The captain points out the desired
direction; the corporal of the base squad moves in the direction
indicated; the other corporals conform.
To form skirmish line to the flank or rear the line or the column of
squads is turned by squads to the flank or rear and then deployed as
described.
The intervals between men are increased or decreased as described in the
School of the Squad, adding to the preparatory command, guide right
(left or center), if necessary.
THE ASSEMBLY
The captain takes his post in front of, or designates, the element on
which the company is to assemble and commands: 1. Assemble, 2. MARCH.
If in skirmish line the men move promptly toward the designated point
and the company is re-formed in line. If assembled by platoons, these
are conducted to the designated point by platoon leaders, and the
company is reformed in line.
Platoons may be assembled by the command: 1. Platoons, assemble, 2.
MARCH.
Executed by each platoon as described for the company.
One or more platoons may be assembled by the command: 1.
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