Outing . e thirty-eight and the inner fifty-four inches diameter. The first-class tar-gets are six feet by twelve and are usedat all distances over 600 yards. Thebulls-eye is thirty-six, the centre fifty-four and the inner square six feet by bulls-eye counts five, a centre countsfour, an inner three and an outer markers are in the pit below thetargets, where they can plainly but safelysee each shot that strikes. They signalfive by raising a white disk, four -by a red,three by a white and black and two by ablack disk. The scorers stand immedi-ately behind the firing party and reco
Outing . e thirty-eight and the inner fifty-four inches diameter. The first-class tar-gets are six feet by twelve and are usedat all distances over 600 yards. Thebulls-eye is thirty-six, the centre fifty-four and the inner square six feet by bulls-eye counts five, a centre countsfour, an inner three and an outer markers are in the pit below thetargets, where they can plainly but safelysee each shot that strikes. They signalfive by raising a white disk, four -by a red,three by a white and black and two by ablack disk. The scorers stand immedi-ately behind the firing party and recordeach shot. But five consecutive shots areallowed each man at each distance. Af-ter the first general practice each com-mand is allowed one or more additionaldays upon application of its command-ing officer. Such in general is the methodemployed not only at Creedmoor, but ateach of the thirty State ranges. The effect of Creedmoor and its train-ing is farther reaching and more impor- 448 OUTING FOR GEN. CHAS. F. ROBBINS. tant than is generally known. The actualpreparation of the individual soldier forthe requirements of modern lighting isof the utmost importance. A modernwriter says on this subject: Skill in in-dividual fighting is the keystone of mod-ern warfare. Increased self reliance isessential. Skill in the use of the riflenecessitates an acquaintance with the ele-ments of tactics in each individual; and,lastly, a perfect physical training by meansof gymnastics, and a mental training bymeans of instruction and education, arerequisite. The system of rifle practiceengenders a healthy rivalry and an honestemulation among the State troops. Tosucceed means almost the perfection ofboth physical and moral traming. Thecrack shot is invariably a man of strongphysique and well-balanced mental facul-ties. His eye is sure and clear, his nervesteady and his judgment correct. Toattain this end requires of him a life freefrom all excesses, a clear conscience andhonest motives. Y
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