If lying down, raise body on both knees; stand up, faced to the front, on the ground marked by the knees.
[131.] If lying down: KNEEL. Raise the body on both knees; take the position of kneel.
[132.] In double rank, the positions of kneeling and lying down are ordinarily used only for the better utilization of cover.
When deployed as skirmishers, a sitting position may be taken in lieu of the position kneeling.
LOADINGS AND FIRINGS.
[133.] The commands for loading and firing are the same whether standing, kneeling, or lying down. The firings are always executed at a halt.
When kneeling or lying down in double rank, the rear rank does not load, aim, or fire.
The instruction in firing will be preceded by a command for loading.
Loadings are executed in line and skirmish line only.
[134.] Pieces having been ordered loaded are kept loaded without command until the command unload, or inspection arms, fresh clips being inserted when the magazine is exhausted.