16 TARGET PRACTICE IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 



firing, the men called out for eight weeks, furloughers and 

 reservists, use the ammunition in range practice. 



For instruction practice, trial shots on the range, and for 

 testing rifles, ammunition saved from other firing is to be 

 used. 



DEMONSTRATION FIRING. 



This firing is intended to illustrate the accuracy of the rifle, 

 and the effect of fire under different conditions. The firing 

 is done by good shots in the presence of all the members of 

 the company, and takes place as early as possible during the 

 target-practice season. 



The extent of the practice depends on the amount of saved 

 ammunition that can be devoted to it. 



The following are some of the exercises : To show the cen- 

 ter of impact of different rifles; the effect on the fire of 

 having the bayonet fixed; the trajectory of the bullet; the 

 accuracy of the rifle at 200, 300, 400, and 500 paces; firing 

 from cover at targets also concealed behind cover, and night 

 firing, or firing in a heavy fog. 



The simpler exercises are commanded by the company 

 commander; those requiring considerable care and prepara- 

 tion are supervised by the battalion commander. Some may 

 be carried on during the field practice for which the ground 

 offers facilities not available on ordinary ranges. 



LONG-RANGE FIRING. 



The object of this practice is to show the effect of volley 

 firing and to illustrate its tactical importance, and the best 

 method of utilizing it in action. Appropriate targets, repre- 

 senting lines and columns of troops, are used. The firing is 

 participated in by all classes in the company. 



Two positions are taken exceeding 1,200 paces, and five 

 volleys fired from each position, the first firing being from 

 the shorter distance. After the firing at each distance the 

 result of the fire is ascertained and signaled by the marking 

 party. At the conclusion of the exercise the company is 

 marched to the targets and the leader gives a lecture on the 

 subject of the firing. 



FIELD OR COMBAT FIRING. 



This firing is esteemed the most important part of the 

 course, being intended for the instruction of leaders of all 



