The left file of each section moves straight to the front, followed by the file next on its right, and this in turn by the other files of the section. The section sergeants of the 1st and 4th sections place themselves at the head of their respective sections. 2. To form line of section columns in columns of twos or fours. “Half-squads (squads) right front into line.” 3. To form line from line of section columns. “Sections, right front into line.” 4. To form column of squads from line of section columns. First form line of section columns in column of squads—then “Column of squads—1st (4th) section forward (column right or left).” 5. To form line of section columns from column of squads. The left file of the leading section moves straight to the front, followed by the remaining files of the squad, then by the left file of the second squad, etc. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sections oblique to the right (left) in column of squads to section interval and, when in rear of their place, form column of files. The section may thus be marched in echelon, or line may be formed by halting the leading section, or the sections in rear may be double-timed to the line established by the leading section. 6. To form line of section columns to the flank, command: “Sections, column left (right).” “Line of section columns.” 7. Frequently, for convenience in maneuvering, the platoon leader may, when in line of section columns, wish to form only two columns from his four columns. In such event he will command: “Double sections, 1st and 4th sections forward.” One rifle section will follow the first section. The other rifle section, the 4th section. The rifle sections in such formation are always in rear of the specialist sections. 8. Intervals between sections or double sections are opened and closed by the command: “To —— spaces extend (close).” III 1. Attack formation is taken up from line of section columns _only_. 2. The attack formation is always in two lines. The two lines constitute a wave. 3. Hand grenadiers and automatic riflemen are always in the first line. The riflemen and rifle grenadiers are always in the second line in the assaulting platoon. Rifle grenadiers may be posted in the center of the second line, or on either flank, as the platoon leader directs. Similarly the automatic riflemen may be in the center, on either flank, or divided between center and flank of the first line, as the platoon leader may direct. 4. The 1st and 2nd lines are separated by a distance of 20 paces. 5. To pass from line of section columns to attack formation, the platoon leader commands: “Form for attack at (_place_). Automatic rifles to center (left flank) (right flank) (both flanks) (left and center). Rifle grenadiers to center (left) (right).” Only the automatic riflemen and grenadiers need be designated. The remaining men accommodate themselves to their movements.