Officers, non-commissioned officers, and squad leaders, should frequently be ordered to fall out, and the men allowed to carry on the practice without interference, in accordance with the instructions originally issued. =80.= _Instructions for commanders._ 1. So far as possible, all orders are to be communicated by signal. A well-trained squad, except when passing orders or reports, should work in absolute silence. 2. Commanders should not expose themselves unnecessarily. 3. Each leader who receives an order either by signal or word of command will acknowledge it by a salute with the hand. 4. Commanders must be prepared to instantly assume the duties of their immediate superiors who may be disabled. 5. _Section commander._ (i) Before the section advances, to explain clearly, so that every man may hear and understand, the objective of the manœuvre about to be carried out, and how he intends to reach it. The secret of good and intelligent skirmishing lies in the clearness of the instructions the men receive. (ii) To select the successive halting-places of the section. (iii) To determine the method of advance. (iv) To see that the general direction is maintained. (v) To prevent crowding. (vi) To concentrate the fire against a particular objective, point out and describe the position of the target, give the range, and observe the fire. (vii) To control the expenditure of ammunition, to see that the ammunition of men disabled is collected and distributed, and to inform the half-company commander when the ammunition is running short. (viii) To show the way from cover to cover, and to do everything in his power to assist the advance of neighbouring sections by directing a vigorous fire on the enemy whilst they are in movement. (ix) To transmit intelligence of the enemy’s movements. 6. _Squad commander._ (i) To repeat all signals, and ensure that all orders and reports are quickly and correctly passed along the line. (ii) To ensure that the orders of the section leader are promptly and energetically obeyed: (iii) that the general direction is maintained: (iv) that the squad maintains connection with the remainder of the section. (v) When under cover, or in the open if the enemy’s fire is not heavy, to see the men place themselves in position to use their rifles effectively; that they recognise the target, and adjust their sights; and that there is no wild firing. (vi) To assist the advance of neighbouring squads by covering them with their fire whilst they are in movement. =81.= _Duty of the Skirmisher._