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Les diagrammes suivants iiiustrent la mdthode. rrata :o pelure, 1 d 1 2 3 32X 1 2 3 4 5 6 __l « t J- t ■ * THE MILITARY CATECHISMi «^ i * YOl INF DBDICA1 B *.f T^ ?.»• MILITARY CATECHISM, FOR THE USE OF YOUHTG OFFICERS & SEB JEAWTS Of INFANTRY, MILITIA REGIMENTS, AND VOLUNTEER CORPS: ADAPTED TO THE NEW SYSTEM OF DRILL, A3 REVISED BY THE BOARD OF OFFICERS In 1833. DBDICATED BY PWMIS9I0N TO MAJOR-GENERAL SIR J. MACDOKAID, K. C B. ADJU1ANT-GEHERAL TO THE FORCES, &C. &C. &C. BY CAPTAIN JOHN SIDNEY DOYLE, (royal IRISH FUSILBERS). KINGSTON: PRINTED AT THE BRITISH WHIG OFFICE. 1838. n*)\->.i6«) I i m ^' -' o. r 9. C ' 10. C 11. If ■ 12. S 13. B 14. Si ; 15. If 1 16. W ' 17. Tl 18. M 19. T 20, T 1 21. R ■ 22. R ■ 23. T ; 34. \^ 25. M ■ 26. M : 27. T ; 28. A 39. F( 30. R ■ \ 31. ^ 32. A 33. Sf 34. If 35. If 86. If n ' ■ INDEX. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5, 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. IS. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20, 21. 22. 23. 31. 25. 26. 27. 28. 39. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. m. Officers Commanding Divisions. How to calcula^o distance Tor a given number of Files. Length of a Soldier's j)acc. Different rates of Mureli. Number and ]eni;tli of pace in closing a Company to a Flank. Closing a Company lo a Flank. Telling off a Company and stations of a hinnk File. ' Dillerent Stations ol'tinajuul and odd Files in Sections of Threes. Formations of Fours, Companies halted am] on the March ordered to form Subdivisions. Column oi' Subdivisions lialtQd and on the March ordered to form Company. If done in succession. Stations of the Oflicers in Column of Sections. Breaking off Files. Subdivisions wheeled into Line on the proper pivot. If Subdivi8ions/or7?i Line to the Reverse Flank. Words of Command given to Companies, Subdivisions, Sections, or Sic- tions of Threes to break into Column. The Regiment in open Column, of Divisions. Meaning of the proper pivot Flank. The Colutnn put in motion. The Divisions wheeled into Line. Ranks opened. Ranks closed. The Divisions wheeled backwards. When you have given the word Mali, or Halt front dress, to your Compi.ny mCoIamn. * ' Marching past in sloio time to salute. Matching past in quick time. The Battalion advancing by half Battalions from Lino. Advancing in double Column of Subdivisions from the centre. Formmg Line to a Flank. Retiring in double Column of Subdivisions /rowi both Flanks in rear of the centre. The Directing Flank of a Double Column. A Battalion moving oif in Column of Divisions from ajlanh in rear tf the Line. Square formed on the Grenadiers. If you command No.l. Coiipany. If a ccnfraZ Company. If cither of the rear Companies. VI INDEX. 37. Opon Column, right in front, ordorod to form square dining a Flank novo- ment. 38. If you command a Company of the ri(rht Wing not the Grtnadkrs or No. 1. 39. Srjuaro on the Uoo centre Suhdirifiions. 40. Battalion in Lino to change front to the roar on the centre. 41. Battalion in Lino ordered to cliango position by tlio fVan/i iliarc/t of Com- panies. 42. Tha leading Flank of a Column ohangod by tho successive march of Divi- sions from tho rear to the front. 43. The wings of an open, half, or quarter distance Column changed. 44. Battalion from Line f()rming Column on a named Company. 45. What is the rule for Officers to change their Jlanki. 46. If you command a Company yi/tH^'' into Column. 47. If by Sections of Threes. 48. The Column closed to the front, 49. Column countermarched by Ila7iks, how do they face. 50. Column countermarched by Ranks or Files. 51. In countermarching bij Ranks to ichich hand do they move. 52. The Column cautioned to face to the reverse Flank. 53. The Column takes ground to the reverse Flank by Sections. 54. Column at close or quarter distance opens out to full or /rm Cowpani/ fi-ora Column of Subdivisions. 3. Your Company in Column of Subdivisions or Sections, whore U your placo. 4. If your Company is ordered to break off files. h. Tho Battalion in open Column of Companios. 6. The Companies wheel left into Lino. 7. The Companies wheel right into Line. 8. Tlie Ranks are opened. 9. The Ranks are closed. 10. Wheeled Aac/c into Column. 11. Marching past in sloio time. 13. In ([uick time. 13. Tho Battalion advancing by /ifl//" Battalions. 14. In douLlc Column of Subdivisions. 15. Line formed to the right. * 16. Square on any Company. 17. Square on tho two centre Subdivisions. 1 8. The Battalion changes/»on« to the rear on tho centre. 19. The Battalion changes front on the right Company, halted, by the Flank march of Companios. 20. Tho leading Flank of a Column changed by tho succeasive maroh of Di« visions. 21. The Wings of an open, half, or quarter distance Column changed. 22. The Battalion from Lino forms Column. 23. If you are coverer of a Company ^iing- into Column. S4. Tho Column is closed to the front. 25. If a close Column is formed in front of a central Company/ 26. The Column ordered to countermarch by Ravks. 27. The Column faces to the reverse Flank. 28. When you change ijour Flank. 29. A closo Column opens out to full or half distance firoia the Jtont or rwr. 30. A close Column deploys. 31. Tho Deployment is upon a central or rear Division, 32. If tho Deployment is by Sections of Threes. 33. If you are covereir of a Compapy j^(i?»^ iato hm* viii li\DEX. ilr' J|,^''o J.>''l>'oy'ncnt is l.y Sirlions of Threes. •w'' riM '" ch.iniros front l.vtlin fAcUoiu JO. 11.0 rule for Serjeants giving tlio l.asu Ibr Deployments to face. To the Centre Serjeants. Q X^" ';.'"« '^""'"P<1 to advanno, an.l you aro contro directing Soiicanf nrivaSct'" "' 11- other Centre Quants when the LinoVorZd to 3. The Lino is ordurcd to lotiro. t' IJJ[;«";''«JJ"«a]|on advances or retires hy half Batfalions. 5. When tho Battahon advancin;^ in Lino i. Ordered to charge. 0. Ihe Luio 18 ordered to change front to tho rear on tho centre. i! To Supernwncrarij Serjeants. 1. In o/jcn Column of Companies. 2. In Column at quarter distance. 3. In closo Column. 4. Companies wheeled into Line. 5. Marching past in slow time. 6. In quick time. 7. When they deploy. ^' '^ ffloTeidoT""'""'"'^ ^''^"""' '^ " ^^''''°" "P°" ""^'^^ the Column in' iJ°^ ^° you "face when marking the haso. wldph ;L r ^r""T'Ty ^'■'•!''.^"t "^' '-^ '^''"''•'^ Of ^^r Ctmpanv upon 1 1 %e r. 1 ® ^o'umn deploys and forms Line. ' ' ^ 12 If n^r!' I "" °J'P'^!^'«"^ ^'^■''^-^ into Column of Suldivisions 12. If a Column ofDivisions breaks into SccUons. «''«»^'«<'n^- Light hifantry. 1. What is tho object of Light Infmlry. 2. Requisite Qualificationa for Light Troops. J. Bugle Sounds. 4. Froj» what point do men cricwd. 5. To m/j«« poini do they close. 6. Meaning of the distiuguisluDg G's. 46. iz jSoijcanr. is orderod to the Column mpany upon 7. When is the Assembly sounded. 8. If more Spnco is to be occupied to tlio right or left. 9. Difibroncobetweontho j4.sscm6/y and C^«c. 10. When at Light Infantry exorcise do the mon movo off. 11. Number of paces iiikon on extending, if no distance is ordered. 1% When a lino of skirmishers retire, how do thev come to their/roTtl. I'J. What is the invariable rul^ for skirmishers to load. 14. Inrariabloruloinskirmishinpto inspire confidenco m thomon. 15. Should Lines bedroKsed in skirmishing. 10. Best rule for ."/i/rmw/jcrs in selecting cover. 17. Supports to skirmishers. 18. Rule for the stnngth and distance of Supports and Reserves. 19. How do Supports move. . . j 20. Your Company ordered to skirmish at a distance from the mam body* 21. Your Company ordered as a flanking paity to the Column. 22. If more than one Company skirmishes. 23. If the Assemldij sounds when your Company is skirmishing. 24. How skirmisfiers act \f\\\Q Battalion forms square. 25. Points of formation if skirmishers are threatened by Cavalry. 26. What particular fiict should be imj)ressed upon the mind of every Boldier. 27. What is (he uso of an Advanced Guard. 28. What are the general rules applicable to all Advanced Guard-,. 29. Formation of an Advanced CJuard on a Line of March. 80. Rule f»r Advanced Guard on entering a defile, virood, village, Ac. %l. Leading duty of an Officer in command of an Advanced Guard. 32. Should an Advanced Guard advance after dislodging an enemy from a post. 33. What is a Patrole audits object. 34. If a Patrolo has to ascend a hill. v 35. What is a Roar Guard. 86. Propprations for a Retreat. 37. What degree of resistance may be required from a Rear Guard. 33. Officer commanding the main body to make known to his Rear Guard the nature of the ground over which he is marching. 39. If during an advance a bridge is to be carried. 40. If during a retreat a bridge is to be crossed. 41. Description of Piquets and their duties. 42. First duty of an Officer on Piquet, 43. Manner of posting the Sentries. 44. When your Piquet is attacked and you retire. 45. Should your Piquet be posted in a village. 46. Should a Piquet shut itself up and defend itself to the last extremity. 47. Under what circumstances should a Piquet retire. 48. Where can Sentries see the best at night. . 49. How should the Sentries' attention be directed at night to particular Ob- jects. hO. How often should Sentries be relieved. 