m IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 [Si M 112.5 ^ m 2.2 I.I 1 KS IJi m 1.25 1.4 1.6 6" - Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WSST MAIN STr«ET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 87i2-4503 #/, L1>^ • PART I. MANUAL EXERCISE. GENERAL DIRECTIONS. 1. Previous to connnencing tlie instruction in the manual and tiring exercises, the Captain, or otlier In- structor, must show the men in detail the different parts of the rifle, naming them. He will then ascertain by questioning that the men know these parts hy name. 2. The Instructor must always have a rifle, in order that he may show the required positions and move- ments. 3. The rifle must be carefully handled, as any rough usage will injure it. 4. Rifles when unloaded are to be carried with the hammer down on the nipple, except where it is other- wise directed in the Firing PJxercise ; when loaded, they are to be carried at half-cock; Manual Exercise By Numbers. I. The Order. The rifle will be placed perpendicularly at the right side, the butt on the ground, its toe in line with the toe of the right foot, the right arm slightly bent ; the right hand to seize the rifle between the bands, thumb pressed against the thigh, fingers slanting towards the 7 8 i*ART 1. ground. When tlie rifle haH })een placed at -The iJrder, the recruit must be instructed always to fall in on parade with it in that position. Manual Exercise by Niimhers. Fix— Bayonets. < n. Fixing Bayonets. A caution. On the command "Fix Bayonets," seize the socket of the bayonet with I the left hand, knuckles to the front, thumb to the rear, fingers pointing to the ground, left elbow to the rear ; at the same time push the muzzle a httle forward ; make a slight pause, then draw the bayonet, and when the point clears the scabbard turn it up, keeping the elbow down and the upper part of the arm close to the body ; place the socket on the muzzle (flat part of the blade to the front) and when it falls over the fore-sight, turn it with the thumb from left to right and press it home; then turn the locking ring in the same direction, and come to "The Order" together. For Sword Pattern Bayonet. ^On the command " Fix Bayonets," place the rifle between the knees, guard to the front, and at the same n 1 11 MANUAL EXEROIHE. 9 ^ Fix — Bayoiiets. Shoulder — At 7ns. Ttvo. rtiiue seize tho scrtbbard with the left hand, turning the handle of the bayonet towards the right frcint ; then seize the handle of the bayonet with the right hand, knuckles down- wards, and draw the bayonet to the front ; turn the point upwards when it is well clear of the body, and seize the ritie with the left hand under the upf)er band, place the back part of the handle against the right side of the barrel, knuckles to the right, arm close to the body, -md slide the spring on to the catch, and the ring on to the muzzle; lastly, seize the rifle with the right hand between the bands, and taking the time from the right, return to "The L Order" together. III. The Shoulder from the Order. On the command "Shoulder Arms," give the rifle a smart cant upwards with the right hand, catching it with the left in line with the elbow ; at the same time seize the guard, at the full extent of the arm, with the forefinger and thumb of the right hand, the re- maining fingers under the hammer ; the upper part of the barrel to rest in Lthe hollow of the shoulder. S On the word "Two," drop the left f hand smartly to the side 10 PAHT i. IV. The Present Arms. Present — Arms. On the command "Present Arms," seize the rifle with the left liand at the lower band, raising it a few inches by shghtlr bending the right arm, with- out moving the barrel from the shoul- der, and at the same time slip the thumb of the right hand under the hammer, and the fingers under the guard slanting downwards ; both arms close to the body. ; f On the word " Two," bring the rifle to a perpendicular position close in front of the centre of the body, guard to the front, as low as the right hand will admit without constraint, and- Two. ^'^^^P i^ with the left hand, the little i finger touching the projection in front of the lock plate, thumb be- tTTeen stock and barrel ; the right hand lightly resting on the small of the butt, fingers straight and slanting downwards; the weight of the rifle to be supported by the left hand. V. Tke Shoulder from the Present Arms. fOn the command "Shoulder Arms " I bring the rifle to the right side and I seize It with the right hand at " The Shoulder," the left hand remammtr to steady it to its place, arm close to ^the body. Shoulder — Arms. i Two. Port — Arms. Two. t As a Front Rank^ Charge — Bayonets MANUAL"^ EXERCISE. 11 ) On the word "Two/' drop the left i ha. d smartly to the side. VI. The Port Arms. r On the word " Arms," seize the rifle i as m the first niotion of " The Pre- L sent Arms" (No. IV.) ' On the word " Two," bring the rifle to H slanting position in front of the body, guard to the left and down- wards, the barrel crossing opposite the point of the left shoulder, and seize it at the same time with the thumb and fingers of the right hand round the s-jiall of the butt, the thumb and fingers of the left hand remaining round the rifle close in front of the back-sight; the left wrist to be opposite the left breast, both elbows close to the body. VII. 1. The Charge. ' On the command ' ' Charge Bayonets," turn on the heels, point the right foot to the right and the left fulf to the front ; at the same time, with- out changing the grasp of the hands, / pring the rifle to nearly a horizontal position at the right side, with the muzzle inclining a little upwards, and the right wrist resting against the hollow of the thigh below the hip-bone. The whole to be per- V. formed in one smart motion. 12 PARt I. Shoulder- Arms. Two. The Shotdder from the Charge, f On the command ** Shoulder Arms " raise the rifle to a perpendicular posi- tion at the right side, seize it with the right hand at '* The Shoulder " (No. 111.), turning at the same time to the front ; the left hand remaining in I, its place, arm close to the body. i Drop the left hand smartly to the ( side. 3. Itear Rank Charging Bayonets. Port— Arms. ) . Tw). ] ^8 already taught. Asa Bear Bank {^^^^^.^^^ command to charge bay Charge— ) ^^^^^ ^^ preceded bv the nanfmn '< a . Bayonets. ) ^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^ r' The Port." . .»»cii lyiic uuHiiiiana to charge bay- ] onets is preceded by the caution ''As ft^^^'^j.^S' remain steady at Shoulder- Arms. Two. VIII. Tfie Shovlder from the Port. ^ On the command " Shoulder Arms " bring the rifle with the left hand to the right side and seize it with the right ha id at "The Shoulder," the left hand remaining in its place, arm 1, close to the body. (On the word ''Two," drop the left i arm smartly to the side. # J ■ Order — Arms. Two. Slope — Arms. < 4 Two. MANUAL EXERCISE. X3 IX. The Order from the Shoulder. (On the command "Order Arms" seize the rifle smartly with the left hand, little finger in line with the point of the right shoulder, arm close to the body. fOn the word '*Two," lower the rifle witli the left hand nearly to the ground, arm and rifle moving close to the body ; then seize it with the right hand where it is held at **The Order," at the same time drop the left hand smartly to the side and I place the butt quietly on the ground. X. The Slope from the Order. ^ On the command ** Slope Arms," give the rifle a cant upwards with the right hand, and seize it at the lower hand ; then carry it to the left side and seize the butt with the left hand, the first two joints of the fingers grasping the inside of the butt, the forefinger half an inch from the heel, the thumb in front of the heel ; at the same time drop the right hand smartly to the V side. i On the word "Two," raise the rifle until the guard presses gently against the hollow of the shoulder, muzzle to point to the rear. 14 PART I. XL The Order from the Slope, Order-^Arms. \ an? set the 'rlfl '" >? '"t^ '"'^^^ I hand ^\H^ ^ ^^' "^^^^"^ *^^ right Two. i^^th^Tyf '7''°'' """T the rifle Urder —placing the butt on the l ground without noise. XII. Changing Amis at the Slope. Slope — Arms. ) Two. / ^s already biught. * Change — Arms. Two. Three. p.tl« fl,.^^^ ^^ MAKUAl EXERCISE. 17 Unfix — Bayonets. top of the socket), and insert the point a few niches ; again taking the time from the left, .end the bayonet with the left hand, and with the right seize the rifle where it will be neld at y The Order - then taking For Stvord Pattern Bayonet. On the command '* Unfix Bayonets " place the rifle between the knees guard to the front. Place the left hand on the guard of the bayonet, L''"^'^^^'-..''.^^'^ ^^^'^*' ««i^^ the handle with the right hand, knuckles to the front, fingers pointing down- wards, forefinger on the spring, tighten the knees on the rifle, press the spring, and gently raise the bayo- net upwards. When the bayonet is clear of the muzzle seize the scab- ^ bard with the left hand ; make a slight pause, then taking the time from the left, drop the point towards the scabbard, edge to the front and elbow raised, and insert the point a few inches into the scabbard ; again taking the time from the left, send the bayonet home, quit the hold of the scabbard with the left hand and seize the rifle with the right hand between the bands ; then takini:/ uie tmie from the right come smartly to "The Order." ^ 18 Trail— -Arrm. Shoulder- Arms. Two. Trail — Arms. PART 1, XVI. The Trail from the Order. On the command ' ' Trail Arms, " give the rifje a .sliarp cant upwards with the right hand, seizing it at the point of balance, and bring it to a horizontal position at the full extent of the arm !, hngers and thumb around the rifle. ' XVII. The Shoulder from the Trail. /* On the command " Shoulder Arms " tighten the grasp of the riglit hand, bring tlie rifle to a perpendicular - I position, and seize it with the left hand close in line with the elbow, at the same time raising it slightly, and seize It with the right hand at "The V ^shoulder " as already taught. I On the word " Two," drop the left ( hand smartly to the side. XVIII. The Trail from the Shoulder. On the command ''Trail Arms," seize the rifle with the left hand little hnger in hne with the right elbow arm close to the body. 19 Manual exercise. On the worjl "Tw„," seize the rifle iicrL ( through the hand to " The Order "^ ^ N.B.-Ar„. should never be trailed w.h ba/onets XX. Oroimding Arms. • On the command "Ground Arms " turn fh "'i' "'"ven:ent of the writ Gro,,,^. '^^l' After a shght pause, sink the ^'•~- 1 plat th^ r fle'rtl^:"' ''"T' ''»'' Siyt^^^^Atnt"^^"^''' -- XXI. Taking-rip Arms. Tale Up- Arms. r On the command "Take Up Arm^ " /where it tviii k^ v 1 1 ^S"*- "^na 20 PART I. IShoulder — Arms. Company — Salute. Secure — Arms. < XXII. SaliUhiy with Anns. > As already taught. ' On the command " Salute, " carry the left hand acroHs the body, and bring it ^ smartly on to the sling at the height j of the elbow. After a pause of three paces in quick time, drop the left (^ hand to the side. XXIII. Securing Arms. f For the protection of the rifle in wet weather, it may be carried as follows : The rifle to be under the right arm, butt to the rear, the hammer to be close up under the armpit, the barrel slanting downwards, and inclining to the left front ; the rifle to be flrndy grasped with the right hand, which is to be rather lower than the hip ; the right elbow a little to the rear. When bodies of men are required to carry their arms in this way they will I. receive the command "Secure Arms." ^, , ( ^n the command "Change Arms," Change- Arms. ^ change to a similar position under f the left arm. MANTTAL EXERCISR. 21 Manual Exercise, Judginu the Time. the^Manll^F ^ thor<,„gl.ly taught eaci, movement of be tai X f ^^'''' ^% '-'"'^''''^ ^'^^^ «"^^li-'r will next »>e taught to |)erform it ni (luiek time ; that is to srv pXm"e:;i''^ r'r":} '' '^ ^^"^ --emen^h: ^^i dSir V f ^ '''' ''^ ^'^^^ movement smartly and "tX %;; " tS' '^^''""' ""'"^^' '*'^' '''' --^^ XXIV. Standimj at Ease from the Order. Bayonets Fixed or Unfixed. ' f>n the word "Ease," without shift- ing the grasp, push the muzzle of the ritte to the front with the right hand arm close to the side, at the same time carry back the right foot as 1, when standing at ease without a rifle. XXV. Manual Exercise For Section Commanders. atteSw^^t;^1!l^^^^^^^^ -- ^o trail and order arms wit ftLm The ^ir''' '>'^ inandera diirit.,» fi,„ c ""'"• ^'>'* Section Coni- at the " Order » TJ f., « f '^y^>»et Review Exercise -„ fix ^^.^ fo'^7e/lLl'"St t^^-^ *« assault, and when escorting the S;w, •" '" '*" Statid at — Ease. < 22 PART I. ^ Suizo the rifle hs directed in the first motion of the "PreHent Arms" then raise it perpendicularly in fnmt ot the face, right hand grasping the liecover—Arnifi. { ^*'*'^'^ ''^ t»« })utt, thumb as liigli as the mouth, harrel to the front ; at the same tnne place the left hand under the hutt, thuml) in frcmt of the Iieel, first two joints of the fin- I gors round the side of the })utt. XXVI. Piling A rma. rani' ""fh'^'"''' ^^ the motions of the rifle taught in sinj^le rank the company m two ranks, at close order will be taught to pile arms as follows : ' On the word -Pile," both guides will place themselves on their re- spective flanks of the company, turn- ing inwards, to superintend the movement ; the rear rank will close up a pace of 21 inches, and the front rank men will draw back the right . toot, ready to turn about. On the word "Arms," the front rank wil turn about, bringing their rifles with them at the short trail ; the whole will then place the butts of then rifles between their f^et, guards File- MANITAL EXKRCIHK. 23 Arnm. Stand — Clear ^tand — To. to tho loft; after which tlie odd miinher roar rank, ami the even lumihor front rank, will incline their nHc8 towanlM each other, and croHS rods IhiH done, the odd nuniher front rank man will, with his left iiHnd, seize the rifle of the even number front rank nmn by the muz- zle, bearing it from him, and with us riirht hand lock rods by i.assintr -{ his own by the left of the rods and to the right of the barrels of the other rifles ; when firmly locked, the even number fr(,nt rank, seizing his rifle between the bands, will move the heel of the butt to his right front so as to form a triangle of equal sides with the other two butts; lastly, the even number rear rank will lodge his rifle between the muz- zles of the rifles of the front rank sling uppermost. When there is an odd hie, each man of the file will lodge his rifle against the pile on his right, if it IS m his own section, other- l wise against the pile on his left. On the word " Clear " the ranks will step back a pace of 10 inches, and turn to the directing flank. On the word ''To" the ranks will turn inwards, and close on their arms by taking m pace of 10 inches lorward, 24 PART I. JJnpile — Arms. < fOn the word *' Unpile," seize the rifle with the right hand m:^er "-he - Ui)per band, the front rank ^, the same time drawing bat right feet ready to turn to the fron^ ( On the word ** Arms," the men will unlock the rods without hurry bv raiamg the pile and allowing the butts CO incline inwards, and come to Tho Order." The front rank and guides will then ^' Front," the rear rank will step back a pace of 21 inches and the guides wiJl move to I their places. In piling arms on parade, the word "Break— OiF" The mef^irY ''^^.^-^-p^-r." On againXllingTn, broking o5 " ^'"'' '^^"^^^"^^ '' *^^y «^-^ before' It is necessary to be careful in piling and unnilin^. anns, to prevent damage being do'lie t'o the rXanf Marchi^tg with Arms. motions of ^hl'^fl" ^t -i^"^^* t^ P""^^™ *^^ necessary motions of the rifle while marching. These can best hp o^ tt mir ^^'^"^ ''^'' ^^^^ -"^ ^^- ^^^ tJih^''''^ '^''^''''' u^^"^^ b^ ^""''^ ^« ^^^^ left foot comes to the ground ; the executive word of the commrd tt^tou"" ""''''''' ^^ ^^^ ^'^'^' foot Tor: to 3. When soldiers standing in other than file forma tions, with rifles at the "Order" and bav™ receive tiie command " C^uick— March, ""rjr /t M 'X'i '*w rt« -i ^ k I MANUAL EXERCISE. 25 "Slope Arms " will precede any cosmnand to march In all cases when tlie command to " Shrider Arms ■' iriespectivc of any change of formation until thpv receive the word to "Slope," "Trail," etc.', etc ^ 0. Orde,^' J "^ '" *'l'' ^""nation, with arms at "The Ifii .Va, "" j-eceivmg the conmiand " Quick March " «iU "Shoulder Arms " as they take the first step ' 6. Men marching at "The Trail," will order arm^nn the command " Halt." oraerarmson arms I''" tC t'^T..'" ''*^^*^n «« formation, with arms at The Trail," men will "Shoulder Arms" on being turned, or formed, into file, and will ™rai?" again when turned into line formation, or formed f^l a Soldiers moving in file formation with shouldered arms. If ordered to form fours, or to turnTnto line Wation, will remain at "The Shoulder" if UyoC: 9 When soldiers marching or marking time with trailed arms, turn about, the rifles will be bro.mhTf^ ' a perpendicular position by a turn of tL wrist fn the first pace of the turn, and will be trailed a^fn on the fourth (the one in the new direction); if at "X Stone " the rifles will be brought to a perpendicular posSn on the first pace, and sloped again ,m the fourth 10. When soldiers standing with ordered »rm= form fours, move by the "side step, " "tirbtk ™? 26 PART I. }} r:e%r=^Tt''short T::i,.. Qnick—March. \ ^8 usual. t"repare to I r^, . C^W^e. /*^^'«^"^^t the "Slope." Charge. I Slope. " ' remaining at ' ' The '7/'-^'^^- «-'»-the«SMpe" '''""" ""'""'-"^--"neaC.. the Charge. PART II. FIRING EXERCISE FOR THE SNIDER RIFLE. win'^h/r""' ri''"'* ^^"'■"■"g th« Firing Exercise teulht thir"^ 'Y "f Quoted in tlie use ..f the Ss' taught the four rules for aiiuinsr nnfl „...^„ * "Js"^^' different distances off a to Z-d IT ,! " "'!'/ u"' shown a mark to aim at ' ^^ """* ^'" ^e than half a pace apart" Se ' "Ldfr,:"'", ",?' '^^^ The Instructor must always carry a rifle and nnf move about and closely scrutinise eadHra^I's ?^^^^^^^^ 1. LOADING 4ND FIRING. The object of this practice is to teach the soldier f^ load, make ready, present and fire. """^ ^^'^ {a) Standing. On the command '* Heady," carry j^.H t «ijwuo 6 mcnes to the right, and 3 to the rear, of the left 33 34 Startdimj, Load- ing and Fir- ing by Num- ber 8, — Beady. ^ Two. TART II. foot, right foot to point to the right front ; at the same time bring the rifle to a horizontal position at the right side close above the pouch, the small of the butt in front of the hip, and grasp the stock firmly with the left hand at the point of bal- ance, thumb between the stock and barrel, elbow to be close to the body to support the rifle, and right hand holding the "Small." fOn the word "Two," half-cock, open the breech, put a cartridge into the barrel, push it home, close the breech, and carry the hand to the "Small." 'On the command " Yards," adjust the slide to the distance named ; then, if necessary, raise the flap carefully, and without a jerk ; < full-cock, return the hand to the "Small," and fix the eyes on the mark. Emphasis should be laid on the distance named, and not on the word "yards." When at " The Ready," it is required to give a long explanation, the men can be relieved from a con- strained attitude as follows : ' On the command "Rest," without altering the position of the feet, seize the rifle with the right hand where it is held at "The Order," and place the butt quietly on the ground, a few inches in front of the right foot. - Yards. Best, ■L FIRING EXERCISE. 35 Beady. |P^.*if «ii"^»»^"d - Ready, '^ return /to " The Ready "pos ion. Points to be Observed when at **Thb Ready" heuV^mrpf: ^ii^r^y ^V^^ Pl^^^e rolu^re it is weta at ihe Fresent;' the small of the butt h,^t V» (jmra, the thumb ivell forward and pointim to fh^ mnzde, body erect, left Me perpendicnlJr, r,"ZhZ,Jet well forward eyes Jiu-ed „,. the mark, hmdinthemme On the command ''Present," bring the rifle at once into the hollow of the right shoulder, which must not be allowed to give way, pressing it there- to with the left hand, the left elbow we 1 under the rifle to support it, the , right elbow a little lower than, and well to the front of, the shoulder to form a bed for the butt, the fore- finger of the right hand on the tria. ger, but not pressing it. As the rifle touches the shoulder, bring the cheek . down on the butt, close the left eye, land align the sights on the mark. The squad will be frequently brought back to " The Ready by the command As yon wfre :~e a Frest^^ clruentifr"'' .^" ^^- ----d'tfiisC^^^^^^^ Xn thp n f '? 2'^^'^" '" performed satisfactorily when the motion of hrmg will be similarly exDlained and afterwards the following commands gUn^^^P^^^^ sent—Ftre, This apnlies eqi,«lh. f .. i.v,..if^ 1 ', , . Present. 36 PART II. Ease-sprhujs. To EA8E-HPRING8 WHEN AT THK HaLF OH FULL CoCK. "Place the thumb of the right hand on the conil) of the hununer, and the foretinger on the trigger, and draw both ])ack until the sear is disengaged from the half-bent of the tumbler, — then let the hammer gently down (removing tlie foretinger from the trigger) on the nipple and lower the flap of the back-siglit, if raised, — and carry the hand to its position at the ''Heady.'' Springs must never be eased when a cartridge is in the chamber. ' Points to be Observed when at "The Present." The body should be erect (ttui ivell balanced. The rifle shoidd be held firndy in the imlmi of the left hand, the wrists kept well 9(j), sights perfectly itpriyJd, the butt well in the shoulder, left elbow -well imder the rifle, right elbow nearly square with, and ivell to the front of the shoidder, head inclined forivard, not sideivays. Recrnits are apt to flx their eye on the fore-sight and not on the mark. In that case the mark cannot be distinctly seen, and the difficulty of aiming Is tJiereby greatly increased. Care should be taken to correct this. The trigger shoiUd be pressed, not jerked or snatched af, and for this purpose it is desirable that the thumb be kept well forivard and pointiiig to the ^nuzzle. The aim should be taken quickly, and the breathing restrained while aiming and pressing the trigger. The position of the head with reference to the butt, when taking aim, must depend entirely on the eleva- i: FIRING EXEKCISE. 37 Fire. turn UHod. Witli hiuhII oluvHtion the butt muHt be brought to tht) hoad hy raising tho sliouUlur, or tlie cheek must ha placed on tlie butt by bending the head a little forward, not sideway.s, ho as to get tho eye tixed on the object through the notch of the back sight. As the distances increase, the head nuist be raised or the shoulder lowered. The Instructor nuist sou that each man gets his aim within three seconds wlien standing, four, when kneel- ing, and six, when lying down. f On tho command "Fire," without I any nioticm of the hand, eye or arm, press tlie trigger till the hammer fallii, then C(»me smarJy to the first position of "The Ready." (On the C(mnnand "Ready," again half-cock, open the breech, throw out the old case, jiut in a cartridge, close the breech, and cany the hand to the " Small " as before. ^ On the command "Cease Fire," if the rifle is loaded remove the car- tridge and return it to the pouch, (if after tiring, remove tlie empty case), close the breech, lower the slide, put down the flap if raised, and I'eturn the hand to the " Small." Beady, or. Cease — Fire. ^ Order — Arms. ^ On the command "Order Arms," seize the rifle with the right hand clwse in front of the left, at the same time bring the right foot up to the left, wait a x)ause, and come to "The 38 PART II. I i I I I I I i ,1- I I i Each man in succession must be scrutinised while he is practising, and have his errors pointed out and corrected. The Instructor should also occasicmafly cause each man to aim at his eye, to ascertain whether the ann is quickly and readily obtained, and also mamtained while the trigger is being pressed. (b) Kneeling. 'On the command *' Ready" bring the rifle to the position of *'The Ready" standing, pointing the left foot to the front, at the same time carry the right toe well to the rear ^ and straight behind the left heel, sink on the right knee, which should point to the right front ; bring the weight of the body at once on the right heel, place the left fore-arm on or behind the left knee, with the rifle against the side. (On the word '*Two,» half-cock, open the breech, place a cartridge in the barrel, push it home, close the breech, and carry the hand to the "Small." Kneeling^ Locui- ing and Fir- ing by Num- bers, — Ready. Two. f On the command " Yards," Yards \ ''^^J^^* ^^e back-sight, full-cock, and carry the hand to the " Small," as I taught when standing. Points to be Observed at "The Rkady" Kneeling. Thp, Ipft. h('t>l ahrt/iilrl /iV7> ^, ..„'. I- 7 • 7 .1 advance of, aiid never behind, the left knee; the body Firing exercise. 39 • should be firm and erect, and every man must get a good position before going on loith the drill. As in standing, when, at "The Ready," it is required to relieve the men from a constrained attitude, it may be done as follows : — Rest. Heady. fOn the command "Rest," raise i the body off the heel, and place J the butt in line with, and to the 1 right of, the left foot, hold the rifle ! with the right hand above the left, [ or drop it if preferred. 'On the command "Ready," re- turn to the position previously oc- ^ cupied. ^ On the command " Present," bring the butt of the ri^e smartly into the hollow of the right shoulder, as when standing, but place the left elbow on the left knee, with the fore-arm not inclined to one side, press the rifle into the shoulder with the left hand, place the forefinger of the right hand on the trigger, but with- out T.ressing it, and aim as when ^ standing. Points to be Observed at "The Present," Kneeling. The body should be kept well down on the heel, and as erect as possible, the elbotv in the most comfortable and convenient place on the knee, or over it if preferred ; the rifle should rest solidly in the palm of the left hand and Present. 40 1*ART 11. Ready. or, be firmly grasped ; the elevation nhould he qot, if neces- sary, by lowerina the right shoulder without shifting the left elborr. ^ ' On tlie command " Fire," proceed as taught when standing, that is : Press Fire. . ^^^^ trigger vvitliout any motion of tlie hand, eye, or ;irm, till the hammer falls ; then bring the ritie to the hrst ^ position of ''The Ready." On the conmiand ''Ready," half- cock, open the breech, throw out the old case, put in a cartridge, close the breech, and carry the hand to the "Small." ' On the command " Cease Fire," proceed as when standing, that is, if loaded, remove the cartridge and return it to the pouch (if after tiring, remove the empty case), close the breech, ease springs, and return , the hand to the " Small." ' On the command "Order Arms," rise, bring the right heel up to the left,' and turn on the left heel to the front, at the same time grasp the rifle with the right hand in front of the left and I, come to "The Order." (c) Lying Down. f On the command "Ready," bring the rifle to a Iiorizontal position at the ritrlif, ai> C On the Command '* Order Arms," Order— Arms. «^ come to **The Order," as already ( taught. III. Firing in Two Ranks. The instructions already given for firing in single rank, apply equally to two ranks, excei)t that the rear ranks will be closed up 30 inches, and the front rank will kneel. (a) Volley Firing. C On the command *' Volley Firing," Volley Firing. < the rear rank must take a pace of 30 ( inches forward. ' On the command ** Ready," the front - rank must kneel, and both ranks , load. ( (Here the Instructor must name the ( object.) Ready. At- ■Yards. Present. Fire, Beady. or Cease — Fire. S On the command " Yards," ad- / just the sights and full-cock. f On the command " Present," come 4 to *'The Present," and aim as taught I in single rank. r On the command ''Fire," press the < trigger, and bring the rifle to the I horizontal position at the side. I On the command " Ready," proceed as already taught. On the comma ceed as before 1 ^\ S On the command " Cease Fire," pro- taught. t ! 48 PART II. (On the commantl "Order Arn.« " come to -The Order," as tau JlTin Bingle rank, and tlie rear rank men resume their distance. (b) Independent Firing. r Onthecaution "Independent Firing " Independent Firing. Heady. At— Yar^s. Commence. Cease—Fire. J On the command "Ready," the j fc.r ^"^'••'"'t'"- "'"«t name the I On the command " Yard., " J acljnst the sights and full-cock ^On the command "Commence" come to "The Pivopnt •';•'■, fire ur^A \' -^'"^^"'i ann and l^S i """^'""'^ the practice inde- unwTh^' "' '""^1""' ^'"gl« rank ; given '"'"""''"'^ " °«ase Fire " is /On the command "Cease Fire" (. proceed as already taught Irank men resume thei^ distance 3. CONTROL OF FIRE DRILL opr'ZdtLtitt.t:ratt"V^^^^^ '" *« squad or sec-"™ - ™? "' *°"'^^ •"* «'*er another I'IRING £XEK(JI8B. 49 >» representing men kneeling, cavalrv a cun etc nh. targets to be provided regimentallyO sCl.I i^ t""." "'""""nders, and the Captain should act as Instructor. Subalterns should under the supervsjon of the Captain, frequently be practsed m actmg as instructors to their half companies If at the halt, sections should be practised in voIIpv :xerci^f'":|-t"*i"?'^V'^'' ''^''? '^°-' in thrS example:- "'«'>"«'»'• giving the caution, for r " ^''^'> volleys, by sections, nam- Instnictor. J '"§ yO"r own objects;" or "rapid volleys at the cavalry target,'" or ''at I. the gun," etc., etc. If it is intended to advance as in the medium and poMtion, the sections should be extended at one pace sectfon. ' '^' P""'' "''""•'' ^' ^^P' betweer' K Tiistrnctor. /"Fire one (or more) volleys by sec- l. tions and advance." adva^ncpf nT'^ f-""^ ^' '"^ ^ ^^"^^^^ 1^^^' ^^ ^^ separate advances of sections ; a section should be told off as toecf and ^g ''''T \ "^^^^ '^'^'^^^ ^e named to pZted nnf . 1^'''''* ^^^ ""^"^^^ ^^^ ^^ *^ ^^d^^^^e clearly Son whn •)? ^""^.' ^^^ to the commander of his sec- tion, who will see that the right direction is kept. seey^hTt^i^ll ;r^^^^f.«"""f '^der of the directing section sees that all the sections have delivered their vnllpvg keenin?'^'''!^'' '^'^^^''' *^^ ^^^^^« conforming'; but Keeping 3 or 4 paces m rear, so that they may not w pkk*T n. overlap wlieii the tlirectiiig section hnltH. This is when tlie advance is in a general line. Eacli advance, as a rule, should he from 40 to 60 paces hut this and the pace niu- b depend on the nature of the ground and the distance from the target. The advance should he conducted quietly, the fewer words ()f connnand the better; the commander of the (lirectnig section should give the command " Volley Fn-ing ' as a signal for his section to halt, the other 8ectu)n8 should halt in line without word of connnand and section commanders will then give the command Keady. If from the nature of the ground, the men cannot see to hre lying down or kneeling, they must stand, dropping on the knee directly they have delivered their tire ; and if a section cannot see the object at all the section commander should not give the connnand "Keady. Directly a volley has been delivered, the men should come to - The Rest " position, kneeling, unless tiling lying down, when they will ren)ain in that position The leaf of the backsight, if raised, should be put down when the men advance. Volleys should De by sections. Independent firing is to be opened at about 200 ^r ?^ r"' ^'^^ ^'^^rgets, but not more than 5 rounds should be so expended. 4. INFANTRY TACTICS AS INFLUENCED BY FIRE. The limit of the employment of rifle tire must depend on the tollowing considerations : nRINU EXEllCISfi, gi , («) The distance to which f)i« ..;« ' ^ , Its accuracy. ^''^ '^^^^ »« sighted, and (b) Knowledge of the distance. .. ^W ^Suitability as regards din.^nsions of the objects (d) 8kill of the firer. (e) Features of the ground an equal number „f shots fiSufiSuy "''"'' "'"" tio„ ..f elevation a„U direc fon eu bles th ' "' ","""■ of ammunition to be reLrulat;.,! u " ""I'^'^l'ture l'«nd, an,l ia an aid to di'tlpw' "^^ '""" ^"^^ '" effect to the power of timrirtf • '/u''''T *" ^"^ f"» iire it is abLSy n'L4t'th^t'' •^r"!'^" of should be tlH.roughlv tmintrl „L .**''=*"'" 'waders in the control of fire w.d In Tvf """f •'""^ Practised executive words of co'mmanrf ,n T *^ """''""« and men deliver their v~,ladiv^ a manner that the "'"" --t""-*ietford rifles, with-the" MaTtrnrS;J 52 PART II. up to 1,700 yards, and with the Snider up to 900 yards ; but employment of fire at such distances should be confined to troops acting on the defensive, or to those who are especially told off in the attack to cover the advance of the attacking line from suitable posi- tions, on the flanks of the advance. It must, however, be borne in mind, that unless the range is^ ascertained by experienced and trained range- takers, and the objects fired at are suitable ones, fire at extreme ranges is merely waste of ammunition. At short and medium distances it is of less importance, owing to the comparative flatness of the trajectory* that the exact range should be ascertained. In the absence of range-finders the distance must be judged by trial volleys, but the value of this method depends on the nature of the ground ; if the bullets fall on turf or wet ground, or into furze, etc., no dust will be thrown up, and it will not be possible even with a telescope to determine if the bullets are falling short or not. It is not advisable that troops advancing to the attack should fire volleys by larger fire units than sections. This does not apply to long distances or when acting on the defensive. 5. AIMING DRILL. The recruit, while learning the ** Firing Exercise. " should be thoroughly instructed in the use of the sights, and in aiming drill, so that he may learn how to adjust the back-sight, and to aim at stationary and moving objects. This instruction is most important, for ex- actitude in aim nnd in flip arlinofmiorif r^f *-u^. u^^u sight is absolutely necessary for good markmanship. FIRING EXERCISE. 53 Progress in aimi-g at stationary targets is to be tested by making each man aim from a rest at different distances. Tripods formed of three stakes tied or looped near the top must be used for this purpose, supporting a ba<^ of sand about 4i feet from the ground; if thtse are not available, piled rifles with bayonets fixed (sheathed) may be substituted. ^ The following four rules must first be explained, and the Instructor must see that they are carefully carried out in practice : — 1st.— The back-sight must be kept perfectly upright. 2nd.— The eye must be fixed on the mark aimed at and not on tlie fore-sight. ' Recruits are apt to fix the >ye on the fore-sight, and not on the mark, in ivhich case the mark cannot he dis- tinctly seen, and tlie difficulty of aiming is greatly in- creasecvt 3rd.— In taking aim, the left eye must be closed. If a recruit is not able to do this at first, he ivill soon succeed by having a handkerchiej tied over his left eye. 4th.— Aim, which must be an exactly true one, must be taken along the bottom of the notch of the back- sight, the tip of the fore-sight, to the centre of the mark aimed at. The aim with the sights as described in the fourth rule, is^the one for general use, the sights appearing 54 i PART II. B^^hrr *'»";? half. way up the nSo? the back! sight, the sights then appearing thus :— M This is termed *' Half-sight." For the purpose of oarryhig on the " Aiming Drill " light wooden targets of the kind depicted K d a- the solIL''Jo''''°"v'^"''^ ^ P'"^'*'^''. In teachtg 300 varZ f " '*' **^^ S''"""*' l'°« ** distances ovef JOO yards, two or more of these targets should be placed toge her. The colouring of the targets"" to be of white pamt, and the bull's lye and figuL in Mack wit?a Si' "^fi *'" ^^"}^^ ^ *™ ■-^'^- At '^ target 7oO to 600 Jdt l^^"'-'!! * *> ^'^ ''^"^'■y 100 yards frmn 100 to bOO, with the sight proper for the distance. 2nd. At a target with a fieure or «OT,rc« o,, u /«„.,.„„ 1 « a) at every ICS yards, from 30olo"600; thVahiTat all distances to be directed at the ground line f FIRING EXERCISE. 55 FRONT 2 FEET STATIONARY TARGETS FRONT BACK 2 FEET BACK Figr. Fige. Each man, after adjusting the back-sight for the dis- tance ordered, must balance his rifle on the sand-bag, and aim at the mark, with the eye at a point above and in line with the heel-plate of the rifle. Having care- fully aimed and seen that the aim is not disturbed when his hand is removed, he will step aside in order that the instructor may see that the aim is correct. Another man may then be directed to look along the sights (with his eye in line with the heel-plate) and say whether there is any error ; should there be any, the instructor should explain what the consequence would be if an object were being fired at, and then cause the first man to aim again until improvement is manifest. This method will fix each man's attention, and induce him to avoid the errors, if any, which he may have noticed in his comrade's aim. Instructors must insist upon each aim being exactly correct ; some men naturally possess a '* correct eye," 50 PART II. Dofn'tsl^""^""*^ .^'"' ""' *'•" ''Ptitude to align three aiming at smuU objects at"ordistSt S^ V^^'F J WV ""'■'TTinmiiin t PART III. BAYONET EXERCISE. OENEHAL WBECTIONS. hi; fr'''"'**rj "f. Company.— Vf hen the company has been thoroughly instructed in the Manual and^FWng Exercises, it may be taught the Bayonet Exerdse^ for this purpose it will, in the first instance, be formed m ^sections of not more .than sixteen men', in J^ J- Method of Teaching—The exercise will first be taught m slow and quick time, by Numbe-s after Tud^Lth/rP-''^.^"'" "" *-"8hfto perform' them' judging the time in the review exercise, and with such variation from the regular order of the drill as the Captain may require, frequently changing qtiicklv from one movement to ?T.-ther. '"'S'ng qmckly 3. Podtton.—ln attaining a good and firm pcjition care must be taken not to allow the limbs to be S' as any stiffness will prevent the promptness of action requisite to give effect to the bayonet. 4. Giving Points at Marh.-ln order to teach the recruit to deliver the thrust in a proper direction a cross bar upon poles may be erected, from wS balls can be suspended, and a squad being drawn up in front should be practised in giving point at them. ^ 1. Pkbuminary Drill. The company having fallen in in single rank as above directed, will be formed into two deep, as follows -Z 57 58 PAKT III. On the word *' March," the odd > nuiDbers will take four paces to the front. Company^ Fix Bayonets. Shoulder — Arms. Prepare for Bayonet Mxercise — March. Port— Arms. As already taught. CJiarge— ( ^^ already taught. In the bayonet Bayonets. | J^ercise, this is called the ''First I Position." Preliminary \ JJrill in Slow \ r^ ^. (or Quick) r Caution. Time. j The feet must be kept at right angles to each other throughout the following exercises. On the command "Second Position," draw back the right foot twenty- four inches ; the body to be balanced upon both feet, the heels in line with each other, both knees bent, and kept well apart directly over the feet, ^ the left pointing to the front. ' On the command " Third Position," advance the body by extending the right leg and bending forward the left leg without moving or raising the feet ; still keom'ncr flip hoflir ii*^«.;».v,4. \ and the head well up. Second — Position. -I Third- Position. BAYONET EXERCISE. 59 Second — Position. Advance. As before. Retire. Double - Advance, Double — Retire. First — Position. Shoulder — Arms. Order— Arms. Stand at — Ease. 1 / (On the command "Advance," move forward the left foot six inches, and follow with the right the same length of step. (On the command "Retire," step back with the right foot six inches, and follow with the left the same length of step. f On the command "Double Advance,' bring up the right foot to the left, and step out again with the left to the "Second Position." (On the command *VDouble Retire," brmg the left foot back to the right, and step back again with the right to the ' ' Second Position. " 'On the command "First Position," ■ bring up the right heel to the left, I straightening the knees. As already taught, resuming the proper front with the first motion of " The Shoulder." In this and the following drills, each movement will be repeated as often as may be necessary ; but the men must not be kept too long in the same position. When iv is necessary for an awkward man to repeat any par- ticular portion of the drill, the rest should be allowed to i^tand at ease. 60 PART III. As already taught. 2. Guards and Points by Numbers. Company — Attention. Shoulder — Arms. Port — Arms. Charge — Bayonets. Guards and Points by Numbers, in J- Caution. Slow (or 1 ime. J ' I Quick) Time. GuoA'd. Point. On the command *' Guard," fall back to the ' Second Position," with the knees well apart, the head and body j erect, and the chest expanded and ^ beat the attack with the foot ; the rifle retaming the position of "Charge Bayonets," the point of the bayonet directed towards the height of a I mans breast. Plate. I. r On the command "Point," without quitting the hold or losing the balance ? i . ^i^®' ^-^vance it gradually to th3 full extent of the arras ; at the ;?m,-®. ^^^^ incline forward to the Ihird Position," the right elbow rather under and close to the stock. I Plate II. Two, I ^ On the word "Two," resume slowlv (^ the position of ' ' Guard, " "" J TO FACE t>AQE 60. J PLATE I. GUARD. to FACE PAGE dO. PLATE II. POINT FROM GUARD. POINT. TO FACE PAGE 61. PLATE III. ^iOW GUARD. ■ TO FACE PAGE 61. PLATE IV. FROM POINT TO LOW GUARD. ■' POINT. TO FACE PAGE 61. PLATE V. HIGH GUARD. I I TO FACE PA6E 61. PLATE VI. POINT PROM HIGH GUARD. f POINT, /. y TO FACE PAGE 61. PLATE VII. HEAD PARRY. r/. BAYONET EXERCISE. 61 Low — Oiiard. Point. Two. High- Point. Two. ^ On the command "Low Guard," l)ring the rifle to the ** Low Guard, "by turn- ing? the sling uppermost, and raising the butt and right elbow as high as the head, the back of the hand to- wards the right ear, and the bayonet pointing downwards to the front. I Plate III. {On the command " Point," point as before, but downwards, and as the rifle gradually descends, turn the bar- rel upwards. Plate IV. On the word "Two," resume the position of the *' Low Guard." (On the command "High Guard," brintr the rifle to the "High Guard" by lowering tlie right wrist to the hip ; the left hand to be opposite the breast. Plate V. { Head — Parry. < / On the command "Point," point as \ before, but upwards. Plate VI. rOn the word ''Two," resume the I position of " High Guard " ' On the connnand " Head Parry, ' raise the rifle, turning the sling upwards till the left wrist is as high as, and opposite to, the forehead, the bayonet directed to the left front ; the butt to slant downwards. The Angers of the left hand to be closed, and the thumb extended to avoid a sabre cut. I Plate VII. 62 Point. Two. Sh(ytien~~Arms.- II I PART HI. r On the command " Point," direct the buftT^ ^«^«, front by drawing the 1 the riflTrff th.h,^a, and advance the rifle to the full extent of the arms urnm. h,, barrel upwards and ope .' Ung.^, .rugors. Plate VIII ^On the command "Shorten Arms' throw back thoriil. to the full extent of the right arm, lowering the t.oint of the bayonet direct to th! front' tt barrel resting upon the left krm he hn7''. "" """'^' ■•'>"' «'"'ry back ^ tlieW^y by extending the Jt leg. J On the command " Point, " point as I ^ITA f""""^ ^" ^-^ f'"»'. keeping I the left leg extended. Plate X ("Shtterl^^"'" -*-*"'•>« As already taught. [On the word "Arms," brine ud thp tshouTder""" *" "'^ f ■•""'' -d Order—Arms. } >S^ As already taught. iShoidder — Arms. Port — Arms. Charge — Bayonets. The caution will be given as before, accordincr to the exercise which is to be perforn)ed. '' Giuird. As before. ' On the command ^'About," straij/hten the knees and raise the rifle perpen- dicularly in front of the centre of the body ; at the same time turn to the right about upon the heels, the smartly changing the hold of the rifle with the right hand at the balance and grasping the small of the stock with the left hand, sink down again to the position of "Guard," by ^ bending the knees. 5. Exercise in Quick Time. The movements detailed in the precedina numbers having been taught in Slow Time, wifl ™ be s-ai^ t ^t} ^ ^ r ^«' ^h"-v:^^: OT,.,,amed in No 1 wiU be made mors rapidly, and in ™nl;- T'' •? ^.^ *ru8t will be delivered nore^qSly «spec.ally at the Utter part, and in withdn^wlng the 66 PART III. 6. ExKRoisE IN Single Rank front, the Company beTng /eformed 1'''™'^^ *? "''' that purpose ^^ retormed in single rank for will be brought toks nmn'.f /.'"'''' *'*'* Company " Guard," as follows :-' ^""" "'^ P"'*'*'"" "f About. \ Shoulder— j 0.fcm.' [*« *'«f"re directed. * Guard ; Right, Point ; Left, Point ; Uw^Guard, Point ; High-Guard, Point; Right, Point; Low-Guard, Point; Guard; About. The above exercise will then be per- formed with the right shoulder and leg foremost, and when it is com- pleted, the word "About" will be given and line will be 'formed as follows : Shoulder — Arms, Reform — Ranks. On the word "Ranks," th^ odd num- ,bers will turn about, and on the word ";Marph," they will take foui paces forward, halt, and front. 8. Review Exercise in Quick Time. Review Exercise, fWhen the men are perfect in the exercise, it may be performed with- out any further words of command T ^ • , ^. ' *^^*^ Review Exercise in Quick Time. In Quick Time,^ —Guard: upon which they will go —ixuard. regiiiarly through the movements, executing them smartly, but rest- ing a distinct pause between each t motion. Prepare for Bayonet ■• — Mxercise. 9. From Two Raiks. ( On the word * ' Exercise, " the rear j and supernumerary ranks will step I back two paces, 68 PART III. f bers of the rear rank, and the whole GuTdt'':^n"'ioi;i"th: %:r "' ">« -^p^y- The caution ''-PreiL"^f^4on:^ETer^-'-'^ - *he the'^f^ontri^^Krbo^^^^^^^ .^ '^^ "-"- of the odd numbers of tLw ,^"*Hr'''' "March," taught, and the odd nunibZ Tr!"} '^'" "'=' »« ^'^eady two, and the even numwf »^5'* '■®*"' ^""'^ '^"l take six, paces forw^ and halt «"P«™umerary rank r Id ir 1- ie P B 3 J' f PART IV. GUARD MOUNTING. I. PaBADINO for GtrARD. All guards and parties with arms before eoimr „., regnnentol, bngade, „r other duty, will Hamded n the,r regimental parade ground by the SeiL Tm ; and carefully inspected and «i.ed\y tL tiTut^^t^J"!; some other officer of their corps, and n arched Whim dntJ?' f T"^! "P/"^^ g^"""''- <» "ot for regimeni" duty) and handed over to the Brigade Major The Commander of a regimental guard if an .t^rctiot" "*^* '^" "' ""'" ''^'- «- AdjuLt's The Commander, if an officer, of a bricracV or rarri son guard goes to the general parade ground tndeS ently, and has his guard handed over to hi", there II. FOKMATION OF GuARD AND POSITIONS OP Commander, Etc. r',t"j^"f4' '^*" ^^ ^°™«<1 in single rank exceut Guards of Honour, which will be in two ranks ' thr?e m~trnV'of"r®"'':' ^''1 '^" '" ^' «" «««« tnree paces lu tront of the centre of his Guard thf righr"Ltr""""' ^-^^'^^ "'" ^^" - - JK7th':Sr *' «"™™-"-) ->1 MI in on 69 70 PAHT IV. The Bugler yiW be on tlie right of e right of the GuHrrl. ^ the right of the Gunrd •HINU the N.C.O. on III. Maiu; OFF Reg OMENTAL Guard. wifh sbSHrrs".nd'fi"1'V P^^-^« -" march to?hTr^ inspected the Guard, the Adjutant (if senior Adjutant ; Guard— Atten- tion. Fix — Bayonets. Shoulder — Arrtis. By the Eight, To your Guard, \ ^^'^ N.C O's on the right and left of Qmck—March. i.*^^© gimrd will act as right and left Quick—March. or Form — Fours, Bight (or Left) or Right ()r Left) — Turn, To your Guard, \ g*'^^^^^ ^^««Pe^'fcively, when moving Quick— March.' J pr(,;ich- of the New Guard the Sentry at, or near, the Guard- / ivmni (loor will turn out the Old (xuard, which will fall in in single ; rank at the "Shoulder.'* TV. Relievixvo or Posting a Guard , . (^'^' l^^'^O, Part X./Sec. 7.) . In situations where the New Guard cannot advance in hne towards the front of the Old Guard it wi'^^ move up in " f)er bis Guard trom the flank opposite to the one from which the Old Guard numbered the day before, {i.e., if the Old Guard numbered from the left, the New Guard would number from the right), so that no man may know before hand, what post he will be on. Sergeant of New Guard : 1st Relief, Shotdder — Arms. Ri^ht — Turn. Dismiss. Remainder, Stand at — Ease. Ihe 1st Relief will be dismissed, the Corporal dismissing with them. They v/ill then proceed to the Guard room, remove their valises (or knapsacks), and fall in in single rank, 2 paces from the left of their Guard, their numbers running from right to left and their arms at the "Order." The " Corporals of the New and Old Guards will fall in on the right and left of the Relief respectively. The Sergeant of the New Guard will then report to the Commander that the Relief is '* ready for inspection." The Commander will inspect the Re- lief, and order the Sergeant to march . it off. 74 PAKl- IV. V. Mar<;hin r' '^^ -*-' posted. ® pointed out to him when he is to "Front." The Corpor7&*"A'"' ^"dbe ordered and then direct him to "8^6?' ''•■'*^" '*' "^^ Sentries walking to and fro ,>., tu ■ «o m a brisk and soldier"l?ke manner fh^"'''' "»"«* '»» account quit their arms loun^' '' *''«y™"st on no one, nor must they sSd ^fl!!! ""^ T"^?''"^ ^'^ any or even in moderate weath"/""" '^"'"^ ''""^ >" good « ^"'''d before going to, -d'^K'^etr'.^Smf ifc'^'' guL^riSz^eSa^'rsrf ^«<'- °^ efficient performance of !n^ v'gilance to ensure the irregularities Tthe part of fh.!*' ""^^ '° "''^""^ »U mander will visit his «««.,; . ?"" 8"*"^»- The Com- twice by night to a^ceS thft r* *"''^, ^^ ""^ ""^ poste and acVainted t'S: tht^''o,^':i ''^.f 1^^^^^^ at frequent and uncertain interval^ »m ' ""f^'^"'^' Commissioned Officer wifh . fif » ' "' *®"'* » ^on- same duty. *'*^ * "^'^ °^ ">«' to perform the fo r'ihe p~e'ol Sl'th*"- **"'* !''•«''• 8»-ds except inform theS°n com2ndTr"*"*'' ""'* ^'» *«•» probable time of ?he°r Xence tI "**"*T '"«» *e vent any Non-CoSid bfflcer'^or^L!^" '7"- qmtting the guard without leave wh1phT» f k'*' '^'T only for special purposes. *" ''^ granted artlde^'of^thef dothiW '"''''"^ "'« '" *»k« "ff any guard, but fhe wearW Vthr""*^"'*"** ^h"« «« room will be opSa .« Officers^^d ^^-^^ '''^ «"'''"> at all times alert and viXnt iZh^ '^T """^ *" *>« their night duties. ^'«"*nt »» the performance of 80 PART IV. e. All guards are to turn out at the commencement of the Re^le, Retreat and Tattoo soundZ when the rLpect " ■"" '"■''""* ""'^ '"8ul»r in every 6. Sentries will be relieved every two hours • ^r^^ ;„ o? thToffi'*^""^"' '""''^^ *'"'y ""^y "" the 'di'sorefi,^ of the Officer commanding the garrison or camn h2 relieved every hour during the m^ht. ^' * 7. When a fire breaks out or any alarm is raised a11 touf untrw^r'"-^'*''**^?^ "'"»- -ms, and so ion t nue until the fire is extinguished, or the cause of alarm has subsided, unless otherwise specially orfered tion J" *''^' .K"fd reports. Commanders are to men- tion the particular hours at which thev went thflir rounds, as well as the hours at which S Z^L were visited by officers on duty, and by " rounds "of anv ^tZ J^'T "''" *" ^^"^ »» imm;diate ri: port, to the field officer or captain of the dav of anv iinusual occurrence that may Lppen on or Tear the"r sent ^\ITZ^ r^"^ "i a Regimental Guard is to be Gut^.^t'^Lta-^reVK '^;!^'' "' «''~ w£th^\p%:g„SyT^f rtht''--hed parades, where they are to be inspected and tC^ examined. In the case of an officer's guard, the me„Tn ftTCman/''"'fr'^J^^"'''' »'« *" ^e dismissed by the Commander, after he has reported to any officer of supenor rank on the parade. If the guard be incwl of a Non-Commissioned Officer, and no officer is preL^t i It n y n n B OUABD MOUNTING. 81 i on the parade, a report m to be made to the Adiutant or orderly officer previous to dismissal. -""JUW"* 11. All stores and furniture (including the sentry handed over from one Commander to another The Commander of the relieving guard will be res^nsfble for then- correctness, and will in his report cirtifv to the condition of each article when taken over. ^ VII. Sentries Paying Compliments. (I. D. 1889, Part X. Sec, 10 and Q. R. 1803, p. 31.) offi^cer8'"anrto"'»ll P'"'"^* ''"■'"•'' '" §«"«"*' ""d fi«W mlT: „T ■ f *" """f** I""'''««' ••'"'I " shoulder " to ^cers of mferior rank. Sentries mounted over a rresent Arms only to members of the Royal Familv or to an armed corps*; on officers of whatever ranK uniform passing their posts, they will stand wih shouldered arms In the same manner seirtriesTui^ mshed from guards over the residences of Viceroys and Gov^ernors will not present arms to persons of inferfor 2. Sentries mounted over the quarters of a General Officer are to be instructed to pay the compliment^f "presenting arms » to Genei-al Officers only™ to officers ' arm that rank, sentries are to stand with 'shouldered Plitentsrtt*""^ ""-^'j^' -T *" P*y ">« "^"^^ «<"«- piiments to the commissione d officers of the Royal * See IX. "Guards Turning Out," No. 8. p. 86. di P^M tV. froiT, and «dder Hrm«'- if"'; "i" '"""''> '^"' •>»'*. con.0 to attention and HhoilderT'"* "' '"^'' ^'^ '^"' officers, he will „reae,!r«r.l ^5* S"""™' "'"• fi«W Slwulder" to all . OTJARD MOUNTING. IX. Guards Turning Out. 85 (Q. B., 1893, p. 29.) When Guards turn out flipv nrin foii • • • i rij"" "^r •'^ *'- "few •''! iir/i!^! phments according to the following regulation^?- ; 1. Guards mounted over the nersnn r.f fi,« q and members of the ^y^xVX^^^^^^Z^T ments except to members of the RoyaTCmilv and SI'"""?*"'* "^"' ^■"^'-''y^ »«d Go,;™:™ „ith"n unLStt^xfeh%re\"^h::rk'o^^^^^^^^^^ riCrfa'r^^ -""<*'»«' flourth™dThe ».^;c ?«'■'''' "re at all times to turn out and present arn« (officers saluting and bugles sounding a flourish) to (jeueral Officers in uniform and tr, <.;„.i n """™"/ within the limits of their im-isdictilpT""''! entitkd" t^^lr "»'^^":.*« rank of a General Officer is entitled to the compliment of the bugle soundino. I flounsh, or the drum beating a ruffie when aSd^ "Present Arms" to him No officerTho ir„o?dres8ed n uniform is entitled to the compliment of a guard tr<^CnVS ™r'^-« "^ ''-^y^' ^-V'Tnd 6. To regimental Commanding Officeis-irrespec- 86 PART IV. tively of their rank-their regimental auards are tn turn out, and present arms, once a day ° titLl^'rHawT''' "*""™ '" ""■^"™' "^ ?«""»« en- command if/n' ^'''^•'" '^'"' "^ * S"'^'!' the officer in command is to cause his men to fall in and stand with shouldered arras, turned to their proper ?ron""b„T,^o drum IS to beat or bugle to sound When «,V.l,' .ffi pass guards while in'the act of relieving both ^Zl m:nd from r f "^ ^*" ^^^' 1^') ' i. n .ten there is no Countersign Sentry: " Halt Who comes there ? Officer: On the approach of the grand i^op Grand (or ^sU- visiting) rounds, the sentry S or near OCARD MOUNTING. 87 ing) Rowuls. Sentry : Gimrd — Turn out Commander of Guard .* the guard room will challenge: "Halt- who comes there?" The officer will reply *' Grand (or visiting) rounds ;" the sentry will then call: '* Guard turnout." The guard will fall in,' A^ W , r^^y 1^ there is no countersign, the Advamp Gratid ( Commander will call out : "Advance (or Visitmg) \ grand (or visiting) rounds. All's well " ^ynds. Kit is grand rounds the guard will fn J 'r> . present arms as they approach. The ((^uard, Present guard will be dismissed after the —frnu. departure of the officer, or by his Shmdder— direction. Arms.) Bight — Turn. JHsmiss. j 2. When there is a Countersign, Sentnr : Halt Who comes there ? Officer : Grand (or Visit- ing) Bounds. Sentrv : Guard —Turn out. Commander of 9uard : Two men on the Bight(orLeftJ On the Move Bight (or Left) — Form>, Double — March. When there is a countersign, the sentry at or near the guard room r door will challenge and turn out the guard as usual. ; The Corporal of the guard will then be sent out with the two men on the right or left of ^h Ck nriio '»■>-' n'-*c«'LV(, m^ £% ^^ accoruiiig 88 Oorporal : Forward, Escort—Halt. Who comes there ? Officer : Grand (or Visiting) JRoiMuls. Corporal : Stand Grand (or Visiting) Hounds. Advance one, and giv4 the Countersign. Officer : ''Malta.'* Commander of Guard : Advance Grand (or Visiting) . Ronnds. i AlVs well. (Gtiard, Present — Arms). Commander of Guard : {ShotUder — Arms). Bight— Tnni. Dtsmiss. PART IV. to the position of the rounds • wh«n fte will order tiia n,en to halt. He will then repeat the challenge, "Who ^ comes there?" the answer ^iU be ImL V''\''''^^ Rounds.-' & r^r V- ^- """ '«Ply. " stand Grand i^H^""^T«^ ^""'» ^'" Present arms to grand rounds. The guai-d will be dismissed after the 4 ^^ t>- 3n ds [e lO d i- e