Publication Title: IET Soldier's Handbook Vol 1 & 2
Publication/revision date: 02 MAY 2005
Field Manual: TRADOC 600-4
Supersedes: TRADOC 600-4, 01 APR 2001
Distribution Restriction: Approved for public release, distribution unlimited (public domain manuals)
Contents:
Army History......................................................................... 1-1
Heritage and Traditions ....................................................... 1-3
Army Organization.................................................................. 1-5
Chain of Command................................................................... 1-7
Rank Insignia .......................................................................... 1-8
Officer ................................................................................ 1-8
Warrant Officer................................................................. 1-10
Enlisted .............................................................................. 1-11
Rank Abbreviations ........................................................... 1-12
Military Time....................................................................... 1-12
Customs and Courtesies ....................................................... 1-14
Saluting .............................................................................. 1-14
Rendering Honor to the Flag............................................. 1-16
Courtesies .......................................................................... 1-18
Role of the Chaplain ............................................................. 1-19
Loyalty ................................................................................... 2-2
Duty ....................................................................................... 2-5
Respect ................................................................................... 2-8
Selfless Service ..................................................................... 2-12
Honor ................................................................................... 2-14
Integrity................................................................................ 2-17
Personal Courage .................................................................. 2-22
Uniform Code of Military Justice .......................................... 3-1
Punitive articles ................................................................... 3-4
Forms of Punishment .......................................................... 3-9
Courts-Martial................................................................... 3-12
Nonjudicial Punishment .................................................... 3-14
Equal Opportunity Policy ................................................... 3-15
Complaint Process ............................................................ 3-16
Whistleblower Protection Act .............................................. 3-18
Fraternization ....................................................................... 3-20
Improper Associations ......................................................... 3-21
Sexual Harassment Policy .................................................... 3-23
Appropriate Behavior........................................................ 3-27
Alcohol and Drug Abuse .................................................. 3-27
Consideration of Others ................................................... 3-28
Homosexual Conduct Policy ............................................ 3-28
Dignity and Respect ......................................................... 3-32
Rape Prevention ............................................................... 3-32
Suicide Prevention ............................................................ 3-34
Ethical Decision Making .................................................. 3-38
Awards and decorations ...................................................... 3-38
Terrorism ............................................................................. 3-43
Serve as a member of a Team ................................................. 4-1
Buddy System ..................................................................... 4-2
Drill and Ceremony................................................................. 4-3
Stationary Positions ........................................................... 4-7
Facing Movements ............................................................ 4-9
Steps and Marching ........................................................ 4-12
Manual of Arms..................................................................... 4-15
Inspections ......................................................................... 4-35
Personal Appearance and Uniform ..................................... 4-36
Hairstyle ........................................................................... 4-37
Jewelry .............................................................................. 4-37
Body Piercing and Tattoos ................................................. 4-38
Uniform Wear and Maintenance ....................................... 4-38
Boots ................................................................................ 4-39
Insignia Placement ............................................................ 4-39
Individual Equipment ....................................................... 4-45
Bivouac Equipment ............................................................ 4-48
Physical Readiness Training (PRT) ..................................... 4-52
Phases of PRT ................................................................... 4-53
Components of PRT ........................................................ 4-55
Principles of PRT .............................................................. 4-56
Training Injuries ............................................................... 4-56
Selecting Proper Running Footwear ................................. 4-58
Sports Bra Selection ......................................................... 4-60
Nutrition ........................................................................... 4-60
Safety .................................................................................. 4-63
Prevention of Cold Weather Injuries ................................ 4-63
Prevention of Hot Weather Injuries .................................. 4-67
Prevention of Hyponatremia ............................................ 4-70
Field and Personal Hygiene ................................................. 4-71
Disease Prevention ........................................................... 4-71
Guard Duty ......................................................................... 4-74
Interior Guard ................................................................... 4-74
Exterior Guard ................................................................... 4-77
CHAPTER 5. Selected Common Tasks ............................ 5-1
Section I. COMMUNICATIONS ...................................... 5-1
113‑571‑1022 Perform Voice Communications .................... 5-1
Section II. NAVIGATION ................................................... 5-9
071-329-1001 Identify Terrain Features on a Map .............. 5-9
071-329-1002 Determine the Grid Coordinates