51. When should Advanced Piquets get under Arma. B • f 6^. I firing ,. hear.l from ihe P.quot yon have ji.si relieved. S' « J m"" °'i^''^. »" P'-'^'-ole to : .in informiiion. o4. Should your Talrole fall in with one of the enemy's MEMORANDA. I? i It is better to halt in rear of an clipnmont and dress un than to allnw ihn lm« rornrtfPd^n^'.i' ^'^^" ''«/'?«"Jd recapitulate to them the errors tU wero i^S.Vn LTZ"^' ^^«y should be asked their particular duties and wthwhiJ. f various ma.KKui es, and be question«d on all othei subjects Avuh which fey ar.3 expected to make themselves acquainted -such as th« cSs CTir'r ' ''^''^'^'^ "'' Non-commisird Office'rs on ce tl' occasions , how the Companies' Rosters are kept, &c. &. 1 fn dSi'Z'or'Sntr''^p'^°"'^>" ^""'^'^ ^^«'y good substitute for ion" r ^ndi^^i ,S« r^ °"' Examination, as with chalk the different poai' bo ported oul' ^""''' '"'^ ^^^^^^^ '•'"'^^'°"' «°"'d easily as bv?npl?"f f ♦.'^- "''^ ''° ^/'jy'"^ ''"'"' adopting the Skeleton or Ropo Drill tauStTrR.» ! ■'''""^ ^^'^'' '"•^ Non-commissioned Ofiicers^ may bo S Ki.l °^"'T'"''^^^ ^^^'" otherwise, from the Regiment being bmM aI ' «"1?^''«'" 'T""" '^ sufficient riurnber of Divisions cannot bf S ronP. 1^ „ Ti Qo' ^u*. "' ^"^ '"®"- ^"'^ 16 men you can onlv have di vi- tbn oSe ' will which ^"^'^'^''^'«" '•°P«« ' but with 64 men you can have sec- rnade lo vpn^ 7 ""''^l manffiuvre may be p.actised. The ropes mnv be Eff r^Xd bv i r^n"""^^''%°^ !''f > '^'^ ^P"^' *«r •'"•^J^ (namely 21 inches) pfece of wooJ^^ . ' P"'^'' f'T'^ *^'°'f'' «"'i t« »'»« «"d of each ron« a smal EbenSthnt h ^' "i"""''"'^' ^° »''«* ^'"^ '"^^ """y hold it, and attenUon fSSe. aCt^^t^ ^^^'"'"'.'^^yf '^"P*'°''^«'r''"'J«^^^ By n^eans of these rope, a Bnttahon may practice the whole of the maiKcuvres of a Brigade. to allow (ho line dress well open fiould attend the Irait of, nrovioiis errors that wero ;ular duties and I othet subjects id,— such as the cers on certain 3d substitute for I different poai- n, could easily or Bopo Drill, Dfiicers may bo Regiment being ions cannot be of 8 Divisions only have divi- I can have sec- B ropes mnv be loly 21 inches) 1 ropuaamall , and attention eans of these Brigade. QUESTIONS ' TO OFFICERS COMMANDING COMPANIES. WITH THEIR ANSWERS. N B. References at the end of each Question apply to the Sections and Parts of the Field Exercise and Evolutions of the Army as revised in lbJ3. QUESTIONS. 1. What is the average ground a Soldier occupies, and how do you calculate the num- ber of paces required for a gi- ven number of Files? Sac. I, Part 2. Stc.A.No.7,Part3. 8. What 19 the length of a Soldier's pace? Sec. 6, 8, IC, Part 1. ANSWERS. 21 Inches; I first calculate the B'ls of the number of files in my Di- vision and add an inch for each file, viz : — 10 Files require 7 paces 15 ... . lOi : 20 .... 14 30 Inches, except when ordered to Step short, St(qf out, or Double march. In stepping out he takes 3-i inches and in the double inarch 36 inches. 12 N QUESTIONS. 3. Name the different rates of inarch or number of paces taken in a minute. Sec. 6, 15, 16, Part 1. 4. In closing to the right or left by the side step, how ma- ny paces are taken in a minute, and what is the length of each pace 7 Sec. 11, Part 1. 5. If your Company is or- d«red to close to a Flank by the "ide step. ^ Sec. 3, Part 2. 6. How do you tell off a Company, and should there be a blank File, where is his place? Sec, I, Parti. ANSWERS. In slow time . . . 75 duick . . . . 108 Double . . . . 150 The same number as in quick time, and each pace about 10 inches. If I am in Column I remain on the flank of my Company and close with it, but if m LinCf and the number of paces are not namedf I then place myself (passing by the fronts if ne- cessary) three paces in front of and facing my Company, on the suppos- ed mward flank, so as to halt my Division in proper time. When the number of paces are namedf I do not move oui. I first number off from right to left ; then divide it into two subdi- visions^ four sections, and number them by threes from right to left. Should there be a blank file, it is the fourth mcy from the left of the Company, so that the flank sec- 13 . 75 . 108 . 150 QUESTIONS. ANSWERS. tions of threes may be complete- Unless ordered, 1 do not tell oflf n»y Company into right and left files. — - as in quick ut 10 inches. main on the id close with ! number of then place rontf if ne^ ront of and the suppos' .0 halt my When the ed, I do not m right to two subdi- id number ghi to left. : file, it is left of the fiank sec- 7. In wheeling up by Sec- tions of threes to a flank, (say to the right,) name the diffe- rent stations of the men cora- poBing odd and blank Files. ISec. 19, Pari 2. 8. How are the formatiotis of fours peiformed t See. 5, Part 2. 9. An open Column of Companies (suppose right in {W>9t) halted, ig ordessd to 1st. If owe odd file, the front rank man covers the file No. 3, and the repr rank man file No. 1 of the sec- tion in front of them. 2d. If two odd filep, No. 1 file covers No. 1 file, and No. 2 covers No. 3 file of the section in their front. 3d. If one file one man, the front rank man of No. 1 file covers file No. 1 of the section in front of him. The man No. 2 covers the file No. 3. ^ ^^ , The rear rank man of file No. 1 places himself between the fiont rank men No. 1 and 2, and covers file No. 2 of the section in his front. The right files always keep their places, and the left files form upon thero, as may be ordered. On the caution, I give the word *'- Left SubdivisioUt Right about three quarters face, Quick marchi" 14 * * QUESTIONS. '• Form Colubih or Subdivi- eiuNs." Sec. 16, Part 2. If the above is done on the inarch. Sec. 17, Part 2. 10. An openr Column of Subdivinions (suppose right in front ) halted, is oidered to •*FormCoiipant." S«c. 16, Part 2. If done on the march. ANSWERS. and then fnll in on the left flank of the right Subdivision. The genior Subaltern, who had fallen back to mark the left of the left Subdivision, gives the word UHalt, Front, Dress,'' to that Sub- iv'*D ^^ ®"°" ^® " reaches him. N. B — The left hand rear rank man of the ri^ht Subdivision, on the caution, (both in increasing and diminishmg the front wher,^ halted,) steps back and covers the 3d file from the l^fi of his Subdivision. If left in front vice versa. On the caution, I give the word ^-r , ^«*«^»«'««o», J^ark time, Rtght half turn:' I then place niyself on the left of the right Sub- division, and the senior Subaltern gives the w«id «' Front turn" to the left Subdivision as soon as its left has covered the left of the right Sub- division. 4^^ On the caution, I turn to my Company and give the word " Left Subdivision Left half face, Quick marchy" and when the left Subdivi- sion has obliqued so as to gain the ^'ne of the right Subdivision, (mark- ed by the covering Serjeant,) 1 give the word « Halt,' Front, Dress up'* and take post on the left of the Com- pany. On the caution, I give the word 11 byC i 1! in are 1 yoi 1.4 15 e left flank of '«, who had le hft of the 9 the word to that Sub- Baches him. . nd rear rank division, on creasing and hew halted,) I the dd file division. ^a, ve the word Mark time, then place right Sub- • Subaltern turn*' to the OS its left ) right Sub- irn to my ord " Left ice, Quick ft Subdivi- to gain the otif (mark- nt,) I give Dress up,** fthe Coin- I the word aUESTIONS. Sec. 17. Part 2. 11. If the above is done by Companies in succession. Sec. No. 24, Part 2. 12. When a Company is in C^mn of Sections how are the Officers posted T Sec. I, Part 2. \X If you are to decrease your front by breaking oflf a few files. Sec. 18, Part 2. ANSWERS. " Lrft SuhdivisiGn hft half turm Quick or Bonhlc** and it instantly moves off, if I'le Column was in slow time at quick, and if in quick at double time ; and as soon as its m- ward flank is open, I give the word " Front turn,*^ and when in line with the reverse Subdivision, ** S/om?," or " QMicJt," as the case may be. IV. B.— Columns of Sections are formed in the same manner. If mine is the leading Company, I do it when ordered by the Com- manding Officer, but if it is a suc- ceeding one I do it on the same spot on which the Company before mine did it. The Captain commands the leading Section ; the senior Subal- terns the third', the second senior j>^ the fourth ; the third senior the** y . second ; but if there are only three Officers, the Covering f^erjeant takes command of the second section. U right in front, I give the word *' 1, 2, 3, ^c, fles on the left, right turn, left wheel," If left in front, " Ftles on the right, Left turn. Right wheeV* To bring them to the front again, I order ** FiUs to the front." 16 aUESTIONS. M. If Subdivisions (sup- poso right ill lioni) be wheeled into lino upon the proper pivot. Sec, l\.Part2. ANSWERS. I place myself in front of the centre of my right Subdivision and do as m the case of my Company wheehng into line (Vide No. 20,"^ and dress both Subdivisions. ing of tl Columi 15. Ifthe Subdivisions form line by successively wheeling to \\\Q reverse flank, say to the rirrht^ and right is in front. Sec. 21, Part 2. Immediately upon the caution I shift my flank, and if mine is the leading Subdivision of the Column. 