IET Soldier’s Handbook TRADOC Pamphlet 600-4 1 October 2003 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651-5000 FOREWORD This handbook is a handy pocket reference for subjects in which you must maintain proficiency. It condenses information from field manuals, training circulars, Army regulations, and other sources. You will need this handbook in initial-entry training (IET). Carry it with you at all times. Use it to review the training you will receive and to prepare for proficiency testing. It will also be useful throughout your military career. This handbook addresses both general subjects and selected combat tasks. It includes evaluation guides to test your knowledge. You must know this information in order to be an effective soldier. The information on selected combat tasks is important, regardless of your grade or military occupational specialty (MOS). Unless this handbook states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men. DEPARTMENT O F THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651-5000 PERSONNEL—GENERAL IET SOLDIER'S HANDBOOK (2 October 2003) Chapter 1. General Subjects ...............................................1-1 Army History ......................................................................... 1-1 Heritage and Traditions ......................................................1-3 Army Organization..................................................................1-5 Chain of Command .................................................................1-7 Rank Insignia ........................................................................ 1-8 Officer ............................................................................... 1-8 Warrant Officer ................................................................ 1-10 Enlisted ............................................................................. 1-11 Rank Abbreviations .......................................................... 1-12 Military Time ...................................................................... 1-12 Customs and Courtesies ...................................................... 1-14 Saluting ............................................................................ 1-14 Rendering Honor to the Flag ............................................ 1-16 Courtesies ......................................................................... 1-18 Role of the Chaplain ............................................................1-19 Chapter 2. Army Values ..................................................... 2-1 Loyalty .................................................................................. 2-2 Duty ....................................................................................... 2-5 Respect .................................................................................. 2-8 Selfless Service ................................................................... 2-12 Honor ..................................................................................2-14 Integrity............................................................................... 2-17 i Personal Courage ................................................................. 2-22 Chapter 3. Standards of Conduct........................................ 3-1 Uniform Code of Military Justice .......................................... 3-1 Punitive articles .................................................................. 3-4 Forms of Punishment .......................................................... 3-9 Courts-Martial ................................................................... 3-12 Nonjudicial Punishment .................................................... 3-14 Equal Opportunity Policy ....................................................3-15 Complaint Process ............................................................ 3-16 Whistleblower Protection Act .............................................. 3-18 Fraternization ....................................................................... 3-20 Improper Associations ......................................................... 3-21 Sexual Harassment Policy ...................................................3-23 Appropriate Behavior ........................................................ 3-27 Alcohol and Drug Abuse ................................................. 3-27 Consideration of Others ................................................... 3-28 Homosexual Conduct Policy ............................................ 3-28 Dignity and Respect ......................................................... 3-32 Rape Prevention ............................................................... 3-32 Suicide Prevention ........................................................... 3-34 Ethical Decision Making ................................................. 3-38 Awards and decorations ...................................................... 3-38 Terrorism ............................................................................ 3-43 Chapter 4. Basic Soldier Skills ............................................ 4-1 Serve as a member of a Team ................................................ 4-1 Buddy System ..................................................................... 4-2 Drill and Ceremony ................................................................ 4-3 Stationary Positions ........................................................... 4-7 Facing Movements ............................................................ 4-9 Steps and Marching ....................................................... 4-12 Manual of Arms.....................................................................4-15 Inspections .........................................................................4-35 Personal Appearance and Uniform .....................................4-36 Hairstyle .......................................................................... 4-37 Jewelry .............................................................................. 4-37 ii Body Piercing and Tattoos ................................................ 4-38 Uniform Wear and Maintenance ...................................... 4-38 Boots ............................................................................... 4-39 Insignia Placement ..........................................................4-39 Individual Equipment ......................................................4-45 Bivouac Equipment ...........................................................4-48 Physical Readiness Training (PRT) .....................................4-52 Phases of PRT .................................................................. 4-53 Components of PRT ........................................................ 4-55 Principles of PRT ............................................................. 4-56 Training Injuries .............................................................. 4-56 Selecting Proper Running Footwear ................................ 4-58 Sports Bra Selection ........................................................ 4-60 Nutrition .......................................................................... 4-60 Safety ................................................................................. 4-63 Prevention of Cold Weather Injuries ...............................4-63 Prevention of Hot Weather Injuries .................................. 4-67 Prevention of Hyponatremia ............................................ 4-70 Field and Personal Hygiene ................................................ 4-71 Disease Prevention ..........................................................4-71 Guard Duty ......................................................................... 4-74 Interior Guard ..................................................................4-74 Exterior Guard .................................................................. 4-77 CHAPTER 5. Selected Common Tasks ............................5-1 Section I. COMMUNICATIONS ......................................5-1 113-571-1022 Perform Voice Communications ................... 5-1 Section II. NAVIGATION ..................................................5-9 071-329-1001 Identify Terrain Features on a Map ...............5-9 071-329-1002 Determine the Grid Coordinates of a Point on a Military Map ...........................................5-17 071-329-1003 Determine a Magnetic Azimuth Using a Lensatic Compass ................................5-25 071-329-1008 Measure Distance on a Map ........................5-31 iii Section III. WEAPONS ....................................................5-35 M16A2 Rifle ...................................................................... 5-35 071-311-2025 Maintain an M16A2 Rifle ............................5-35 071-311-2026 Perform a Function Check on an M16A2 Rifle ........................................................... 5-51 071-311-2027 Load an M16A2 Rifle ................................... 5-54 071-311-2028 Unload an M16A2 Rifle ...............................5-59 071-311-2029 Correct Malfunctions of an M16A2 Rifle ..... 5-60 NTN Routine Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services of the M16A2 Rifle ...........................................5-62 NTN Marksmanship Fundamentals .....................................5-65 NTN Firing Positions ..........................................................5-75 NTN Position of the Coach .................................................5-78