The object of each exercise or drill should be explained to the men
whenever possible.

"Success in battle is the ultimate object of all military training."


School of the Soldier.

INSTRUCTION WITHOUT ARMS.

The object of the facings and marchings is to give the soldier
complete control of his body in drills so that he can move easily and
promptly at any command.

Attention.

POSITION OF ATTENTION.--This is the position a soldier assumes when in
ranks or whenever the command _attention_ is given.

In the training of anyone nothing equals the importance of a proper
posture; it is the very foundation upon which the entire fabric of any
successful training must be founded.

Instructors must persist in the development of this position until the
men assume it from habit.

At the command, 1. Company (Squad, etc.), 2. Attention, the following
position is assumed:

1. HEELS TOGETHER AND ON A LINE.--If the heels are not on a line,