These companies advance into the fire zone with the necessary precautions, either by fractions or entire, taking advantage of favorable conditions: inefficiency of the enemy's fire, effectiveness of the firing line, etc. THE CHARGE. 178.--The final aim. The charge is the final aim of the whole attack. Its success means the defeat of the enemy. 179.--Caution. It should not be launched too soon. 180.--By whom ordered. The order may come directly from the commander of the attacking line or be solicited by any of his subordinates. 181.--Method of advance. Fix bayonets, advance, stop to fire, advance again, but always so as to arrive on the enemy's position without being out of breath. THE PURSUIT. 182.--One essential rule. It should be vigorously pressed. 183.--Organize new position. In the meanwhile the conquered position should be organized. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE ATTACK. ATTACK OF A WOOD. 184.--First objective. In the attack of a wood, the first objective should be the outskirts. Concentrate the first effort on the salients. 185.--Method of Advance. As soon as the wood is penetrated, advance quickly forward, utilizing all roads, paths and trails. The company advances by sections or half sections, in single or double file, preceded by strong patrols. Every effort should be made to close in with the bayonet. 186.--Outflanking. The companies or fractions on the flank strive to outflank the enemy so as to attack him on the flank or from behind. 187.--Frontal Attack. The companies or fractions in the center try to get across the wood as quickly as possible, or, at least, to reach a clearing. ATTACK OF A VILLAGE. 188.--First Objective. In the attack of a village, the first objective should be the nearest outskirt. 189.--Organize. Consolidate this first position as soon as conquered. Signal to the artillery to lengthen the range. 190.--Frontal attack. Then try to gain as rapidly as possible the opposite end. 191.--Outflanking. The flanking units endeavor to encircle the objective. 192.--Against interior defense. If the defense has been strongly organized inside the village, fight forward step by step. Blow up the obstacles with explosives. 193.--Cooperation of Artillery. Have artillery bring up a few guns within close range. ATTACK OF A DEFILE. 194.--When defended in front. If it is defended in front, try to advance rapidly by one or both flanks, small fractions only attacking on the valley bottom, while the greater part of the attacking force progresses on the heights on either side, the flanks striving to keep forward so as to reach the other end before the defenders and encircle them. 195.--When defended in rear. If the defile is defended at the farther end, as in the case of a bridge, echelon units (properly covered) for heavy concentrated fire from the bank held and cross the bridge on the run and in small groups. NIGHT ATTACKS. 196.--Of limited scope.