_First Case._—We reach the first line, halted under cover at 150 metres from the enemy; this is a case of organizing a long-distance assault. Attention should be focussed on the following points: 1. Reestablishment of Order and Calm. The line of cover is an extemporized parallel, the men are crowded into uncomfortable positions, several units are mixed. These are conditions likely to create disorder, the worst enemy of the assault. Think well as long as you are under cover because amid the bullets you march straight ahead without thinking. Transmit simple indications from man to man and orders to the chiefs of section by note. Have all cease firing except the best shots; firing unnerves and distracts the noncommissioned officers and soldiers. On the contrary, silence is at once a mark of order; it impresses the men who collect themselves and make the appeal for a supreme resolution to their inner selves. 2. Gaining Superiority of Fire. It can be obtained in the two following ways: The execution of an intense fire by the whole line; The execution of a slow, deadly, and precise fire by the best shots, well concealed. The men are under cover, consequently it is possible to avoid the first plan, which is noisy and not particularly effective but which circumstances beyond our control sometimes make necessary. The best shots are designated by the chiefs of section. They construct masks in front of themselves, behind which they fire obliquely, that is to say, under excellent conditions of security and calm. They locate an adversary, keep aiming at him and firing each time that he appears, and they go successively from right to left. This method is very effective; the enemy does not dare to fire any more, and it soon seems as if his trench were empty. In addition if possible, get a small group to the front or on the flank, who will protect a forward movement by their fire. 3. Execution of the Assault. “The first and second sections will move out under command of Lieutenant X and will make a rush of 80 metres. Open fire after the rush.” The movement should be simultaneous and without warning to the enemy; the following suggestions are made: “Prepare to rush, look toward Lieutenant X, hide your bayonets.” The movement having been executed by the first echelon and fire opened, the second echelon rushes in its turn, aligned at a quick pace, then at double time, and carries along the first. From the moment of the charge, each man rushes on the enemy and fires if necessary. _Second Case._—The units of the first line have been stopped at more than 200 metres from the enemy, say at 500 metres. Move forward, executing short, rapid rushes without firing, in thin lines which are united at assaulting distance from the enemy. The formation of successive lines for rushing is extremely simple. The company having arrived at a sheltered line beyond which extends an open space, the company commander commands: