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the brigade division in time of peace, the Lieutenant being called adjutant of the 
brigade division commander. 
One battery officer selected by the brigade division commander as commander of 
the brigade division combat échelon (described later). 
Three or four connecting files, mounted, one from each battery and one from 
the brigade division combat échelon. 
One scout mounted, one observer dismounted and one trumpeter. 
The scout, observer and connecting file of the brigade division combat échelon 
are sent to the brigade division commander whenever he orders them up. The 
connecting files of the batteries join him as soon as the brigade division has 
assembled. 
(2.) The brigade division is composed of two or three batteries. Hach 
battery is subdivided into the combat artillery consisting of eight guns and four 
wagons, and the combat échelon consisting of the remaining wagons (twelve in 
the case of heavy and eight in the case of light field batteries), G.S. and ambulance 
wagons. 
(3-4.) These paras. refer to words of command which are given as laid down 
in the Regulations of 1884. Signals are only used to accompany words of com- 
mand. 
(5.) The regulation paces are the walk and trot, the pace of the walk is about 
four miles an hour, the ordinary trot eight, and the trot-out twelve miles an 
hour. 
(6.) The brigade division formations, whether halted or on the move, are 
the formation for action and the various column formations. 
Formation for action. 
(7-8.) In the formation for action the interval between batteries is about 
21 yards. In each battery the guns may be either— 
At full interval (polnyi) or about 21 yards. 
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the four wagons of the combat battery formed in column are placed 50 paces in 
rear of No. 5 gun of their respective batteries. In the battery formation these 
four wagons are placed in rear of the centres of their respective sections at a dis- 
tance depending upon local conditions. 
Officers’ posts.—Except at reviews and inspections the brigade division com- 
mander and battery commanders select the positions which appear to them the 
most suitable for making their words of command heard. 
(9-10.) Forming line.--The brigade division forms line on the centre 
battery unless orders to the contrary are given. 
(1l.) In the direct advance the brigade division commander names the 
directing battery and points out the direction. The commander of the directing 
battery is responsible for direction and pace. The other batteries must pay 
particular attention to the correct keeping of intervals. 
(12-16.) Refer to details of driving drill which need not be considered. 
Column Formations. 
(17-18.) Formations in column are as follows :— 
1.— Column of subdivisions, a marching and manceuvring formation which 
may be used within the zone of fire. 
2—Quarter-column of sections, a marching formation on broad roads and 
