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where each, man shoots against a special target, and in at 

 least three scores against a common target, and besides this 

 he must make 30 points in precision drill with competitive 

 scores. 



Individual field shooting is practiced by the cadre recruits, 

 and if possible also by the conscript recruits. At the most 

 20 cartridges for the cadre recruits and 10 for the conscript 

 recruits are assigned to each ma,n. 



Field shooting in squads is practiced only by the cadre 

 recruits ; 20 cartridges are assigned to each man. 



Regimental Drills. — After a few preparatory drills, 

 school shooting is conducted as in the recruit school, but on 

 a much smaller scale. Packs are carried in all the drills. 

 Field shooting in detachments is practiced yearly with 20 

 cartridges for each man. 



Corporals' and Underofficers' Schools. — After a few 

 preparatory drills, school shooting is carried as far as the 

 supply of ammunition permits. 



Field shooting, singly and by detachment, and drills in 

 firing against disappearing and moving targets, are conducted 

 according to plans fixed by the respective chiefs. 



To each pupil are assigned 120 cartridges. 



Practice for Officers. — No more ammunition is used 

 than the object in view demands. 



PRIZE SHOOTING AND PRIZES. 



General Rules. — Prize shootings are held by each regi- 

 ment and "corps" or battalion. 



The right to take part in the regimental competitions is 

 limited to -40; in the "corps" or battalion to 20 of the men 

 who have fulfilled the requirements of the school shooting at 

 the regimental meetings and made the highest number of 

 points in precision drills. 



If necessary for the selection, preliminary competitions may 

 be held. 



Prize Shooting. — Prize shooting takes place during the 

 regimental meeting on a day when the conditions of weather, 

 etc., are as favorable as possible, and when those who take 

 part have not recently been fatigued by long field maneuvers, 

 etc. 



The prize shooting is arranged and conducted like a pre- 

 cision drill "with competitive scores," excepting that no pack 



