Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-06

Nature to the rear was too great At the CON-
m.ni right front into line the right did not
[ take the double step. The oblique marches
1 were simply changes Of direction, the men follow
/ ing in the footsteps of the leading rank. After
! breas-i1o tours TO the rear at the command rear
four into line, men did not take the double step
Company could not execute right By t,cos or form
| tours. Lost distance in forming single rank,
and at the command right dress did not close
the gaps. At the friags several men recovered
arms from an aim without an order and the
Captain remained in front Of the line Men in
the rear rank when aiming did not carry the
right foot eight inches tc the right. At the COM
msnd ready, three men aimed. Four men at
aim held the breech of musket above the shoul-
der
Throughout the drill the Captain instructed
his men when he gave the commands 1t was
noticed in his favor that, with the exception Of
not changing the guides at the wheel, he made
no individual mistakes and that be spoke clearly
and with confidence. With frequent drill he
can make good company
Men should be taught not 20 turn their heads
every wsy as curiosity or interest impels them.
The lieutensnts should keep their coats buttonei
on duty and Sc; an example in that particular
TO the men.
Company K, Westford, Captain Parker, 33
muskets. At the command open ranks, march,
the men did not cast their eyes to the right At
the command front after opening ranks, u
Sergt did not return to his place in the front
rank. At the command inspection Of arms the
men were standing with pieces at : carry. Four
men had one button each of eolts. Five men bad
one button esch unbuttoned. one man wore cti-
zen esp, had lost belt and boxes, and had four in
ches of earth in his musket. Men wore various
kinds Of gloves and pantaloons. One had psnts-
looms inside Of his boots At command right
face one man fIced TO the left. One came
to an order at command carry from present
in marching by the flank, rear rank OF sets Of
tours did not increase distance between ranks TO
thirty-tWo inches, Oblique marches were simply
changes Of direction, the men following in the
footsteps Of the leading rank. At the firing By
rank men in the rear rank did not step of eight
inches with right fo0t-Csptain remained in
front Of men during the firing Firing 5yfie
vas executed by fours
Wheeling right by twos, forming fours and
marching were well done Captain gave no
word Of instruction to his men, wss prompt in his
commands and with more time will make good
company. Same remarks concerning men and
lieutenants Of Co. Il, will equally apply to Co k.
Company a, Burlington, Capt. Cronzn. 81
muskets. 1t open ranks men did not cast their
eyes TO the right at march. Captain gave
wrong order at inspection. Two men buttons oil
coats, three men turned the musket 10 the left
when bringing up 10 the breast. Company fired
by 6e rank aud company sui Captain gave the
order to lead hut once. Men did not wear
gloves.
Wheelings, marching, right by twos, forming
foufs, taking single rank distance and all the
movements not mentioned above were well
executed. The manual of arms, except the in
fpection and firing was perfect The dress Of
the men was neater aud more uniform than that
of the other companies, int the arms and &c
coU;rements were in the same condition IS the
others. The men were better set up, and there
was considerable elan in their movements.
The Captain instructed his men throughout
the drill l. doubtless good drill master, but
must hereafter remember that the field OF com
petition Is not the place for instruction HIS
compsny shows evidence Of much labor On his
part.
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