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ine to their places abreast of the first. The fourth command is given when the right company has advanced the desired distance in the new direction; that company halts; the others halt successively upon arriving on the line. 282. Being in column of squads, the battalion changes direction by the same commands and in the manner prescribed for the company. _Mass Formations._ 282 1-2. Being in column of squads, to form a line of columns of companies or company subdivisions, facing in any desired direction, at any desired interval, on the right or left of the leading element of the battalion: 1. _Line of companies (half companies, platoons), at (so many) paces, guide right (left)_, 2. _MARCH_, 3. _Battalion_, 4. _HALT_. The leading company (or subdivision) marches in the direction previously indicated by the major until the command halt is given and then halts. Each succeeding company (or subdivision) marches by the most direct route to its place at the prescribed interval on the left (right) of the next preceding company (or subdivision), halting when it is abreast of the leading element of the battalion. If the battalion be in any formation other than column of squads, the major indicates the desired direction to the leading element. The entire command forms column of squads and executes the movement in conformity with the principles indicated above. (_C.I.D.R., No. 19._) 283. Being in line, line of companies, or column of companies: 1. _Close on first (fourth) company_, 2. _MARCH_. If at a halt, the indicated company stands fast; if marching, it is halted; each of the other companies is conducted toward it and is halted in proper order in close column. If the battalion is in line, companies form successively in rear of the indicated company; if in column of squads, companies in rear of the leading company form on the left of it. In close column formed from line on the first company, the left guides cover; formed on the fourth company, right guides cover. If formed on the leading company, the guide remains as before the formation. In close line, the guides are halted abreast of the guide of the leading company. The battalion in column closes on the leading company only. (_C.I.D.R., No. 19._) _To Extend the Mass._ 284. Being in close column or in close line: 1. _Extend on first (fourth) company_, 2. _MARCH_. Being in close line: If at a halt, the indicated company stands fast; if marchi
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