1 give the word " Left shoulders f'jr- toard,'' and when square, '* For- v^ard,'^ and as soon a^ it has advanc- ed three paces (to allow the other iJmsions to passj 1 give the word Halt dress." 1 i 19. ^ motion y^ 16. What words of Com- mand do you give to a Com- pany, Subdivision, Section or Sections of threes to break m Column? ! 17. The Regiment in open column of Divisions, where IS your place ? Sec. 9, No. 1], Purt 3. 18. What is the mean- Company, Subdivisions, Sections, and Ihrees^^^ Right (or left) shpull ders forward (Quick march, Jlfrom ,. the halt,) Forward,^^ or ^J^yoZ ' Kight or left backwards wheel, Quick . march,'> as the case may be. Thus i the executive words of Command are the same in all these cases. ,1 ^il?". }^^^ i""^*'- pivot flank of the Division, for inntance if Risht in front on the left of the CompaDV. ^no. vice versa. It 18 that which, when wheeled up 20. ' the cai TO LlN Sci 21. tioned 'Mar( do? RS. front of the ubdi vision and my Company Vide No. 20,) visions. the caution I f mine is the ' the Column, shoulders Jov uare, ** For- it has advanc- lowthe other five the word >ns, Sections, ^rleft) shouU ar '/^n your wheel, Quick r be. Thus. )f Command cases. vot flank of Ge if Right e Companyy vheeled up QUESTIONS. of the proper pivot flank in i Column? I 19. The Column is put in « motion. 20. The Divisions receive the caution '*Le>'t wheel in- to Line,"— "Quick March." Sec.Qy No. 20, Part2. Sec. 11, Part 2. i 21. The Fear Rank is cau- tioned to 'Take open Order," •March,' what do the Officers do? 17 ANSWERS. to, preserves the Divisions of the Line in the natural order, and to then- proper fiont. The other is the reverse flank. If mine is tiie leading Company, I immediately take points to march upon and pay attention to the ca- dence in which I am marching. If I command any of the other Companies, my attention must be directed to preserving my proper distance and coverinir. On the cantion, 1 place myself in front of the centre of my Company (my buck to it,) at one pace distance and remain steady until the word 'Mafch,' when I turn to my Compa- ny during the wheel and quickly place myself at the seconrf file from the left of the Company on my right and dress mine in line with the pi- vot men of both Companies. Wher\ dressed, 1 give the word ^Eyesfront,^ and place myself on the right of my Division, which is my post in Line. Immediately on the caution they recover iheii' swords, and place themselves in front of, and close to the files, opposite to which they are to stand, whet\ at open order, viz: QUKSTIONS. Page 128, Part 3. ■ 22. At (ho caution 'Rear Kank takk close Order,' 'March.' Page 129, Pan 3. 23. Tlio Divisions recnivo the caution lo wheel backward. Sec. 7. Part 2. 24. When you have piven the wnd 'Halt; or 'Halt, Front, Dress; to your Compa- ny in Coiu'nn, whatdo you do? Sec. 20, No. i, Part0. 18 >. ANSWERS. Captain opposite the second file liomthe rinrht; Lieutenant, eecond file from the left; and Ensign oppo- site the centre. On the word *March' they ad- vance thee paces, ghncc their eyes to the n^ht, correct their dressinrr, and, on the word 'Steady' from the Major, ^j^/y-nlieir swords. ve I immediately fall in on the flank of ray Company, and the men dress themselves. In Line I drees the Com- pany m_ypg//; and give the word 'Eyes Fro7iV when thev are so. I At the word 'Order,' they reco- r their swords, and face to the ri^ht ; and at the word 'JMarch,' resume^the places they occnpied previous to ta- lcing open order. On the caution I place myself in front of and at one pace from the cen- tre of my Company. At the word 'March' I turn towards it, and ob_ serve that the men wheel carefully (moving during the wlieel) to my pi- vot flank. 1 give the word ''Halt dress," or "Halt front dress'' (if it had faced about, j when it has com- pleted the wheel, and place myself on my proper pivot flank. 26. time. 19 IS. e second file tenant, eecond I Ensign oppo- rch' they ad- mcc their eyes tlieir dressinir, eady' from tho ids. R,' they reco- ice to the right; ^H,' resume the )reviGU8 to ta- ; QUESTIONS. 25. Marching past in do\o lune to salute. Tart\, Pa^c242. ace myself in J from the cen- At the word 8 it, and ob_ leel carefully eel) to my pi- word ^''Ralt dregs'^ (if it it has com- place myself ik. on the flank le meM dreas ess the Com- e word *Ei/es ANSWERS. My Company having brought their i^houklcrs forward at the point which brines it on tlieline, on which I am to salute, 1 cliange my Ibmk during ihatwhed by ihe front ; I give the word " Rear Rank take opm order' 30 paces (loui the Ge- neral, and nlup three paces in front of my second file from thy right ; when within ten paces of iho Gene- ral I si.liite (f^iving a tignf^l to my Subalterns wiiii my leit hnnd that we may salute to:- ether,) and when six paces from him, I recover niv sword. I give the v.-ord " Ecar rank take chsp. order'' 20 pa':cs from him, and continue on the right flank of my Company until I. reach the next wheeling point, when i change my flank by the rear duriv-g the wheel of the Division. 26. Marching past in quick time. Part 4, Tag& 245. 27. The Battalion in Line advancing by half Battalions, ■what do you do if you belong to th° Right Wing? ^tc, 17, Fart 3. I change my flank as in slow time at the second wheeling point, and continue on the right flank of my Company until I reach the next wheelins point, when I shift during the wheel to the left, by the rear. I chvnge to the left flank of my Company. 20 QUESTIONS. 28. The Battalion in Lino advancing in double Columns of Subdivisions from the Cen- tre, and you command a Com^ pany in the Left Wing. Sec. IB, No. 3, Part 3. If you belong to the Hi frht Wing. 29. If Line is formed to a flank, suppose to the ri<-ht and you command a Company of the Left Wing. AVjc. 18, No. 5, Part 3. 30. If a Line is ordered to retire in double Column of Subdivisions from both flanks m rear of the Centre, and y^u command eithei flank Company, suppose the Right. Sec. 19, No. 2, Part 3. ANSWERS. I change to tlie left flank of my leading feubdi vision during its wheeK I ^take post on the right flank of iny leading Subdivision. On the caution I change to the right flank of my Subdivision, and as sooji as my right has opeued the left flank of the Company on my rigbt ^formed m Line,) I give the word to my Subdivision «' Left shoulders forward, Forward, Hah JJress up." The senior Subaltern gives the same word to his Subdivision, but they are both dressed by me Immediately on the cautien, I give the word '' Hight Subdivision Uight about face Quick March,'' and when retired two paces, the benior Subaltern gives " Left shoul- ders forward,'' and, when square, 'I^orward/' placing himself on that flank of his Subdivision nearest the Line. He gives the word " Right shouUlcrsforward, Forward," when Tuv"^'^- ^^'"^ P'^^Per left) oihiB Subdivision reaches the right of the left Subdivision of the right centre i^ \J 21 RS. ft flank of my iiringits wheeK QUESTIONS. right flank of >n. liange to the )divi8ion, and IS opeued the pany on my ») I give the ision *' heft irward, Halt^ rn gives the •division, but )y me 3h Which is the directing flank in Double Column of Subdivisions? Sec. 18, Pagii 139, Part 3. ANSWERS. Company, "and changes during the. wheel to llie outer flank of his Sub- division. 1 follow Nviih the left Sub- division, and act precisely as he did. The two centre Suhdivirtions re- ceive the word *' Ri'^ht about face'^ from the OIFicer communding the left centre Company, aa soon as the Di- visions next to them have commenc- ed their wheel, and the word Quick MarcW^ at the same moment that the Divisions in fiont of them receive the word " Forward.^' The proper leji, except ordered to the contrary. ! cautien, I Subdivision ick Marcht^* paces, the ' Leftshoul- hen square, himself on sion nearest ord " Right ^ardj" when left) of his right of the right centre 32. A Battalion formed in Line is ordered to move off in Column of Divisions from a flank (suppose the right) along the rear, and you command the Grenadiers. Sec. 20, No. 1, Part 3. 33. If on the March in Column, Square is formed on the Grenadiers, and you corn- On the caution, I give the word ''Lejft face, Left wheel, Quick march,'^ and when the right of my Division is clear of the Line, I give the word '* Front turrij'' and remam on the intoard flank of my Company. If from the left, vice versa. I immediately give the word 'Halt.^ IN. B.—- Ill all formations of Nil/, QUKSTIONS. mand thai Compruiy. Sec. 21, I'arl J. 34. If you command Nu. J. oo. If you command a cen- tral Company. 36. If you command ei ihf.,- of the two rear Division?. 37. If an open CoUimn, movin- either lo the front or rear by the flank ,„aroh of tompanies, say, riir/u m front, is ordered to form Square, and you command the ^S/i centre Company. Sec. 29, m. 3,' Fart, 3. 23 gTinrcs tlio OHicers, Covers, f Sqiiuie. an< yiip'Tiuinieraries move within the xw^n ,1,7' rr '7 ^""^P'^^y cl°««« «!i)M tlio (iicijudicfs, I cive thfl If tl,e Colt.mn ,3 at open or 7^// dKs anc.s as soon ns ,ny Companv nn.ves u.iinn Section Distance of He Divisions in front of i(, I dve tl)c word " Sntinus onUvarchy ^ ^\^^. If the Colutnn is at quarter distance, the Commnndinff Oflicer gives the word ''Sections out- WAnns" to the whole of the Com- p.'in.e. (except tl)e two Front and lioar Divisions) £,s soon as the Olli. cer coinmandinsr the Second Divi^ sioii g-ivcs ihe wonl " liaW to it. I give xha word ''Halt, night Moid Jure," as soon as my Com- pany closes upon the one in its front. J he mnmont the Commanding uHner gives the word to the Baf- tahon, "iNvvAitDS turn," I cive tlie word ''Sections out,„nrflmpnny closes J give the open ov half fiy Company pistance of )f it, I give is at quarter tling Ofljcer :tions out- of the Corn- Front and as the Om. 2cond Divi- «//J" to it. lalt, night \ my Corn- ill its front. immanding o tile 13af- ,'' I give wards'^ to ailF.STIONS. 38. Ifyoii commtuid ono of tlio com|>ixiiit!H oftlio li^litwiiig not tiio Clroimiliors, oiiNo. 1. Sec. 20. No. 2, Pan '.',. S9. If Square is formotl on iho two centro .SiibdivisioiiH, what do the flank Compuniod do? Sec. 21, N0.J3, Part^i. 40. Tho nattalion in Lino i» ordered to change front to tho rear on the centro, and you command a central Company. Sec. 23, Part 3. 41. If the Battalion in Lino changes position on a naniod Company, (suppose tho Gro* nadiers,) by the flank march of Divisions, and you command No. I Battalion Company. Sec. 2i, Fart 2. ' ANSVVl'RS. Aa 3onn as mv Cimnianv reaches thu llvii.k of llie Sections ot the Com- pany hoCore me ulrevuly in square, I L'ivu the word ^ Front tnrn, Scction$ outtronls.' Tl.cy fdC' 'oy SiihdivisionB into Squaii; uIkii they receive the word yllalt, Jllght or Lrftfacc,' i'loin their rci^peciive Leaders, If tiie r/f^ht centre, I immediate- ly on tlw caotiun give the word ^Elght face, Ri<:iht countermarch, Quick march. ^ Iftlie Z^^/if centre, ^Lcftfacc, Right couiiierm.'irch, Quick march.^ In both cases I hiiU in my own person at the centre, and dress my Diviijion from that placj. I lead my Company to the Cover- ing i^^eijcau't of the Grenadiers, who marks the distance of his Company. The odicer next to me leads his com- pany upon my covering Serjeant, who' marks the' distance of my Divi- sion, and so on. Thus every co- verer is responsible lor the distance of his own Company. 42. If the loading flank of a Column (suppose right On the caution, I give the word " hight facc^ Quick march/^ and 24 1; H', QUESTIONS, in front) is changed hv the successive mairh of DivL^ioris from the lear to the fl-ont, and yo'j command the rear Divi- sion. ^ec. 27, Part 3. 43. When it is required to change the wings of an open, half, or qmrlcr distance Co- lumn, and you command the Tear Division. Sec. 28, PartZ. ANSWERS. as soon as my Left Flank can freely rass the Right Flank of the Uom- pames in column, I give the word ^ront turn," and remain on the Inward Fhink of mv Company ud- n clear of the front of the Column, when I change to the proper Pivot. As soon as my Company ap- proaches the one in its front, the .l^eader of that Company proceeds in the same manner, and so on. On the caution, 1 give the word Inwards face, By Files from the centre;'' and when mv Company has cleared the centre of the leading l^ivision, I ffive the word *' Form Company, Fonvard." During the advance of my Com- pany by double F.les, I place my- self on that Flank of the leadinc^ * lies which will become the Pivo't Flank when 1 give the word »' Form tomj)a?)y.'^ m f , I V. 44. The Battalion from .'"« ^"'•"is Cohimn (suppose nght in front) on a named *;ompany, and you command that Company. Sec. 30, Part 2. I shift to my left flank (the pro- per pivot) to give a point upon which the bompanies marching into Co- lumn may cover. If left in front I remain on the right. 25 s. lank can freely of the Uom- give the word remain on the Company ud- f the Column, proper Pivot. Company ap- its front, the any proceeds nd so on. jive the word ^iles from the uy Company L-f the leading vord "Fom of my Com- I place my- ' the leading ne the Pivot word »' Form k (the pro- upon which g into Co- s/if in front QUESTIONS. 45. What is the rule for Officers to change their flanks 1 Sec. 10, No. 8. Sec. 9. No. 20, and Sec, 8, No. 3, Part 3. 46. If you command one of the Companies filing into Column right in front. Sec. 30, Part 3. Ulcft in front. &i 47. If they mc-^e into quar- ter, half, or open distance Column, right in front, by Sections of Threes. Sec. 30, Part 3, and Sec. 9, iV?.13, Pari 3. ;answers. In Columih when not on the march, the Officers chatige their flanks by the front of then- Companies ; the Serjeants by the rear. In Line, always by the rear, ex- cept when they close their Compa- nies to a flank by the side-step. In that case they change by their/ro«^ but return by the rear. I place mvself on the inner flank of the leading File, and disengage with it. I conduct my Company to the Covering Serjeant, when I halt in my own person, allowing it to pass in his rjar until the left has cleared him, when I give the word " Baity Front, Bress,'^ and fall m at once on the left of my Company. The same as above, except that the right being the pivnt, 1 lead my Company to where its right is to rest, and give the word ^^ Halt, Front, Dress,^' one pace before it reaches the Covering Serjeant. If next to the' Company formed upon, the leading Stctions of Threes wheels on its centre, so as to disen- gage to the rear, and the other Sec- tions wheel on their /?«??i files, I fall in on the inner flank of my leading Section of Threes, halt in my own person when 1 reach my Covering Serjeant, and when the front rank of the rear Section of Threes clears QUESTIONS. Sec. 19, Part 2. If left in front. 26 ANSWERS, him, Iffive the word « Threes, Right .l\.iJ. ' Should, however, pivots be required to be very accurlTy dressed, or the alignment ret^ned^ the Commander will give « Thrfeo ON THE RIGHT (oR LEFt) BACKWARD .VHEEL,Q.,CK March /^ and When «^ord ^^Balt, dress s'' and when fet'^d.''^"''''^""^"*^^^^^^'^^'" The same as above, excent thaf ZZj JT"< h.igU shoulders for. »Lt"1." '"'* arrived within its 1 '■ 1 i 48. The Column is closed to the front to CJoso Order. ^cc. 10, Pan 3. 49. If the Column is order- ed to Countermarch by ranks, now do they face ? ^'ec. 13, ^(;.2, Oar<2. 60. If an open, half; or quarter diatance Column ja 'J I take care to cover correctly while ^\ ^ on the march, and hah my Compa- ?7 » r^yone pace from the Rear Rarili %'Zl the Company, in front of mine. The Front Rank always to the ^-^ghty and the Rear Rank to the Juejt, f ^" the word «J?i^A< or Left lace, I take one pace outwards «■*■ ^1 .'*ss«a8Bifffi":;iag6!*e'?«:>- 27 RS. " Threes, Right ^Halt, dress.'' lowever, pivots very accurately iment retained, give "Threes eft) backward ch:" and when QUESTIONS. ordered to Countermarch by Ranks or fiks. i Sec. 13, Part 2. Jted, .» 1 ffive the and when n» I do as above fe, except that vot, 1 lead the i> and give the t shoulders for- when my lead- ived within its ' the Covering 51. In Countermarching by tiles, to which hand do they move'? Sec. 13, Part 2. 52. The Column is caution- ed to face to the Reverse flank, to gam ground. Sec.dl, Part 3. I 53. If the Column takes round to the Reverse flank by ections. Sec. 33, Part 3. ANSWERS. and face inwards^ ready to halt my Company. Round the Front Rank. I remain on the proper pivot flank, unless the Commanding Officer gives the word " Change your Flanks." I remain on t\\Q proper pivot flank, and the distance and covering are taken up on the reverse flank by the senior Supernumerary Officer. correctly while It my Compa- Rear Rank of ; of mine. Iways to the Rank to the 54. The Column at close or quarter distance opens out to full or half distance from the Front ot Rear. r Sec. 35, No. 1 & 2, Part 3. Each Officer is responsible for the distance of his own Company. If from the Front, I give the word *' Halt, Front, Dress," to my own Company, as soon as I have taken the distance required for it, and front with them. If from the Rear, I give the word " tialt," to the Company in my front, as soon as it has advanced the distance required for my own Division. ght or Left ce outwards 55. The Column is I place myself on the inner flank 28 QUESTIONS. faced to a flank to deploy on the front Company by File (saijjo the Irft,) and you com- mand, suppose, the 2d Bat- talion Company. Sec. 36, Part 3, and Sec. 10, No. n, Part 2. ANSWERS. of mv leadinc; file, and lead my Companv until the Offjcer commf.nd- ino-ihe Ul Urtttalion ('ompany has .riven the word ''Front turn' to his Divit^ion ; I iher» halt in my own person urtil the light of my ('om- m pat.v refiches me, when 1 give the B word '' Front turn'' and ''Halt, dress, 7/p," oNK pace from the new Ime. If the Company is hrought mto line in double time, I give the word " Halt, dress, up,'' two paces from the new line. N.B.— In all Deployments from close Columns, the Rear Ranks lock close up on the caution. 56. If the above is done from quarter distance by .Sec- tions tf Threes I do as above directed, and when my right is clear of No. 1 Compa- ny, I give the word " Threes, Left shoulders forward f ^'Fonoard,^ and " Halt, Dress, up,'' when with- in one pace of the new line. 57. If thej Deployment is upon a Central or Rear Divi- sion, and you Command the named Company. Sec. 36, Part 3. As soon as the Companies m front of mine have cleared my flanks, 1 o-ive the word " Double March,'' mSve up into the new alignment, | and give the word " Halt, Dress." t N B.