=102.= _Inspection of a battalion._ (a) _In close order._ 1. A regular battalion will be inspected in some of the movements prescribed for savage warfare, particular attention being paid to fire discipline when in close order. The inspection of a regular battalion in close order formations will be more searching than for a battalion of auxiliary forces. A few movements in lines of columns, preparatory to a. tactical exercise, will be a sufficient test of the drill of one of these latter battalions. 2. In close order movements particular attention should be directed to the following:-- (i) The attention and steadiness of the men. (ii) The precision of all movements. (iii) The preservation of direction, distance, and interval during the march, especially when in lines of columns. (iv) The readiness of a battalion in forming lines of columns. (b) _In attack and defence._ 3. The inspection will invariably take the form of a tactical scheme, set by the inspecting officer and given out on the ground, in which the enemy will be represented by another battalion or part of a battalion, or by a company or section with flags. 4 The inspecting officer will pay particular attention to the following:-- (i) The orders of the battalion commander. (ii) The co-operation of the companies. (iii) The initiative and readiness of the company leaders. (iv) The suitability of the formations adopted by the company leaders. (v) The precautions taken against counter-attack. (vi) The measures for delivering a counter-attack. (vii) The employment of covering fire, and the compliance with the principle of mutual support. (viii) The rallying of the companies after an assault. BRIGADE AND DIVISION DRILL. =103.= GENERAL RULES. 1. Movements in brigade and division are practised in order to accustom the battalions to assemble rapidly and without confusion; and to train them to march in mass, without losing distance or interval. 2. The brigade or division commander may give his orders verbally, but on service and at manœuvres orders may be written, and the object of every important movement or formation should invariably be explained to the battalion commanders, and, in case of a division, to the brigadiers. 3. Instructions given by the commander of a parade will be passed by commanding and mounted officers, who are responsible that they are distinctly conveyed to, and understood by, the next unit. On receiving their instructions, commanding officers will give all necessary orders and be prepared to march off their battalions together on the signal or order of the brigadier. The cautions and commands given by commanding officers will be as in Battalion Drill.