The text is a manual on leadership and the Negro soldier, prepared by the Army Service Forces in October 1944. It focuses on the effective military use of colored troops and the need for efficient troop utilization. The manual covers topics such as building an army, adjustment of Negro soldiers to the army, educational background, vocational experience, health, camp community, and the Negro soldier in American history. It also includes appendices on federal and state laws and suggested readings. The manual is intended for use in officer training schools and emphasizes the importance of special study, full information, and a serious interest in resolving the issues related to the use of Negro soldiers in the war.