(ii) Instruction in passing Fire Orders.—Fire-units must be trained thoroughly in passing fire orders, and this duty should be practised during extended order drill, and later during manœuvre, when units are deployed, and especially when they are firing with blank cartridge, so as to accustom men to listening to orders and passing them while firing and in the noise it involves. In practising passing orders from man to man, an N.C.O. should be told off to record orders passed from man to man as received at the end of a line to check their accuracy.
8. Instruction on Miniature Ranges.—Fire orders can be practised on the miniature range as described in Sec. 74, para. 4 (iii).
Section 47.—Fire Discipline.
1. Importance of Fire Discipline.—If full effect is to be obtained from the results of fire, a high standard of fire discipline in men is as important as skilful direction and control of fire by commanders.
2. Qualities Necessary for Fire Discipline.—Good fire discipline demands the following qualities in men:
(i) Strict attention to the signals and orders of the commander, combined with intelligent observation of the enemy.
(ii) Careful adjustment of the sight, economy of ammunition, and prompt cessation of fire when ordered or when the target disappears.
(iii) Power to endure the enemy’s fire even when no reply is possible.
(iv) A cool and intelligent use of the rifle when the commander can no longer exercise control.
3. Rules for Fire Discipline.—In addition to the above qualities, men must be trained to carry out their duties according to the following rules: