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omit comma (,) and insert period (.). Strike out the words "with the leaf raised".

74. No change. See Plate II.

75. In 9th line omit the word "ready" and insert “ the first motion of load".

75a. Some riflemen prefer to extend the left arm (Plates III and IV). These positions probably give greater control over the rifle when firing in a strong wind or at moving objects. They also possess advantages when a rapid as well as accurate delivery of fire is desired, but in firing in double rank the normal position, body rest (Plate II), should be used, as it gives greater security to the left arm of the front-rank

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83. In 5th line strike out the word "ready" and insert "order". Same line, strike out words "at the command ”. In 6th line strike out the words "Ready" and "the carry".

84. In 5th line, after the word "piece" insert "by drawing back the firing pin ".

85. In 12th line omit the words "from the tumbler". In 14th and 15th lines omit the words "fall of the hammer" and insert “discharge". In last line omit the word "ready" and add "position of the first motion of load".

88 to be omitted.

89. In 6th line strike out the words "hammer has fallen" and insert discharge ".

90. In 2d line strike out the words "hammer descends" and insert "piece is discharged ".

94. In the 5th line strike out the words "1. Prepare to Kneel, 2." (New Plate V.) In the 19th line strike out the words "the lower band" and insert "balance". In 20th and 21st lines strike out parentheses "(cautioning the men not to cock the piece)".

102. Strike out sentence in parentheses.

107. (New plate.) In 6th line strike out "1. Squad, 2." In 15th line strike out the words "ready (not cocking the".

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