Note how the square and diagonal colors always follow in the natural order of red, white, and blue, with the color of the field omitted.—Author. (45)
[95]. Signal flags used to mark assembly point of company, etc. In addition to their use in visual signaling, these flags serve to mark the assembly point of the company when disorganized by combat, and to mark the location of the company in bivouac and elsewhere, when such use is desirable. (46)
[96]. Signals used between firing line and reserve or commander in rear. (1) For communication between the firing line and the reserve or commander in the rear, the subjoined signals (Signal Corps codes) are prescribed and should be memorized. In transmission, their concealment from the enemy's view should be insured. In the absence of signal flags, the headdress or other substitute may be used. (See [par. 863] for the semaphore code and [par. 861] for the General Service, or International Morse Code.) (47)
| Letter of alphabet | If signaled from the rear to the firing line | If signaled from the firing line to the rear |
|---|---|---|
| A M | Ammunition going forward. | Ammunition required. |
| C C C | Charge (mandatory at all times). | Am about to charge if no instructions to the contrary. |
| C F | Cease firing. | Cease firing. |
| D T | Double time or "rush." | Double time or "rush." |
| F | Commence firing. | Commence firing. |
| F B | Fix bayonets. | Fix bayonets. |
| F L | Artillery fire is causing us losses. | Artillery fire is causing us losses. |
| G | Move forward. | Preparing to move forward. |
| H H H | Halt. | Halt. |
| K | Negative. | Negative. |
| L T | Left. | Left. |
| O (Ardois and semaphore only.) | What is the (R. N. etc.)? Interrogatory. | What is the (R. N. etc.)? Interrogatory. |
| (All methods but ardois and semaphore.) | What is the (R. N. etc.)? Interrogatory. | What is the (R. N. etc.)? Interrogatory. |
| P | Affirmative. | Affirmative. |
| R | Acknowledgment. | Acknowledgment. |
| R N | Range. | Range. |
| R T | Right. | Right. |
| S S S | Support going forward. | Support needed. |
| S U F | Suspend firing. | Suspend firing. |
| T | Target. | Target. |
For the semaphore signals, see [par. 863].
SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER
[97]. Duties of instructor. The instructor explains briefly each movement, first executing it himself if practicable. He requires the recruits to take the proper positions unassisted and does not touch them for the purpose of correcting them, except when they are unable to correct themselves. He avoids keeping them too long at the same movement, although each should be understood before passing to another. He exacts by degrees the desired precision and uniformity. (48)
[98]. Grouping of recruits according to proficiency. In order that all may advance as rapidly as their abilities permit, the recruits are grouped according to proficiency as instruction progresses. Those who lack aptitude and quickness are separated from the others and placed under experienced drill masters. (49)