— If the deployment !s upon the Central or Rear Company of a Column at quarter distance, by Threes, the base points are taken three paces in front of the leading ^ Division* i 29 ad my Timfind- iny lius «•«" to my own ly (*om- Tive the ]/, (IresSf V line, gilt into the word ices from nts from ' Ranks n. and when I Compa- •eesi Left vhen with- pnnies m my flanks, alignment, % BressJ'^ jnt is upon ipany of a stance, by are taken the leading (QUESTIONS. 58. If the Battalion changes Front by the March in Echel- lOHt Sec. 37, Part 3. Sec. 44, No. 3, Part 3. 59. When the Battalion ad- vancing in Line gains ground to a flank by Echellon of Sec- tions. Sec. 46, Fart 3. 60. How is the Street Firing performed; and what is the first thing to be done on gain- ing a footing in a place where lesiutance is made ? My Company liavin? wheeled the jTiven number of pace:?, and boing con-cctlv dressed, '{in ensnie which, I must not suObr the Hie (the Sth) which haswlioeled to the Heijeant, to move after it touches him,) 1 care- fully observe my leiative siiiiaiion with the Company in trnnt of me ; I keep the same distance fion it, and cover the same file on the march, and ohserve my oblione covering on lite line of pivots. When 1 reach the outer shoulder of the Rear Rank man on the flank of the Company formed before me, 1 give the word " Right {or Left) slwvMers forward, ''Halt, Dress wp ;" and on the xvovd '' Eijes front;' fall in on the right of mv Division. N.B.— In direct Ei'heWon, either from the right or leit flank, the Of- ficer of the leading Division is on the outer flank. I do not change my flank. If Advancing. The iioo front Companies only fire in succession, the leading Com- pany fifing antl loading kneeling: the'second Company closing to the front, and firing standing. On any M 30 QUESTIONS. Sec. 13, No. 9, Part 2. ANSWERS. favorable moment presenting itself the Column will charge briskly for- ward, and make good the ground it is contending for. Jf Retiring* The 'leading Division, when or- dered, fires, shoulders, and slopes arms, outwards by Subdivisions files to the rear, reforms Com- pany, loads and remains halted until its front is clear or the Column put in motion. As soon as the front of the second Division is uncovered it fires, and acts as above directed, followed by Companies in succes- sion. Should the front of the Column occupy the breadth of the street the outward files of Companies must double in the rear, to give the Com- panies who have fired room to pass. W here resistance is made, particu- lar attention must be paid to clear the houses on hothjianks^ and on no account to proceed through a street without occupying the houses on either hand. TO Ql 1. Wl posted in Pag 31 QUESTIONS TO OFFICERS CARRYING THE COLOURS. QUESTIONS. 1. Where are the colours posted in Line? Paga 126, Part 3. 2. Where in open, half, or quarter distance Column ? Sec. 9, No, 19, Part 3. ANSWERS. Between the tiuo centre Compa- nies, the King's Colour carried by the Senior on the right, the Regi- mental Colour by the Junior on the left. Covering the 3cl, 4th, and 5th files from the left of the right centre Coinpaiiv, if right is in front. If left in front, they cover the same files from the light of the left centre Company. ,■1 * ■'■ 3. Where in close Column ? Sec. 30, I art 3. 4. On certain occasions, by whose word of command -do the move 1 Sec. 9, No. 19, Part 3. 5. If after an advance ia Line the dressiog is to be If right in front on the right of the left centre Company. If left in front on the left of the right centre Company. By that of the Officer carrying the King's Colour, given in a low tone of voice. On the words "Points to the Faont," I move out and form the ni 32 QUESTIONS. corrected, an.l you carry iho Ecghncntxil Co'.oiii. "fe'cc. 8, A'0.4, Part 3. 9. If til e ButtiUion advan- ces by half Batlulions. Sec. 17, Part 3. 7. If the Battalion ad van. cesin double Column of Sub- divisions from the centre. Sec. 18, Part 3. > 8 If the Battalion retires in double Column of Subdivi- sions from both flanks in rear of the centre. Sec. 19, No. 2, Part 2. ANSWERS, centre point of the base of the Line, ((itciiig to my left.) The Officer carrying the Kings Colour remains ^vith the right, ancl the Regimental Colour wiiU the left wmg. Upon the caution the Colours fall back in rear of the t^o centre Sub- divisions. The Colours face about with the two centre Subdivisions, by word from the Officer commandmg the left centre Company, and then move three paces to their proper rear. On the word '* Quick march,'' from the same Officer, they move off. 9. If Square is formed during the advance or retreat of a double Column of Sub- divisions. Sec. 31, Part 3, Page 150. The Colours move into the Square in rear of the two centre Companies, he centre files of the outward Sub- divisions (in front or rear of the two centre ones) giving way to al- low them to pass through. 10. When a Battalion from Column forms Square. In the centre of the Square, ready to move into their places on tne word " Reform CotUxtiN. 33 Line, i.ing*s !, and tie left irs fall ;e Sub- I ith the I word ng the in move r rear, ," from I off. UUESTIONS. 11. If from Lino Square is formed on the two centre Sub- divisions. Sec. 21, No. 5, Part 3. 12. Tlie Battalion halted changes front to the rear on Otnoets have passed, "^Zu I step into the Ollicer'^ place iu the front rank. the Files 9. The Rttoka closed again, ♦• Mahch.' On the caution I face to the right, and at the word - MARCit" I take three side steps to my right and oin backwards, which places mc close I QUrSTIONS. 10. The Line is wheeled «ck intc open Column. iSVc. 4, No. 5, Part 3. 11. Marching past in sloio time. ^Fage 243, Part 4.. 3r> ANSWERS, in rear of the right file, where I re- main until the Supernumerary Offi- cers have passed, when I cover my Officer in the rear rank. If I am coverer of the leading Di- vision, and there is no Supernumer- ary Serjeant, 1 run out on the cau- tion and mark the point where the outward flank is to rest ; hut if there is a Supernumerary Serjeant, 1 act as the other Covering Serjeants do, viz. ; on my Officer moving to the front and centre of his Company I lake his place, and wheel hack with the Company. On the word ''Eijea Front," 1 place myself in rear of the second File from the flank on which my Officer is posted. N. B.— If the Companies are wheeled back on their highly the Co- vering Serjeants merely uncover du- ring the wheel, and place themselves in rear of the second File. The moment the Officer opens the ranks and moves out to salute, I step up into his place, and take great care to cover and keep my wheeling distance from the front rank of the Company before me. auE 13. The advancing b and you are pany in the i 14. The advancing ofSubdivisi and you are pany in tht Sec. 18, 15. Lir right. Sec. \l 16. If from CoU oy. 17. If from Lin Subdivisi Covering the dank Sec. ! 12. Marching past in <{uick time. Page 245, Tan 4. I keep m the rear, covering the stcond file from the right of the Com- «onv aT Qnp. nnre distanco. 18. ": ed to ch on the i 37 13. The Battalion in l/mo advancing by half BatlftlionH, and you aro covcior ot a Com- pany in tho right wing. Sec. 17, Part 3. 14. The Battalion in Lino advancing in double Column ofSubdivisions from the centre, and you are covercr of a Com- pany in the left wing. Sec. 18, No. 3, PartX ANSWERS. 1 follow tny Onicer lo the left flank of my Company. 1 shift with my (XTicer to the !efk of my Division (luriiiff the wheel, and cover the second file from the left. Should there be no Officer I take command of the rear Subdivis- ion. 15. Line is formed to the right. Sec. 18, Xo. 5, Part 3. 16. If Square is formed from Column ou any Comp..- ny. 17. If Square is formed from Line on the two centre Subdivisions, and you are Covering Serjeant of one of the flank Companieb. Sec. 21 , No. 5, Part 3. I run out, take up my covei-mg, and mark the place where the left ot my Company will be when m Lme. I place myself inside the square m rear of mv Company. I place mvself at the proper dis- tance, covering the outward flank ot the right or left centre Subdivision, according to which flank Company I belong, and thus maik one of the rear angles of the Square. ^1 18. The Bdttalion is order- ed to change front to the rear on the centre, and you are On the caution Ichange place with the Covering Serjeant of the other centre Company, and take up th« 1 aiJESTIONS. covererofaceiiua Co-npany. Sec. 23, Part 3. 3S ANSWERS. points of formation to the new from, coverin2 upon u centre Serjeant. 19. When the Battalion is required to change front on the light Company, halted, by throwing forward the It^ft, by the flank march of Companies, and you are coverer of that Company. Sec. 24, Part 3. 1 run out and take distance for my ooinpuny, cover correctly, and face about. N. B.— The remaining Covering- Seije.'ints take their distance from him, and return to their places by the reverse flanks of their Companies. 20. When it is required to change the leading flank of a Column by the successive inarch of Divisions fiom the rear to the front. Sec. 27, Part 3. 21. When it is required to change the wings of an open half or quarter distance Co- lumn. Sec. 28, Part 3. I lead the Company until my Of- ficer gives the word '* Front turn" and then occupy his place oa the proper pivot until he shifts. 