A Military Catechism: Designed for the Use of the Non-Commissioned Officers and Others, of the Infantry; and Adapted to the Revised System of the Field Exercise, and Evolutions of the Army

A Military Catechism: Designed For The Use Of The Non-Commissioned Officers And Others, Of The Infantry; And Adapted To The Revised System Of The Field Exercise, And Evolutions Of The Army" by John Sinnott surveys a comprehensive infantry drill manual originally published in 1834. The work presents a systematic guide to military drill, structured as a catechism of questions and answers, detailing form, dress, and movement for a company and battalion. It covers formation of the company, open and close orders, marching to the front, dress, side steps, and methods of forming four-deep, wheels, and counter-marching. Sections explore marching by divisions or sections, open and closed column maneuvers, formations of diagonals and echelons, and the formation and deployment of square for combat and defense against cavalry. The text aims to standardize training in the revised field exercise of its era, offering practical instructions on pivots, supernumeraries, and covering serjeants, to ensure discipline, distance, and accuracy in infantry drill.