The section behind, which has been firing in order to cover the advance of the leading squad, will now rush forward, pass beyond, or align itself with, the leading section, halt, and open fire.
4. Bayonets will be fixed before the final advance from the fire position.
78. Position of the commanders.
Section and squad commanders will place themselves where they can best carry out their duties. In open ground, when the line is halted, and when the enemy’s fire is heavy, it is not possible for them to move about. In such circumstances the commanders must lie down, either on the flank or among the men.
79. Casualties.
Officers, non-commissioned officers, and squad leaders, should frequently be ordered to fall out, and the men allowed to carry on the practice without interference, in accordance with the instructions originally issued.
80. Instructions for commanders.
1. So far as possible, all orders are to be communicated by signal. A well-trained squad, except when passing orders or reports, should work in absolute silence.
2. Commanders should not expose themselves unnecessarily.
3. Each leader who receives an order either by signal or word of command will acknowledge it by a salute with the hand.