1 place myself in fron^ of that flank leadiiiij file, which will become the pivot flank when my Divi.ioa Forms Company, On that word be- inrriven, 1 oblique towards the pivoJ fla^nk, and full in rear of the second flle. 22- The Battalion from Line forms Column, suppose in rear of the right Company, On th^ caution I run out six pa- ces to the front, face my Officer, and cover in the new direction, thu» 39 from, nt. for my id face Dvering' Q from 3 by the inies. aUESTlONS. and, you aro coverer of that Company. Sw.SO, Parfi. 23 If you arc coverer of one of the Companies filing into CoUimn. Sec. 30, Part 3. Sec. 9, No. 13, Part 3. ANSWERS, thus giving a point upon which the oilier Serjeants may cover. When mv Company faces, I place mvself in' front of the front-rank m"an, and lead the Company until within tiventy paces of the Ooluran, whei'. 1 run out, take up my cover- incr, and mark the point where the pivot flank of my Company is to rest. If my Company moves mto co- lumn by threes, \ place myself iR front of the centre of the leadmg section of threes, and do us above directed. my Of- : turn," the oa 24. The Column is closed to the front. See. 9, No. U, & ^''^' 30» Part 3. During the march I cover the second file, when halted I cover the Officer. of that ^ become Division word be- lie pivot i second : SIX pa- Officer, ion, thus 25. If * *^l°^® Column ia formed on a central Company, and you are coverer of a Di- vision moving in front of it. Sec. 10, No. 1, Part 3. 26. If the Column is order- ed to countermarch by ranks «r files. S«c.l3, Part2. I run out as described in No. 23, first face the Column to cover, leaving two paces (because 1 nnisi take distance for my rear rankj and then face about. I face to the right about, and remain steady until the Co.npany ' reives the word Halt, tiont, PrZ" «hen 1 fall back for the Officer to take my place. ^k I 40 aUESTIONS. 27. The Column is caution- ed to face to the reverse flank to gain ground. Sec. 31, Part 3. 28. When yoi' 'change your flank. ~ Sec. 36, Part 3. 29. A close column opens out to full or half distance from the front or rear. Sec. 35, I art 2. ANSWERS. If my Officer ia ordered to move to the reverse flank, 1 follow him there bv the rear of h'la Division. I invariably change by the rear. ][ from the front, I face about with my Company, and place my- self in front of the second file from the pivot. U from the rcar^ immediately on the caution I place myself in rear of the second file from the pivot. front,) upon y Lb formed. Sec. 36, 3 32. If til tnent is frou Column by s Sec. 36, . 33. If y( Serjeant of into Line. Sec. 30. A close Column is faced to a flank to deploy, say on the grenadiers, and you are coverer of that Company. Sec. 36, No. 1, Part 3. 31. If you arc coverer of a central or rear Company of a elost Column (suppose right in Immediately on the caution I place myself in front of the left flank file of my Company, facing to the right, so as to give the re- maining Seijeants a point upon which to cover when they take up their respective distances. As soqn as the third Company from mfe re- ceives the word ♦** Eyes fronU^^ I move to the right of rjy Division, and cover my Officer. On the caution I m"ve by the left flank of the Column and place myself in front of the lejt flank file of the leading Company facing to the 34. IftV sections of 1 Sec. 9, 35. If front by tl Ion. Sec. 37 an< iVont,) upon wUich Line is to bB formed. Sec. 36, No. 2, Van 3. 32. If the same deploy- went is from quarter distance Column by sections of threes. Sec. 30, No. 4, Part 3. 33. If you ar© Covering Serjeant of a Company filing into Line. Sec. 6, Part 2. 34. If the deployment is by sections of threes. Sec. 9, No, 13, Part 3. 41 AiNSWERS. ri^Tht, so as to mark the left of my Company .. I move to the rear as above ai- recied. I move as above mciuioneil, l)5tt place mysuU three paces in fiout ol the leading Diviaion. My Company having faced, I place n^yself in front of the front rank file leader of my Comparjy, and le^d it until within twenty p^ces of the Line, when 1 run out and take up the distance andcovermg tor my Division. I place myself in front of the cen- tre of the leading section of threes, and proceed as above directed. I 35. If the Line changes front by the march in Echel- lon. Sc€. 37 and 40, Prtr< 3. Upon the caution to wheel up or back aiiy given number of paces, i move quickly to the 8th file, Calways from the standing flatjk,) If to wheel fyrward thejront rank man, i^ back- ivard the rear rank man, and pace mvself in front of the centre of that fife, f giving time for the Serjeants on the mher flank of the L'ne,) and take the number of paces to the hand directed. When dressed by the F wn. I 12 aUESTIONS. 36. What is the rule for the Serjeants to face, who move out to give the base for a new alignment 1 Bee. 7, No. 5, Part 3. ANSWERS. Field Officer, I remain steady until my Officer gives the word ^^ Eyes front" when 1 move to the outward flank. As soon as my Company reaches within twenty paces of the new Line, I run out and take up the covering, and remain there until the third Company from mine receives the word " Eyes front," If on the rigU Company they face to the rights if on a central Com- pany they face inwards, and if on the left Company they face to the left. QUI 1. The advance, ai Directing S 8tc* 2. Sta other Cei 43 ' until '* Eyes utward mpany of the up the ntil the eceives y they f^Com- l if on I to the QUESTIONS TO CENTRE SERJEANTS. QUESTIONS. 1. The Line is ordered to advance, and you aro centre Directing Serjeant. Sec. 3, Fart 3. 2. State the duties of the other Centre SorjeaiUs when ANSWERS. Immediatelv on the caution " The Line will advance," I march six paces direci to my front, taking great care that my body is parallel to the line, and pay attention and conform to the directions 1 may re- ceive frnni the momited Olhcer in rear of the centre. On being in^ formed that I ani perfectly square (should he not have ordered me to march on any particular object,) I cast my eyes down the centre of my body to the point of junction of iny heels, carrying forward an imagina- ry line perpendicular to my own front and to that of the Battalion, and fix on a point at 100 or 150 paces distant, and afterwards take up an intermediate one and marca direct on them, selecting others as 1 successively approach the nearest ot these points, so as never to have less than two. The instant the Directing Ser jeaai moves out of liie front rank- i 1 l! I 44 aunsTioNs. iho Lino is ordered to ad- vance. ^ec. 3, No. 3, Part 3. ANSWERS. the two Seiip":^*« .'ho rover liim move out a* . ,e themselves on his right and .. A supernume- rary Serjeant from the rear moves into the front rank between the Co- lours, and the Serjeant-Major covers him six or eight paces in rear of the Line; and when ail is ready, tlie word "Steady" is given by the mounted Officer in the rear. The Serjeant between the Colours must be very particular during the advance to correctly cover the Di- recling Serjeant and step with him. 3. The Line is ordered to retire. On the caution the Centre Ser- jeants face to the right about, the Serjeant who covers the Directmg Serjeant takes an oblique pace to hisleft, to allow the Directing Ser- jeant to take his six paces from the rear rank. The other arrangements are the same as directed for the ad- vance. 5. liitK ( «h 4. Wlicn the BattaJion ad- vances or retires byhalfBatta- lionH. Sec. 17, Part 3. The centre Directing Serjeant and coverer of the King's Colour remam with the ridit wing as well as the Serjeant in the supernumerary rank. The Serjeant (who covers the Di- recting Serjeant) and Regimental Colour remain with the left wing. In either crtvancing or retiring, the Sii. ver him selves on )ernume- ,r moves I the Co- or covers !ar of the ady, the by the f. ; Colours jring the ' the Di- iih him. iiitre Ser- ibout, the Directing e pace to !ting Ser- from the angements or the ad- liUR»TlON». 5. Whentho Bftttalion in Line is ordered to charge. Sec. 15, Parts. 6. The Line is ordered to change front to the rear on the .centre. iSec. 23, Part 3. 45 ANSWERS. nirectin- Serjeant with the right J^r^Tn^dhiBCOverervviththe lef, Zve out six paces, the same as d,. iected for the advance or retreat ol the Line. Immediately «po»,*ec»»tic«. ** Prepare to CHAUGb, ^^y ed Serjeants move mto the Lme. Tf I am the coverer of the centre Se^^elrhetween the Colours .m. Mediately upon the cauuon, 1 b^P out and face to my ngnt, to give base point for the new front. When ordered 1 resume my post. I erjeant and our remain ell as the 2rary rank, ers the Di- Regimental left wing, stiring, the 1^ 46 MEMORANDA FOR SUPERNUMERARY SERJEANTS, 5. lime* QUESTIONS. ] . In open Column ofCom- panies, where are tliey placed ? Page 126, Part 3. ANSWERS. Supernumerary Serjeants are di- vided in rear of tlieir respective Companies, at one pace distance from tlie rear rank, so that each shall have a portion under his eye, keep the men steady, and make them lock up well and prevent running in wheeling, &c. &c. 2. In Column at Jialf, or quarter distance. i^ec. 10, No. 8, Part 3. The same as above. 