3. Markers.—The success of a practice depends largely on the markers. They should be rehearsed carefully, but not in view of the firers.
Individual Field Practices.
No. 1.
Object: To teach the necessity for quick opening of fire with effect from the first shot.
Rounds: 5 per man.
Targets: 2 iron falling-plates for each pair of firers.
Distance: Unknown—about 250 yards.
Method: 2 squads, each of four firers, are extended in pairs, rifles unloaded and at safe, sights normal, till the command “Fire.” Squads fire against each other.
Targets represent the firers of the opposing squad.
When a target is knocked down, the man of the opposing team in a corresponding position ceases fire, unloads, and takes no further part in the practice; his ammunition is available for the other man of his pair.