Section 44.--Aiming off for movement.

222. The instructions for aiming at moving targets in the following paragraphs will be given during the latter portion of preliminary training, practice in this form of shooting being carried out on 30 yards or miniature ranges, where the pace of movement may be regulated in strict accordance with that of service targets.

223. When firing at crossing targets, aim will first be taken on the object, then following it sideways, the aim will be carried in advance and kept in front of the object until the rifle has been fired. The distance to which the aim should be carried in advance of the target will vary according to the range, rate of movement, and direction of the movement.

224. Up to 500 yards range, aim should be taken:--

About 1 ft. in front per 100 yards at a single man walking.

About 2 ft. in front per 100 yards at a single man doubling.

About 3 ft. in front per 100 yards at a single horseman trotting.

About 4 ft. in front per 100 yards at a single horseman galloping

225. Thus, at 100 yards, a soldier should aim about the breadth of a man in from of an individual walking, and at 200 yards about a horse-length in front of a single horseman trotting. Fire will rarely be effective at a single man moving across the front at more than 300 yards range, or at single horsemen above 500 yards. At effective and long ranges, aim should be taken at the head of a body of troops moving to a flank.

226. In aiming at an object moving directly or obliquely towards or away from the firer, allowance for elevation must usually be made by aiming lower or higher.