Paul X. English, Jr. basic military training manual

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089

Summary

Extent:
1 items 1 bound volume
Language:
English .

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consitsts of a single bound volume titled "Basic Military Training, Volume II" published by the Military Service Publishing Company in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The manual includes the following sections:

  • Soldier's Handbook (FM 21-100)
  • Infantry Drill Regulations (FM 22-5)
  • U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1903 (FM 23-10)
  • U. S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 (FM 23-5)
  • Signal Communication (FM 24-5)
  • Interior Guard Duty (FM 26-5)
  • Sports and Games (TM 21-220)
  • Marking of Clothing, Equipment, Vehicles, and Property (AR 850-5)

Biographical / historical:

Paul X. English, Jr., graduated from VMI as a member of the class of 1949C.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks