rtridge following.

To fire from the magazine, the command _MAGAZINE FIRE_ may be given at
any time. The cut-off is turned up and an increased rate of fire is
executed. After the magazine is exhausted the cut-off is turned down
and the firing continued, loading from the belt.

_Magazine fire_ is employed only when, in the opinion of the platoon
leader or company commander, the maximum rate of fire becomes
necessary.

142. _UNLOAD._

All take the position of load, turn the _cut-off_ up, if not already
there, turn the safety lock to the left, and alternately open and
close the chamber until all the cartridges are ejected. After the last
cartridge is ejected the chamber is closed and the trigger pulled. The
cartridges are then picked up, cleaned, and returned to the box or
belt, and the piece brought to the order.

148. _CLIP FIRE._

Turn the cut-off up; _fire at will_ (reloading from the magazine)
until the cartridges in the piece are exhausted; turn the cut-off
down; fill magazine; reload and take the position of _suspend firing_.

150. _CEASE FIRING._

Firing stops; pieces not already there are brought to the position of
load, the cartridge is drawn or the empty shell is ejected, the
trigger is pulled, sights are laid down, and the piece is brought to
the order.

_Cease firing_ is used for long pauses to prepare for changes of
position or to steady the men.

APPENDIX B.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF,
_Washington, December 2, 1911._

Paragraphs 747, 792, 793, 794, 795, 796, 797, and 798, Infantry Drill
Regulations, 1911, apply only to troops equipped with the Infantry
Equipment, model 1910. For troops equipped under General Orders, No.
23, War Department, 1906, and orders amendatory thereof, the
alternative paragraphs published herewith will govern.

By order of the Secretary of War:

LEONARD WOOD,
_Major General, Chief of Staff._

747. If the inspection is to include an examination of the blanket
rolls the captain, before dismissing the company and after inspecting
the file closers, directs the lieutenants to remain in place, closes
ranks, stacks arms, dresses the company back to four paces from the
stacks, takes intervals, and commands: 1. _Unsling_, 2. _PACKS_, 3.
_Open_, 4. _PACKS_.

At the second command each man unslings his roll and places it on the
ground at his feet, rounded end to the front, square end of shelter
half to the right.

At the fourth command the