|Move forward |Preparing to move forward.
H H H |Halt. |Halt.
K |Negative |Negative.
L T |Left. |Left.
O |What is the (R. N., |What is the (R. N.,
(Ardois and | etc.?) Interrogatory. | etc.)? Interrogatory.
Semaphore | |
only.) | |
O | do | Do.
(All methods | |
but ardois &| |
semaphore.) | |
P |Affirmative |Affirmative.
R |Acknowledgment. |Acknowledgment.
R N |Range. |Range.
R T |Right. |Right.
S S S |Support going forward. |Support needed.
S U F |Suspend firing. |Suspend firing.
T |Target. |Target.
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(2) THE TWO-ARM SEMAPHORE CODE.

(See illustrations in chapter XII.)

SECTION 4. SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER.

48. The instructor explains briefly each movement, first executing
it himself if practicable. He requires the recruits to take the
proper positions unassisted and does not touch them for the purpose
of correcting them, except when they are unable to correct
themselves. He avoids keeping them too long at the same movement,
although each should be understood before passing to another.
He exacts by degrees the desired precision and uniformity.

49. In order that all may advance as rapidly as their abilities
permit, the recruits are grouped according to proficiency as
instruction progresses. Those who lack aptitude and quickness
are separated from the others and placed under experienced drill
masters.

INSTRUCTION WITHOUT ARMS.

50. For preliminary instruction a number of recruits, usually
not exceeding three or four, are formed as a squad in single
rank.

POSITION OF THE SOLDIER, OR ATTENTION.

51. Heels on the same line and as near each other us the conformation
of the man permits.

Feet turned out equally and forming an angle of about 45 deg..

Knees straight, without stiffness.

Hips level and drawn back slightly; body erect and resting equally
on hips; chest lifted and arched; shoulders square and falling
equally.

Arms and hands hanging naturally, thumb along the seam of