Method: A section (10 firers) lie down on the firing-point, rifles unloaded and at safe, sights normal, till the warning, “Commence,” when the commander gives his orders.
One round at least must be fired by each man before an advance of 100 yards is allowed. The whole section must advance together.
Note.—Should this practice be fired as a competition, the section which knocks down all its plates in the shortest time, or that which knocks down most plates, wins.
It will generally be found that the section which reaches 300 yards quickest will win. Teams to be disqualified if anyone advances till all safety-catches are on.
No. 6.
Object: To bring out the great advantage of ranging by observation, before the target appears, when circumstances permit.
Rounds: 15 per man.
Targets: 20 Figure 6 targets. A length of wooden hurdles on the marker’s gallery represents a bridge.
Distance: 800 yards.
Method: A section (10 firers). The commander is given the following information: