American soldiers undergo a weapon identification training in the United States. A hand grenade, a bayonet and a pistol placed on the ground. A soldier fires a .45 caliber pistol. A soldier throws a hand grenade from bushes. Soldiers from behind the bushes fire rifle and machine guns. A group of soldiers loads and fires a howitzer. (World War II period).
A training film shows skiing equipment for ski troopers in extreme temperatures in the United States. Troops skiing on a snow covered surface. Clothing and equipment for ski troopers in an equipment room. The inner layer of clothing consists of shorts and shirt. Winter inner wear, pants, gloves and three pair of socks displayed on a table. A soldier wears the winter clothing and places soles into his shoes. He wears mitts with trigger finger, a head cap and a white robe for camouflaging. The ski trooper wears and removes clothing according to the temperature required. (World War II period).
Skiing equipment for ski troopers in extreme temperatures in the United States during World War II. A ski troop member opens inner and outer sleeping bags in an equipment room. He places the inner sleeping bag into the outer one for use in extreme cold temperatures. He blows air into an air bag. A leather thong (strip of material), an avalanche cord and a white cotton tendril displayed on a table. A combination kit tool that contains a boot water proofing compound, screw drivers, an adhesive tape, ski contraction bands, two adapters, ski climbers in a bag, a knife and a coil of wire is placed on the table. A map and a sun tan proof lotion. A water proof food bag, an extra pair of clothing that consist of a head band, mittens, socks displayed on the table. A canteen without a cover, a notebook, a chopstick and a spoon on the table.
Skiing equipment for ski troopers in extreme temperatures in the United States. Patrol ski troopers skiing on a slope. Patrolling equipment is distributed between each member. A mountaineer stove, two sets of stove, two fuel containers, a climbing rope, binoculars with case and a first aid kit displayed on a table. A display of hydrated and precooked food. Water proof bags used to keep the food items. Butter in a can.
Skiing equipment for ski troopers in extreme temperatures in the United States. A ski trooper shows a light waterproof rucksack in an equipment room. Padded shoulder straps, a webbed backrest and a light weight metallic frame are displayed on a table. The equipment is carefully rolled before being placed in the rucksack. A stove placed in a case and then into a bowl, a map case placed at the back of the rucksack. The extra clothing is put in the main compartment and the fuel is placed separately to avoid contamination. Small equipment is placed in a canteen cup and put inside the outer case of the rucksack. Socks, mittens and a white gun cover are packed in the side pockets. A pan is placed in the main compartment. A canteen in the sleeping bag. The sleeping bag, a white rucksack cover and a patrol kit are put inside the rucksack. The top flap and the side compartments are closed. An ax is hooked outside the rucksack.
Skiing equipment for ski troopers in extreme temperatures in the United States. A ski trooper shows a packed rucksack in an equipment room. He places it on a weighing scale. The recommended weight is 45 pounds. The ski trooper wears the rucksack and adjusts the straps. A rifle belt and a bayonet displayed on a table. Ammunition distributed to other troopers.
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