O.S.S. Training Group Reel 3 · Part 1

Description

This film follows the training program of U.S. hand picked volunteer soldiers in secret training camp for guerrilla warfare. R.1: students receive pins with names on them; work out in "trainnasium;" learn, through demonstration and supervised practice, pistol techniques especially adapted for fast offensive action. R.2: Students continue to learn firing techniques, practice proper stance with mirrors; shows classroom where students take courses in enemy propaganda, principles of demolition, photography, and fundamentals of cross country reconnaissance. Demonstrates, often with help of slow motion sequences, ways to disarm assailant holding weapon. R.3:Continues to demonstrate methods of disarming; students demonstrate their knowledge and abilities through simulated assignments and combat situations.

Collection

Records of the Office of Strategic Services

Series

Training Films, Instructional Films, and Film Reports Relating to World War II