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fixed on a tripod or stand, at known distances, in good 

 weather. Every soldier in turn is required to fire nine shots 

 at 300 meters' distance with his own rifle in the usual positions 

 for that range. The results are compared with the standard 

 rifle, and all deficiencies or inaccuracies are corrected by- 

 skilled workmen. 



Night practice is had occasionally at targets posted at from 

 200 to 800 meters, using a search light or fire light, and 

 resting the rifle on top of the breastworks. This is for the 

 purpose of trying the men under unusual conditions. 



Chapter 9 gives the different classes of marksmen. 



The third class consists of recruits and men in their first 

 year of service; in preliminary practice at 100, 150, and 200 

 meters, and in the regular practice at 200, 300, 400, 500, and 

 600 meters. 



After completing the course of practice laid down, the 

 third-class man is promoted to the second class, and after 

 completing a somewhat similar course in that class, he 

 becomes a first-class marksman and practices at all ranges 

 under varying conditions. 



Officers and noncommissioned officers who have fulfilled 

 the requirements of the first class for two successive years 

 become special marksmen. 



Chapter 10 is devoted to inspection practice. Once in each 

 year the division or brigade commander inspects each regi- 

 ment in battle practice, simulated so far as practicable to 

 actual battle conditions, thus testing the skill of officers and 

 men. A copy of the report of this inspection is preserved in 

 the regiment. 



Chapter 11 speaks of marksmen's badges. Four badges or 

 medals are given each year as a reward of good shooting. 



The special marksmen's badge is given to the three best 

 shots in a regiment. 



The first-class marksmen's badge is given to the two best 

 shots among the commissioned officers of each battalion, and 

 to the two best shots among the soldiers of each battalion. 



The second-class marksmen's badge is given to the two best 

 shots among the soldiers of each company. 



The third-class marksmen's badge is given to the best shot 

 among the soldiers of each company. 



These badges are presented with due ceremony with the 

 whole command drawn up under arms, and may be worn on 

 the uniform during the individual's service in the army. 



