4. The 1st and 2nd lines are separated by a distance of 20 paces.
5. To pass from line of section columns to attack formation, the platoon leader commands:
“Form for attack at (place). Automatic rifles to center (left flank) (right flank) (both flanks) (left and center). Rifle grenadiers to center (left) (right).”
Only the automatic riflemen and grenadiers need be designated. The remaining men accommodate themselves to their movements.
At the above command the 2nd and 3rd sections stand fast until the 1st and 4th sections have cleared their front. They then move to their places led by the corporal at the head of their respective sections.
This movement will be executed at first in quick time; as men become more proficient, in double time and at a run.
IV
1. The arrangement of specialists in the reinforcing platoon differs somewhat from the assaulting platoon. The hand grenadiers of the reinforcing platoon are sent forward in two squads to follow in rear of the 2nd line of the first wave at a distance of about 15 yards. The two squads are abreast of each other, the section sergeant between them.
2. The rifle grenadiers of the reinforcing platoon are then moved up into the 1st line.
3. The riflemen of the reinforcing platoon remain in the 2nd line.