FRANCE. 



the ranges are determined by the methods described. The 

 company is on a war footing, and all officers and men must 

 be present if possible. Before this practice begins the troops 

 must have had a long march or maneuver, so as to simulate 

 actual conditions. 



Targets, — Revolving and sliding targets, commonly used 

 in our service, are rarely found. Each regiment or command, 

 as a rule, makes and maintains its own range and targets so 

 that considerable variety will be found within the limits laid 

 down in the regulations, and following the skill, ingenuity, 

 and resources of the command. An annual credit is allowed 

 each organization for material (wood) out of which to make 

 targets for their practice. 



Fig. 3.— Square target. 



Fig. 4. — Rectangular target. 



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 Fig. 6. — Silhouette, man kneeling. 



Fig 5. — Bust silhouette 

 target. 



Fig. 7.— Silhouette, man lying down. 



Fig. 8. — Silhouette, man standing. 



The amount varies with the necessities of each as set forth 

 in a report, generally 85 francs per regiment and 15 francs 

 per isolated company. 



The mirror is of colored or lightly ground glass and is set 

 at an angle of 45 degrees with the line of sight. The man 



