Extremely interesting and practical schemes in trench warfare can be arranged by combining the Final Assault Practice with other branches of training; e.g., bombing, laying sand-bags, entrenching.
Competitions can be arranged by allotting marks for: (1) number of discs transfixed and carried on a bayonet; (2) time taken for signal to charge until the last man of the team passes the finishing post; and (3) form.
Competitions should never be carried out until the men have completed their lessons in bayonet training and thoroughly mastered the handling of the bayonet in the Final Assault Practice.
CHAPTER IV
Tactical Principles to be Observed During Bayonet Training.
METHOD OF CARRYING RIFLE WITH BAYONET FIXED.
QUICK SHORT ADVANCE (IN THE OPEN).
The rifle will be held at the “High Port.” This position is suitable for close formation, minimizes risk of accidents when surmounting obstacles, and can be maintained with the left hand alone, allowing free use of the right when necessary.
LONG ADVANCE (CLOSE FORMATION).