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character of a fight with loaded ammunition. In this exer- 

 cise the object is to practice the leaders in guiding the fire 

 under conditions as near like those occurring in the field as 

 possible, and to exercise the men under all conditions, in 

 keeping their discipline and steadiness. 



These drills should be based on a simple supposition and 

 have a certain object in view. The targets, which are to be 

 like those in war, are to be arranged accordingly. It would 

 be well if the movements and fire of the enemy could be 

 marked. 



Field shooting in detachment is always to be commanded 

 by a specially appointed officer. This officer arranges the 

 targets according to the supposition given, and takes the nec- 

 essary precautions for safety. He gives to the respective 

 commanders of the shooting detachments, the markers, senti- 

 nels, etc., the necessary instructions. He also decides when 

 the maneuver is to commence, follows its course closely, and 

 stops it when he finds cause. As many officers as necessary 

 are placed at the disposal of the chief, to supervise the record, 

 etc. Orderlies and trumpeters are also placed at his disposal. 

 After the end of the drill the leader holds a critique. 



The results of the shooting, which are always to be made 

 known to the men taking part in the drill, are also to be criti- 

 cised in the critique so that the causes of good and bad firing 

 may, as far as possible, be made clear to the detachment. 



The leader makes a report of the drill. 



APPORTIONMENT OF THE DRILLS. 



Recruit School. — The preparatory drills are practiced 

 with great care. The recruit must, if he is to be regarded ap 

 well practiced in loading, pointing, aiming, and firing, be 

 able to deliver, in any position 10 shots a minute against a 

 target. In detachments of the size of a platoon the loading 

 after a volley must be done in two seconds, and the filling of 

 an empty magazine in eight seconds. 



Gallery shooting is conducted according to a prescribed 

 table, but the requirements of this table may be increased. 

 For cadre recruits are assigned, at the utmost, 200 rounds per 

 man, and for the conscript recruits, 100 rounds. 



The prescribed school shooting for the cadre recruits of the 

 first class comprises : 



Precision practice of nine scores of 5 shots each at the school 

 or ring target — two scores at 100 meters, one at 200 meters, 



