Von Steuben also altered the manner in which the army set up camp. Soldiers were cleaning and cooking the days kill in the middle of camp, tossing the remains to the side without thought. Soldiers would relieve themselves wherever they saw fit to do so. These two practices alone led to an uncomfortable, smelly and dangerous environment for the Soldiers to camp. Von Steuben devised a plan for the keep to meet a specific layout. The officer’s quarters, enlisted, kitchen and latrines were all designated a specific layout to maintain a more disciplined and sanitary camp. The improvements were well received, the structure improved moral and aided in the separation and authority of ranks. General Washington recommended Baron Von Steuben to serve as Inspector General on April 30, and approved by Congress May 5, 1778. Steuben created the “Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States” during the winter of 1778-1779. The “Blue Book” as it was commonly called due to the color of the cover, was a combination of the various training programs Von Steuben had created and put into practice. The Blue Book was instrumental in the function of the army for the next three decades. The effects of this one manual is still evident in the training methodology of the modern
Von Steuben also altered the manner in which the army set up camp. Soldiers were cleaning and cooking the days kill in the middle of camp, tossing the remains to the side without thought. Soldiers would relieve themselves wherever they saw fit to do so. These two practices alone led to an uncomfortable, smelly and dangerous environment for the Soldiers to camp. Von Steuben devised a plan for the keep to meet a specific layout. The officer’s quarters, enlisted, kitchen and latrines were all designated a specific layout to maintain a more disciplined and sanitary camp. The improvements were well received, the structure improved moral and aided in the separation and authority of ranks. General Washington recommended Baron Von Steuben to serve as Inspector General on April 30, and approved by Congress May 5, 1778. Steuben created the “Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States” during the winter of 1778-1779. The “Blue Book” as it was commonly called due to the color of the cover, was a combination of the various training programs Von Steuben had created and put into practice. The Blue Book was instrumental in the function of the army for the next three decades. The effects of this one manual is still evident in the training methodology of the modern