This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ... after noon. c. Certain abbreviations for military organizations and titles (inf., arty., brig. gen., etc.). d. Abbreviations for localities, habitually employed on the maps in use, notably the names of states (N. Y., TENN., etc.), and such expressions as CUMBERLAND MTS., APPOMATOX C. H. (Cumberland ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ... after noon. c. Certain abbreviations for military organizations and titles (inf., arty., brig. gen., etc.). d. Abbreviations for localities, habitually employed on the maps in use, notably the names of states (N. Y., TENN., etc.), and such expressions as CUMBERLAND MTS., APPOMATOX C. H. (Cumberland Mountains, Appomatox Court House). A number of authorized abbreviations which may be used in orders are given in the Appendix. 14. The correct military words and expressions should invariably be employed in conveying military information. These constitute a language in themselves, which can be learned only by study, practice and experience. The more important of these terms in their correct application will be found throughout this course in military training. A glossary of tactical terms is given in the Appendix to this course. A few examples will suffice to indicate the importance of correct use of military terminology. Do not say "the distance between" two organizations on the same line. Space measured parallel to the front is known as "interval," not "distance." Do not speak of the " sector" of a unit in attack. Sector refers to defense. The lane in which a unit attacks is called its " zone of action." Do not say that a column will "pass " a certain point at a certain time when you wish it to "clear " the point at the time stated. The expressions "precede " and " follow " have a military meaning in addition to their ordinary meanings. When one organization "precedes" another in column it usually means that the organization in front maintains the prescribed distance from the one in rear, and conversely when the term " follow" is...
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