Army Life
Publisher: U.S. G.P.O.
Published: 1944
Place of publication: Washington, D.C., USA
Language: eng
Description: DA PAM 21-13 Army Life 1944-08-10
Table of contents: title: DA PAM 21-13 Army Life 1944-08-10; title: Department of the Army Pamphlet 21-13, 1944; title: CONTENTS; title: Chapter I. IT'S A NEW LIFE; title: You Have a Place in This Army; title: Know-How Is a Help 1; title: This Booklet’s Part 2; title: Use Your Head 2; title: You Make Your Own Morale 4; title: Face the Facts of War 5; title: The Road Ahead 7; title: Training Comes Before Fighting; title: Training Makes the Difference 9; title: Training Is a Two-Way Proposition 9; title: Know Your Training Tools 11; title: Technical Manuals and Fields Manuals 11; title: Army Regulations 11; title: Training Circulars and War Department Circulars 13; title: War Department Pamphlets 13; title: Technical Bulletins and Supply Bulletins 13; title: Learn the Army’s Language 13; title: "Army Time” Is Your Time 14; title: Privileges Are Part of This Life; title: Letters Mean a Lot 15; title: Letters Are Mailed Free 15; title: Railroad Tickets Are Cheaper 16; title: Theaters, Hotels Reduce Rates 17; title: Enjoy Your Privileges 17; title: You’re the World’s Best-Paid Soldier; title: Ratings Bring Higher Pay 18; title: Keep Your Pay Book 18; title: Table of Basic Monthly Pay 19; title: Some Soldiers Earn Extra Pay 19; title: Some Draw Allowances 20; title: Travel Pay Is Allowed 20; title: "Stoppages” Are Deductions 20; title: The Army Assists in Private Affairs; title: Allotments of Pay (Class E) 21; title: Family Allowances Provide for Dependents 22; title: Table A, Schedule of Initial Family Allowances 24; title: Table B, Schedule of Monthly Family Allowances and Deductions 25; title: Insurance Is Inexpensive 26; title: Savings Facilities Are Provided 26; title: War Bonds — An Investment in America and in Your Own Future 27; title: The Civil Relief Act Benefits You 28; title: You Can’t Just Forget Income Taxes! 28; title: Emergency Medical Care Is Given Dependents 29; title: Obstetrical Care Is Provided 29; title: You Can Obtain Legal Help 30; title: Form for Last Will and Testament 31; title: Last Will and Testament 32; title: Power of Attorney 33; title: Chapter II. TIME ON YOUR HANDS; title: Get Away from It All; title: Furloughs are Major Vacations 34; title: Passes Allow Short Leaves 36; title: Permanent Passes May Be Earned 37; title: Emergency Leaves Are Sometimes Granted 37; title: Leaves May Be Extended 37; title: Emergency Sickness While on Furlough 38; title: Don’t Be a Shirker 39; title: Civilian Agencies Serve You; title: The USO Unites Many Groups 40; title: The Red Cross Links You with Home 40; title: Other Agencies Offer Specific Services 41; title: You’re A Soldier — Wherever You Go; title: Soldiers Are Subject to Civil Law. 42; title: You Are Judged by Your Appearance 42; title: You Suffer for Others’ Misconduct 43; title: Be Wary Away from the Post 43; title: Understand Oversea Veterans 44; title: Men of Other Services Are Friendly 45; title: The Women's Army Corps is Part of Your Army 46; title: Don’t Worry the Folks at Home 46; title: Use Your Off -Duty Hours Well; title: Entertainment is Arranged 48; title: Go to the Movies 48; title: Service Clubs Offer Added Facilities 48; title: The Day Room is Your Clubroom 48; title: The "PX” Provides Handy Shopping 49; title: Guests May Use the Hostess House 49; title: Religion Helps You Face Hard Duty 50; title: Athletics Keep You Alert 51; title: Chapter III. YOUR PERSONAL WELFARE; title: Group Living Can Be a Good Life; title: Learn by Living with Others 52; title: Teamwork Wins 53; title: Companionship Has a Price 53; title: Some Good Rules of Conduct 54; title: "Goldbricking” Is a Fine Art 55; title: Get Ahead Honestly 55; title: Beware of Rumors! 