This military training film teaches the correct method for crossing an un fordable stream. discusses the basic training needed before attempting the crossing, and some of the safety precautions. See the base position of the rider for the most stable seat, and most freeing for the horse. Watch as the squad takes progressive crossings, to familiarize the horse and rider. Watch as the pack animals are led across, and the escort wagon is converted to a ferry. Using a tarpaulin from the wagon to create a pontoon from the bed of the wagon. The Mountain wagon can be ferried across on the escort wagon, see the loading and unloading procedure for this. Watch as a hostile crossing is simulated, to see how the platoon handles it. See the crossing site picked and the criteria used in the selection. Note that the Light Machine gun squad protects the bridgehead troops.

Sound, B&W

The first in this series of training films, we learn the basic organization, and equipment of the cavalry rifle troop - focusing on the light machine gun platoon. Learn the mounting procedure for the Phillips pack saddle. See the spare parts chest each gun horse carries, including 150 extra rounds, and extra barrel, and the tools needed to maintain and repair the weapon. See the Squad drill in basic maneuvers. Learn the column of fours, movement to column of two's, movement to column of troopers, and movement to line of half squad, and finally back to column of fours, among others. See some of the immobilization techniques used. Beginning with linking in couples, linking in circle, and turning over to a watchmen.

Sound, B&W

Sound, B&W

In this last training film of the series, we learn the best employment for the light MG squad, in a mock combat mission. See the deployment, of the rifle troop, focusing on the light MG Squad. Watch as the platoon see the enemy, and deploys his troops accordingly.

Sound, B&W