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100 1 _aArentschildt, Alexander Carl Friedrich von,
_d1806-1881
245 1 0 _aInstructions for Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of Cavalry, on Outpost Duty
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-04-09
508 _aProduced by Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Instructions for Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of Cavalry, on Outpost Duty" by Lieut.-Colonel Von Arentschildt is a comprehensive military manual written in the early 1860s during the American Civil War. This instructional publication is aimed at officers and non-commissioned officers of cavalry units, detailing procedures and guidelines for effective outpost duty, which includes the management of picquets, advanced guards, and patrols. The work serves as a practical resource for ensuring readiness and strategic positioning in military operations. The book provides a detailed account of the responsibilities and conduct expected of cavalry personnel on outpost duty. It covers various aspects such as the formation and inspection of picquets, the importance of reconnaissance, and the signaling between videttes (lookouts). Guidelines for both day and night operations are outlined, emphasizing vigilance and preparedness in the face of potential enemy attacks. The manual highlights the significance of maintaining communication, conducting patrols, and taking measures to ensure the security and efficacy of cavalry operations, all while underscoring the necessity for discipline and thorough training among officers and their troops. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGuard duty
653 _aCavalry drill and tactics
700 1 _aPonsonby, Frederick Cavendish,
_d1783-1838
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54515
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