2,154 Questions in Topography, Tactics [&C.]. (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884. Excerpt: ... MILL. (For R.M. College, Sandhurst.) 1. When a squad has been ordered to "stand easy," how should it be made to assume the position of " standing at ease? 2. A squad, with intervals, receives the words of command "eyes right--dress." Describe how each soldier should act. 3. When a soldier has turned to the three-quarter right-about, and the word " front" is given, how will he turn? 4. If a soldier is standing still when an officer passes him, how should he act as regards saluting him? 5. How many paces are taken in a minute in slow time, in quick time, and in double time? 6. What is the position of a soldier in marching? 7. Describe the method of marking time. 8. On the order " right-close--quick-march," describe how each man should act on the word " march," also how he should act on the word "halt" being given. 9. Under what circumstance does a soldier take a side pace of 24 inches? 10. Describe how a squad should be formed in single rank for drill. 11. When a squad, in single rank, is required to drill with intervals, what direction should be given by the instructor? 12. In dressing, when halted, how should a soldier act? 13. During the march how should the dressing be kept? 14. How does a squad change front at the halt by file formation--say to the right? 15. When a squad is moving diagonally, how does each man retain his relative position? 16. When a squad marching, as in file to the right, is ordered to form to the front on the march, how should the leading man and the remainder act? 17. When marching in double time at "the trail," in what position should the arm be kept which does not carry the rifle? 18. In wheeling, as in file, how do the remainder of the squad act as soon as the leading man has wheeled? 19. What is a "blank file," and when the sq...