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TARGET PRACTICE IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 



TEST SHOOTING. 



To test tlie proficiency iu firing in tlie detachment^, etc., 

 firings are held annually by special orders from the war 

 department. 



No special practice must be held for preparation. 



The chief of the detachment is responsible for carrying out 

 tlie test in accordance with the orders of the war department 

 and reporting upon the result. 



PRIZE SHOOTING. 



The chief of the regiment, or some one detailed by him, 

 superintends the prize shooting ordered by the war depart- 

 ment. 



The ranges are selected so as to afford as equal chances for 

 the competition as possible. 



Immediately before the shooting the competitors draw lots 

 for targets, and for the order of shooting. 



The results of the company competitions are reported to 

 the chief of the regiment, or to the man delegated by him. 



The prizes are distributed according to the number of 

 points. In case of a tie the last shot, or the next to the last, 

 etc., determines the precedence. 



Prizes are distributed in the presence of all those who com- 

 pete for them. 



Number of scores, time of prdctice, number of cartridges. 



