Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry the Army United States

is a military handbook produced in the early 20th century, particularly during World War I. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for noncommissioned officers and privates in the in fantry, detailing the procedures, regulations, and drills essential for military discipline and operational effectiveness. The opening of the manual lays a foundation for military discipline and courtesy, emphasizing the impor tance of obedience, loyalty, and the responsibilities that come with military service. It begins by providing insight into the enlistment oath that each soldier must take, followed by detailed sections on the principles of military discipline, such as the necessity of undivided obedience to superiors and the importance of courtesy in military interactions. The text elaborates on the rules governing saluting and the behavior expected of soldiers in various sit uations, ensuring that every soldier understands howtoconductthemselves both in and out of ranks. Overall, this opening portion establishes the es sential tenets of military conduct that are crucial for maintaining order and fostering a cohesive unit within the army.S Every soldier on enlisting in theArmytakesuponhimselfthefollowingobli gation: "I,---, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will bear true faith and alle giance to the United States of America; that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever; and that I will obey the or ders of the President of the United States, and the orders of the officers ap pointed over me according to the Rules and Articles of War." (109th Article of War.) SECTION2. OBEDIENCE. Thevery first paragraph in the Army Regulations reads: "All persons in the military service are required to obey strictly and to EXE CUTEPROMPTLY the lawful orders of theirsuperiors."