Complete United States Infantry Guide for Officers and Noncommissioned Officers: Reprinted from Government PublicationsJ.B. Lippincott, 1917 - 2074 pages |
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... fire and field guns using metallic - case ammunition , 2 for breechloaders using cartridge bags , 4 for siege , and 6 for seacoast guns . When practicable , rapid - fire guns will be used for saluting purposes . 394. The rapidity with ...
... fire and field guns using metallic - case ammunition , 2 for breechloaders using cartridge bags , 4 for siege , and 6 for seacoast guns . When practicable , rapid - fire guns will be used for saluting purposes . 394. The rapidity with ...
Page 354
... fire press the finger against the trigger ; fire without de- ranging the aim and without lowering or turning the piece ; lower the piece in the position of Load and load . 145. To continue the firing : 1. AIM , 2. Squad , 3. FIRE . Each ...
... fire press the finger against the trigger ; fire without de- ranging the aim and without lowering or turning the piece ; lower the piece in the position of Load and load . 145. To continue the firing : 1. AIM , 2. Squad , 3. FIRE . Each ...
Page 355
... fire may be given at any time after the preparatory command for firing whether the firing has actually commenced or not . THE USE OF COVER . 152. The recruit should be given careful instruction in the individual use of cover . It should ...
... fire may be given at any time after the preparatory command for firing whether the firing has actually commenced or not . THE USE OF COVER . 152. The recruit should be given careful instruction in the individual use of cover . It should ...
Page 365
... fire or heavy , long - range rifle fire which can not profitably be returned . Its purpose is the building up of a strong skirmish line preparatory to engaging in a fire fight . This method of advancing results in serious ( though ...
... fire or heavy , long - range rifle fire which can not profitably be returned . Its purpose is the building up of a strong skirmish line preparatory to engaging in a fire fight . This method of advancing results in serious ( though ...
Page 367
... fire ordered . 234. The voice is generally inadequate for giving commands during fire and must be replaced by signal of such character that proper fire direction and con- trol is assured . To attract attention , signals must usually be ...
... fire ordered . 234. The voice is generally inadequate for giving commands during fire and must be replaced by signal of such character that proper fire direction and con- trol is assured . To attract attention , signals must usually be ...
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