Bayonet Training Manual
This is the complete US army training manual on bayonet combat.
The will to meet and destroy in hand–to–hand combat is the spirit of the bayonet.
It springs from die fighter’s confidence, courage, and grim determination, and is the result of vigorous training. Through training, the fighting instinct of the individual soldier is developed to the highest point.
The will to use the bayonet first appears in the trainee when he begins handling the bayonet, and increases as his confidence grows. The full development of his physical prowess and complete confidence in his weapon culminates in a skillful solider.
For the enemy, demoralizing fear of the bayonet is added to the destructive power of every bomb, shell, bullet, and grenade,which supports and precedes the bayonet attack.
Learn more about this lethal weapon in this detailed training manual.
Contents:
I. GENERAL:
- The spirit of the bayonet
- Uses of the bayonet
- Principles of bayonet fighting
- Developing bayonet fighter
II. POSITIONS AND MOVEMENTS:
- General
- Guard
- High port
- Whirl
- Long thrust
- Withdrawal from long thrust
- Short thrust and withdrawal
- Parries
- Butt strokes and slashes
- Section Par. Page
III. GROUP ASSAULT TACTICS:
- General
- Group assault tactics
IV. BAYONET AND KNIFE DISARMING:
- General
- Bayonet disarming
- Knife disarming
V. ADVICE TO INSTRUCTORS:
- The instructor
- Conduct of classes
- Sequence of training
- Conduct of training
- Training aids
- Training in group assault tactics
- Assault course
- Bayonet and knife disarming