3-5 INFANTRY FIELD MANUAL · 3. MoRALE.-Morale is affected by many influences. In large part it rests upon the soldier's confidence in himself, his comrades, and his leaders. To build and sustain the spirit of comradeship is the leader's greatest task. The soldier must be taught to accept responsibility for the welfare and the actions of his team mates. He must feel that the record of his organization is his record. He must avoid any act or word that may spread despondency. He must refuse to bedisheartened by hardships or reverses. Often his best contribution to victory will be the encouragement of others. · 4. DISCIPLINE.-a. The soldier is disciplined when he has learned to place the mission of his unit above his personal welfare and to conform his action to the will of the leader. Discipline carries with it the spirit of teamwork and mutual trust. b.
DesignationFM 7-5
EditionJan 1940
StatusSuperseded
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
CollectionHistoric