Military Instructors Manual by Oliver Schoonmaker;James P. Cole
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(1) Selects new line.
(2) Cease firing. (3) Prepare to rush. (4) Follow me. (5) Commence firing. When whole company rushes, it is led by Captain. Platoon leader lead their platoons. COMMANDS. Commands should be so given as to be distinctly heard by all the men who have to execute them. It is unfair to expect good execution of a slovenly command or one that cannot be heard. A sufficient interval should be allowed between the preparatory command and the command of execution, proportioned to the size of the command, so that each man has time to grasp the movement before execution is required. School of the Battalion. BASIS.--4 companies to a battalion. ARRANGEMENT.--Right to left by rank of Captains. After formation order is not kept with reference to rank of Captains. NUMBER.--From right to left in whatever direction. CENTER.--Actual center or right center company. |
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