U.S. Army speeds up parachute troop training program at Fort Benning in Georgia during World War II. Paratroopers are drawn to the top of the jump tower. Paratroopers balancing themselves after jump while the parachutes are opened. Views of parachute troops jumping from tower.
Formal review in parade of the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division by its Commander, also commander of Fort Lewis, Major General Charles F. Thompson. Thousands of soldiers also watch the review, some from spectator stands and some seated on the ground. View of 7th Machine Gun Battalion (printed on side of truck, passing in review). Seen are: Dirigible overhead; Two military bands; troops marching with shouldered arms with fixed bayonets; General Thompson accompanied by a civilian official, and many others in the reviewing stand; mules carrying supplies; trucks carrying machine guns; trucks pulling heavy artillery; numerous utility vehicles; a small black dog walking beside the troops; Color Guard; Red and white bunting draped on reviewing stand; Mules carrying parts of artillery pieces (one mule acts up and causes difficulty for its handler); Honor guard on horseback carrying the American Flag; Horses and mules carrying parts of artillery pieces; Heavy artillery; All spectators rise and salute the colors; Mount Ranier in the background; Loud speakers with four horns set on ground between bands and marchers. (World War II period).
A demonstration flight of a remote control operated helicopter at United States military installation in Fort Belvoir. A Pilot seen in the cockpit of the helicopter. The Pilot does not use his hands to control the helicopter. The Pilot raises his hands up. The helicopter is operated by a remote control by a Pilot on the grounds. Several people are seated to watch the demonstration flight.
Tanks of 66th United States Infantry at Fort Meade, Maryland. Tanks advance through smoke. Aircraft fire shell over tanks. Soldiers load artillery. The Battle Wagons advance at night. Shells explode on ground next to tanks.
Instructor demonstrates the use of Sniper Rifle at Fort Benning in Georgia. Instructor stands in front of a table with sniper equipment on it. He picks up the rifle and aims towards target. Board next to him reads 'Telescope M-81 M-82'. Instructor points at the chart. He picks up the rifle and mounts telescope on the rifle.
Gunner demonstrates functioning of Sniper Rifle at Fort Benning in Georgia. Gunner lies down on open ground with his sniper rifle. He put a clip into rifle, looks through its telescopic sight and fires the sniper rifle.