The Soldier's Guide
Publisher: Washington : G.P.O.
Published: 1961
Place of publication: Washington, D.C., USA
Language: eng
Description: FM 21-13 1961-08-22
Table of contents: title: Contents    Page; title: Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION; title: What is in this manual? 8; title: You, an American soldier 9; title: Your future 10; title: 2. HISTORY, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND CUSTOMS; title: Fighters and workers 11; title: 185 years of service 17; title: History of the flag of the United States 37; title: Display of the flag of the United States 40; title: Classification of flags 41; title: Colors and standards 42; title: What so proudly we hail 46; title: The outfit 47; title: Decorations and battle honors 49; title: Insignia 63; title: What's in a name? 74; title: Combat Arms Regimental System 78; title: Customs and ceremonies 81; title: 3. YOUR ARMY'S ORGANIZATION; title: Section I. Its part in the national defense 88; title: Where do you fit?  88; title: The people, the congress, and the president. 88; title: Section I. Organizations for National Security 93; title: Department of Defense 94; title: Department of the Army 95; title: II. Components of the United States Army 101; title: Where does the Army get men? 101; title: The Regular Army 101; title: The Army Reserve 101; title: The National Guard of the United States. 103; title: The Active Army 103; title: The arms and services 103; title: The Women's Army Corps 105; title: III. The Army in the Field. 105; title: From squad to division 105; title: The chain of command 110; title: It's all the same Army 114; title: Chapter 4. YOU— THE SOLDIER; title: Section I. These things you owe to your country 116; title: A different life now 117; title: The best reward 118; title: Military justice 118; title: The code of conduct 120; title: The soldiers' creed 125; title: II. Character of a soldier 126; title: What you are 126; title: Honesty 127; title: Courage 127; title: Self-control 128; title: Decency 128; title: Conviction 128; title: III. The responsibility of group life. 129; title: Share and share alike 129; title: IV. You and your leaders 130; title: There has to be a" leader 130; title: Why orders? 131; title: Section IV. You've taken orders before 131; title: Your attitude 132; title: V. Military discipline 133; title: It isn't punishment 133; title: It's not new 134; title: How it works in the Army 135; title: The measure of discipline 135; title: VI. Leadership 136; title: Can you measure up? 136; title: The principle is the same 138; title: Learn to take orders first 138; title: VII. Military courtesy 139; title: What does it mean? 139; title: It works both ways 140; title: Importance of the salute 141; title: Why salute proudly? 141; title: Reporting to an officer 147; title: Salutes in vehicles 148; title: Saluting on guard duty 148; title: Saluting in groups 149; title: Honors to the national anthem, "to the Color (Standard)," or "Hail to the Chief" 150; title: Other honors 151; title: Uncovering 152; title: Other courtesies to individuals 152; title: VIII. Summary 155; title: Chapter 5. YOU— THE INDIVIDUAL; title: Section I. You're among the world's best paid soldiers. 157; title: Your pay 157; title: Allotments 158; title: Stoppages 158; title: Taxes 159; title: Savings 159; title: Social security 160; title: Other benefits 160; title: Section II. Your uniform 161; title: You buy your own 161; title: It's yours to maintain 162; title: ... to repair 163; title: ... to keep clean 163; title: Wear it correctly 163; title: Follow the rules 164; title: You represent the Army 165; title: The Army costs money 165; title: Your personal equipment 166; title: Supply economy 167; title: III. Your personal affairs 167; title: Your Army can help 167; title: Your company commander 168; title: Leaves and passes 169; title: You and your family 171; title: Legal matters 173; title: Burial rights 176; title: The church and the chaplain 176; title: Mail 177; title: Emergency assistance 177; title: IV. Army management system 178; title: Army classification system is a part 178; title: What is the purpose? 179; title: Your MOS 180; title: Tests and interviews 180; title: Your assignment — training 181; title: The enlisted evaluation system 182; title: Proficiency pay program 184; title: V. The Army school system 185; title: Service schools and service colleges 185; title: Officer Candidate Schools 185; title: United States Military Academy 187; title: Army extension courses 188; title: Army education is comprehensive 188; title: Troop information 189; title: Section VI. Your leisure time 191; title: Sports 191; title: Day rooms 192; title: Service clubs 192; title: Libraries 193; title: Craft shops 193; title: Post movies 194; title: Post exchange 194; title: Guesthouses 195; title: Chapter 6. MILITARY SKILLS; title: Section I. Your military education 196; title: Your training publications 196; title: The science of the soldier 198; title: II. Drill and ceremonies 198; title: Drill 199; title: Ceremonies 200; title: III. Inspections 200; title: What's the reason? 200; title: Inspections are important 202; title: Types of inspections 202; title: Display of equipment and clothing 207; title: IV. Interior guard 210; title: Its purpose — protection 210; title: Start as private of the guard 211; title: Memorize your guard orders 212; title: V. Your health 213; title: Do your part 213; title: Early treatment is essential 216; title: Cleanliness 216; title: Exercise 218; title: Care for teeth 219; title: Avoid exposure 219; title: VI. First aid 221; title: First learn the "don'ts" 223; title: Section VI. Supplementary first aid 224; title: Artificial respiration (mouth to mouth breathing) 225; title: Learn first aid 228; title: VII. Physical training 228; title: The importance of physical fitness 229; title: The service benefits 230; title: Team sports 231; title: VIII. Communications 231; title: History speaks 231; title: Modern war 232; title: Messengers 233; title: Sound signals 233; title: Visual signals 233; title: Electrical signals 236; title: Intelligence and Counterintelligence Responsibilities 238; title: IX. Map and aerial photograph reading 239; title: Why learn? 239; title: What is a map? 243; title: Symbols 243; title: Aerial photographs and photomaps 246; title: X. Marching 246; title: How the Army moves 246; title: Why does the Army march 247; title: Care of the feet 247; title: Getting ready to march 248; title: In the morning 250; title: During the march 250; title: XI. Combat training 253; title: The fighting man 253; title: The three principal tasks 254; title: Find 254; title: Fix 255; title: Fight 255; title: Finish 256; title: Section XII. Protection against chemical, biological, and radiological (nuclear) attack 257; title: What is CBR? 257; title: Chemical 257; title: Biological 258; title: Radiological (nuclear) 261; title: XIII. Your equipment and weapons 262; title: Issue 262; title: Care 263; title: Supply economy 264; title: Weapons 264; title: Your weapons are the best 264; title: You are responsible 265; title: Handle with care 265; title: Appendix. REFERENCES 291