Introductory remarks. Fire superiority -- Target practice and musketry -- The laws of dispersion -- The theory of probabilities and its practical application to musketry instruction. The main elements in the efficacy of fire -- The battle sight. Its purpose and utility -- The proper setting of the battle sight -- The adjustment of infantry fire -- Vulnerability of different formations -- Influence of the ground on small arms fire -- The purpose of combat firing exercises. Conditions to be fulfilled in their preparation. The critique -- The report of the director.