The artillerist's manual and British soldier's compendium

by F. A. Griffiths

Column will open from the rear—Quick march.

Each Division leader gives Halt to the Company in his front, when at the ordered distance.

DEPLOYMENTS.

Deployments are made from Column invariably on the base of the front Company; Close columns deploy in File.

S. 36. When the Battalion in column of Companies, at Close, or Quarter distance (right in front), deploys into Line.

FROM CLOSE COLUMN.

1. On the Front Company.

Deploy on the front Company—Remaining Companies, left face—Quick march.

Each Company, in succession—Front turn—Halt, Dress up—Eyes front.

2. On the Rear Company.

Deploy on the rear Company—Remaining Companies, right face—Quick march.

When the front of the named Company is clear, the Officer commanding it gives— Double march—Halt, Dress up—Eyes front—Remaining Companies successively —Halt, Front. When uncovered, Quick march, and when in the alignement, Halt, Dress up—Eyes front.

Deployments on a central Company are performed in a similar manner. In deploying on a rear, or central Company, the Company of formation will be moved up in Double time.