8 (6-11) men=1 squad.
7 (2-7) squads=1 platoon.
4 platoons=1 company.
4 (2-6) companies=1 battalion (1,026 officers and men).
3 battalions=1 regiment (3,755, including medical detachment).
2 regiments=1 brigade (8,210 officers and men).
2 brigades=1 division (27,152 officers and men).

First Sergeant when not commanding a platoon is opposite the 3rd file from outer flank of first platoon, in line of file closers.

Fall In.—First Sergeant 6 paces front of center, facing company. Right guide takes post at such point that the center will be 6 paces from and opposite the First Sergeant.

Squad leaders salute and report all present; or Private(s) —— absent. First Sergeant does not return salute of squad leaders.

Captain takes post 12 paces in front of center of company in time to receive report of First Sergeant, "Sir, all present or accounted for," or names of unauthorized absentees. E.G. A man in hospital might be reported absent by squad leader if he did not know where he was, but First Sergeant would know, and would not report him absent.

Captain returns salute of First Sergeant who then takes his post without command.

Platoon Movements In Platoon Column.

Leading Platoon, C.O.
On Right into LineRight Turn.
Column RightRight Turn.
Right Front into LineContinue. (Caution) If halted, Forward.
Rear Platoon, C.O.
On Right into LineContinue. (Caution) If halted, Forward.
Column RightContinue. (Caution) If halted, Forward.
Right Front into LineRight Oblique.

Questions Which Come Up In Daily Military Life.