No. 1.
Object: To practise section commanders in applying collective fire from observation.
Rounds: 10 per man.
Targets: 8 iron falling-plates 1 yard apart, in two groups of four, on the stop-butt.
Distance: Unknown—about 850 yards.
Method: A section (12 firers) is formed up in rear of the 800 yards’ firing-point. Rifles to be unloaded and at safe till warning, “Commence,” 3 minutes after which fire will cease.
Notes.—Method of ranging and correction. Point of aim given. Fire orders.
No. 2.
Object: To exercise section commanders in giving fire orders and in controlling fire.
Rounds: 10 per man.