to
where they stand in their grasp of the subject:
Plattsburg Training Camp:
1. Explain the "Position of the Soldier." (Par. 51, i.d.r.)
2. Being at parade rest, explain position of right foot. (Par. 53,
i.d.r.)
3. Explain the "Hand Salute." (Par. 58, i.d.r.)
4. (1) Give length of full step (a) in quick time, (b) in double time.
(2) How is the full step measured? (Par. 60, i.d.r.)
5. Explain "Halt" from quick time. (Par. 70, i.d.r.)
6. Explain position of butt of rifle at "Order Arms" standing.
(Par. 77, i.d.r.)
7. Explain position of left forearm at present arms. (Par. 78,
i.d.r.)
8. At parade rest under arms (rifle), explain position of left
hand. (Par. 90, i.d.r.)
9. The squad being in line explain "Squad Right." (Par. 119,
i.d.r.)
10. The company in line, give commands and explain "To dismiss the
company." (Par. 174, i.d.r.)
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1. Being in any formation assembled, give commands and explain
movements for deploying the squad as skirmishers. (Par. 124,
i.d.r.)
2. When deployed as skirmishers (a) How do the men march? (b) How
are the pieces carried? (c) Who is the guide? (d) What is the
normal interval between skirmishers? (e) What is the length of
the front of the squad when deployed at normal intervals? (Par.
124, i.d.r.)
3. In what formations are the loadings executed? (Par. 133, i.d.r.)
4. At the preparatory command for forming skirmish line, what does
each squad leader do? (Par. 200, i.d.r.)
5. In what direction does a deployed line face on halting? (Par.
203.)
6. Being in skirmish line, explain the movement "Platoon columns."
March. (Par. 213, i.d.r.)
7. What is the purpose of the advance in a succession of thin
lines? (Par. 219, i.d.r.)
8. Name three classes of fire. Which class is normally employed in
action? (Par. 241-2-3, i.d.r.)
9. Why is it necessary to have proper distribution of fire? (Par.
246, i.d.r.)
10. Explain briefly the functions of platoon leaders, platoon
guides and squad leaders in the fire fight. (Par. 252, i.d.r.)
1. Explain the position of parade rest (without arms). (Par. 53,
i.d.r.)
2. Being in the position of the soldier, explain the position of
the heels, feet and knees. (Par. 51, i.d.r.)
3. Give the commands for and explain the executi
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