G.I. Training Film Collection

This collection contains 4 movies and is 78 minutes of video.

Title Description
Duration
Physical Training

This training film covers the purpose of physical training, and how to conduct the training. Based on FM21-20. See as a Drill Instructor sets up a schedule and tests the exercises himself, and checks that any sports equipment needed is available and in good condition. See the platoon go through the exercises, and the use of mass command. See some of the exercises, like neck, shoulder, and balance exercises. See the obstacle course training, broken down to a few per day until all can be passed in series. See the afternoon session organized sport or group games.
Sound, B&W
29:32
Kill Or Be Killed

With sports footage to accent the point that Americans like fair play, this film points out that fair just isn't;t in warfare.. it's everyman for himself or kill or be killed. Use every advantage at your disposal to overcome your enemy. Some of those advantages are brass knuckle, blackjack, and trench knife, flamethrower. The enemy will use them, and so must you.
Sound, B&W
9:14

Infantry Training		 This training film is on the tactics used training the infantry soldier. Starting with the planning of the training. First step of the training is basic combat, and then advanced individual training like map reading, or as part of a crew served weapon, drivers, mechanics, and other specialist schools. Basic unit training comes next, where the trainees begin to work together. Advanced unit training, includes brigade maneuvers. Division pre- maneuver training is the next step, before field exercises and maneuvers., and may include nuclear simulations.
Sound, B&W
26:42
Combat Formations, and Battle Drill of the Rifle Platoon

This film using diagrams and footage cover the ever changing tactics of squad, and platoon combat. Covering the 5 basic formations, including the platoon column, platoon wedge, platoon vee, platoon echelon, and the platoon line. The governing enemy position, and terrain are factors that are covered. Some of the voice and hand signals are covered.
Sound, B&W
13:46