the squad. It must be given with the greatest attention to detail. 42. In the instruction of the recruit, frequent short rests should be given, in order that the men may not be undulyfatigued. The instructor will take advantage of these rests to instruct the recruits in the customs and courtesies of the service, the duties of orderlies, the proper manner of receiving messages from and delivering them to officers, etc., so that when the recruit is finally reported for duty he will not only know his prescribed drill thoroughly, but will know how to conduct himself out of ranks as a trained soldier. 43. From the beginning the instructor will insist on a smart appearance of the recruits, and will require that their clothing be clean and neatly adjusted. 44. The instructor briefly explains each movement, at first executing it himself if necessary. He exacts by degrees the desired precision and uniformity. Section II.--The recruit. 45. For the individual instruction, a few recruits, usually not exceeding four, are placed in a single rank, facing to the front and about 4 inches apart. They execute the marchings as explained for a squad. Position of the Soldier, or Attention. 46. Heels on the same line and as near each other as the conformation of the man permits. Feet turned out equally and forming with each other an angle of about 60. Knees straight without stiffness. Body erect on the hips, inclined a little forward; shoulders square and falling equally. Arms and hands hanging naturally, backs of hands outward; little fingers opposite the seams of the trousers; elbows near the body. Head erec...