Organization and Equipment of the Infantry Rifle Squad: From Valley Forge to Road

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Abstract:

The infantry rifle squad has evolved over a period of several hundred years. Historically, the evolution of the infantry squad is based upon the systems of weaponry as developed and in use in a particular period of history. In the United States Army, the infantry rifle squad and its evolution falls into two distinct periods the American Revolution to World War I World War I to the present period of 1964.

Author(s):
Ney, Virgil
Author Organization(s):
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS INC FORT BELVOIR VA COMBAT OPERATIONS RESEARCH GROUP
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0461439
Pagination:
0130

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CORG-M-194
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DA-19-020-AMC-00525X
Monitor Series:
USACDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ARMY OPERATIONS, ARMY PERSONNEL, ARMY EQUIPMENT, SQUAD LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, MILITARY TACTICS, TACTICAL WARFARE, RIFLES, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
1964 Jan 01