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FIRIXt; AT KNOWX DISTANCES. 



The course for all classes consists of seven scores of five 

 shots each, of which two are preliminary, and five regular 

 practice. The ranges are from 200 to GOO paces, and the 

 difficulties are increased for the higher classes by the use of 

 smaller targets for the same ranges, or by disappearing or 

 moving targets visible only for a limited period, during which 

 the shots must be delivered. 



LONG-DISTANCE FIRING. 



For long-distance firing the men of each squadron taking 

 part are formed in a detachment. Three positions, at dis- 

 tances greater than 1,000 paces, are taken, if possible one to 

 be from 1,800 to 2,400 paces. At each position three volleys 

 are fired, and the results ascertained for each range. 



Firing commences at the longest range. At the end of the 

 firing the detachment is marched to the targets and the leader 

 gives cin instructive talk on the practice. 



FIELD FIRING. 



The field firing is conducted as in the infantry, except that 

 section targets 1.8 meters high are used at distances of not 

 less than -iOO paces. 



The preparatory practice is managed by the squadron com- 

 mander. An officer or noncommissioned officer commands 

 the men, who are combined in one or two platoons. Non- 

 commissioned officers promoted within the year act as grou^j 

 leaders. While the conditions of actual service are to be 

 copied as far as possible, the exercise is to be interrupted 

 as often as the leader deems proper for the instruction of 

 those taking part, and to ascertain the efi^ect of the firing. 

 Of the 10 cartridges allowed for this practice, 4 are used 

 for volley firing and 6 for individual firing. The practice 

 should be held in good weather and be finished in one day. 



REGULAR PRACTICE. 



This, as a rule, is carried on in the ordinary formation of 

 the squadron. The leader is the divisional commander. In 

 order to show the action of mounted troops in a fight, a 

 mounted detachment from another squadron may take part 

 in the exercise. 



