Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States

The Revolutionary War Drill Manual was written by Major General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben in 1778 and 1779, during the American Revolution. Commissioned to train troops at Valley Forge, Steuben formed a model drill company of 100 men, and published his drill instructions in a manual that was widely distributed throughout the Continental Army.This helped the army overcome many of the obstacles they encountered in the Revolutionary War.

Originally entitled "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States," it became commonly known as the army's "blue book."

It remained the official U.S. military guide until 1812.