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46. Movements that may be executed toward either flank are 

 explained as toward but one flank, it being necessary to sub- 

 stitute the word " left " for " right," and the reverse, to have 

 the explanation of the corresponding movement toward the 

 other flank. The commands are given for the execution of 

 the movements toward either flank. The substitute word of 

 the command is placed within parentheses. 



47. Any movement may be executed either from the halt or 

 when marching unless otherwise prescribed. 



Any movement on foot not specially excepted may be exe- 

 cuted in double time. 



If at a halt, or if marching in quick time, the command 

 double time precedes the command of execution. 



48. As instructors, officers and noncommissioned oflicers go 

 wherever their presence is necessary. 



49. Before beginning work, the instructor always assures 

 himself that those under his charge are neatly dressed and in 

 proper uniform. At mounted formations he will also require 

 that horses be properly groomed and that equipments be in 

 good condition and adjusted as prescribed. 



50. The value of recruit drill as an exercise In teaching dis- 

 cipline must be kept constantly in view by the instructor. No 

 phase of the instruction is of such great ultimate importance. 



Section 3. School of the trooper, dismounted. 



51. The object of this school is to develop the strength and 

 agility of the trooper, to give him a military bearing, to fix 

 in him the habit of sustained attention and instant obedience, 

 to prepare him for instruction in mounted combat with the 

 saber and pistol, and to train him in dismounted combat with 

 the rifle. 



In order to make rapid progress in those exercises which 

 form the basis of instruction of the trooper, it is necessary 

 that the lessons should, as far as practicable, be given indi- 

 vidually. 



52. Cautions to instructors. — The instructor explains briefly 

 each movement, first executing it himself if practicable. He 

 requires the recruits to take the proper positions unassisted 



