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M.A., LL.R, This Manual ii.ay Ite usiMi as a Text-Hook in any Ili^'h School, if so ordered hy a rosoliiUon of the Trustees. TORONTO : THE COPr, CLARK COMPAiNY, LLMriED. / /, •% t ► ^%y^oy Entere«l wconlinp to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight, hy Tiik Coim , Clark Company, Limitki), Toronto, Ontario, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture. t r!/uVjlL i uiM ruuLsu LiLiiiAni i PREFATORY NOTE. tusaiid iroiilo, The (.lijoct of this Mtttmal is to present, in a convunionb form, tho various selections from the "Infantry Drill" and "Rifle Exercises" prescribed for the use of Drill Corps in connection with the High Schools and Collegiate Institutes of Ontario. In the case of tlui Infantry Drill, it has been deemed desirable, for tho sake of simplicity, to print the Cautions in Italics, tho Comvuinds in Small Capitals, and in a few instances to slightly alter tho terminology used. In tho case of tho Rifle Exercises, the latest (1898) detail has been adapted to the Snider-Enlield Rifle, and some explanations and suggestions regarding tho oare of arms and accoutrements liavo been added. Otherwise an endeavor has been made to adhere as closely as possible to the Drills and Exercises now prescribed for tho Active Militia of Canada. I (t, Oi Ci Ci Ci Ci Ci Ci Ci Ci I '1^ TAIJLK OK (H)NTKXTS, (n lli'lill lh-/lllifUntS i)r>'!xm'/Ai\'u>n l-AKT 1. Dlill.L. CuAi'TF.K T— S(jua(l Drill Chai'TKU II — Phy.'iical Drill (yHAl'THit III — Extoii(leN CoMMANhKK ■ . ■ • . Hi Pkivatk, Fuont-Uank @ IMuvATi:, Kkau-Kank ............. Q BUCSLF.H • UJ t f Front Kiink .1. ... .. .i. _ _ ~ •-— — • OuiClNAr. FollMATlON . . -' ( lU'iir llaiik { Vvnut Rank wwmm^^j'/y^/i'^^^//,y///,Yr^/i^//'/y^/» Final Fohmation . . . • •• V Hc-.ir Uiiiik i 1 DiUKCTloN OF MoVKMKNT.S Wl^ " - *' > (;K\KI{.\I- hlM'IMTloNS. I) 6 6 a Alujnmt'iiL J'oint of funimtimi. Ham piiiiits. (unn}Ktnli'S, Coliiiiiih of comjuiiius. C'ohnini (>/ St'ftloilS, (Juarfei' (UiluiHII. (\>in/>niiii. Ih'fiU. To Ihjlh'. To J^cjthnj. Any Ktr.ii^lit lim* on whuli tin- front of 'i litcly of troops is foniUMl, or is to form. 'Diu jMiitit on \v)iii-|i !i foriiiatioi) is l>asi*m]taniL's fornird on panillrl ami «ucot»HHivo alif^MUMcnts, at a distant' from om- another iMpial t.»» their own fr<»ntaije. The Word mhntni will In- usetl thnuiijhout to describe this formation. Half comimnies fonncd on jiarallel and KUcceH- Ki,e ali;^nments, at a distance from ;ittalion. It is dividtul into two half-companies, e:ieh of which is again divided into two sections. A suh-section is the half of a secti(»n, foimed under a selected leadei". for puriK)ses of lire discip- line, and manoeuvre, wluii the section exceeds ten files. A narrow pass. To pass in a nanow formation. To move out fr<»m cohunn into a shallower for- mation. 10 OADKT DRILL MANUAL. Depth. Diagonal march. Distance. To Dress. Drill. File. Fire unit. Flank, inner Flank, outer. Mank, directing. Front, (a) Frontage. Front, chai'ge c/. Position, ch'Htgc of. Interval. InterraJ, deploying. Tl)o space occupiod })y a body of troops from front to rear. A march by whicli troops move to a flank at an angle less than a right angle with their front. The space between men, or bodies of troops, from front to rear. To take up the alignment correctly. Training preparatory to work in the field. A front rank man and his rear rank man. Any number of men firing by the executive command of one man. That nearer to the point of formation or direc- tion. That opposite to the inner or directing Hank. That by which units march. The direction of the enemy, real or supposed. The direction in which soldiers face when occu- pying the same relative position as when last told off. The extent of ground covered laterally by troops. Taking up a new alignment, either meeting or intersecting the former alignment. A movement by which a body of troops moves aHogether off its ground, either to the front, rear, or a flank, and re-forms on a new alignrrmnt. The lateral space between men, units, or corps. Intervals between bodies of troops in lino of columns or quarter columns equal to their own frontage in line and the named interval. * This definition is retained for punioses of drill, but it must be recollected even at drill that the word Jront refers to the direction of the enemy. OllUANIZATION. •11 Line. Mameiivre. Hank. Sqiuui. Super- Hiinieniries. Strategy. Tactics. Troo[)K formed on the same alignment. The application in the field of tin movements loarnt at drill. A line of men, side by side. A small number of men, formed fcjr recruits' drill, or for work. The non-commissioned officers, etc., forming the third rank. The science of moving troops within the theatre of war. The art of using troops on the field of battle. at ORGANIZATION. A company is divided permanently int(^ two half companies, the right and the left half-company. Half-companies are permanently divided into two sections, each under a non-commissioned officer. The sections are numbered one to four from the right of the company. A section, when it exceeds ten files, is divided into two sub- sections, the right and left sub-sections. When a section is divided as above, the section commander will connuand one sub-section, and the next senior non-commissioned officer, belonging to the section, will command the other. Company officers consist of the officer commanding the company, designated the Cajjtaiu, and two subaltern officers termed Lieutenant and Secu)ul Lieutenant in charge, respectively, of the right and left half-company. Company non-commissioned officers consist, as a rule, of three Sergea)ds (the senior of these being termed the color-sergeant), and three Corporals. Of those non-commissioned officers, the four in clmrge of sections .ire called Section Conunanders, those in charge of the two outer sections acting also as Guides, while those in charge of the tw(j inner sections act as Markers. 12- CADET DRILL MANUAL. The selection lioth of officers and non-commissioned officers is a matter worthy of the greatest care and consideration. Officers should be energetic, well-drilled, enjoying the confidence and respect of those hi the ranks, and with clear, strong voice for words of conunand. Non-commissioned officers selected should be efficient, observant, obedient, and, above all, reliable. Into those in the ranks should be inculcated the great principle that discipline is the sine qua non of all military bodies, and that tlie maintenance of discipline is j)ossible only through the strictest adherence to all regulations and orders. PAllT I.— DKILL. CHAPTEIl I. SQUAD DllILL, 1. General Kulks. 1. Instruct iim of the recruit. — The instructors iinist l>e cluar, tirin, and concise in giving their directions. 'Jliey must allow for the diflferent capacity of recruits, and be p;;tient. The instructor, who should invariably carry a rifle if the squad is receiving rille instruction, will teach by illustration ratlier than l)y a repetition of explanations. Recruits should fully comprehend one part of their drill before they proceed to another. AVhen first taught their positions, they should be properly placed by the instructor ; when more advanced, they should not be touched, but taught to correct themselves when admonished. They should not be kept too long at any one jiart of their exercise. Marching without arms sin mid be intermixed with the rifle instruction. In nearly all cases the recruit sliould receive his rifle after a month's drill. 2. Duration of drills, etc. — Short and fre(iuent drills are preferable to long lessons, which exhaust the attention both of the instructt)r and recruit. Kecruits should be moved on progressively from scpiad to s({uad according to their merit, so that the quick, intel- ligent soldier may not be kept back by men of inferior ca])acity. To arrive at the first squad should be made an object of ambition to the young soldier. 3. Words of command. — Every command must 1)0 distinctly pronounced, and sufficiently loud to be heard by all concerned. Every command that consists of one word nnist be i)receded by a caution. The caution, or cautionary part of a counnand, must l)e given slowly and distinctly ; the last, or executive part, which, in 13 I u CADKT DKILL MANUAL. general, should consist of only one word or syllable, must bo given sharply and quickly ; as Cowpauy — Halt, ILdf liiyht — Tiiin. A pause will invariably be made between the caution and the executive word. The words given in the Balance step and Physical training exercises nuist be given sharply, or slowly and smoothly, as the nature of the motion may require. When the last word of a caution is the signal for any prepara- tory movement, it will be given as an executive word, and separated from the rest of the command by a pause ; thus. Rigid — Form, <^nu7^— March as though they were two separate commands, each with its caution and executive word. When the men are in motion, executive words must be com- pleted as they are commencing the pace which will bring them to the spot on which the command has to be executed. The caution- ary part of the word must, therefore, be connnenced accordingly. Officers and non-commissioned officers will frequently be prac- tised in giving words of connnand ; are responsible that all are taught the exact time. The cautions and connnands are, as a rule, given with regard to one flank only, but the same principle applies equally to movements to the other flank, Avhicli should also be practised. In the margin, cautions are printed in italics, commands in small capitals. Recruit Drill. 2. Formation of Squads, 1. A few men will be placed in line (that is, side by side) at arm's length aj)art ; while so formed, they will be termed a squad loith iidervals. 2. If necessary, the squad may consist of two such lines of men, in which case the men in the second line will cover the intervals between the men in the first, so that in marching they may take their own points, as directed in 10. 3. "Recruits will, in the first instance, be placed by the instructor without any dressing ; when they have learned to dress, as directed in 5, they will be taught to fall in, as above described, and then to SQUAD DRILL. 15 dress and to correct tlieir intervals. After they have been instructed as far as 22, they may fall in in single rank, and then, if required to drill with intervals, be moved as directed in 23. 4. Recruits formed into a squad will be directed to observe the relative places they hold with each other ; while resting between the exercises they will be permitted to fall out and move about ; they will bo instructed on the words Fall in to fall in as they stood at first. This should be constantly practised. 3. Position of the Soldier. The exact squareness of the shoulders and body to the front is the first principle of the position of a soldier. The heels must be in line and closed ; the knees straight ; the toes turned out, so that the feet may form an angle of 45 degrees. The arms should hang easily from the shoulders, elbows to the rear, slightly bent, the hand partially closed, the backs of the fingers touching the thigh lightly, thumb close to forefinger, the hips rather drawn back, and the breast advanced, but without constraint. The body should be straight and inclining forward, so that the weight of it may bear principally on the fore part of the feet ; the head erect, but not thrown back, the chin slightly drawn in, and the eyes looking straight to the front. 4. Standing at Ease. (1) By numbers. Caution. — Stand at ease, by numbers. On the word One, open the hands, raise the arms from the elbows, left hand in front of the centre of the body, as high as the waist, palm One. ■{ upwards ; the right hand as high as the right breast, palm to the left front ; both thumbs separated from the fingers and the elbows , close to the sides. On the word Two, strike the palm of the right hand on that of the left, drop the arms to their full extent, keeping the hands together. Two. ■{ and passing the right hand over the back of the left as they fall ; at the same time draw back the right foot G inches, and slightly bend the left knee. 16 CAIJKT IHnr.l, MANUAL. When the motions are completed, the nnns nnist hang loosely and easily, the lingers pointing tow.-ads the ground, the riglit, thund) lightly held between the thiniib and palm of the left hand ; tlie body must ineline forward, t!ie weight being tm the right leg, and the whole attituile without constraint. When the soldier falls in for instruction he will luj taught to place himself in the position above described. Squad, f On the word J f/e«//(»H, spring up to the posi- A Hen — tion. \ tion descril)ed in .*3. * (2) Jmljimj the tune. — Caution. — Stand at ease, judijimj the time. Stand at — Ease. I Sip ad, Atten — TION. } On the word Ease, go through the motions described in the standing at ease by numbers, distinctly but smartly, and without any ^:ause between them. As before. No deviation from the position of i^tand at ease will be permitted iniless the connnand Stand — Easy is given, when the men will be permitted to move their limbs, but without fpiitting their ground, so that on coniing.to Atteidioii no one shall have materially Icjst his dressing in line. If men are inquired to keep their dressing accurately, they should be cautioned not to move their left feet. On the word Squad being given to men standing easy, every soldier will at once assume the position of standing at ease. 5. Dressing a Squad mjY/j Interiuds. Eyes f On the word lli'jht, tiie eyes will be directe -Right. -I to the right, the head being smartly turned i [that direction. ected in * When standiri}^ at Attention men must remain perfectly steady. Si)ittin)?, adjust- ment of the clothing, etc., Is permitted only when men trikc a pace to the front, if in the front rank, or a pace to the rear, if in the rear rank. SQUAD DRILL. 17 ( )u tlio word Ihess, each soldier, except the the rij,'ht-haiid man, nill extend his right arm, pahn of the hand upwards, i nils touching the shoulder of the man on his right. At the same timo he will take up his dressing in line by D.HKMS. } moving, with short, (piick steps, till he is just .U)le to distinguish the lower part of the face of the second man beyond him. Care must be taken that he carries his body backward or forward with the feet, keeping his shoulders perfectly square in their original position. I On the word Front, the head and eyes will be jjjyf.^ Front -! *^""^^'^^ smartly to the front, the arm dropped, I and the position of the soldier, as described in 1^3, resumed. 6. Turnimj. In going through the turnings, the left heel must never (juit the ground, the soldier must turn on it as on a pivot, the right foot being drawn back to turn the body to the right, and carried forward to turn it to the left ; the body must incline foi-ward, the knees l)eing kept straight. In the lirst of each of the following motions, the foot is to be carried back, or brouglit forward, without a jerk, the movement being from the hip ; so that the body may be kept perfectly steady until it commences to turn. f On the word Turn, place the hollow of the right foot smartly against the left heel, keeping the shoulders square to the front. On the word Two, raise the toes, and t.erson it as the lumd is })rought to the hhIu-*;, the liorni will ho slightly turned tow.ird.s tae person H'lluted. Soldiers should Ik) jiractiaed in nmrching two or three tojrotlier, saluting \)oints being i)l!iced m either side ; when several men are together, the man nearest to that point will give the time. When a s-hlier passes an otHcer ho W'll salute on the third ])aco l)eforo reucinng him, and will lower the hand on the third pace after pas.mg him. A soldier, if sitting when an otticer approaches, will rise, staml fit attention, find salute ; if a immher of men are sitting or stann and salutx}. When a soldier addresses an officer he will halt two paces from him, and salute as above described. He will also salute when withdrawing. . When appearing before an officer in a room, he will salute wi^^h- out removing his cap. A soldier, without his cap, or who is carrying anything that pre- vents him from saluting properly, will, if standing still, come to attention as an officer passes ; if walking he will turn his head slightly towards the officer in passing him. 8. Extension Motions. In order to open his chest, and give freedom to his muscles, the soldier will be practised in the following extension motitjus. Men formed in scjuads with intervals will be turned a half turn t. TlIKhK, Four. 20 CADHT DRILL MANUAL. On Hu) word l^iro, Mirow tho hunds up, ox- hMidin^ tilt aniiH smurtly upwiirdH, puliuH of t'"' luinds inwardH ; thou force thciii <)hli(iuely . ' Hiid gradujilly let them fall to tho ]»o8itioii of Atteut'.itn, elevating the neck and chest as much .as possible. On tho word TJnre, raise the arms outwards from tlie sides without bending tho olbow, pressing tlio shoulders back, until tho hands meet above the Jiead, i)alms to the front, fingers pointing upwards, tluunbs locked, left tiiumb in front. On tho word Four, bend over until tho hands touch the feet, keeping the arms and knees straight ; after a slight pause, raise? the body gradually, bring the arms to tho sides, and re- sume the position of Attention, The foregoing motions are to bo done slowly, so that the nmscles may be exerted throughout. Caution. — Second practice. I On the word One, raise the hands in front of the body, at the full extent of the arms, and in line with the mouth, palms meeting but without noise, thumbs close to the forefingers. { On the word Tito, separate the hands smartly, I throwing them well back, slanting downwards ; 1 at the same time raise the body on the fore part \^of the feet. ( On the word Owe, bring the arma forward to / the position above described, and so on. On the word TJiree, smartly resume the posi- tion of Atie'ntion. In this practice, the second motion may be continued without repeating the words One, Two, by giving the order Continue the motions ; the squad will then take the time from the right-hand One. Two. Tavo. Thrise. ti n( tin SQUAD MULL. 21 iDjiii : »»n the word »S7('i:t drill manual. 10. Pn.HHioti in MarcliliKj. In marching, tliu sohliur nuist inaintaiu the position of tlic lioad and body, as directed in li. He imist l>e well balanced on his lind)s. In sle8 not partake of tlio movement of the leg. In quick time his arms and hands will swing naturally from the shoulder, the right arm swinging forward with the left leg, and the left arm with the right leg, the hand not to bo thrown in advance of the leading foot, nor across the body. The hand will not be raised higher than the waistbelt. The movenuiiit of the leg n)U3t spring from the haunch, and bo free and natural. Both knees must bo kept straight, except while tho leg is being carried from tho rear to tho front, when the knee nnist necessarily bo a little bent, to enable the foot to clear the ground. Tho foot must be carried straight to the front, and, without being drawn back, placed firmly on tho ground, but so as not to jerk or shake the body ; the toes to be turned out at the same angle as when halted. Although several men may be drilled together in a squad with intervals, they must act independently, precisely as if they were being instructed singly. Each soldier nnist bo taught to nuirch in a straight line, and to take a correct pace, both as regards length and time, without reference to the other men of tho squad. Before the squad is put in motion, the instructor will take care th ^^, the men are sqn&re individually and in correct lino with each other. Each soldier must be taught to take up a straight lino to his front, by first looking down the centre of his body between his feet, then fixing his eyes npon some object on the ground straight to his front at a distance of about 100 yards ; he will then observe some nearer point in the same straight line, such as a stone, tuft of grass, or other object, about 50 yards distant. 11. Balance Step. The object of the balance step is to teach the soldier the free movement of his legs, preserving at the same time perfect scjuaro- ness of shoulders and steadiness of body. No labour is to be SQUAD DHILL. ts Front. Hparud to attuin this object, wliicli fctniis tlie vory founilatiun of correct niurchin^. 'Ihv iiistiiictor must itc can-fiil tliiit tlio «(»l(licr keepH hJH body well foiwHi'd, und hid HhuiiUlurH [icrfoctly s(|iiuru during thcHc motions. (1) Aih'nnriiKj, — (tuition. — Ilahtncf stfp tulntnclug. On llio word Fnmiy the left foot will bo rjiised from tlus ^ntund and carried smartly to tilt) front, tlio knee being stniij^htuncd oh tho foot is carried forward, toes turned out at tho samo anj^lo as when haltee placed liinily on the ground at 'AO inches distiint fn)m heel to heel, toes turned out at the sjune angle as when halted, and the right fo tho ground ; toes turned out at the same angle a.s when halted, ^both knees to be kept stniight. 24 CADET DRILL MANUAL. Retire. Rear. Squad — Halt. As soon as the men are steady in the above position, the word Retire will be given, on which the left foot will be brouglit to the ground at 30 inches from heel to heel, the right foot will be immediately raised and held extended to the front, as descril)ed in the command Front in the ^balance stejy ailmncing. f On the word Bear, carry the right foot to the ~ rear, as directed for the left, and so on alter- I nately. f On the word Halt, which should always be J given when the moving foot is to the rear, that I foot will complete its pace, and the other will be \_ brought back smartly in line with it. Great care must be taken that the toes remain throughout at the proper angle ; that the liody accompanies the leg, and that the in- side of the heel is placed on the straight line that passes through the points on which the soldier is marching ; that llie body remains straight, but; inclining forward ; that the head is erect and turned neither to the right nor loft. 12. TJie SioU' march. The three most imi)ortant objects in this part of the drill arc cadence, length of pace and direction. / On tlie word March, the left foot will be CY, ,, carried 30 inches to the front, as directed in 11 ; Slow— March. -' . , » .„ , , . ■, r , . the right foot will then be earned forward in Uike manner, and so on alternately. Marching in slow time is merely a step in the training of the soldier b'^tween the balance step and the usual pace for all drill and maiiveuvre, i.e., (jnick time; no more time therefore should bo devoted to it than is required to ensure the soldier being properly balanced on his limbs. 13. The Quick March. {On the word March, the squad will step off together with the left foot, in quick time, observing the rules given in 11. SQUAD DRILL. 25 14. The Halt. f On the word Halt, the moving foot will com- Squad—Hwr. A plcte its pace, and the other will be brought [ smartly up in line with it. 15. Stepping Out. [ When marching, on the word Out, the soldier Step — Out. -; will lengthen the pace by 3 inches, leaning for- { ward a little, but without altering the time. This step is used when a slight increase of speed, without an alteration of time, is roi^uired ; on the wovd Qiiick — Step the usual pace will be resumed. 10. Stepping Short. On the word Short, the foot advancing will finish its pace, and afterwards each soldier Avill shorten the pace by 9 in. until the word Foricard is given, when the (juick pace will be resumed. This step is used Avhen a slight check is required. Sti'p — Short. Mark —Time. 17. Marking Time. On tlio word Time, the foot then advancing will complete its pace, after which the time will be continued, without advancing, by raising each foot alternately about 3 inches, keeping the feet parallel with the ground, the knees raised to the front, and the body steady. On the word Forward, the pace at which the men ^ were moving will be resumed. From the halt, the word of command will be Quick, Mark—TiMK. 18. Stepping Back. In stepping back, soldiers must be taught to take the quick pace of 30 inches straight to the rear, preserving their shoulders square to tlie front and their bodies erect. In halting, the ff)ofc in front will be brought back scpiare with , the other. The step back should not exceed four paces. — Paces Step Back— March. ._, Mj ,mmimm m 20 CADET DRILL MANUAL. Chaiuje — Step. Double — March. 19. Changing Step. To change step in marching, the advancing foot will complete its pace, and the ball of the rear foot will be brought up to the heel of the advanced one, which will make another step forward, so that the time will not be lost, two ^successive steps being taken with the same foot. This may be required when any part of a squad, or a single soldier, is stepping with a different foot from the rest. To change step when marking time, a man will beat twice with tho same foot. 20. The Double March. On the word March, the men will step oflf together with the left foot. At the same time they will raise their hands as high as the waist, carrying back the elbows and clenching the fists, the flat part of the wrist inwards, arm to the side ; the head to be kept erect, and the shoulders square to the front. The knees are to be more bent, and the body more advanced ^than in the other marches. The instructor will be careful to habituate the soldier to the longer pace. ( As in 14, at the same time dropping and (partly opening the hands. The soldier will be taught to mark time in the double time, in the same manner as in quick time. From the halt, the word of command will be — Double, Mark — Time. 21. The Side Step. (1) By numbers. — Caution. — Right close, by numbers. On the word One, the right foot will be carried sinartly 13^ inches to the right, the shoulders and face being kept perfectly square to the ^front, and the knees straight. f On the word Two, the left foot will be closed I smartly to the right foot, heels touching. Squad — Halt. One. Two. SQUAD DRILL. 27 One. Tho word One being repeated, the right foot ivancing 11 of the 3I of the her step lost, two ime foot. a single vice with [ step off ame time he waist, hing the s, arm to and the mees are advanced jr to the Ding and time, in J word of 'S. be carried shoulders :g to the be closed ( The word (hie being repeated, the ris I will be carried as before described, and s so on. ci 7 TT...„ f When the word Halt is given, the loft foot iSqiUKl — llALT. 1 . , , o > I will be closed to the right, as on the word Tiro. ll'iqht Clone, Quick — March. Or, — Paces, Ilvjht, Close, Quick — March. Squad — Halt. (2) Judging the time. — Caution. — liifjht close, judging the time. On the word March, each man Avill carry his right foot direct to tlie riglit, and instantly close his left foot to it, thus completing the pace ; he will proceed to take the next pace in the same manner ; shoulders to l)e kept sipiare, knees not bent, unless on rough or broken ground. The direction must be kept in a straight line to the ^ flank. On the word Halt, which will be used when the number of paces has not been specified, the men will complete the i)ace they are taking, and remain steady. Soldiers should not usually be moved to a flank by the side step more than twelve paces. 22. Turning ivhen on the March. ^ (1) Tur7iing to the right, and then to the front. —On the word Turn, which should be given as the left foot is coming to the ground, each .soldier will turn in the named direction, and ^move on at once, without checking his pace. On the word Tmii, which should be given as the right foot is coining to the ground, each soldier will turn again to the front, and move on without checking his pace. f (2) T)irning to the left, a)id tJicn to the front. — Soldiers will turn to the left in like manner, tho word Turn being given as the right foot is coming to the ground. They will turn Jigain to the front, the word Turn being given as the left ^foot is coming to the ground. Bight — Turn. Front— TvR^. - it/^— Turn. Front— Tmiy. < «K= 28 CADET DRILL MANUAL. A soldier will always turn to the right on tlie left foot ; and to the left on the right ft)()t. If the word Turn is not given as the proper foot is coming to the ground, the soldier will move on one pace and then turn. 3. Making a half turn to the rvjht, or /e/^ -— Soldiers will also be practised in making a half turn to the right or left, and then moving on (without checking their pace) in a diagonal direction, taking up fresh points, at once, to march on. 4. T\irning about. — Soldiers will also be taught to turn about, which must be done by each man on his own ground, in the time of three paces, without losing the time. Having completed the turn about, the soldier will at once move forward, the fourth pace being a full pace as before. When retiring, the squad will turn to the front on the command Fiont — Turn. Squad Drill, in Single Rank. The ternix front, directhtg or inner, and outer flanks should be explained. 23. Formation of the Squad in Single Hank. At this stago of the instruction a few soldiers will be formed in single rank at such an interval as will enable each man to swing* his arms naturally and freely, without touching the man on his right or left. When armed and equipped each man will be allowed a space of 27 inches. Thus ten men occupy nine paces or four men three yards. Unequipped pien take rather less. The squad will then be ordered to number from the right. When a squad in single rank is required to drill with intervc.Is, the instructor will direct the odd numbers to take two paces forward. To re-form single rank the odd numbers will step back two paces, when the squad will correct Uhe intervals from the right. 24. Dressing when Halted. In dressing, each soldier \A\\ look towards the flank by which he is ordered to dress with a smart turn of the head, as described Number. Odd Numbers. Two P((C('S Fin-unrd — March. SQUAD DRILL. 29 in 5 ; he must carry his body backward or forward with the feet, moving to his dressing with short quick steps, without bending backward or forward ; his shoulders must be kept perfectly square, and the position of the soldier, in 3, retained throughout. (1) Dressing in Succession. The instructor having placed a flank man a ])ace and a half in front of the alignment, on the word Dress, the remainder will take a pace to the front, moving up into line in succession. The faces of the men, not their breasts or feet, are the line of dressing. Each man is to be able just to dis- tinguish the lower part of the face of the second man beyond him. BUjht — Dress. Eyes — Front. When the instructor is satisfied that the line is correct, he will give the comn.and Eyes - Front, on which the men will turn their heads and eyes smartly to the front. Similarly, a squad will be taught to dress back, the men taking a pace to the rear on the command Right — Dress, and moving back into line in succession. (2) Dressing together. — When soldiers are on the alignment they have to occupy, and their dressing is simply to be corrected, the command Bight — Dress will be given, on which they will move up or back to their places successively, commencing with the man on the named flank. The instructor should invariably fix upon some object on which to dress his line. It will be found most useful to accustom men to dress on an alignment oblique to any well-defined adjacent line, sucli as the side of a square j)arade ground. 25. Turnings. The soldier will next practice in single rank, judging the time, the turnings he has been taught by numbers. Men are never unnecessarily to stand turned to the rear. ; 30 CADKT DK'ILL MANUAL. 26. Marchhdj to tJie Front or JUar. Before a squad i.s ordered to march, the directing flank must be indicated by the caution, By the riijht^ Bij the centre, By the left. During tbo march, tlie shoulders nuist be kept perfectly s(juare to the front, the body st( idy, eyes oft' the ground. Each man will preserve his position in the general alignment by an occasional glance towards the point of direction. The squ id will first be tauglit to marcli straight to the front and rear, by the right, by the centre, and by the left. It will then be practised in all the varieties of step in quick time, and in marking time, after which it will be exercised in double time. The soldier will be practised in changing the pace, without halting, from quick to double, on the command Doiible, and from double to quick. In breaking from double into quick time, on the word Quick the arms will be dropi)ed to their usual position. The instructor should teach the recruit to select two points to march on, and before approaching the first to take another in advance on the same line, and so on. By occasionally remaining halted in rear of the directing man, and fixing his eyes on some distant object, the instructor can ascertain if the squad is marching straight to its front. Wlien a soldier finds himself a little behind, or before, the other men of his squad, he must be taught to recover his place in the rank gradually, and not to rush to it, whicli would make him unsteady and spoil the marching of the squad. 27. TJie Diayonal March. (Plate I, Fig. 1.) (1) From the halt. — On the word Turn, the men will make a half turn to the right, and on the w,ord March, each man will step off and move correctly in the diagonal direction, glanc- ing occasionally to the right, and regulating his pace so that his own shoulders are parallel with the shoulders of the man on his right. This man's head should conceal the heads of the other men towards the directing flank. The riglit-hand man will direct, and must therefore ])ay particular attention to the direc- ,tion and pace. H(df H!,iht— T(;hx. Quick — March SQUAD DUILL. 31 PLATK I, I points to mother in remaining s on some 3 marching Fig. 1. I I I t I I I I I I I I I I 11 /ooooooooooooooo 7 rn—T-T-T-n— rT"""""!-!--!— r~T"" I I THE DIAGONAL MARCH. Fig. 2. I I I I I I I a □ □ MEN MARCHING AS IN FILE FORMING SQUAD. I) 8QUAI) DItlLL. 33 Half Rujht— Turn. i^roH^— Turn. r On the word Halt, the scjuad will halt ; and Hait Front V"^ *'^® word Fronts it will turn to its origiuul [front. « If the diaj^onal niarcli has been pro])erly performed, the 8(jnad when halted and fronted will bo found to be in a line parallel to its original position. ' (2) On the march. — When the squad is march- ing to the front, and is required to move in a diagonal direction to the right, the words Half Bight — Turn will be given, upon which the men will turn half right, and move diagonally in that direction, as described from the halt. When it is intended to resume the original direction, the words Front — Tyirn will be given, on which every man will turn to his front, and move forward ^without checking his pace. The diagonal march will also be practised in double time. When practising the diagonal march the squad will be taught to move at an angle less or greater than 45 degrees on receiving the words of command, Right (or Left) Shoulders up. 28. A Single Rank, Halted, Changing Front. < Half Right— Form, or Right — Form. Quick — March. (1) On the word Form, the right hand man -' will turn, and the remainder will make a half- l^turu in the required direction. ^ On the word March, all except the righi-nand man will step off; each, glancing to the right, will move by the shortest line to his place in the new front, and take up his dressing. „ „ J On the command Eyes— Front, the men will tturn their heads and eyes smartly to the front. 2. When men are required to form to the rear of the alignment they occupy, they will be turned about, and then form as above described, the squad being fronted and dressed when the formation is complete. 3 -. 34 CADET DRILL MANUAL. I Half Right — Form, or Right — FoKM. 3. Tho srjuiul will also practise changing front at angles sniallcr than half-right. In this case the instructor will place the right- hand nuui in the required alignment, and on the words RigJd — Dkess the remainder will take up their dressing as directed in 24. 4. The squad will also he practised in changing front at angles greater than half-right and less than right. In this case the In- structor will place the right-hand man in tho required alignment, and then give the cimimand Rigid — Form, when the remainder will make a half turn in the required direction. On the command Quick — March the UKJvement will be performed as in 1. 29. A Single Rank, on the March, Omnging Direction. ' (1) On the word Form, the right-hand man will turn in the required direction, and mark time, while the remainder will make a partial -| turn, and move by the shortest line to their places in the new front. Each marks time, takes up his dressing, and looks to his front as Jie arrives in hi° place. As soon as the squad is formed, the command Forward will be given. (2) When the squad is at the Halt, and it is intended to move off on a new front, the word of command will be On the move, Half Right (or Right) — Form, Qi(J.ck — March, followed by Forward when the required angle has been reached. The men will proceed as in (1). 30. Marching as in File. (1) From the halt. — Soldiers, when standing as in file, must be instructed to cover each other exactly. The head of tho man immediately before each soldier, when he is correctly covered, will conceal the heads of all the others in his front. The strictest observance of all the rules for marching is particularly necessary when march- ing as in file. Right — Turn. SQUAD DRILL. 35 Quick — Mauc.'H. - Squad, Might — Ti'RN. Front — Turn. On tho word Mtorh, tlio wholo will stop off togothor, ufc full [);ice, and will so continue to step Avithout increasing or diiiiinishiiig the In- tel val l)etweon each other. No lookinir down, nor leaning back i« to be allowed. Tho leader is to bo directed to march straight forward on some distant object, tho remainder of the men ^covering correctly during tho m.arch. I On tho words Halty Front, the soldiers will halt, and turn to their original front, and, if tho marching has been properly performed, their dressing will be found correct. (2) O71 the march. — On the word Turn, tho soldier will turn to the right, and move on as in ^tile. The original direction is resumed by giving the words Front — Turn, on wliich the soldier will turn to the front, and then move on steadily in line. Marching as in file will not be practised in double time. 31. JVheeling as in File. ' The squad, when marching as in file, will be taught to change its direction by wheeling to the right or to the left. The leading man will move round a quarter of the circumference of a circle having a radius of foar feet. The other men, in succession, wdll folhjw on his footsteps without increasing or diminishing their dis- tances from each other or altering the time, but shortening the pace a little with the inner foot, ,as they wheel. The squad may be wheeled at any angle by the command Bight — Wheel, followed by Forward when the required direction is obtained. If a squad is ordered to halt, or mark time, when a part of the men only have wheeled into the new direction, the remainder Bight — Wheel. < I 36 CADKT DHILh MANUAL. sl'itiilil bo iiiHtruotcMl to covrr oil", if r(!(|uir(Ml, ])y t\w \ill invariahly fall in at tho Order. All tho instructions relating to tho position ami movement of tho rifle, when marching, will lie found in the Rifle Exercises. St^tAii Drill, in Two Ranks. 35. Foriiudion, of a Sipnul in Tvo Jiunla. Tho squad will now bo f<»rmed for drill in two ranks. Tho men will take their places in succession, commencing from tho tlank on which they are oidercd to fornu Each rear rank man will bo placed (50 inches from the man in front of him, measining from heel to heel, and will cover him correctly, tho two men thus phiced forming a File. When tho squad consists of an uneven number of men, the tJiird man from the hft of tho front rank will bo a Jihuik (or incomplete) File. Tho S({uad will be numbered from right to left. The s<|uad will also be taught to drill in half-stjuads, which will be numl)ercd fnnu right to left. The tile on the left of tho right half-squad will always bo tho centre of the squad. If the squad is re(]uircd to drill with intervals, it will be num- bered from the right. The command will then he— Odd 'numbers of the front two jiaces forward, cct/i of the rear rank tiro paces to the rear — March. To re-form the s(iuad, the odd numbers of tho front rank will be directed to take two paces to the rear, and the even numbers of the rear rank two paces to the front. 36. Dressi)uj. The front rank will dress as described in 24. The rear rank men will continue looking to their front, and w ill cover and correct their distances, as the front rank men take up their dressing. I 38 CADET DRILL MANUAL. .? 37. Marching to Hie Front or Rear, and Marching in File. A .sijuad in two ranks will be practised in the marches, and variations of step, taught in single rank. Covering and Distance. — While marching in line, the men of the roar rank must accurately preserve their covering and distance. Marching in file. — Marching and wheeling in tile will Le practised as laid down in 30 iind 31, care being taken that the rear rank men dress correctly by their front rank men. The squad, if w order, at the halt. 38. Taking Open Order. ith arms, will l)e at the Order when taking open r (1) On the word March, the rear rank will step Open Order | ^^-^ck two paces in quick time, and on the word Rear nuik., Right — Dress, the rear rank will be dressed liy the instructor from the right. / On the word Front, the rear rank men will I turn their heads and eyes smartly to the front. J On the word March, the rear rank will take \two paces to the front. C (2) On the March. On the word Order, the \rear rank will mark time two paces. C On the word Order, the front rank aviII mark (time two paces. J*iAUCH. Rear Rank, Eyes — Fkont. Close Order — March. Open — Order. Close — Order. 30. Changing Ranks. Cliange — Ranks. On the word Ra)iks the squad will turn about. The instructor will explain to tlie men that when ranks are changed, the former front rank will act as a rear rank, and the former rear rank will act as a front rank, and that when told off into haJi squads, the original right-half S(|uad becomes the left-half S(piad, and the original left-half sipiad becomes the right-half squad. The original right tiles will act as right files, and the left files as left files. A blank lile, after turning about, will occupy the vacant space in the new front rank. SQUAD DRILL. 39 40. The Diagonal March. The diagonal inarch will l)o practised in two ranks, in the manner described in 27. In addition to the instructions there given, the rear rank men must be cautioned to preserve their relative positions with their front rank men, in order that they may be found to cover correctly when they are lialted and fronted. 41. ChamjiiKj Front, or Direction. The front rank of the squad will form from the halt, on the march, or on the move, according to the instructions laid down in 28 or 29. The rear rank will not turn on the caution, but in forming will conform to the movements of the front rank. Wlien a squad turned about, or moving to the rear, changes front, or direction, the rear rank acts as a front rank, and tlie front rank acts as a rear rank. 42. The Formation of Fours. (Plate II, Figs. 1, 2, 3.) It must be explained to the men that odd numbers are right files, and even numbers left files. But, in order that the left four may always be complete, the file on the left of a squad will always move back, and the second tile from the left always stand fast in forming fours. ' (1) At tlie halt. — On the word Foiirs, the left files will take 30 inches to the rear with their left feet, and 27 inches to the right with their right feet in quick time, so as to cover the right files. In this formation the squad will stand in Jours. . On the word Front, the left files will Uiove up Form — FoiRS. Squad— Fkoht. Form — Fours. About. (or Right or Lept). r i-»n in line with the right files by taking 27 inches I to the left with their left feet, and 30 inches to Vthe front with their right feet. As already described. The squad will turn as ordered. CADET DKILL MANUAL. Squad — Fkont. f The squad will turn to the front and then ■ i \ proceed as already described. In forming fours, after changing ranks, the left files will step back with the right foot and take the side pace with the loft foot, and the two files on the right of the squad will act as they did when on the left of the squad. (2) On the march. — A squad marching to the front, rear, or to a flank in file, will be taught to form fours precisely as when form- ing from the halt. When marching to the front, rear, or to a flank in file, or by the diagonal march, on the command Furm — Fours, the right files will mark time two paces, while the left files move to their places in fours ; if the word Right (or Left) follows, the squad will turn in the direction ordered. When moving to a flank, in fours, each section of fours will move by the flank ordered to direct. A squad moving to the front, rear, or to a flank, in fours, may be turned in any direction, diagonal or otherwise. A squad moving to the front, rear, or to a flank in fours, may be ordered to form two-deep ; on the command, Fonn — Two-deep, the left files will step up or fall back into their places in two-deep formation, the right files marking time two paces. A squad moving to a flank in fours, on receiving the command Front (or Bear) — Turn, will turn in the re ^ ^ 98 765432* an nnnnan 8^^ smsm sn sa3a •□ an en 4n 20 FifT- 3.— SQUAD WITH A BLANK FILE. TELLING OFF. »J ^j" HO *J •« ^ •§* S" ■S' S* •S' C" :g' '»^ W FORM— FOURS. 10 98 7 ^ S ^ ^ ^ I □n nannnnn QWi 7^ 5^ im ^^ 10^ 60 6^ 4^ 2M 9n sn 3n in ion /□ en 40 20 BREAKING OFF FILES. Y\\X,. 4. — FIVE FILES ON TUB LEFT. Fi{,'. 5. RIGHT— TURN, LEFT -WHEEL. FILES TO THE— FRONT. I I I I I I C3 C3 rj I i I I 1 \k real mci \^ dfee will sive A File pac the nal (or war and dee] wh( Sh li 1 f '. .. , . ' SQUAD DRILL. 43 rear, it will form two deep, and then proceed as in 32 (1, 2), the men taking up their proper places as they conio into the alignment. When forming to the right or left, the S(|iiad will first form two deep. The rear rank will act as in 32 (3), and the front rank men will move round their respective rear rank men, and form succes- sively in front of them. 44. Passing Obstacles (Plate II, Figs. 4, 5). A squad will be taught to pass an obstacle on the command — Files on the rigid, Left — TuiiN, whtm these files will mark time two paces and then receive the command, Bight — Wheel ; or — Files on the right. Form — Fours, Left, llight — Wheel, resuming the origi- nal formation when the obstacle is cleared, on the connnand Files (or Fours) to the — Front, when the men will make a half -turn out- wards and double into their places. Or the s(piad may form fours and close on its centre, right, or left, and afterwards re-form two- deep ; the named file stepping short during the movement, and the whole advancing the full pace on the command Forward. Might — Turn. Sh 45. Dismissing a Srpiad. f (1) Without Arms. — On the word Tnrn, the \ men will turn as directed. f On the word Dismiss, the squad will break off 1^ quietly. oulder Arms, f (2) With Ar7ns. — As above, but on the word Eight — Turn. - Disiniss, the men will Port Arms, and, after a Dis—Miaa. [pause, Shoidder Arms and break off quietly. Dis — MISS. CHAPTER II. PHYSICAL TRAINING. Oeneual Rules. 1. The object of the following oxercise is not disphty, but the setting up of the soldier, unci the strengthening and rendering sui)ple of his muscles. 2. The work should be so arranged that it is always changing, keeping in vicAV the fact that the groups of muscles that are used in one exercise should be rested in the next, "md that no muscles in the body should be either neglected or unduly tired. A good general rule for an instructor to bear in mind is — Ex cises for the legs and exercises for the arms should alternate with one another, and exercises for both up})er and lower lim])S may l)e roughly divided into those that bend and those that straigliton them, and with the body (trunk) the same, those that bend the body and those that straighten it. The instructor nuist never lose sight of the fact that what he is aiming at is the development, and c; nsequent strengthening, of the ivliole of the body, and not of one particular part. Everything depends upon the in.structor, and if he is capable it is certain that good results will ensue. He must never forget that for a man to be of use as a soldier he must be strong all over, active, intelligent, and full of life and dash. 3. A strictly military position must always be observed, as it accustoms the man to that erect, soldier-like attitude that is best for him, both as a soldier and. as a man, since it tends greatly to the fi"ee and full action of the heart and lungs, and the consequent development of the whole body. 4. When working in-doors, belts, frocks and caps will be taken oft', and the braces tied round the waist. 5. Great attention i ust be paid by the instructor to the mobility of the chest walls of the men under instructit>n, and for this pur- pose "deep breathing" exercise nuist be frecjuently practised. The method of performing this exercise will be as follows : — 44 J PHYSICAL TRAINING. 45 From the position of Attention slowly cduile as much as possible the air from the lungs, bringing the head and shoulders well for- ward while d(jing so, in order to contract the chest. From this position slowly make a deep inspiration, gradually throwing back the head and shoulders, and assuming an erect position, the air being inhaled through the nostrils and not through the mouth. After the chest has been fully expanded, and the air held in the lungs for one or two seconds, slowly expire it through the mouth, bringing the head and shoulders well forward in doing so. This exercise should be repeated at least six times. 6. During FJiysical Trainhuj the soldier-like bearing and general setting-up of the men will be the first care of the instructor. Men will be allowed to stand easy when in the ranks, but when it comes to their turn to do an exercise, they will spring smartly to Atten- tion without any command, and take their places ready for work W'ithout any word from the instructor, so that there may be no delay. Every movement nnist be done smartly and wath the greatest precision. On arrivnigin their places after the completion of the exercise they will, without further word of command, stand at ease, and then stand easy. • Physical Drill with Arms. The squad will be formed in two ranks with arms at the Shoulder, and be numbered from right to left. The squad will then be opened out as follows : — Caution. — Ready. By nnmhers. Ready. Two. Raise the left hand smartly to the right shoulder and grasp the rifle, finger nails to the front, thumb downwards, hand close to and in line with the shoulder. Bring the rifle quickly to a horizontal position in front of the body, sling downwards, the right hand quitting the guard and grasping the butt at the small, both arms at their full extent ; at the same time carry the right foot about 12 .inches to the right, keeping the knees straight. 46 CADKT Di.'ILL MANUAL. F the front. As before directed. As before directed, repeating the practice as {. Steady. Shoidder — Arms, Read\j- One. Two. RUjht — Lun(;e. Two. About. Two. Recover. Two. 4 ibove, commencing with the left foot. 1- As before directed. Caution — Fourth practice. By numbers. Two. As in third practice. [ Throw the rifle out to the front, arms straight, - backs of the hands up and in line with the [shoulders, sling to the front. C Bring the rifle smartly to the breast, about 6 I inches below the chin, elbows close to the sides, I sling of the rifle upwards, forcing the chest well V^forward. / While at Tivo, lunge to the right, as in third I practice, body and head turned to the right but I kept upright ; at the same time throw the rifle l^out to the front. As before. While at Tiro raise the toes, and by a quick movement turn left about on the heel, reversing the position of the legs, viz. ; - the left knee bent, the right leg straight, throwing the rifle out, as before. As before. f Bring the right heel to the left, r.nd, turning \ to the front, throw the rifle out, as 1 )ef ore. As before. 50 CADET DRILL MANUAL. Steady. From Two drop tlio riflo to tho lieiuhj position. Shudder — Arms. As before. In this practice One Two will ho ropoatod in each poHition as often as reijuired. Each of the above practices will })e repeated a certain number of times, either by numbers, or hy the command, Juiljhuj the time. Commence. When performed to music, any slow march will be applicable for first, second and third practices ; any (piick step for fourth practice. Caution. — Fifth practice. Btj numbers. Ready - Two. As in third practice. One. As in fourth practice. Two. Rise on the toes as high as possible. ( Gradually lower the body as far as possible, TiiREK. ' l>y bending the knees, forcing them well apart, [body and head erect, eyes directed to the front. ( Resume the second position by slowly (straightening the knees. Lower the heels to the ground. Smartly resume the Ready position. As before. In this practice repeat, ^Two, Three, Four, and Five as often as required, before giving the word Steady. Four. Five. Steady. Shoulder — Arms. R^ady. JndgiiKj the time. Commence. Steady. Shoxdder — Arms. Caution. — Fourth practice. As - before directed. When performed to music, repeat 4 times in each position, i.e., to the front 4 times, to the right 4 times, to the left 4 times, and, on recovering, again to the front 4 times ; without music, until the com- mand Steady is given. A s before directed. As usual. PHYSIfAI, TIJAIMNt;. 51 Tt will 1)0 found that ;x luxly of nsyn work tofjothcr better, nn^\ with more spirit, when tlio above Practices are porforiiUMl to imisic. Caution. — Fifth prueiiee. Ah buforo rill the first and second practices may be combined as follows : — /" After the first practice has been continued for a curtain number of times, and when at the position Four, the second practice may be com- I menced without any pause on the counnand Cluuujc, when the body will be turned on the hips to the left, and the rifle swung downwards I to the right, as in the first position, second practice. When performed to mnsic, each practice will be repeated 8 limes, i.e., the first practice 8 times, and then on the word Change, second practice 8 times, i.e., 8 times to right, and 8 \ times to the left alternately. First a')id Second Practices Combined, Commence. CHAPTER III. EXTENDED ORDER. 1. General Rules. 1. The recruits having been thoroughly instrnetecl in Squad Drill will be formed as a section, under a capable commander, and tanglit the principles and practice of working in extended order for pur- poses of the fight. The section will be Instructed with arms and will represent the smallest fire unit. Men in extended order Aork in single rank, with arms carried at the trail, unless the rifles are loaded, wlien they will be carried at the slopi'. 2. This instruction should be carried out without hurry and on diversified ground whenever it is available, the teaching being practically illustrated from time to time by the movements of a section of trained soldiers. 3. The following must be explained to tl.r recruit : — (a) That all bodies of troops moving whexi thei : is the least chance of contact with an enemy should be-^ iotected by scouts (usually a selected file per section or sub-section), or by i uoreen of men extended at considerable intervals, whose duty it is to prevent the main body being surprised. (/>) Tliat troops advancing under fire are necessarily in open for- mation to avoid losses. (f) That a closer formation of men is necessary for the purpose of attacking the enemy : the main points to be observed in this formation being the fullest development of firing power, the mini- mum of exposu.re to the fire of the enemy, and enough men at any ])oint first to silence the fire of tlie enemy, and then to drive him from his position. 4. In this part of the instruction, the intelligence of each indi- vidual recruit should be developed as much as possible, and, subject to tlie general directions of his section leader, he should be encouraged to think and act f(jr himself. 52 extendp:d order. 53 5. Instructors will explain th;it nutural objects ami undulations of ground, however small, afi'ord prt^tection from the enemy's fire, and will practically show the recruits how they can best use the cover that is always available. The move from cover to cover, unless specially ordered to the contrary, must be made in an upriglit position, in which the move- ments and signals of their leader can be most readily observed. It must be impressed on the recruits that cover is only a means to an end, and that when the soldier has been launched in the attack, ho must push forward at all hazards : tliey must be taught that, when they come under eft'ective fire and approach the enemy's position, the chances not only of victory, but of personal safety, are increased by bold and determined action. 6. Men in extended order must ever be on the alert for the Avord of command, bugle sound, whistle or signal, and they must move as soon as they clearly understand the order. 7. Although instructions are only given for extending, closing, chavging front, or direction, in quick time, these movements, in case of necessity, may alsi) be carried out in double time on the command donhle. If the section is on the move, the front rank man of the file on which the movement is made will continue to lead on in cpiick time, the remainder will break into quick time as they arrive in their places. 2. Extending. The extension may be made from any part of the section. The interval between extended men is measured from the heels of one man to the heels of the man next to him. The rear rank man will, in extending, always move up on the left of his front rank man. In extending when retiring, the front rank men will move Upon the left of their rear rank men. From No. f ^j^ j^,-^^^ ^J^^ h ) Pacesy (2) Oil the march. — The extension will be " made on the same principles, the front rank man of the named file continuing to move straight on, and stepping short, the remainder making a half turn outwards, moving into their places in quick time, and then stepping short. When the extension is completed, on the word Forward the whole will advance. (3) Increasing hdervals. — Intervals between ^ Extend. - men of an extended line may be increased at iwill. A man, usually the centre man of the section, should be named to direct, and the point on which he is to advance clearly pointed out to him, and to the commander of his section, who will see that the right direction is kept. When halted, unless directed to kneel or lie down, the men will stand at ease. (4) When the section is thoroughly instructed in the principles of extending from the halt and on the march, it should be practised in extending in any directi(m oblique to its front. Thus, on the order Half right (or left) from No. — , etc., the front rank man of the named tile Avill turn in the required direction, and the remainder of the section will carry out the extension as above described. This will be performed both from the halt and on the march. 3. Closing. { (1) From the halt. — All except the man named will turn inwards and move off, halting, front- ing, and standing at ease as they reach their places. The man on whom the section is to close may be turned in any direction ; the re- mainder will then form on him as above. (2) On the march. — The man named will con- tinue to move on, stepping short ; the remainder will make a half turn inwards and close in (|uick time, turning to the front and stepping short as they reach their places. When the closing is completed, on the word Forward the V whole will advance. On No. Close. (Forward.) EXTENDED ORDER. 55 On No. - r (3) Decreasing intervals. — Intervals between / ~~, o- ;^ ' 1 ™6n of the extended line may be decreased at Bank), CLbsE. UiH. A section will be closed, when retiring, on similar principles. 4. Advancing or Betiring. Advance. — The men will step off. Retire. — The men, whether at the halt or on .the march, will turn about and step off. The instructor will see that the man ordered to direct moves on the given point, and that the remainder preserve their intervals. Section, Advance (or Retire). {, Right (or Left) Incline. Change Front (or Direction) Half Right (or Left), on No. (Forward.) 5. Moving to a Flank. The line will make a half turn, and move in the direction indicated, resuming the original direction to the front or rear on the word ^Advance or Retire. 6. Changing Front, or Direction. Changes of front or direction, which should not, as a rule, exceed the angle of a half turn, will be made in a specified direction. The nan.od man will turn towards the named direc- tion, and if on the march, step short, the remainder of the section will move into the new alignment in quick time. Each man will halt, or step short as he arrives in the new alijj;n- ment. When the proper direction is attained the section will, if on the march, advance on the ^command Forward. 7. Firing while Advancing and Retiring.* These drills should be carried out, if possible, in the open, and the objects aimed at should be a few men to represent a defending force, or light canvas or wooden targets. Blank ammunition may be used after the first few days' instruc- tion. The necessity for fire discipline must be carefully explained 'Instruction in the Firing Exercise (Part II, Chap. VII) should precede this. 56 CADET DRILL MANUAL. to the recruit. Hasty, unaimed fire is worse than useless, being a mere waste of ammunition, doing no harm to the enemy, but, on the contrary, encouraging him. The necessity, also, for care in expenditure of ammunition must be thoroughly explained. The section should be commanded by a capable Noi commissioned Officer, under the supervision of the instructor. In order to carry out the system of command, two sections should work together. The strength of the sections should not exceed 20, nor be less than 7 ; they should be formed up in single rank extended at one pace interval, with an interval of two paces between the sections. The advance may be in- a general Kne, or by separate advances of sections ; a section should be t>ld off as i/he directing section. On the caution from the instructor, volleys, or independent firing, the section commander will give the executive words of command, when the section will hale. The whistle is to be used to control the firing. In order to teach fire discipline the instructor should occasionally assume the sudden appearance of cavalry, guns, etc., and order rapid volleys or independent firing. When it is no longer possible to advance in a general lino, owing to the sections coming under a heavy fire, the instructor will indicate to the commander of the directing section the point where he proposes to make the next halt. The section leader will give the command or signal to advance to his section, opening fire immediately he is lialted. When lie halts the section will hali., kneel, or lie down in line with him. The section will immediately re-commence firing, by order of its commander. The section in rear will then advance in like manner, yAw the front line and open fire. The lying down position Avill not be practised within 500 yards of the target. Each advance, as a rule, should be from 40 to 50 paces, but this and the pace must depend on the nature of the ground and the distance from the target. If from the nature of the ground the m3n cannot see to fire lying down or kneeling, they must stand, dropping on the knee to load ; and if a section cannot see the object at all, the section commander should not give the command for firing. The leaf, but not the '^' EXTENDED ORDER. 57 V^ »*' slide, of the back-siglit, if raised, should be put down when the men advance. Fixed svjJits should be used at and within 500 yards from the targets. Independent firing is to be opened at about 300 to 20!) yards, but not more than five rounds should be so expended. Bay- onets should be fixed at about 350 yards from the target. In firing when retiring, ihe procedure as regards firing will be as above. Sections will retire alternately ; a sectic"" after delivering its fire will retire beyond the other section, which will then open fire. A retirement should usually be performed in quick time. 8. Formation to Meet an Attack by Cavalry. It should be impressed upon the men that o!i open ground a foot soldiei has nothing to fear from a single trooper, and that on broken ground the advantage is on his side, provided he remains calm and collected. It is to be explained that groups of well-disciplined infantry on broken ground, or with their backs to banks, hedges, or any obstacle, may defy relatively larger numbers of cavalry. The immediate presence of bodies of cavalry may demand a closei' formation than that of the extended line. In such cases the men of the section may be ordered to form round their leader. At drill, this will be signified by the command Cavalry, when the men will double to their commander, form round him, fix bayonets, and turn towards the direction in which the cavalry is advancing. If possible, the commander should select ground whence efiective fire can be brought on the approaching cavalry. When a commander finds the fire of liis section masked by an intervening section on his flank, he should rapidly move it to the front or rear. j He-forming. — The section will be ordered to Unfix Bayonets. /• i . j ^.^ n ,i • T^.v-iiuivn^ Aunux bayonets, and the men will resume their I former order, moving by the shortest line. Extend. 9. Assembly after Dispersal. The section will be dispersed, and the men taught to assemble on their commander on the word Assemble, forming at the double in two ranks in their original positions, (Jii his right or left, as ordered. 58 CADET DRILL MANUAL. 10. The Charge. The seel jn will also be instructed in delivering the charge. Section oomnxanders will lead in the Chanje. Ti 7 r Bring the rifle to the Port, without losing the As a Front Bank, I -i.- r i.u t i ii ^ -i. c p , t fi] ' \ square position of the body or the regularity of lARGE. the step. f Break into double time, and, as the section -! closes with the enemy, bring the rifle to the [position of the Charge. As a Rear Bank, 1 n ^- . i. ii c? ,i J. m r Continue to move at the blope. Prepare to Charge. ) ^ Charge. Break into double time, continuing at the Slope. ( Halt ; the front rank coming to, the rear rank Section — Halt. (remaining at, the Slope. 11. Field-calls, Signals, and Whistle Sounds. Field-calls. The recruit having been instructed in the foregoing sections by word of command, may be taught to execute them by bugle sound or signal. The following calls will be used : — i. Extend. ii. Close. iii. Advance. iv. Itefire. v. ITalt. vi. Fire. vii. Cease Fire. viii. Assemble, ix. Incline, x. WJied. xi. Alert, xii. Cavalry' xiii. Quick, xiv. Double, xv. Lie Down. x\j. Rise. xvii. Charge, xviii. March at Ease. xix. Attentio7i. XX. Adranced Guard. xxi. Rear Guard. xxii. Flank Guard, xxiii. Signallers. The Halt annuls all previous sounds except the Fire. The Alert is a call of warning ; when it is sounded the men in movement w'U at once hult, and, if retiring, front, waiting, if necessary, fo/ orders, if the danger cannot be seen. Signals. 1. Extend. — Both arms are extended horizontally in line with the shoulders. EXTENDED ORDER. 59 with 2. Close. — Both arms arc raised as for the Extend, and then lowered to tlie sides. 'j^ 3. Advance., or Forward, or Iteinforce. — Ann swung from rear to front, finishing with the hand pointing to the front. 4. lietire. — Arm with weapon circled above the head. 6. Halt. — Ana raised perpendicularly. 6. Ithclme.—Arm extended horizontally in the required direction. 7. Change direction. — Circuhir movement of extended arm in line with the shoulder in the rei quired direction. In order to prevent the Change direction being mistaken for the Advance, it is important that the hand should be kejjt level with the shoulder in the former signal. 8. Quick step. — Arm raised, elbow bent, wrist in line with the shoulder. 9. Double. — Clenched hand moved up an I down between thigh and shoulder. 10. Lie down. — The open hand lowered a few times, from the height of the waist, towards the ground. 11. Rise. — The Advance signal. Any of the above signals made with the heaci-dress held in the hand will apply to the enemy. 12. Enemi' in sight — hi small mmihers. — Sword or rifle held horizontally over the head. 13. Enemy in sight — in force. — As in 12, but weapon raised and lowered frequently. 14. No enemy in sight (also a negaiixe signal). — The rifle or sword held up perpendicularly at the full extent of the arm. 15. Running short of ammunition. — Two men crossing w^eajions. Whistle Sounds. Whistles are to be used only to attract attention to orders or signals about to be given. To this order there is but one excep- tion, namely, a long shrill whistle, which means discontinue firing. The whistle should not be used to attract attention when with troops actually firing. CHAPTER IV. COMPANY ORGANIZATION AND DRILL. 1. General Rifles. In Chapter I, rules are given for the instruction of tlie recruit in elementary drill. When he has been thoroughly instructed, ho will be drilled with hi^ company. 1. E be exercised with the ranks changed during the drill, in order that every man may be equally well jjractised to act as a front or a rear rank man. i>. Deranyemejds in telling-off to he qnichhj remedied. — (ireat ])ains must be taken to accustom the men to remedy quickly, of tlu-ir own accord, any derangement in the order in which they were last told oflF. 10. March ing on points, and judging distance. — Non-commissioned officers are to be thoroughly trained in these important duties ; they will fre(i[uently be practised separately in marching on points, as describc'd in 26, the instructor standing still in rear of the sergeant, to see that he marches perfectly straight to his front, just clear of the point on which he is moving. Tn judging distance and frontage, tho number of files for Avhich it is taken should be previously named, and the instructor should practically prove the distance or frontage. 11. Flank hy which men are to dress, and march, to he named. — When men are ordered to dress, the flank is always to be named ; when ordered to move, the flank of direction will bo given. As a general rule, the men will take up their own dressing when moving into column or quarter column. They will be dressed by the guide on tho inner flank when forming line, or changing front in line. 12. Officers' swords, ivJien to he drawn and returned. — When the men are under arms, ofticers will draw their swords as they fall in ; the commander of a parade will not draw his sword. Swords will be at the Slope, except when men are at the Shoidder and on the saluting base, in marching past, when they Avill be at the Carry.* 13. Cautions and Commiands. — Cautions and commands are given for formation to, or trom, one flank only, but the same rule applies * See Chapter VI (Section which details Officers' Salute at the Halt). 64 CADKT DKILL MANUAL. when forming to, or from, tlio oilier fl.'iiik, wliich will aUo be pructisod. Formation and Movkmknts. 2. Formatioii of (i Comjmnif. Tho company will full inns shown in Plate JII. 3. Insprrfimf, and Provimj a Cmnpan\i. A company on parade will bo inspected and proved as follows : — Fix — Bayonets. Open Order — Mviu.ii. The rear rank will move as taught in Scjuad Drill, and the sui)ernumerary rank will step back two paces. The nearest section (sub-section) connnander in the supernumerary rank will give Rear rank, Ji /;// points to march on ^''-xMarc'h^^'M A8 described in 37. (2) Retiring. — On the caution, The conrpitny u'ill rcfim, the left guide will turn about, take two paces to the rear, and align himself with the rear rank ; if fche C(3mpany he in line the right guide will also, on the above caution, turn about, and align himself with tlie rear rank. The instructor will then give the command ahuut — Turn. By the right. Quick (or double) — March. 5. TJie Diagonal March. As taught in Squad Drill. The guide on the flank to which the company is moving will lead the leading rank, whether the company is in line or column. 6. A Company, in Column Forming Into Line. ( (1) From the halt. — On the word Form, the li Into line, Left— Form Quick (or Double) — March. Eyes— F HOST. A left guide will step back and cover the front [rank man of the left file. On the word March, the right guide will place himself on the right of the front rank. The left guide will move up on the left of the company and dress the files as they come up into line, and having completed the dressing, will give Fges — Front, and fall in on the left of the front rank. /' (2) On the march. — The right guide will take post on the right of the company on the word — Form. If the com|>any be halted, the captain will order it to dress by the left, the left guide will dress it, give the words Fijes — Front, and take post on the left of the company. Before forming to an outer flank, the company will be ^ordered to march by that flank. (3) On the move. — When the company is at the halt, and it is intended to move off when line is formed, the connnand will be On the Move, Into Line, etc. Into line, Left — For.M. Forward, by the — . (or Halt). 68 CADET DRILL MANUAL. 7. A Company in Line Fonnimj Forn'drd, and Back, hdo Colman. (1) Forming forward, from the. halt. — A company in lino will form forward int(j column on the command Into Colum.n, R'ujht — Form, Quick — March. The men will move as taught in Scjuad Drill. The right guide will take pt)st in the supernumerary rank on the command Quick — March. The left guide will remain on the left flank of the company. The captain will order the company to dress l)y the left, when the men will take up their own dressing, and then look to the front. (2) On the march. — A company in line will form into column on the command, Into Column, Right — Forim, when the company will fc^rm to the right, and the right guide will take post in the super- numerary rank. When the company is square the connnand will be given. Forward. By the Left, or Halt, Left — Dress, Avhen the men will take up their dressing by the named flank and then look to the front. (3) On the move. — If, when the company is at the halt, it is intended to move off at once, the command will be On the Move, Into Column, Right — Form. Quich (or Double) — March. For- ward. By the Left. (4) Forming hack into column. — This movement will only be per- formed on occasions of ceremonial. Column to I ^^ ^^^^ word Turn, the company will turn the Right. -; about, except the left guide, who will turn to About— TvR^. I^the right. f The men will move as in Squad Drill. The Right— FoiiM. [ igft guide, on the word March, will take two ^ ' ^ //^ ' ^^1 paces to his right front, and the right guide will I take post in the supernumerary rank. Company — Front. Left — Dress. r The captain will front the company and order ■! it to dress. The men will take up their dress- \ ing by the ordered flank, and look to the front. COMPANY ORGANIZATION AND DRILL. 69 ill form -Form, I Drill. L on the the left to dress .nd then lumn on 3any will le super- [land will !ss, Avhen and then ^alt, it is the Move, !H. Foii- ly he per- will turn ill turn to :)rill. The 1 take two guide will f and order their dress- the front. 8. A Company Chawjbui Front as the Base Company of a Line Formation. A change of front will always be made on a flank company to the front. Chancfe Froiit, Half-rUjht (or right.) Half-R'ujht (or Bight) — Form, Quick — March. Fyes — Front. On the word Marcli, iho men will act as in Squad Drill, and the right guide will dress the files as they come up into the alignment. When the dressing is completed he will give the words Fijcs — Front, and resmne liis position on ^the right of the company. A company will also be practised in changing front at an angle less than half-right. The captain will place the flank man of the fnmt rank in the required position, and give the word Itight — Dress. The company Avill be dressed by the right guide, avIio will give Eyes — Front when the company is dressed. 9. A Company in Coln^mi Changing Direction. A company in column, on the caution Change Direction, Rkjiit (or Half-Rigid), will form into the new direction as laid down in Squad Drill, by the captain's command — Company, Right (or llnlf- Right) — Form, followed l)y Forward when the formation is com- pleted. In changing direction to an outer flank, the guide of that Hank will move up. 10. The Formation the right, on which tlie captain will give the executi^'^e words, I)do column of half companies (sections) Right — Form, followed by Forward, By the left, or. On the move, etc. An increase of front from fours to sections or half companies, may be effected on the principles laid down in Part I, Sec. 4o. When it is required to increase the front from sub-sections to sections, or sections to half companies, or from half companies to company, the instructor will give the words i^'orm- Sections, etc. This order will be repeated by the captain, and the rear sub- sections will move into line with the leading sub-sections by the diagonal march in quick time, or, if on the march, in double time, on the words from the sub-section, section, and half-company commanders — Form — Sections, Form — Half-companies, Form — Company. 15. Passing Obstacles. Front will be diminished by breaking off files, or by forming half-companies, sections, sub-sections, or fours, as may be necessary. When a stream, ditch, or bank is to be crossed it will be gen- erally found that instead of diminishing the front the contrary should be done, not only by causing the files of each section to gradually open out before they arrive at the obstacle, but l)y forming sections, half-companies, and company. 16. A Company Meeting an A ttack by Cavalry. On the caution from the instructor the captain will give the conunand Eight {l<'ft) — Form, Anfft^f— March, F/.*' Bayonets. Back — The Flanks, or if the cav dry is approachiL^ from the front, i^K«- Bayonets. Back — The FLmks, t)r if from the rear. Change — Ranks. Fix — (^Bayonets. Back — The Flanks. From the Right {or Left, ov Front, or Rear) — Cavalry. 72 CADET DRILL MANUAL. Usually the flanks should be only slightly dressed back, in order that a maxiuunu amount of fire may be delivered, but, if necessary, they may bo further dressed back to form a circle. The captain will be in rear of the centre ; section or sub-section commanders in rear of their respective sections or sub-sections. ' The captain will give the executive word for firing and ceasing fire. He will decide whether firing is to take place standing or otherwise, which must depend on whether the enemy is .screened from men in the kneeling position. The captain will give the word {Cease— -fire). Re-Form — \ Order — Aums. Vnjix — Bayonets. Up — The Company. I Flanls, and turn, or form, the company into Vita original position. Volley Firing (or Indepewlent Firing). (Both Manls Standing.) Ready, etc. -Form— J ( 17. A Gonnpany Dispersed, re-Assembling. The captain will place either the right or left guide with recovered arms turned towards the front. On the word Assemble the men will double in and form on him in their original places under the direction of the captain. 18. Dismissing a Company. The officers having been ordered to fall out, a company will be dismissed, as taught in Squad Drill. PART II.— EIFLE EXERCISES. CHAPTER V. I I THE CARE OF ARMS AND ACCOUTREMENTS. The proper cure and arraugenienfc of arms and accoutrements is best ensured })y the fre([uent and thorough inspection of a com- petent instructor. The rifle, whether on parade or in tlie armory must, at all times, be kept scrupulously clean. Tlie hntt and stock should be gone over freci\})h({fd hanging over the loft hip. Bull-htaja will be worn in the (.outre of the back, excoi)t when j)raetising the Firing Exorcise, and during Iho tiring of a fea-de-jo'", Wii"U tli^y will be worn on the right front. The liolniet (if worn), belt, ball-bag, ' 'og. tad rifle sling should always be kept nicoly cleaned with pipe-clay. lie pipe-clay, dis- solvotl in water, should be put on fro(|Uontly and very Ihjhtly. A solution of pipe-clay in water which has ])oon let stand until it has soured will be found to be the best. Grease-spots may be covered by heating the solution, or whore this is not satisfactory they may be roniovod by moans of a little sandpaper. The scAihbnrd should be blackened with ordinary blacl^ing and well j)olisliod up with a brush. Patent polish or dressing must not be used. The buckles on belts and slings, bayonet-scabbard brasses and ball-bag button must always be kept shining ; a little whiting and diligent rubbing will effect this, excoj)t Avhere the brass has be- come corroded. In this case, a weak solution of sulphuric acid and water, quickly washed ofi", will remove the corrosion. Brass-cleaning should, however, never precede pipe-claying. If brass tunic-buttons are worn, a button-stick should be used when cleaning. In all armouries, lock-up arm racks must be provided. These are of simple construction and can be made by any carpenter. The ritles should be placed in order, muzzle upwards, sling to the front, with springs eased and sight down. Belts, scabbards (containing bayonets), etc., should be hung on pegs ; each man's accoutrements above his rifle. Uniforms, if kept in the armory, should be neatly l)iled on a shelf ranged above the rifles ; tunics and trousers pro})orly folded, forage cap or helmet on top of all. On the face of the shelf, ciirds should be tacked giving the rank and name of llio non-commissioned oHicer or man to whom the Jiccoutrements belong. THE CAnV. OP ARMS A\l) ACCOUTUKMENTS. 75 TTniforni.s, if ]r,it undistiuhi'd for fiiiy Iciit^tli of tiiiK;, slumkl l)o dusted with camphor, ;does or itc'iii)ur to exohido moths, uiid the rifles and b.'iyonets should 1)0 well oiled to prevent rust. It should invariably be borne in mind by instructors that no corps can be deemed etlicient imless its anus and accoutrements bear evidence of pioj)er <;are and attention. * CHAPTER VI. MANUAL EXERCISE. Genekal Directions. 1. Previous to commenciin' the instruction in the manual and firing exorcises, the captain, or other instructor, must show the men in detail the diftereut ])arts of the ritle, naming them. He will then ascertain l)y (questioning that the men know these parts by name. 2. The instructor nuist always have a ritie, in order that he may shoAV the rofiuired jtositions and movements. 3. Tlie ritle must be carefully liandled, as any rough usage will injure it. 4. Rities when unloaded are to be carried with the lianuner down on the nipple, except where it is otherwise directed in the Firing Exercise ; when loaded, they are to be carried at half-c(jck. Manital Exercise by Numbers. 1. The Order. The rifle will be placed i)erpendicularly 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 slant- ing towards the ground. When the rifle has been placed at the Order, the recruit must be instructed always to fall in on parade with it in that position. 2. The Shoulder from the Order. r On the command Sltonlder — 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 remaining fingers under the hammer ; the upper part of the barrel to rest in the hollow of the shoulder. 76 Shoulder — Arms. < MANUAL KXRItCIHK. If Two. ( On tho word Tin,, d ..p tlio loft IihiuI suiHrtly to tho Hide. Order — AuMS. Two. ^i. The Order fnttii. the IShonlder. On the comni.iiid Order — Arm.% seize the litlo suiartly with the left hand, little finger in lino with the point of the right shoulder, Jirni close ^to the body. On the word Two, lower the riHe with the left hand, nearly to the ground, arm and ritle moving close to tho 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 , place the butt quietly on the gnnnid. Shoulder — Arms. As in 2. Two. Prcnent — Ai;ms. . 4. The Prenent Arms. f On the command Present Arms, seize the ritle with tho left hand at the lower band, rais- ing it a few inches by slightly bending the right arm, without moving the barrel from tho slioulder, and at the same time slip the thumb of tho right hand under the hammer, the fingers under the guard slanting downwards ; both ,arms close to the body. On the word Tivo raise the rifle with the right hand perpendicularly in front of the centre of the body, sling to the left ; at tho same time place the left hand smartly on the sling, wrist on the trigger-guard, fingers point- ing upwards, thumb close to the forefinger (its point in lino with the mouth) ; the left elbow to be close to the butt, the right elbow and ^ butt close to the body. T re r\l»KT I>l!IF,r, MANUAL. TlIKKK, SIloul ( (if' ~ A lOlH Two. Order — Arms. C Oil till! \v«)i(l Thn'f lowiT tlu! riflo to a ytvr- pc'Milicul.if [jositioii cloHu ill fn lit, «if tlio coiitrt) of till! Ixxly, j^imrd to tlio front, t\H low ;is tlio i'i<^lit liiiiid will :uliiiit without coii.:tniiiit, iiiid },'rasp it with tho loft liniul, tlio littlo liii^'or touching tho iirojootioii in front of tho lock ^ plato, thumb hotwoon Htock and barrel; tho ri<,'lit hand lightly rosting on the small of tho butt, lingors straight and slanting downwanls ; tho weight of tho riflo to bo supported liy tho left hand ; at the sanio tinio place the hollow of tho light foot against tho loft heel, both knees (^straight. 5. The Slio^ilder from the Present Arms. On tho command SJioidder Arms, bring the ritlo to tho riiiht side and seize it with tho right hand at tho Slionlder, tho left hand remaining to steady it to its place, arm close to the body. On the word Two drop the left hand smartly to the side. As in 3. 6. Fixing Bayonets. '' On the command Fix Bayonets, seize the socket of the bayonet with the left hand, knuckles to the front, thumb to the rear, lingers pointing to the ground, left elbow to the rear ; at the same time push the muzzle a little forward ; make a slight pause, then draw the bayonet, and when the point clears the Fix — Bayonkts. .^ scabbard turn it up, keeping the elbow down and the upper part of the arm close to the body ; place the socket on tho muz/'o (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 jOrder together. MANUAL KXhIJCISK. '0 Fix — Bayonkt^ "«. For Siroiil I'nlhin Hinjnnt'i. ( On tlio c<>iiiiMaii«l /•'(.»; limjitni-tsy |(liu;i» i\ic iilU( biitwuen tho kmi's, ^uanl (•> tliu front, and al tlio Hunio tinio scizo tho jsciil»l>ar(l with tho left liand, tui'nin«if tho handU; of tho bayonet to\varlaeo tho 1>ac'k ]»iut of tho handle against the riglit side of the barrel, knuckles to the right, arm close to tho body, and slide the spring on to tho catch, and the ring on to tlie muzzle; Lastly, seize the rifle with tho right hand between the bands, and taking the time from the right, return to the Order together. Shwddcr — Arms. As in 2. 7. The Charge fnmi the. Shoiddcr. Cliarge — ( Seize the ritle as in the first motion ost in rear of the centre of their sections. The words of command will be as follows : — (1) Shoulder — Arms. (2) Present — Arms. (3) Shoulder— AuMH. (4) Order — Arais. (5) Fix -Bayonetk. (6) Shoulder — Arims. (7) Charge — Bayonkts. (8) Shoulder — Arms. (9) Slope— Arms. (10) Order — Arms. (11) Unjix — Bayonets. Motions of the Rijie not included in Ihe Manual Exercise. 12. The Trail from The Order. On the command Trail A rms, give the rifle a sharp cant upwards with the right hand, seizing Trail — Arms, 'it at tlie point of balance, and bring it to a horizontal position at the full extent of tl;e arm, fingers and thumb around the rifle. ( MANUAL EXKRCISK. 83 SJioulder — Arms. . Two. 13. The Shoukh'r from the Trail. On the coiuinand Shoulder Arms^ tighten the grasp of tlie right hand, bring the ritio to a per- pendicular position, and seize it with the loft hand close in line with the elbow, at the same time raising it slightly, and seize it with the righb hand at the Shoulder as already taught. ' On the word Tfro, drop the left hand smartly ' h) the side. 14. The Trail from fhr Shoulder. ( On the connnand Tntil Arms, seize the rifle Tniil — Aii^is. - with the left hand, little finger in li:ic with the [right elbow, arm close to the body. Two. 1;:. On the word Tiro, seize the ritio with the gilt hand at the point of bahmce ; then bring down to tlio Trail, at the same time drop the ft hand to the side. 15. The Order from the Trail. f On the command Order A rnn^, raise the muzzle Order — Arms. - and allow the rifle to slip tlirough the hand to [the Order. N.Ij. — Arms should never be trailed with bayonets fixed. Ground — Arms. 10. Gronndimj Arms. f On the connnand Grouud Arms, with a sharp movement of tlie wrist turn the ritle on its heel, guard to right. After a slight pause, sink the body by ])ending both knees, and place the rifle on the ground, guard to the riglit, nuizzle inclining to the right front, hannner in line with th.e heels. After another pause, come partly to Affeutioii. 84 Take fJj)— Ar^is. Slope — Arms. Two. Change — Arms. Two. Threk. CAIii'T DFILI. MANUAL. 17. Taking-np Arms, On the command Take Up Arms, sink the body by bending the knees, seize the rifle with the ritjht hand where it will be held at the Order, wait a pauso and come smartly to that position. 18. The Slope from the Order. On the command Slope Arms, give the rifle a cant upwards wj^'h the right hand, and seize it at the lower band ; 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 side. On the word Two, raise the rifle, keeping it flat on the shoulder, trigger-guard outward from the body, as in (9). 19. Change Arms. r On the command Change Arms, pass the loft hand up <|uickly, and seize the small of the butt, fingers and thumb around the stock ; at the same time seize the butt with the right hand, first two joints of the fingers around the stock, thumb in front of the heel. On the word Tivo, without moving the head, raise the "'Ae to a perpendicular position, carry it across the body, and place it on the right shoulJrr. { (Ml tio word Threi drop the left hand smartly to tht .^ide. ,, -■<^M.'V:- MANUAL EXEh ISE. 85 !i: Order — Arms. Two. Port — Arms. Two. Secure --Ahm^. Cha nye- Arm.' 20. The Order from the Slope. C On the comniiuid Order — Anns, drop the loft I arm U> its full oxtont and suize the ritlo witli the I liand, little finger in line with the point of Vtlie shoulder. On the word Two, carry the rifle to the right side and come to the Order — phicing tlie butt on the ground without noise. 21. Port Arms. / On the word Arms, seize the rifle as in the I first motion of the Present — Arms (4). On the word Two, bring the rifle to a slanting position in front of the body, guard to the left and d. UtqjUe — Akm s. ink. [ On the word To, the ranks will turn inwards, I and close on their arms by taking a pace of 10 [inches forward. J On the word Unpile, seize the rifle with the right hand under the upper band, the front rank I men at the same time drawing back their right l^feet ready to turn to the front. ' On the word Anns, the men will unlock the rods without Iruut, by raising the i)ile and allowing the butts to incline inwards, and come to the Order. The front rank and guides will then Front, the rear rank will step back a pace of 21 inches, and the guides will move to their places. In piling arms on parade, the words Break — Off will be given after Stand — Clear. On again falling in, the men will place them- selves as they stood befor*^ breaking off. It is necessary to be careful in piling and unpiling arms, to prevent damage being done to the rods and sights. Marching with Arms. 1. Soldiers will be taught to perform the necessary motions of the ritle while marching. These can best be taught while marking time. They will then be practised on the march. 2. Each motion should be done as the left foot comes to the ground; the executive word of. the command shoidd tJierefore be given as the right foot comes to the ground. 3. When soldiers standing in other than file formations, with rifles at the Order and bayonets unfixed, receive the command Quick March, or Quick Mar/c-TiME, they Avill come to the Ti'ail as they take the first step. 4. When bayonets are fixed, and, as a rule, at all times at drill, the command Shoulder Arms, or Slope Arms, will precede any com- MANUAL EXERCISE. 89 inaiul to in.irch. In all casos wlieu tlie coiiimaiitl to l^lioidder Arms has been given, soldiers will remain at the Shoiihhr, irrespective of any change of formation, until they receive the word to Slope, Trail, etc., etc. 5. Men .standing in file ft)rmation, with arms at the Order, on receiving the command Quick March, will SItoiUder Arms as they take tile first step. G. Men marching at the Trull will Order Anns on the command Halt. 7. When marching in other than file formatifm, with arms at the Trail, men will tiJundder Anus on ))oing turned, or lormed, into flic, and will Tr<(il again when turned into lino formation, or formed into fours. 8. Soldiers moving in file formation with shouldered arms, if ordered to form fours, or to turn into line formation, will remain at the iSJioidder if bayonets are fixed. 9. When soldiers inarching or marking time, with trailed arms, tiirn about, the riiles will 1)0 brought to a perpendicular position by a turn of the wrist on the first pace of the turn, and will be trailed again on the fourth (the one in the new direction) ; if at the Slope, the rifles will be brought to a perpendicular position on the first pace, and sloped again on the fourth. 10. When soldiers standing with ordered arms form fours, move by the " side step," step back, or move any given number of paces forward, they will come to the SJtort Trail. n 1. The Short Trail Raise the I'ifle from the ground about two inches, keeping the barrel close to the shoulder. Quick Mark Time, or By the Quick — March. 2. Stepping Off, ivhen at the Order in Line. C On the command Quick Mark Time, or Quick \M((rin, men standing in line formation at the Order, must I' rail Anns, as they take the first step. 90 CADKT DRILL MANUAL. ShouUh'r—AiiM^. .",. 77(.' Nionldi't' from the Trail. ' On tho coiunijind Slioiddi'r Anns, wliich will 1)0 given as the right foot conioH to tlio ground, conio to tho Shoulder, us at tliu halt, ijcrforniing eacli motion aa the left foot comes to tho aground. 4. The Trail from the Shoulder. ( On tho connuand ^'rad Arms, come to the Trdil — Akms. -! Trail, as at the halt, })erforming the motions on (^the loft foot. ChaiKie — Arms. CluiHije — Arms, 5. Changing Anns at the Trail. On the command Change Arms, raise the rifle to a perpendicular positicni at the right side, carry it to the lefi side and pass it into tho left hand, then lower it to the Trail ; at the same time drop the right hand to the side. On the command Change Arms, change the MS. { l^rino back to the ri^ht side in a similar manner. G. T}ie Slope from the Shordder. Shoulder — A R:\rs. As already taught. i On the command Slope Arms, come to the Slope — Ahais. - Slope, as at the J/«?^, performing each motion on l^the left foot. 7. Changing Arms at the Slope. f On the command Change Arms, move as Cliange — Arms. I taught at the Halt, performing each motion on [the left foot. r On the command Change Arms, carry the Change — Arms. \ rifle back to the left shoulder in a similar [manner. MANUAL r.XRRCTSR. 91 (VidUije — Au.MH, 8. Cliatnjintj Arms > '/ Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STtEET WBftSTER.N.Y. MSIO (71A) •7a-4S03 i 92 Left— Tuns. Front ~Tv\is. About -Tins. ' Front— Tviis. CADET DRILL MANUAL. j" On tlio coiniiiand Lt'ft 7'»t//t, turn Jis directed, (hiuI Shoulder Anns. As usual, coming to tliu Trail. 12. Turning About at the Trail. On tho comnmnd About Tnrn, turn jls usual, and Ijring tho ritlo to a porpendicular po.sition (by a turn of tho wri.st) on tho fir.st pace of tlie turn, and lo-.vor it sniartiy to tho Trail on the fourth — /.»'., the iirst pace after the turn is ^c<>inj)leted. A.S before. Tw i> «- HviT ^ ^^'^ ^^^^ c<>inniani lirar Ii(fnl,\ \ iMcKi'AHK TO [ Koinaiii ut the Slope. ClIAKiiK. j ( On the CDiuiuiiiKl CJutrqc, break into double ClIAH«iK. . wl tj; ' l^tiiuo, reinanimg at tlie Nope. , / •' 1- Keinaiii at tlie None. II ALT. J ^ Section commanders will lead in the Charge. S('f — I'TE Two. Saluting With Arms. 1. Nun-i'ommissioned Offims and Man. Caution. — Salute In/ Xnmlh'rs. r On the word Salnle (the ritle being held at the I Shoidder), bring the left hand horizontally across I the centre (»f the body, i)ii\m of the hand ith Ito uching the sling. J On the Avord T'u'd, drop the left hand smartly Ito the side. This movement will be practised, jnd(j'uuj the t'nnc. 2. Officers. At the Slope, Officers' swords rest on the right shoulder, midway between the point of the shoulder and the neck, jjoint to the rear, little finger in line with the elbow. At the Cdrnj, Officers' swords will be held right hand in front of the ell)ow, blade })er[)endicular, edge to the front. Swords will be carried at the Slo/fc, except when the men are at the Shoulder, when they will be carried at the Carry. Saint iiKj at the Halt. The sword being at the Carry — (a ) Bring the sword to the Recover, that is, blade upright, edge to the left, thumb of the right hand in line with the mouth. (h) Lower the sword to the fidl extent of the arm, point in the direction of the right foot, and about twelve inches from the MANUAL KXKHCISE. 1); ground, edge to tlio luft, thuml) oxtoiKk'd in tlio iliioclitiii of tlir point, hand directly undor tho slioiddur. (c) Bring the sword smartly ])ack to tho Ht cover. (d) Return the sword to tho Can-ij. The Salute at the Halt should ho dono in four sharp hut distinct motions, and the officer must ho fully halted hoforo einninoncini^ the Salute. Tlt£ Salute in Marching Fast, The Salute on tho march is to commence and tiuish whou /< /< paces from the reviewing officer. First pace. — Carry the sword direct to the right to the full oxtcnt of the arm, hand as high as the shoulder, hack of the hand to thf rear, blade perpendicular. Second inice. — Still keeping the elbow up, bring the sword by a circular motion to the Recover. Third pace. — Bring the hilt to the right shoulder, elbow up, hantl as high as the eijow. Fourth pace. — Lower the sword as detailed in the second motion {h) of the Salute at the Halt. The head is slightly turned towards the reviewing officer while passing him. Ten paces past the reviewing officer the sword is brought sharply back to the Recover and Carry, in two paces, connuencing wit h the right foot. The motions during the second ai 1 third pace are to bo per- formed slowly and gracefully rather than sharply. CHAPTER VII. FIRING EXERCISK. Tho Instructor must alw.-iys carry a rifle, and not only explain the motions, but perform and show each position. He should not stand in one place, l)ut should move about and ch)se]y scrutinize each man's ])osition. 1. Individual Firing by Numukks. The ol)ject of this practico is to teach tho soldier to load, make ready, present, and lire. («) Standino poHition of tho foot, .soizo tho rillo with tho rij^'iit htiiid whoro it is hold nt tlio Onlvr, and plaro the butt (juiotly on tho ground, i fow inchos in ^frontof the rig.it foot. On tho command Itendif, return t(» tho livfvhj poHition. Points to bk Observed When at the Ri;ady (Pi.atk IV.) The rijle must be held Jinnhj at the place where it is held at ihr Present, the ^^smair of tlie butt just in front of the hip, thefinrjcrs of tlie right hand behind the guard, the tfnrmb ivellforictird and poi}diuc kept veil forward and pointing to the mnzzle. The aim shonid be t((ken qnieklij, and the breathing restrained while ainiinif and pressing the tritjijcr. Tho position of tho hcud with reference to the butt, when taking aim, must depend entirely on tlio elevation used. With small uleviitiun tlio butt must be brou^'ht to tlio liead by raising the shoulder, or tho cheek must be placed t)n the butt by bending tho hoad a little forward, not sidijways, so as to get the eye fixed on tho object through tho notch of tho back sight. As the distiinces increase, tho liead nuist be raised or tho shoulder lowered. Tho instructor should seo that each man gets his aim within three seconds, when standing ; four, when kneeling ; and six, when lying down. (On the connnand Fire, without any motion of tho hand, eyo or arm, ])ress the trigger till the I hannner falls, then come smartly to the first y)osition of the Heady. '' On the command lieadi/, 'ig'"'^ half-c jck, open the breech, throw out the old case, put in a cartridge, close the breech, and carry the hand ^to the "small," as before. Fire. Ready. Or. Unload. Order — Arms. ^ On the command Vtdoad, if the rifle is loaded, remove the cartridge and return it to the I pouch (if after tiring, remove the empty case), close tho breech, lower iho slide, put down the flap if raised, and return tho hand to the "small." On tho conmiand Order Ar^ns^ seize the rifle with the right hand close m front of the left, at the same time bring the left foot up to the right, ,wait a pause, and come to the Order. FlUIXii KXKIK ISK. lUi PLATK V. STANDrXCJ— PRESENT. riRINO KXERf'ISE. 103 Each man in succesHion inuHt buHcrutiiiixcd while ho in pmctiHliiK, and have hin errors pointed out nnd corrected. The InHtruct(»r should also occtt«ionally cauHe each nuin to imn at liis eye, to aHcertain whether* the aim is quickly and readily obtained, and also maintained while the trigger iH being presHed. Rkauy. Two. At — (l>) Kneeling. Caution. — Indimduul h\j Numbers. Kneeling. On the command Ready, bring the rifle to the position of the Heady stiinding, advance the left foot about one pace to the front of the right toe ; sink on the right knee ; 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, eyes Ktraight t<> the front, ( On the word Two, as detailed by numbers, \8tanding. As taught by numbers, standing. Points to be Observed at the Ready, Kneeunq. (Plate VI.) The left foot shmUd, with moat men^ he advanced to the right front, to ensure that the left heel is slighily in advance of the left hnee^ left foot pointing to the front, the body shoxdd he firm and erect, and every man must get a good position before going on with tJie 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 : — r On the command Rest, raise the body off the heel, and place the butt in line with, and to the Rest. ^ right of, the left foot, hold the rifle with the right hand above the left, or drop it if pre- ^ferred. P ( On the command Ready, return to the posi- \tion previously occupied. « 104 CADKT DRILL MANUAL. Pre — SENT. On the command Fresenf, bring the butt of the rifle smartly into the hollow of the right shoul- der, as when standing, but place the left elbow on the left knee, witli the fore-arm nt)t inclined to one side, press the rifle into the slioulder with the left hand, piace the forefinger of the right hand on the tri ; ,'er, but without pressing it, and aim as when standing. Points to be Observed at the Present, Kneeling. (Plate VII.) The body shoidd be kept well do-urn, on the heel, and as erect as possible, tJie elbow in tlie tnost comfortable and convenient place on the kiiee, or over it, if preferred y the rifle should rest solidly in the pahn of the left hami and be firmly grasped ; the elevation should be got, if necessary, by Icnvering tlie right shoidder without shifting the left elbow. On the command Fire, proceed as taught when standing, that is : Press the trigger without any Fire. \ motion of the hand, eye or arm, till the hammer falls ; then bring the rifle to the first position of ,the Ready. Ready. Or. Unload. Order — Arms. On the command Beady, half-cock, open the breech, throw out the old case, put in a cart- ridge, close the breech, and carry the hand to Uhe'^smaU." On the command Unload, proceed as when standing, that is, if Ica'^led, remove the cart- ridge and return it to the pouch (if after firing, remove the empty case), close the breech, ease springs, and return the hand to the "small." On the command Order Arms, rise, bring the left heel up to the right, and turn on the left heel to the front, at the same time grtsp the rifle with the right hand in front of tht left and come U) the Order. \ FIRING EXEllCISE. PLATE VI. 105 KNEELING— READY. on the ove FIKINO EXERCISE. 107 Ready. Two. At (c) LYiN 'M) incliuH, ordored. Volleys. Both nmkff .stditdiwj. Ready. At At Pre— SENT. Fire. Rkady. Or, Unload. Order — Akmh. und i)iu front nuik will kneel unlesH utherwise (a) V<»LLEY FlKINO. On the caution Vidleijs, the rear rank must take H i^'ico to the front with the K^ft foot and a pace to tlie ri^ht fn»ht with the riglit foot. f On the command lieiuhj, the front rark must \ kneel, and both ranks load. Here the Instructor must name the object. Here name the distance. j On the command Present, come to the Present^ \and aim as taught in single rank. j On the command Fire^ j)ress the trigger, and -■ bring the ritle to the horizontal position at the [aide. ( On the c^nunand Heiidy, proceed as already \ taught. J On the command Unload, proceed as before \taught. On the command Order Anns, come to the Order, as taught in single rank, and the rear -rank men resume their distance. Independent Firing. Ready. At At Com — MENCH. (h) Independent Firing. f On the caution Independent, the rear rank will \step up, as detailed in 3 {(f). f On the command Beady, the front rank must \ kneel and both ranks load. Here the Instructor must name the object. Here name the distance. command Commence, come to the and fire, and continue the practice I independently as taught in single rank • until [the c r On the coi I Pn'!ie)it, aim a ependently command Cease Fire is given. FIRING KXKRCI8B. 117 o o FIRING EXERCISE. 119 ^ _, f On the command Cease Fire, proceed as al- Oeose— Fire, i , , , , I ready taoght. {On the command Order Arms^ come to the Ordery and tlie rear rank men resume their distance. Review Exercise. At Review the Firing Exercise will be performed in Quick Time, the men standing in two ranks. Volley or Independent Firing being employed as before described, the words of command being : — Caution (by Instructor) Firing Exercise. Volley (or Independent) Firing f at (name object). On the caution being repeated by the Captain^ the firing will be conducted as already detailed. On the completion of the exercises, and on the command Order — Arms, the officers and guides will resume posts in line. CHAPTER VIII. BAYONET EXERCISE. General Directions. 1. Formation of Company. When the company has been thoroughly instructed in the Manual and Firing Exercises, it may be taught the Bayonet Exercise. For this purpose it will be formed up in two ranks, with arms shouldered and bayonets fixed. 2. Method of Teaching. The exercise will first be taught by numbers ; after which the company will bo taught to perform them, judging the time and in the Review Exercise. 3. Position. In attaining a good and firm position, care must be taken not to allow the limbs to be rigid, as any stifihess will prevent the promptness of action requisite to give efiect to the bayonet. 4. Giving Points at Marks. In order to leach the recruit to deliver the thrust in a proper direction, a cross bar upon poles may be erected, from which balls can be suspended, and a squad being drawn up in front should be practised in giving point at them. PoiM.s AND Guards by Numbers. E, .'' I On the word Prepare, the rear rank will step JLxercise — v f ^ tr Prepare. I back two paces. On the word March, odd numbers of the front rank will take four paces to the front, and the even numbers of the rear rank four paces to the Vrear. 120 March. I> BAYONET EXERCISE. 121 ibe ■ont the the !Cngage. Two. Three. First — Point. Two. P Second — Point. TJiird — Point. - Engage. (Plate X.) ( As detailed in the Charge from the Shoulder, I Manual Exercise. '' Draw back the right foot about 18 inches ; the body to be balanced upon both feet, the heels in line, both knees bent and kept apart so as to be directly over the feet, body upright. f Raise the left foot and beat it once sma-rtlj' on Ithe ground. Points. Caution. — Points. By Numbers. First Point. (Plate XI.) Deliver the Point to the front to the full extent of both arms, and an high as the breast ; at the same time bend well forward by straight- ening the right leg, keeping the right foot flat .on the ground. Withdraw the Point and come to the Engage. Second Point. (Plate XII.) Deliver the Point by throwing the rifle to the front to the full extent of the right arm, the shoulder to be carried well forward, the left hand quitting the rifle and grasping the thigh about midway, the right leg straightened ; with- draw the point, grasp the rifle at the point of balance with the left hand, and come to the Engage. Third Point. (Plate XIII.) f With the body and head erect, draw back the rifle with the right hand as far as possible, with- out relaxing the grasp ; and by slightly advanc- ing the left hand, grasp the rifle immediately below the upper band, left elbow touching the bSide, the muzzle as high as the breast. 122 CADET DRILL MANUAL. Two. Three. Change — Arms. < Deliver the Point with the right hnnd, the right leg to be straight, at the same time grasp the riflo at the point of balance with the left. j Withdraw the Point and come to the Engage t(Plate X). In order to bring the body and limbs into equal action on both sides, this practice should be performed with the right shoulder and foot foremost, as follows : — Bring the right heel to the left, and straighten the knees, turning to the front at the same time on the left heel ; as the right heel is brought to the left, throw the rifle to a perpendicular posi- tion in front of, and 6 inches from, the body, at the same time changing the grasp of both hands, the left hand being carried to the "small" and the right to the point of balance, which should be as high as the breast, sling to the front, elbows .close to the sides. {Carry the left foot about 18 inches to the rear, turning the right foot to the front ; bend the knees and come to the Engage. f Raise the right foot and beat it once smartly \oii the ground. Repeat the practice with the right foot to the front. f As before, substituting left for right, and vice Change — Arms, i ^ \versa. The Lunge. From the Engage step out smartly about 18 inches to the front with the advanced foot, straightening the rear leg, the advanced knee perpendicular to the instep, the rear foot flat upon the ground. Becovering to the Engage. Draw back smartly the advanced foot, at the same time bend the rear knee and come to the Engage. (Plate X.) Two Three. 'WW- BAYONET EXERCISE. 123 PLATE X. ENGAGE. BAYONET EXEIICISK. 12; 2 8 BAYONET EXF.nriSE. 120 PLATE Xlll. THIRD POINT. 9 BAYONKT liXKHnSK. i.;i TjUUffing. (Pl-ATKS XTV ANI» XV.) Tlu! wliolo of tho fnrejj;»»iii<^ pructico will l»o ivpeattMl, t\w cHiitinii, With tin: Liinyr, ludiij^ i^ivt'ii, niul tlio niuii lunging to duliver tho rointy and recovoring to tlio En{f(Uje. CJuAHns. (.'aution. — (iVHnl.t. First- (inmil. (1'latk XVI.) '' PasH the niu/zlo of tho riflo a fow inches to tho right, sling to tho right ; this pirrios a Third — Ouakd. Fir.st — CiUAiiD. - Enoage. Second — CrUAiii). Enoaue. Engage. point made to tho right of tho V)ody ahovo tho waist. Return to the Euijdic Pass tho nni/'/lo of tho rillo a few indues to tho loft, sling to tho loft ; this parrios a point niado to tho loft of tho body ahovo tho waist. Return to the Entja THIRD GUARD. G G BAYONET KXKnnsE. 141 EN(!A(JK. Points. Review Exerclse. Caution. — lieviein Exerrhc As alroiuly detailed. A caution. Deliver the First I'lihit and eoiiie tn the Fn-st — Point. { ,p ( Deliver the Second Faint and come to the Second — Point Third— VoisT. f Deliv( {Enaage. y Euijage, Deliver the Third Faint and come to the nyage Guards and Faints. A caution. ( Form the 7'7/',s^ Guard, deliver the First Point, yand come to the Engage. ( Form the Second Guard, deliver the Fird y Point, and come to the Engage. f Form tlie Third Guard, deliver the First Paint I as low as the waist, and come to the Engage. y A caution. . f Deliver the First Point wijbh the Lunge, and \ recover to the £/i(/(((/e. f Deliver the Second Paint with the Lunge, and \recover to the jEji^a^/e. „, . , ^ ( Deliver the Third Point with the Lunge, and T/(irtZ— Point. { ^ xr r^ ^recover to the Engage. ■ Guards and Poi7its} » .• ui 11 T A caution. with the Lunge. J . • f Form the First Guard, deliver the First Point (with the Lunge, and recover to the Engage. f Form the Second Guard, deliver the First Point (with the Lunge, and recover to the Engage. [ Form the Third Guard, deliver the First Point - with the Lunge as low as the waist, and recover [to the Engage. As before directed. FlKST. Skconi). Thiuo. Points iritJi the Lnnge. First — Point. Second — Point. First. Second. a lang Third. e — Arms. 142 CADET DRILL MANUAL. Repoaf liio foregoing in thu same order, giving iho same words of connnand. ' Ch((nqe- A liMH. 1 . , yi /•; .... J- As usual. o/Mxttae/- Arms. J f The odf the front rank will fcuri» lie-form — Line. ^ i i. The odd numbers of the front rank will take four paces, halt, and turn to the front. The odd Maiw;h. -l numbers of the rear rank will take two, and the even numbers of tlie rear rank six paces to the front and halt. Order— Arms. 1 . , Stand-at-EAHK. J As usual. Review Exercise in Quick Time. Caution. — Beview Exercise in Quick Time. On the command Engage, the squad will come to the Enganteuvre : in the former the greatest accuracy must be enforced. 2. Formation of Com,panies. Compa lies will be equalized and sized from flanks to centre, numbered from right to left, and told otf into half companies and sections ; in other respects the instructions in Squad and Company Drill are applicable for the formation of companies, and for the position of guides and supernuuieraries. When a non-connnissioned officer is in command of a company, he will, in taking open order, and in marching past, as in columi , or column of double companies, take post three paces in rear of the centre of the company. 3. Position of Officers. The position of officers .is as detailed in Company Drill, except that in marching past, as in quarter column, the captains will, when on the saluting base, take post on the directing flank of their companies, covered by the guide (aligned with the rear rank). 143 .( \ • i 144 CADET DRILL MANl'AL. A ('onipany in Line Tnkim/ Ope/n Orilt').* f On tho word March, this leur .uid supor- Fix - liWONKTH (fjw)i (h'drr March. Shonhlrr — Akms Present — Arms Shoulder iiiiinerary ranks and the subaltuniH will stop hack two paces. Tho right niurkur will ^'ivo tho words lii X o 0- CKKKMONIAr,. 14.'^ CRT T2n r I i I k^kV^V^k^kV^^Kk.k^xV^^^'s^^^^^^^^ P 3 ^3 t^ot^ f^d) D" Dji -] 10 CEREMONIAL. u; Four points (numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4, Plate XVIII) will be placed, marking the angles of an oblong, of which the long sides will be one hundred paces in length, and the short sides forty. The company will be in the centre of one of the long sides ; the opposite side will be called the saluting base A point, called the saluting point, will be placed ten paces outside the centre of the saluting base, turned towards the com- pany, and a point, lettered "a," turned in like manner, on the saluting base, at ten paces to the left of the saluting point. As a rule all these points should bo marked by flags. Fix— Bayonets Slojie — Arms. March Past. '''orm- FouKS, Right. Quick -March, Left— Wheel. Company — Halt, Front. Riffht — DuERS. Eyes— Fiioyr. The company will step off, and will wheel to the left round the first point. the right of the company arrives on the base, the captain will order it to Halt, By the Rujht, Quick — March. Eyes — Right. f When I saluting 1 Front, and l^ress, when it will be dressed by the right guide. /■ The captain, posted as in column, ^.e. , six m paces in front of the centre of tlie company, will then give the conmiand. By the Bight — . Quick — March. On reaching the point "a" he will give Eyes— Bight, upon which all will turn their heads and eyes to the right, and .the captain will salute in four paces. ^ When the company is ten paces beyond the saluting point, the captain will give Eyes — Fr<»d, upon which all will turn their heads and eyes to the front, and the captain will Becorer his sword, make a pause of a pace, and then ^come to the Carry. Officers will never salute more than cmce in marching past, except when practising the salute The company, if required to resume its position on the original alignment, will be moved there from the second or third point in any convenient fcjiination. Eyes— Front. 148 CADKT DRILL MANUAL. Feu-de-Joie. Firing a Feii-de-Joie.* The company will be drawn up in line, at the Shoulder ; bayonets will not be fixed. On the caution Feu-de-Joie, Open — Order : March — tlie rear rank, supernumeraries, and subalterns will step back four jjaces. r As detailed in the Firing Exercise. Muzzles Rkady. ' of rifles t(i slant upwards when loading, and to I remain so. PuKSENT. Rifles to be elevated at an angle of 45°. The right-hand man of the front rank will commence the fire, which will run down the front and up the rear as quickly as possible. Com— MENCE. > When the right-hand man of the rear rank has fired, the whole will glance their eyes to the right to bring the rifle to the first position of >.the Ready together. Two more rounds will be similarly fired. Wlien the third round is fired, the commanding ofticer will give the order Cease — Fire. Order — Arms. Otticers will then move to the front and the Captain }\ ill give the following commands : — Fix — Baton ets. Sho^dder — Arims. Royal Salute, f Present— Armh. Shoulder — Arms. Order — Arms. Head dresses are removed. Three Cheers. Unfix — Bayonets. 'This ceremony is usually performed on National Holidays. Blank ammunition is used, and may be purchased from militia stores. tDuring this Salute, the band, if one be present, will play the first few bars of the National Anthem. * lyonets ^RDER : ill step Muzzles , and to ,nk will i\vn the lossible. ink has to the jition of cl round — Fire. cjive the munition is [ew bars of