(c) Preliminary command “Position and aiming drill,” command of execution “Squad (platoon, or company) Ready.”  At the command “Ready” each man faces half right and carries the right foot about 1 foot to the right, in such a position that will insure the greatest firmness and steadiness, raises the piece and drops it into the left hand at the balance, left thumb along the stock, muzzle at the height of the breast.  If kneeling or sitting the position of the piece is similar—­if kneeling the left forearm rests on the left thigh—­if sitting the elbows are supported by the knees.  If lying down the left hand steadies and supports the piece at the balance, the toe of the butt resting on the ground, the muzzle off the ground.  From the position of ready the four exercises—­position, aiming, trigger squeeze, and rapid fire—­are given.  These exercises given on pages 38-42, s.a.f.m. should be carefully studied.  Do not leave it to the sergeant, etc., to do—­give your company your own instruction when practicable, and in time of battle they will know you and you will know them, and there will grow up between you that mutual understanding which is necessary for the real success of any undertaking.  Do not forget to give these exercises in all positions of firing, namely, standing, sitting, kneeling, and prone.

(d) A change of one point of windage at the 100 yard range will change the point struck by the bullet of the next shot 4 inches.  If right windage is taken the bullet will strike to the right, if left windage is taken it will strike to the left: 

number of
Range.   windage.   direction.     inches change.
100     1 point   right or left        4
200     1 point   right or left        8
300     1 point   right or left       12
500     1 point   right or left       20
600     1 point   right or left       24

Remember to take windage in the direction you want the bullet to strike.

A change of 25 yards in your sight setting raises or lowers the point struck by the bullet of the next shot at the 100 yards range 1 inch: 

Number inches
Range.     Change in sight.   change on target.
100        25 yards               1
200        25 yards               2
300        25 yards               3
500        25 yards               5
600        25 yards               6
300        75 yards               9
500       150 yards              30

(e) Range practice.

Target details must be thoroughly familiar with paragraphs 106-110, s.a.f.m.  Scorers must be familiar with the method of recording scores.  The following schedule is the one that was followed at this camp: 

SLOW FIRE.

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