8.  Makes men utilize ground to fullest extent for concealment in
      firing and advancing.
   9.  In sight-setting, changing sights and fixing bayonets, has front
      rank perform operation first (rear-rank men increasing rate of
      fire) and then the rear-rank follow while the front-rank men
      make up for loss of fire for the rear rank, thus insuring that
      the rate of fire for the squad does not fall off.
  10.  Prevents increasing vulnerability of squad while preparing for
      a rush, and rushes as soon after cease firing as possible.
  11.  When other squads of his platoon, are rushing, or the platoon
      which is covering the same target as is his platoon, is rushing
      he has his squad increase its rate of fire to make up for lost
      fire effect of the rushing element.
  12.  In rushing causes men to spring to feet running at full speed,
      all men to drop to the ground at the same time, and those who
      are in rear to crawl up to the line.
  13.  When re-enforcing the firing line, takes over the duties of
      disabled squad leaders.  For this purpose his squad may drop into
      line at one place and he may move to the next squad on the right
      or left where there is a squad leader needed.  If there are no
      vacancies caused by disabled squad leaders, he drops into line
      and assists the squad leaders who are there.
  14.  Prevents decreasing rate of fire when men are transmitting data
      to arriving supports.
  15.  Prevents wasting of ammunition.
  16.  Prevents use of 30 rounds in right pocket section of belts
      except on order of an officer.
  17.  Distributes ammunition of dead and wounded and ammunition
      brought up from the rear.
  18.  Prevents decreasing the rate of fire while ammunition is being
      distributed.
  19.  Looks to the rear only at his platoon leader’s whistle
      “Attention.”  Pays no attention to any other except suspend
      firing.
  20.  Takes his position in rear of his squad when it is firing and
      remains there, where he can control its fire, and only crawls
      into line and adds his rifle when all control is lost. (Short
      ranges.)
  21.  To control his squad he does not walk up and down behind his
      squad but rolls along behind his line and keeps down.
  22.  Leads his squad in moving to the front or rear.
  23.  Must know thoroughly the drill regulation signals and have a
      good practical knowledge of the theory of fire.
  24.  In rushing, maintains the direction of advance of his squad so
      as not to blanket the fire of squads in his rear.
  25.  Takes advantage of every lull in the action and every favorable
      opportunity to reorganize his squad and get it more under
      control.
  26.  Checks every breach of fire discipline, abates excitement, and
      prevents any man from leaving the squad to go to the rear for
      any purpose whatsoever.
  27.  If called out of line to act as guide, notifies designated
      private (103, i.d.r.) to take command of squad.