Movement

Every inspecting general should notice minutely and comparatively on the performance by each battalion of the great leading points of movement. He is particularly to observe and specify Whether or not The original formation be according to order? The marches are made with accuracy, at the required times and length of step, and on such objects as are given. The proper distances in column and echellon are at all times preserved. The wheelings are made just, and in the manner prescribed. The formations into line are made true, without false openings, or nece ity of correction. The officers are alert in their changes of situation, exact in their own personal movements, and loud, decided, and distinct, in their words of command. The march in line is uniformly steady, without floating, opening, or closing. The march in file, close, firm, and without lengthening out. The officers, and under-officers, give the aids required of them with due quickne and precision. Hurry and unnece ary delay, are equally avoided. In the firings the loading is quick, the levelling is just, the officers animated and exact in their commands.