A manual of arms was an instruction book for handling and using weapons in formation, whether in the field or on parade. Such manuals were especially important in the matchlock and flintlock eras, when loading and firing was a complex and lengthy process typically carried out in close order.
This is a list of weapons served individually by the United States armed forces, sorted by type and current level of service. While the general understanding is that crew-served weapons require more than one person to operate them, there are important exceptions in the case of both squad automatic weapons (SAW) and sniperrifles. Within the Table of Organization and Equipment for both the United States Army and the U.S. Marine Corps, these two classes of weapons are understood to be crew-served, as the operator of the weapon (identified as a sniper or as a SAW gunner) has an assistant who carries additional ammunition and associated equipment, acts as a spotter, and is also fully qualified in the operation of the weapon. These weapons are listed under the List of crew-served weapons of the U.S. armed forces.
Bayonets, knives, bayonet-knife models[edit]In active service (some branches or limited roles)[edit]
Out of service (obsolete)[edit]
Grenades[edit]In active service[edit]
In active service (some branches or limited roles)[edit]
Out of service (obsolete)[edit]
Handguns[edit]Army Rifle Manual Of Arms
The M1911A1 and M9 pistol.
In active service[edit]
In active service (some branches or limited roles)[edit]
Out of service (obsolete)[edit]
U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol, on display at Sutter's Fort
Canceled experiments and competitions[edit]
Less-lethal[edit]In active service (some branches or limited roles)[edit]
Out of service (obsolete)[edit]Rifles[edit]
Includes muskets, musketoons, etc., as well as rifles
Weapons from Vietnam and Desert Storm at the National Firearms Museum.[14]
In active service (some branches or limited roles)[edit]
Out of service (obsolete)[edit]Semi and fully automatic[edit]
Bolt action[edit]
Breech loading[edit]
Lever action[edit]
Rifled muskets[edit]
Smoothbore muskets[edit]
Experimental[edit]Canceled experiments[edit]
Carbines[edit]In active service[edit]
In active service (some branches or limited roles)[edit]
Out of service (obsolete)[edit]
Canceled experiments and competitions[edit]
Shotguns[edit]In active service[edit]
In active service (some branches or limited roles)[edit]
Out of service/Canceled[edit]
Experimental[edit]
Submachine guns[edit]In active service (some branches or limited roles)[edit]
Out of service (obsolete)[edit]
Anti-tank/assault[edit]In active service[edit]
In active service (some branches or limited roles)[edit]
Out of service (obsolete)[edit]
Experimental[edit]
Mines[edit]In active service[edit]
Swords[edit]
Five U.S. Marine Corps privates with fixed bayonets under the command of their noncommissioned officer, who displays his M1859 Marine NCO sword.
In active service[edit]
Out of service[edit]
See also[edit]References[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_individual_weapons_of_the_U.S._Armed_Forces&oldid=917350286'
A manual of arms was an instruction book for handling and using weapons in formation, whether in the field or on parade. Such manuals were especially important in the matchlock and flintlock eras, when loading and firing was a complex and lengthy process typically carried out in close order. When capitalized, the term has reference to one of several important manuals, such as the British Army manual of 1764, the manual of Frederick the Great or Von Steuben's Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States, adopted by the Continental Army in 1777. The positions and evolutions contained in such manuals have become the standard for parade drill throughout most of the world.
Port Arms
Typical examples of rules and procedures can be found in the 1764 manual.[1] It was used by both sides at the start of the American Revolution.
Such manuals contain various evolutions, such as the twelve or so steps needed to load, ready and fire, and steps for fixing bayonets, forming line (for firing), column (for bayonet charges) or square (for repelling cavalry).
A second example is the manual used for training of Union troops in 1861.[2] While not always dictating the stance (as reference is made to loading from horseback), specific instructions were given for drawing on command (specifically the rifle and pistol), loading, firing, cease-firing, inspecting and returning the weapons to their carrying position (slinging the carbine, or holstering the revolver).
Notes[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Manual_of_arms&oldid=822121930'
Comments are closed.
|
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |