ted. The
firing data is transmitted to them without cessation of fire. At the
command =Rise=, given 20 seconds after the command =Halt=, the first
squad rises and retires a short distance to the rear. At the same
time, the supports cease fire and adjust their rifles in the rests so
as to be aimed at the target as they understand it. They then rise
and their rifles are examined by the instructor for range and
direction.

Standard: 80% of the rifles should be sighted according to the
transmitted data and aimed according to the principles of fire
distribution.

Target: One target equal to a squad front, which is increased to two
squads prior to the arrival of the supports in the firing line.

Note: This exercise should be repeated with the supporting squad
reenforcing on a flank. To determine whether the original squad is
able to keep its assigned sector during an advance, this exercise
should be repeated, the supports being thrown in after a series of
short advances by the original squad. Care should be exercised to
prevent the transmission of firing data in a manner under which
service conditions would be impracticable. (See Exercise No. 6.)

EXERCISE NO. 6--COMMUNICATION

Object: To train the squad leader in receiving and transmitting
instructions by visual signals alone.

Situation: A squad with its leader in the firing line is deployed in
the prone position firing at will.

Action: The instructor, without sound or other cautionary means,
signals (visually) to the squad leader at various intervals to,

First: Change elevation.
Swing the fire to the right or left.
Suspend the firing.
Etc., etc.

The squad leader, upon receiving a signal, causes his squad to execute
it without verbal command, or exposing himself.

Time: No specified time limit.

Standard: The squad leader should fire with his squad, but after each
shot should look towards his platoon leader for any signal, then
observe the fire and conduct of his men, then, after glancing again at
his platoon leader, fire again. This the squad leader should do
without exposing himself. By lying about a head's length ahead of his
men he can see his squad front. In transmitting orders he can
accomplish it by nudging the men on his right and left and signaling
to them with his hand.

Note: This exercise is essential to prepare men for the deafening
noise of a heavy action when speech or sound signals are largely
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