The selection of the method to be used is made by the captain or
major, the choice depending upon conditions arising during the progress
of the advance. If the deployment is found to be premature, it will
generally be best to assemble the company and proceed in close order.
Patrols are used to provide the necessary security against surprise.
Being in skirmish line: 1. Platoon columns, 2. MARCH.
[Illustration: SHOWING HOW PLATOON COLUMNS ARE FORMED]
The platoon leaders move forward through the center of their respective
platoons: men to the right of the platoon leader march to the left and
follow him in file; those to the left march in like manner to the right;
each platoon leader thus conducts the march of his platoon in double
column of files; platoon guides follow in the
[Illustration: SQUAD COLUMN]
rear of their respective platoons to insure prompt and orderly execution
of the advance.
[Illustration: SQUAD COLUMNS]
Being in skirmish line: 1. Squad columns, 2. MARCH. See preceding
page.
Each squad leader moves to the front; the members of each squad oblique
toward and follow their squad leader in single file at easy marching
distances.
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