Standard: Sights should be correctly set within 15 seconds.
Note: Of the two elements, time and accuracy, accuracy is the more important.
Par. 411, I. D. R., implies complete use of the rear sight, that is, utilization of the wind gauge, and sight setting to the least reading of the rear sight leaf, i. e., 25 yards. Sight setting therefore in this exercise should include, more often than not, "fractional ranges" and windage data.
EXERCISE NO. 2—RANGING
Object: To familiarize officers and noncommissioned officers in the use of an auxiliary aiming point.
Situation: Two men with the company flags are stationed to mark the enemy's invisible position. This position should be suitably located with reference to a practicable aiming point.
Action: The markers are signaled to display their flags. An officer or noncommissioned officer is called up and the enemy's position is pointed out. The flags are then withdrawn and the officer or noncommissioned officer selects an auxiliary aiming point and gives his commands for firing at that point.
EXERCISE NO. 3—TARGET DESIGNATION
Object: To train the individual soldier to locate a target, from a description solely. To do so quickly and accurately and fire thereon with effect, and to train officers and noncommissioned officers in concise, accurate and clear description of targets.
Situation: The men are so placed as not to be able to see to the target. The instructor places himself so as to see the objective.