No. 6.
Object: To bring out the great advantage of ranging by observation, before the target appears, when circumstances permit.
Rounds: 15 per man.
Targets: 20 Figure 6 targets. A length of wooden hurdles on the marker’s gallery represents a bridge.
Distance: 800 yards.
Method: A section (10 firers). The commander is given the following information:
“You are placed here to cover that bridge, which is the only way the enemy can cross.
“They are now 500 or 600 yards from it, and mean to get across.
“You are being supported, and your first duty is to be prepared to bring a heavy fire on the bridge.
“There is no need for concealment.”
Note.—The enemy appears near the bridge 3 minutes after these instructions are given. Method of ranging. Anticipatory orders.