3. In dose Column. Sec. 10, No. 8, Part 3. On the reverse flank of their Companies. 4. Companies wheeled into Line. Sec, 9, No. 20, and page 126, Part 3. The Supernumerary of the lead- ing Division runs out to mark the right of his Company; the others wheel up with their Divisions, and remain in the same situation as a- f s, I I QUESTIONS. 47 ANSWERS. bove, except that they arc at tlirtt pacesinstead of one IVom the rear rank. 5. Marching past in stow lime* Pase, 244, Part 4. 6. Marching past in quick time. Page 245, Part 4. 7. When a close Column deploys. Sec. 10, No. 8, Part 3. They are three paces in rear of their Companies, dressing by their right. They are one pace in rear of their Companies. They face and deploy with their Companies. ' 8. If you arc Supernumera- ry Serjeant of the Division upon which the Column is to deploy. Sec. 36, ?art 3. 9. In Deployments, how do you face when marking iho base? Sec. 7, No. 5, Part 3. 1 „,ove out .itU the Covermg Serjeant, and give a pomt aB a base for the Line. If on the right Company, to the "^On a central Company in.^^^^^^^ On the left Company, to the lejt. 10. If you are Supernu' mcrary Serjeant of the central or rear Company, upon which Immediately upon the caut^u I move up with the Covermg Serjeant io the front of the leading Division, . IV M fl m 48 the Column deploys and forms Line. Sec. 3G, No. 2, Part 3. ANSWERS. so as to form a base for the Compa- ny when marching up into the AUgn- ment. 11. If a Column of Divi- «ion8 break into Column of Subdivisions. The Supernumerary Serjeants fol- low the movements of the Subdivis- ions in rear of which ihey are posted. ( 1. ^ Light In 12. If a Column of Divi- Mons break into Column of Sections. They take charge, according to seniority, of the Rear Sections (if there are no Officers.) If there are Officers they remain in rear of their Sections, and follow their move- ments. qualific 3. ce^sai 4. raw 49 a- n- QUESTIONS. LIGHT INFANTRX 18- id. dUESTlONS. 1. What is the object of Light Infantry 'i Sec. 1, Part 5. to (if ire eir ve- n What are tho vequisito qualifications for UghtTroopsI Sac. 1, No. 3. 3 Are bugle sounds ne- cessary in vatious situations 1 Sec 2, No,2.\ ANSWERS. To ensure the safety of t^^eCam^ and Cantonments of tbe A my^ u\nU when in motion, is coveiea "" !^^ I rted bv advanced guards, and pioteciea uv « and from them paiioles, &c. aim. Yes, but as they are liable to be , do not apply ti bodies oi troop reserve. I 4. From what point do the Tnen extend 1 Sec. 3, Wo. 4. 4 «f the line where From that pari ofthelu^^^^^ the bugle sounds, unless p by the distinguishing U. QUESTIONS. 5. To what point do thoy dose? Sec. 2, No. 4. 6. What do you mean by tlie distinguishing G? Sec. 2, No. 8. 50 ANSWERS. The spot from whence the bugle sounds, except preceded by the dis- tinguishing G. It is a note on the bugle. If one G precedes the extend or close, it indicates that it is to be to or from the Right. If t/oo G's, to or from the centre. If three G's, to or from the left. ai move oft' I sound of il Command. 8( 7. When is the ''Asscmhly" Bounded ? Sec. 2, No. 4. It is for sJdrmishers when extend- ed to run in with their supports and reserves upon the Battalion. n. ] number how mar 8. If a hne of skirmishers or an advanced or rear guard is required to occupy more space to the right or left. , Sec. 2, No. 5. 9. What difference is there between the assembly and close ? Sec. 2, No. 6. The buffle sounds " From the cen- tre, ExtauW^ upon which they will open out to one half more than their original extension. On the close being sounded, the skirmishers first run in upon their supports (unless the sound be pre- ceded by a G ;} and when the assem- hly sounds, the skirmishers, supports, and reserves move directly in rear of Battalion, keeping the front of it clear. J 2. miahers men cot 13. rule \vi ers loac 14. rule ft iO. When do the men At the last sound of the bugle, or 51 (lis- i aURSTIONS. move off if exercising by tlin sound of the Buglo 01- word of Command. Sec. 3, No. 1. ANSWERS. last word of Command, wbicli should be ijiven short, viz : the bugle sounda " To irtcnd from the rlghtJ^ At the lak sound, the right-hand n)au stands fast, and the remainder trail arms, face to the left, and ex- tend without further word of Com- mand. If by word, the same thmg takes place on the Command *' From the right, EitciuV^ * *\ II. In extending, if no number of paces arc named, how many should be taken. 6'cc. 3, No. 3. Six. J2. When a line of skir- mishers retires, how do the men come to their front 1 13. What is the invariable rule with regard to skirmish' ers loading 1 They come to the left about upon halting. Sec. 4, No. 9 That thev load before they ad- vance and after they retire, unless ordered to the contrary. Both men of a file must never be unloaded at the same lime. 14. What is the invariable rule for detached, skirmishers. The men of a file invariably act together. They must never get too far in advance to expose their flanks, QUESTIONS. Sec. 4, Nos. 2 and 3. 52 ANSWERS, but must regulate their movements by the files on their right and left. 1 5. Is it necessary in skir- mishing that lines should be accurately dressed ? Sec. 4, No. 7. 16. What is the best rule )r skirmishers to adopt in the jlection of ground to cover hemselves? Sec. 4, No. 8. ]7. Have skirmishers sup- ports 1 Sec. 4, No. 11. No, the men must be entirely guided by the nature of the ground. To carefully examine the ground previously to quilting their shelter, and to choose some spot affording cover for their next halting place. Yes, and when acting at any dis- tance from the main body they have a reserve, which must be kept entire and compact. OX 19. Ho move? Sec 20. H ordeied tance fto 21. ordered to the C 22. pany i 18. What is the rule for the strent^ch and distance of supports and reserves ? Sec. 4. No. 12. That the supports should consist of numbers equal to the line of sku- mishers, and the reserve at least one • third of the whole body, and more if possible. The supports should move from 100 to 150 yards m rear of the line of skirmishers, and the reserve from 60 to 100 yards m rear of the supports, both if possible un- der cover. 23. akirn talioi 80un< 2 squ ei9 nents aUESTlONS. 19. How do the supports niovel Sec. 4, No. 13. 63 ANSWERS. Thev advance and retire gejieral- lyl iL, except tlneatened by ca- vW-;-"^»^^r%iev.nvetoa lumn of Sections, ^ney n^o^^^ flank in Column of Sections. < :tl itirely ound. rround helter, fording lace. ny dis- ;y have t entire consist. 5 of skir- ;ast one [id more 3 should 3 in rear and the is in rear isible un- 90 If you'f Company i3 ordeJed to skirmish at a die- tance from the main body, Sec. 4, No. 19. 21 If your Company is ordered out as a flanking party to the Column. Sec. 4,JVo.24. 22. If more than one Com- pany is ordered to skirmish. Sec. 4, No. 25. skirmishing in front of a B^- talion and the 'Assembly sounds. See. 4, So. W. I never allow more than one half „f\uoskkmisl>atati,«e,theother half remain formed and ready to support. 24 If the Battalion forms square, how do the skirmish- CIS act 1 Sec. 4, No. 28. 1 extend its Subdivisions so as to cover the entire flank or flanks r^he' Column with intermed.a^ auDDorts if requisite. ^^"^"/'' CoTmn halts they face outwards. One Company ehould skirmish and another support. They immediately determine in v,\ direction to run, choosing that ""^h will least impede and soonest They take the most^^^^^^^^^ shortest way to the rear, ai the rear face. II n QUESTIONS. 25. What are the points of formation if skirmislmrs are threatened by Cavalry ? Sec. 4. Nos. 31 ^ 32. 54 ANSWERS. They run in upon their Supports and farm upon them, but should there not be time they close in u pon their own cenire and form the rally- ing square, the Supports and Re- serve movinfT down to assist them. Ql 26. What particular fiict should be impressed upon the mind of every soldier? Sec. 4, No. 35. Thatvviih steatliness and firmness he is, with a loaded musket and boy- onetin his hand, a match for any cavalry soldier. 27. What is the use of an advanced guard? Sec. 5, No. 1. To fed the way through a coun- try in front of a Column or Columns of an Army ; to gain intelligence of the enemy, and give notice of his vicinity or approach, so as to prepare the main body for attack or defence. 30. 1 rules sh< guard pay ingadefil Sec. 28. What are the general rules applicable to all advanced guards 1 Sec. 5, No. 2. To guard against surprise or un- expected collision with the enemy; to watch his motions or gain intelli- gence of his movements and forma- tion of the main body. 29. If your Company is ordered ta form an advanced guard on the line of march. Sec. 5, No. 3. 1 remain with the reserve, compos- ed of my two rear sections, — if by day about 500, if by night about 300 yards in front of the Column. I send my second section from the front (under the command of the Second Lieutenant,) 200 yards in 31. '^ leading comman guard 1 55 QUESTIONS. ANSWERS. my front; and the leading section, (under the command of ilie First Lieutenant,) 100 yards in front of it ; detaching fro>^i it— a double file un- der the command of a Corporal, 100 yards in its front, and a double file to each flank 100 yards from the road, and about 50 yards more re- tired than the Corporal's party. I place single files of communication between the different Divisions, and likewise between the reserve and the head of the Column. m 30. To what particular rules should an advanced guard pay a'.tenlion on enter' inga defile, wood, village, &c. ^ec. 5, Nos. 5, 7, 8. 