of a Point on a Military Map ........................................... 5-17
071-329-1003 Determine a Magnetic
Azimuth Using a Lensatic Compass ................................ 5-25
071-329-1008 Measure Distance on a Map ....................... 5-31
Section III. WEAPONS .................................................... 5-35
M16A2 Rifle ....................................................................... 5-35
071-311-2025 Maintain an M16A2 Rifle ........................... 5-35
071-311-2026 Perform a Function Check
on an M16A2 Rifle ........................................................... 5-51
071-311-2027 Load an M16A2 Rifle ................................... 5-54
071-311-2028 Unload an M16A2 Rifle ............................... 5-59
071-311-2029 Correct Malfunctions of an M16A2 Rifle .... 5-60
NTN Routine Preventive Maintenance Checks and
Services of the M16A2 Rifle ............................................ 5-62
NTN Marksmanship Fundamentals .................................... 5-65
NTN Firing Positions .......................................................... 5-75
NTN Position of the Coach ................................................ 5-78
NTN Checklist for the Coach ............................................. 5-79
071-311-2030 Zero an M16A2 Rifle .................................. 5-80
M249 Squad Automatic Weapon ..................................... 5-88
Clearing Procedures ............................................................. 5-89
Load an M249 SAW ........................................................... 5-90
Unload an M249 SAW ........................................................ 5-92
Correct Malfunctions of an M249 SAW ............................ 5-93
Hand Grenades...... ............................................................. 5-95
071-325-4401 Perform Safety Checks on Hand Grenades .. 5-95
071-325-4407 Employ Hand Grenades .............................. 5-99
M18A1 Claymore Mine ................................................... 5-101
071-325-4425 Employ an M18A1 Claymore Mine .......... 5-101
071-325-4426 Recover an M18A1 Claymore Mine ........... 5-113
M203 Grenade Launcher ................................................ 5-115
071-311-2127 Load an M203 Grenade Launcher .............. 5-116
017-311-2128 Unload an M203 Grenade Launcher ........... 5-118
M136 AT4 Light Antiarmor Weapon .............................. 5-119
071-054-0001 Prepare an M136 Launcher for Firing ........ 5-121
071-054-0003 Perform Misfire Procedures on
an M136 Launcher .......................................................... 5-128
071-054-0002 Restore an M136 Launcher to
Carrying Configuration ................................................... 5-130
Section IV. INDIVIDUAL SKILLS ................................. 5-131
NTN Cover, Concealment and Camouflage,........................ 5-131
NTN Operate as a Member of a Squad .............................. 5-142
NTN Foot Marches ..................................................................... 5-152
NTN Fighting Positions ..................................................... 5-164
NTN Bayonet/Combatives Fighting .................................. 5-172
NTN Rifle with Fixed Bayonet .......................................... 5-187
Section V. TACTICAL SKILLS .................................... 5-194
301-348-1050 Report Information of Potential
Intelligence Value (SALUTE Report) .............................. 5-194
071-326-0502 Move Under Direct Fire ............................. 5-198
071-326-0511 React to Flares ............................................ 5-207
071-331-0801 Challenge Persons Entering Your Area ........ 5-208
Section VI. NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL .. 5-210
NTN Standardized MOPP Levels ..................................... 5-211
031-503-1014 Detect Chemical Agents
Using M8 or M9 Detector Paper ................................... 5-213
031-503-1018 React to a Nuclear Hazard ......................... 5-217
031-503-1019 React to Chemical or
Biological Hazard or Attack ............................................ 5-223
031-503-1024 Replace Canister on Your
M40‑Series Protective Mask .......................................... 5-227
031-503-1025 Protect Yourself from Chemical and
Biological Injury or Contamination Using Your
M40-Series Protective Mask with Hood ....................... 5-229
031-503-1026 Maintain Your M40-Series
Protective Mask with Hood ............................................ 5-240
031-503-1033 Decontaminate Your Skin
Using the M291 Skin Decontaminating Kit (SDK) ........ 5-250
031-503-1034 Decontaminate Your Individual Equipment Using the M295 Individual Equipment Decontamination Kit (IEDK) 5-256
Section VII. FIRST AID .................................................. 5-261
081-831-1000 Evaluate a Casualty ................................... 5-261
NTN Perform First Aid to Restore Breathing...................... 5-269
NTN Perform First Aid to Control Bleeding ..................... 5-281
081-831-1007 Perform First Aid for
Treatment of Burns........................................................... 5-299
081-831-1034 Perform First Aid
for Splinting a Fracture .................................................... 5-303
081-831-1053 Perform First Aid
and Practice Individual Preventive Medicine
Countermeasures ..................................................................... 5-311
081-831-1044 Perform First Aid
for Nerve Agent Injury .................................................... 5-341
081-831-1046 Perform First Aid
and Transporting Casualties ............................................ 5-352
Appendix
A. Quotations ....................................................................... A-1
B. Historic Documents ......................................................... B-1
Extract from the Declaration of Independence ................ B-1
Preamble to the Constitution of the United States .......... B-3
C. National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance ...................... C-1
D. Army Song ...................................................................... D-1
E. Soldier’s Code ................................................................... E-1
F. Soldier’s Responsibilities .................................................. F-1
G. General Orders ................................................................ G-1
H. Code of Conduct ............................................................. H-1
I. Benefits ............................................................................... I-1
Health/TRICARE ............................................................. I-1
Legal ................................................................................. I-3
Personal & Family ............................................................ I-4
Army Family Team Building (AFTB ) ............................. I-7
J. Promotions ........................................................................ J-1
K. Managing Personal Finances ........................................... K-1
L. Explanation of the Leave and Earnings Statement ............ L-1
M. Common Military Acronyms and Abbreviations ........... M-1
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