Cease firing and abstain from further firing as soon as the attack is repulsed.
THE COUNTER ATTACK.
64.—Immediate.
It should follow immediately upon the successful repulse of the attack.
65.—Counter attack formation.
It should be developed in the following formation:
1st. Grenadiers armed only with a bayonet, a bowie knife, a revolver and a full stock of grenades. With them a few men with pliers for wire cutting.
2nd. Next a skirmish line of riflemen with a full supply of ammunition.