56; title: Homesickness Isn’t Incurable 56; title: Most of All, You’re on Your Own 57; title: Food Is Ammunition — Use It Carefully; title: Rations Vary According to Use 59; title: "Take All You Want— Want All You Take!" 62; title: Fighting Men Need a Fighting Diet 63; title: Protect Your Own Health; title: Do Your Part 65; title: Personal Hygiene 66; title: Sick Call Comes Every Day 66; title: Early Treatment Is Essential 67; title: Cleanliness Comes First 67; title: Exercise Makes You Fit 68; title: Care for Your Teeth 69; title: Avoid Exposure 69; title: Good Habits for Good Health 70; title: Sex 71; title: Sex as a Moral Matter 72; title: Sex as a Physical Matter 72; title: Sex as a Personal Matter 74; title: Think for Yourself 75; title: First Aid Is of First Importance; title: First, Learn the "Don'ts" 76; title: Then Do These Things 77; title: Use the First Aid Packet 78; title: Read the Manuals 78; title: Chapter IV. WORKING AS A SOLDIER; title: Make the Most of Your Opportunities; title: "Orientation” Puts Your Mind to Work 79; title: You Can Enroll in the Armed Forces Institute 80; title: Qualified Enlisted Men May Receive A.S.T.P. Training 81; title: Specialists’ Schools Are Operating 81; title: Self-Education Is Every Man’s Opportunity 82; title: Plan to Progress Within the Army 82; title: Know the Ranks and Ratings 83; title: You Can Identify Every Soldier 83; title: Insignia of Grade, U. S. Army 84; title: Don’t Be a Phony Hero! 88; title: You Must Know "The School of the Soldier"; title: The Nature of Commands 89; title: Actions Are in Cadence 90; title: Some Commands Are "By the Numbers" 90; title: Understand the Orders 90; title: You Join a Formation 92; title: Assume the Position of Attention 93; title: Your Group May Be Given a Rest 94; title: Facings At a Halt 96; title: You March at Close Interval 98; title: March Smartly - 100; title: Double Time Is Faster Marching 100; title: The Formation Changes Direction 100; title: Marches Not at Attention 103; title: Your Formation Halts — 105; title: The Group "Dresses” 105; title: The Formation Closes 106; title: Study the Regulations 106; title: Yours Are the Best Arms and Equipment; title: Handle With Care! 107; title: Protect Your Weapons 107; title: Know Your Weapons 108; title: Your Equipment Is Good and Complete 109; title: Typical Arms of the U. S. Army 110; title: There Will Be Inspections! 115; title: Wear the Uniform Properly 115; title: Everyone Shares in the Work; title: You Share the Work 119; title: Interior Guard:; title: Its Purpose Is Protection 120; title: Composition of the Guard 121; title: You Start as a Private of the Guard 121; title: Memorize Your Guard Orders (General Orders) 122; title: Other Details:; title: ”KP” Is a Necessary Chore. 124; title: You Will Have Fatigue Details 124; title: You'll Hear Police Call 125; title: Chapter V. UNDERSTAND YOUR ARMY; title: How the Army Is Organized; title: You Get a Fresh Start 126; title: The United Nations Is a Big Outfit! 128; title: Yours Is a People’s Army 129; title: There Are Three Major Commands 129; title: Army Ground Forces 12; title: Army Air Forces 131; title: Army Service Forces 131; title: Authority Pyramids to the Top 133; title: Understand Your Own Unit 134; title: Know Your Chain of Command 137; title: Make Your Own Unit the Best 138; title: Yon life Under a New Law; title: The Articles of War 140; title: Company Punishment 141; title: Absence Without Leave 141; title: Desertion 142; title: Caring for Equipment 142; title: Misconduct 142; title: Military Information 143; title: Company Regulations 143; title: Post Regulations 144; title: Enforcement 144; title: What Military Courtesy Means to You; title: The Salute Has Meaning 146; title: How to Salute 146; title: When Not to Salute 148; title: When to Salute 149; title: Other Things to Know 150; title: Addressing Military Men 150; title: Chapter VI. IN THE FUTURE; title: Look to Tomorrow!; title: Don't Try to Learn It All at Once 151; title: Today's Training Is Based Directly on Experience 153; title: Your Equipment Gives You an Advantage 153; title: Your Training Makes You Superior 153; title: Marches Will Make You Tough 154; title: Bivouacs Take You into the Open 155; title: Maneuvers Simulate Combat 155; title: Security Is a Universal Need 156; title: You'll Be Ready When You Go; title: This Is the Real Thing 158; title: You’ll Be Scared 159; title: You Know What Victory Is Worth to You 159; title: Appendix. Common Military Terms and Abbreviations 161; title: Index 171; title: Personal Record 181