The first fraction having established itself on the new line, the next like fraction is sent forward by its platoon leader, without further command of the captain, and so on, successively, until the entire company is on the line established by the first rush.
If more than one platoon is to join in one rush, the junior platoon leader conforms to the action of the senior.
A part of the line having advanced, the captain may increase or decrease the size of the fractions to complete the movement.
[223.] When the company forms a part of the firing line, the rush of the company as a whole is conducted by the captain, as described for a platoon in the [preceding paragraph]. The captain leads the rush; platoon leaders lead their respective platoons; platoon guides follow the line to insure prompt and orderly execution of the advance.
[224.] When the foregoing method of rushing, by running, becomes impracticable, any method of advance that brings the attack closer to the enemy, such as crawling, should be employed.
For regulations governing the charge, see paragraphs [318] and [319].
The Company in Support.
[225.] To enable it to follow or reach the firing line, the support adopts suitable formations, following the principles explained in paragraphs [212–218].
The support should be kept assembled as long as practicable. If after deploying a favorable opportunity arises to hold it for some time in close formation, it should be reassembled. It is redeployed when necessary.
[226.] The movements of the support as a whole and the dispatch of reenforcements from it to the firing line are controlled by the major.