Chapter XXIV: Part V: Fire Direction Practices

Short series of shots will be fired at distances beyond 600 yards by officers and non-commissioned officers for practice in observation of fire, estimating atmospheric influences, and verifying sighting by trial shots. Screens, or any visible objects such as might serve as range marks on service, will be used as targets. About 300 rounds, drawn from the surplus, should suffice. Special fire-direction exercises should be substituted for these practices if range accommodation does not extend beyond 600 yards.