The Importance of Close Order Drill in the Army

In the light of modern knowledge and in the view of modern conditions of warfare, this drill conflicts with the methods which must be used in battle. This is why the army has been right to reduce greatly the emphasis on close order drill in recent years. The human voice is silent in the din of battle. If commands are given at all, they must be given in the form of a nudge, a kick or an arm and hand signal. Do things in the same order and in the same way. Stick to this rule as far as possible. Make no unnecessary motions. And unnecessarily links in the chains of your learning. When do everything as clean as you can? Does it have to be