(ix) To transmit intelligence of the enemy’s movements.
6. Squad commander.
(i) To repeat all signals, and ensure that all orders and reports are quickly and correctly passed along the line.
(ii) To ensure that the orders of the section leader are promptly and energetically obeyed:
(iii) that the general direction is maintained:
(iv) that the squad maintains connection with the remainder of the section.
(v) When under cover, or in the open if the enemy’s fire is not heavy, to see the men place themselves in position to use their rifles effectively; that they recognise the target, and adjust their sights; and that there is no wild firing.
(vi) To assist the advance of neighbouring squads by covering them with their fire whilst they are in movement.
81. Duty of the Skirmisher.
It should be impressed upon the men that combined action is always more likely to be successful than isolated efforts, because skirmishers who are fighting under the control of their leaders, and are beside their own comrades, feel much more confidence, and co-operate more effectively, than when each man advances, retires, or halts as seems best to himself.