02545cam a22003373u 4500 75177 UtSlPG 20260610134735.0 m cr n 260607r20251965utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 VE United States. Marine Corps Marine bayonet training Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "FMFM 1-1"--Cover. Release date is 2025-01-22 Bob Taylor, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Marine Bayonet Training" by United States Marine Corps is a military training manual published in the mid-20th century. This book serves as a detailed guide on bayonet fighting techniques, addressing methods of individual and group combat as well as training programs for Marine Corps personnel. The topics covered include the history of bayonet use, principles of bayonet fighting, specific attack and defense movements, and an emphasis on the importance of teamwork and aggressiveness in combat scenarios. The manual begins with a historical overview of the bayonet's evolution, followed by instructional content regarding positions and movements essential for effective bayonet use. It details various attack techniques such as the slash, jab, and butt strokes, alongside defensive maneuvers like blocking and parrying. The training section outlines a program to develop skills through demonstrations, physical conditioning, and simulated combat scenarios using tools like the pugil stick, ensuring that trainees build both proficiency and confidence in their bayonet fighting abilities. Overall, "Marine Bayonet Training" is a comprehensive resource aimed at preparing Marines for close-quarters combat through rigorous practice and strategic application of bayonet techniques. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Washington: USMC, 1965 Bayonets United States. Marine Corps -- Physical training -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. https://archive.org/details/MarineBayonetTraining/page/n97/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75177 115902 115902