What was the name of the first Field Manual?

• A. The Regulation For Order And Discipline Of Troops In The United States
• B. The Blue Book
• C. The War Manual
• D. The Soldier's Handbook

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is recognizing the origin of standardized military manuals in the U.S. Army. The first Field Manual was published as The Regulation For Order And Discipline Of Troops In The United States. It was created during the Revolutionary War era by Baron von Steuben to bring uniform drill, discipline, and procedures to the Continental Army, replacing inconsistent practices with a single, codified system. This work established how troops should be drilled, commanded, and disciplined, laying the groundwork for all future manuals. People often refer to it as the Blue Book because of its blue cover, but that is a nickname; the formal title is the Regulation For Order And Discipline Of Troops In The United States. The other options are not the official designation for the first manual.