31. What is ono of tho leading duties of an Officer commanding an advanced guard 1 Sec. 5, Nos. 9, 10. That its head should never enter a defile or hollow way without pre- viously occupying the heights on either side by flanking parties. That woods, villages, &c., capa- ble of concealing an enemy, should invariably be turned, and the rear threatened previous to being felt in front. No bog or impassable ground, oi any extent, should be left between them and the Column, without care- ful examination. He should endeavour to observe every thing /umse?/, and make his re- ports in a clear, decided, and cor- rect manner. He should also never commit himself in action if he can avoid it. I 56 aiJESTIONS. 02 Should an advanced guard advance after dislodging an enemy from a post? Sec. 5, No. 12. 33. What isapatrole.and its object 1 Patroles, Nos. 2, 3. ANSWERS. Not until it is perfectly reformed. 34. If a patrole has to as. cend a hill. Patroles, No, 5. It is a raoevable party belonging to the advance guard. Its prmcpal use is to ascertain the presence and position of an enemy, and exatnine houses, copses, &c. near the Ime of l^'arch capable of conceolmg an en emy and which are too distant to be examined by the advanced or fUnk- insT parties. It never should com- Inlt itself in action if it is possible to avoi^ it. On corning to it the patrole halts at the bottorS, and detaches a file or r^o in both directions round the base. before any one is permitted to as- cend. A file is then sent to the tort ^ith instructions not to shew itself upon the summit, but to make every observation behind the brow, creep- iogonorlyin.-down,a3Circumstan. ces or the nature of the ground ad- mits of. 35, What is a rear guard? Sec. 6, Na. 1. 36. What is the best man- ner to make preparations It is an advanced guard reversed. They are made in rear of the Line Cprevioue to falling back,) by 40. 67 med. gingto incipal ;e and samine line of an en- t to be r flank- d com- ssiblq to lie halts a file or the base, d to as- ) the tojf, ew itself ike every rtr, creep- cumstan- ound ad- reversed. ar of the back,) by QUESTIONS, for a retreat. Sec. 6, No. 2. 37. What degree of resist- ance may be required from a rear guard ? Sec. 6, No. 2. 38. Does tlie Officer com- manding the main body make known to his rear guard the nature of the ground over which he is to retreat? Sec. 6, No. 5. 39. Should it be necessary during an advance to carry a bridge, what steps should be taken. See. 7, No. 1. ANSWERS. a line of skirmishers bein» extend- ed and concealed as much as'possi- ble, with supports and reserves, rea- dy to sustain them. When the object is to ??ive suffi- cient time for a CoUitun lo pass a bridge or defile, and to gain time, its resistance must be most vigorous, and every hedge, copse, &c. must be de- fended with the greatest obstinacy; but when no object is to be gained it will retreat leisurely. Yes, whenever a considerable ob- stacle offers itself, such as crossing a bridge, passing throuqh a defile, &c., he will send an Officer to the rear to acquaint the Officer com- manding the rear guard of it, who will 3*^1 accordingly. The line of skirmishers (if pos- sible) cover themselves, and keep up a fire upon the enemy, while the supports close towards the bridge, and aided by the reserve, force the passage by the bayonet. The svip- poris then extend, the reserve main- taining possession of the bridge ur - til the old skirmishers have crossed in double rime and formed them- selves into supports. The whole then advance. 40. If during « retreat a The reserve first passes o^c, de" H QUESTIONS. bridge is to be crossed. Sec. 7, No. 2. 58 ANSWERS, taching parties to both flanks ex- tended. The supports close upon the one opposite the bridge, and halt n front of it until the skirmishers are over. They and the supports form in rear of the reserve. Ihe new hne of skirmishers fire as their front is cleared. 41. How many descrip- tions of piquets are there, and wbat are the duties of each? Sec. 8, No, 1. 42. What is the first duty ofan Officer on piquet? Sec. 8, Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 15. Outhjin? and Inlying* The Outlying is thrown forward a considerable distance ^^ J'^'^^l the camp or cantonment, to guard Its front^and flanks from Burpnse, to prevent reconnoissances being made £y the enemy, and to gam mtelh^ gence of his movements aua mten *'°The Inlying usualW remains in camp!acclr!d and ready to tur^ out when required. He roust reconnoiter the neigh- iS^of his po.t wUh a s.ron8 oatro\e in person, and take such pre Cns a^e may deem re^u,^^, for the immediate safety of h.s po.t^ He must then ""'"'numcate w. Mhe SeTftt^Sirarncl'S rerh^'atiroScatio-f™™ one flank to another shall be umn ierrupted. He muet be most owe- 59 QUESTIONS. I ex- upon a halt ishers )ports The J their brward 'ront of I guard trise, to g made intelU" [ inten- lains in to turn e neigb- a strong Buch pre- requisite, his post. I with the ri» placing ince, so as snce of the ,nd so sta- itioa from 1 be unin«^ most care- 43. In what manner should you.placo your sentries 1 Sec. 8, Nos. 8, 9, 10. 44. When your piquet is attacked and you are obliged tu retire. Sec. 8, No. 13. ANSWERS. ful that no road leads to his rear which is not observed. He must strengthen his post by abbatis, breast-work, &c., particularly where the defence of a ford or bridge is ui- trusted to him ; he should not, how- ever, without permission, block up a main road with other materials than such as are easily removed. He should also during his march from the camp, observe carefully the ground he marches over, so that he may defend it properly if attacked and driven back. In short, too much attention cannot be paid by Officers to acquire a thorough and quick knowledge of ground. They should be douhU, and posted in the most advantageous cituation for observing the country and secur- ing one another from being cut off. They never should be stationed near a copse or cover, Nvhere a sudden rush might be made upon them. — Should the chain of sentries be so far as to make it inconvenient to relieve them from the main body, one or two small parties under an officer may be detached to a conve- nient situaUon for that purpose. I retire slowly on the flank of the reserve piquet or main body, keep- ing up a hot fire, so as to give no- tice to the main body of the ap- proach of the enemy. I QUESTIONS. 45. Should your piquet be posted in u villuge. Sec. 8, No. 14. 60 ANSWERS. I place :tiy main body behind the lunciion of all ihe roads kadmg to \he enemy's position, ai the entran- ces from which 1 place obstacles, and post small parties behmd each, lor its defence. < 51. \ancod 46' Should a piquet shut itself up with the view of de- fending itself to the last extre- mity? Sec.B,K. 16. 47. Under what circum- stances should a piquet retire. Hec. 8, No. 17. 48. Where can sentries see the best at night? Sec. 8, iSo. 20. Never, unless particularly order- ed so to do, or in the expectation ol immeQi?.te support. As soon as the enemy attempta to surround the post. On a low situation, lookmg up a height, as objects are more easuy observed there, than at the top of it. 52. and re hear i what ( 53. edou infori act? htstr 49. By what precaution would you at night direct the sentry's attention to the proper quarter ? Sec. 8, No. 21. By fixing two forked sticks in the ground and a horizontal one placed Icross them, BO as to point out, by looking along it, the situation of the enemy's posts. 1^ 5' ling the 50. How oflen should they be relieved 1 Sec, S,No. 22. Every hour. I the g to iran- , and , for )rder- ionof iptd to L ; up a easily p of it. 8 in the placed out, by [1 of the QUESTIONS. 51. When nhould an ad- -vancod piquet got under arms. S»e. 8, No. 28. 52. If, after you are relieved and reluming to the camp, you hear firing from the piquets, what do you do? Sec. 8, No. 31. 53. Should you be order- ed out to patrol, in order to gain information, how should you acti InstrwHons of QgiceTS^No. 5. 61 ANSWERS. One hour before day.light, and if every tlfing ai>p«^ars quiet ui «tY;'" u ' iiniustoccupythepostsit held the duY before, previously sending lor- xvard nairoles to fe.l its Nvay ; and Bhould it discover any change in the position or posts of the enemy, it will immediately report it to lUe ui- ficer of the day. 1 immediately return with my par- ty to support the piquet. 54. Should you be patro- ling, and fall in with one of the enemy's patroles, what is raoR' advisable for you to do? Sec. 8, No. 36. 1 would gain every information from the country people ; observe narrowly the ground, such as copses, morasses, roads, &c, whether pas. sable for artillery and cavalry ; and in reporting the distances, marls tie ime m marching iU in preference to any other mode of describing it. To retire, and, if possible, with- out exchanging shots. 1 3'' of circumstance to the Field Officer ot the day. FINIS. PRINTED AT THK BRITISH WHIG OFFICE.