Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917 - To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and training by United States War Department
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tag. In cold weather olive-drab woolen gloves are worn; at other
times, no gloves. When not in the field, the service cap is worn instead of the campaign hat. Under arms, white gloves and the garrison belt (or russet-leather belt and cartridge box) are worn. Wear the exact uniform prescribed by your commanding officer, whether you are on duty or off duty. Never wear a mixed uniform, as, for instance, a part of the service uniform with the blue uniform. Never wear any part of the uniform with civilian clothes. It is very unsoldierly, for example, to wear a civilian overcoat over the uniform or to wear the uniform overcoat over a civilian suit. Keep the uniform clean and neat and in good repair. Grease spots and dust and dirt should be removed as soon as possible. Rips and tears should be promptly mended. Missing buttons and cap and collar ornaments should be promptly replaced. There is but one correct and soldierly way to wear the cap. Never wear it on the back or side of the head. |
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