Fire At Will.—Normally employed in attack and defense; 3 shots per minute at effective ranges (600 to 1,200 yards); 5 to 6 shots per minute at close ranges (up to 600 yards).
Clip Fire:
| Used | (1) | To steady men. |
| (2) | To produce a short burst of fire. |
Extended Order.
A squad acting alone, as one out on a patrol or for instruction, the corporal acts as the leader of a small platoon leading the advance, and in rear when halted.
Men come to trail as they come on the skirmish line.
On halting, a deployed line faces front (direction of real or assumed enemy), and takes cover.
Corporal Cautions.—By the Right Flank (if halted). Corporal steps out looking back to get his 10-pace interval. Squad Halt.
Left Face.—Base squad deploys as soon as it has room.
Guide of a deployed squad is center without command.