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FM 2-5 Cavalry Drill Regulations, Horse

FM 2-5

Cavalry Drill Regulations, Horse

Army · FM · Mar 1944 · 212 pages

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This manual supersedes FM 2-5, Horse Cavalry, 6 August 1940, including Changes No. 1, 19 September 1941. CHAPTER 1 INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION SECTION I GENERAL 1. SCOPE. a. The mounted drill prescribed herein is designed primarily for organizations and units of horse cavalry. Some of the explanation is of a general nature which gives sufficient latitude for adaptation to specific organizations. Interpretation should be based on these general provisions, and all should learn to use this manual as a guide to a common-sense solution of minor points which are not specifically covered in the text. b. The diagrams of organization shown in the figures herein are based on approved Ta'bles of Organization and Equipment. They may be adapted to changes in Tables of Organization and Equipment, and to the maneuver space available. 2. PURPOSES OF DRILL. The purposes of drill are toa.

DesignationFM 2-5

EditionMar 1944

StatusSuperseded

Pages212

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)