No. 2.

Object: Test of fire direction by auxiliary aiming-marks (aiming-off).

Target: A point on the scenery indicated to unit commander as concealing enemy’s machine-gun at 1,400 yards.

Directions: Commander is ordered to open fire at once, allowing one, two, or three fingers’ breadths for the deflection of right-angle winds of varying strength from left or right. He will select auxiliary aiming-marks for direction of fire and aiming-off under a time limit. Criticism: Choice of description-point. Clearness of fire orders. Quick opening and rate of fire. Results of firing.