Machine-Gun Squadron Drill

Abstract

The duties of the section commander are to command the section in accordance with his orders and the tactical situation, to select gun positions, to observe and to control fire generally, and to regulate the ammunition supply. The duties of the sub-section officer are to assist the section commander and to act as second in command of the section. He should be ready to replace the section commander should the latter become a casualty. Normally, he will command one sub-section in action and supervise the transport of his section in quarters and on the line of march.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1918
Accession Number
AD1136600

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Casualties
  • Commercial Equipment
  • Copyrights
  • Elevation
  • Guns
  • Inspection
  • Instructions
  • Intervals
  • Machine Guns
  • Machines
  • Maneuvers
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Spare Parts
  • Squadrons
  • Training
  • Translations
  • Transport Ships
  • Vehicles
  • Weapons Support Equipment

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  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering