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Military Instructors Manual by Oliver Schoonmaker;James P. Cole
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Firings are always executed at a halt.
When kneeling and lying down in double rank, rear rank does not
load, aim or fire.
In both cease firing and suspend firing pieces are loaded and
locked. (Sec. 150, i.d.r., April, 1917, is incorrect.)
1. AIMING.--Target carefully pointed out.
2. SIGHT-SETTING ANNOUNCED. (Battle sight if none announced.)
3. (If by volley), Ready, Aim, Squad FIRE.
To continue volley firing, Aim, Squad FIRE.
Volley fire is used against large, compact enemy or in fire of
position.

FIRE AT WILL.--Normally employed in attack and defense; 3 shots per
minute at effective ranges (600 to 1,200 yards); 5 to 6 shots per
minute at close ranges (up to 600 yards).

CLIP FIRE:
Used (1) To steady men.
(2) To produce a short burst of fire.

UNLOAD.--Safety lock up.


EXTENDED ORDER.

A squad acting alone, as one out on a patrol or for instruction,
the corporal acts as the leader of a small platoon leading the advance,
and in rear when halted.
Men come to trail as they come on the skirmish line.
On halting, a deployed line faces front (direction of real or
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