BA 5½-pound “Handy-talkie” transmitter-receiver.
BA 5½-pound “Handy-talkie” transmitter-receiver.
“It is necessary to arrange for collecting your men together again after the raid is over. To do this I have men stationed along a line through which men will pass at intervals in their withdrawal. The sentinels on this line stop and collect the men into groups as they withdraw.
CookingI prefer to have men cook their own meals with their mess kits. We did not have kitchens in Sicily, and we have been here a month without them. Even though the kitchens are available I always have men individually cook at least one meal a day.
Physical Conditioning“One of our best means of physical conditioning is speed marching, finally reaching a point where we march ten miles at a rate of six miles an hour. To keep in condition we use calisthenics and a daily five-mile speed march.
Discipline“Disciplinary drills are all important. We have a retreat formation daily, conditions permitting. At this formation men are inspected and some manual of arms performed, followed by retreat. Every Sunday morning there is a review, followed by inspection in ranks, and then inspection of camp or quarters. We have at least four periods a week of close-order drill and manual of arms, and one period every week is devoted to military courtesy.
“Infractions of discipline, military courtesy, and uniform regulations are dealt with quickly and severely. The officers must bear down on these things. The Army in general has not stressed strict discipline enough. Without it you are lost.”
PHOTOGRAPH BY U. S. SIGNAL CORPS“Long Tom” in Action
PHOTOGRAPH BY U. S. SIGNAL CORPS“Long Tom” in Action
PHOTOGRAPH BY U. S. SIGNAL CORPS
“Long Tom” in Action