The Life of a Draftee, 1937-1938/draftee-07

The Life of a Draftee, 1937-1938

draftee-07.jpg - Several of the early images show his training squad. This is a typical image as the men turn out at Manteuffel. Basic training was the responsibility of his combat unit, with 50% of the draftees turning over each year, training was an on going process. Basic soldiers skills dominated the first weeks of his assignment under the stern supervision of a corporal. Later, more specialized training continued as a unit responsibility, motorcycle operation for example. Complex skills such as mechanic or radio operator, would be taught at a special school.

Several of the early images show his training squad. This is a typical image as the men turn out at Manteuffel. Basic training was the responsibility of his combat unit, with 50% of the draftees turning over each year, training was an on going process. Basic soldiers skills dominated the first weeks of his assignment under the stern supervision of a corporal. Later, more specialized training continued as a unit responsibility, motorcycle operation for example. Complex skills such as mechanic or radio operator, would be taught at a special school.

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