[246]. Deployment to flank or rear. To form skirmish line to the flank or rear the line or the column of squads is turned by squads to the flank or rear and then deployed as described. (209)
[247]. Increasing or decreasing intervals. The intervals between men are increased or decreased as described in the School of the Squad, as explained in [par. 172], adding to the preparatory command, guide right (left or center) if necessary, as explained in [par. 236]. (210)
The Assembly
[248]. The captain takes his post in front of, or designates, the element on which the company is to assemble and commands: 1. Assemble, 2. MARCH.
If in skirmish line the men move promptly toward the designated point and the company is reformed in line. If assembled by platoons, these are conducted to the designated point by platoon leaders, and the company is reformed in line.
Platoons may be assembled by the command: 1. Platoons, assemble, 2. MARCH.
Executed by each platoon as described for the company.
One or more platoons may be assembled by the command: 1. Such platoon (s), assemble, 2. MARCH.
Executed by the designated platoon or platoons as described for the company. (211)