THE GREAT ARMY OF BRITANNIA - SOLDIER GUIDE

THE GREAT ARMY OF BRITANNIA - SOLDIER GUIDE
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Section I: Behavior
Section II: Infantry Commands
Section III: Firing Commands
Section IV: Formations and Transitions
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Section I

GENERAL BEHAVIOR

When at fort, all ranks must behave appropriately, speak respectfully, and act in a mature manner so that The Great Army of Britannia is reflected in a positive manner to all visitors. This includes, but is not limited to, wearing the correct uniform at all times, using grammar, and respecting superiors by using the terms “Sir” and “Ma’am.”
BEHAVIOR WHILE PATROLLING

While patrolling on land any member from the rank of Cadet to Captain should have his/her musket shouldered. Ensign and above may choose to have the flintlock at ease, or may choose not to show a weapon. When inside a building, weapons should not be equipped unless guarding.
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Section II

LINE TYPES

“Shoulder to shoulder!” (STS)- Form a line in which all units are side by side. The units’ shoulders should be almost touching, but not quite. This line should be in front of the commander, facing him.

“Single File Line!" (SFL) -  Form a line directly behind the commander. All units should be in a straight line, directly behind the unit in front of them.

FACES

“Center Face!” - Face the commander.
“Right Face!” - Turn to your right.
“Left Face!” - Turn to your left.
“About Face!” - Turn completely around so you are facing the opposite direction you were previously.
“Right Incline!” - Turn halfway to your right (45 degree turn).
“Left Incline!” - Turn halfway to your left (45 degree turn).

MARCHING

The commander will order “Ready March!” and the units must be prepared to march. The commander will then order “March!” and the units must follow the commander carefully, marching where he marches. They must not jump over other units or exit the line of men. Once the units have arrived at the desired location, the commander will order “Halt!” and the units will stop marching. At this time, the units must spread themselves out if they got too close to the unit in front or behind them. The line should look the same as before the units started marching.
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Section III

MUSKET COMMANDS AND POSITIONS

These commands are used when a musket is equipped.

(F) - "Shoulder arms"
(G) - "Rest arms"
(N) - "Port arms"
(R) - "Reload"
(E) - "Stab with bayonet" / Hold (E) "Charge with bayonet"
(H) - "Make Ready"
(J) - "Salute" - Only after making ready
(T) - "Order Arms"
(Y) - "Hold Arms"

FIRING COMMANDS

To start the drill, the commander will order a type of fire.  Ex. “Ready Volley Fire!”

“Make Ready!” - Be ready to receive firing commands

“Present Arms!” - Move the musket to the position that it starts in when first equipped. If musket is shouldered, press F to unshoulder it. If it is unequipped, select the tool to equip it.

“Ready (Volley, Ripple, Blanket) Fire!” - Do not press anything, but be prepared to fire the specified firing type

*Optional* “Aim!” - Zoom into 1st Person Point of View and aim down the sight.

“Fire!” - Fire the musket in whatever type of firing command the commander ordered.

"Reload!" - LMB or press R to reload.

“Cease Fire/Hold Fire!” - Stop firing

RELOAD PROCEDURE

Unless commanded to reload at will or blanket fire, reload only when commanded so by the commander.

FIRING TYPES

Only volley will be used in line battles, the rest are for drill purposes and to improve speed.

Fire At Will/ Blanket Fire - Fire and reload continuously as fast as possible until the commander orders you to “Cease Fire!” or “Hold fire!”

Ripple Fire - Fire from left to right or right to left down the line of units. Each unit fires individually. The next unit fires after the unit to his/her left or right has fired. The commander will specify if the units are to fire left to right or right to left.

Volley Fire - All the units in the line will fire at the same time. After firing, wait for the command to reload.
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Section IV

FORMATIONS

Stagger- The man on the far left (not including the officer) does not move. The man to his right takes one step back, the man to his right remains, the man to his right one step back, and so on so it looks like a zig zag.

Square- The officer will announce the sides to the square ex. "Square 4!" The 4 men to the left will not move, the next 4 will go to the right of them facing adjacent, forming an L, the next 4 will fall into the rear, and the remaining 4 will fall onto the left with the officer in the middle.

TRANSITIONS

-From SFL-
"Line left!"- Form a line to the left of the officer in order from front to back.

"Line right"- Form a line to the right of the officer in order from front to back.

"Column line!"- You will stagger left right left right left right with the officer being in the middle. The last man will wait behind the officers position for the officer to leave to fill the gap.

"STS on me!" Form shoulder to shoulder line to the right of the officer.

"SFL on me" Form single file line to the rear of the officer.

"STS Front!" Form STS in front of the officer.

-Forming multiple ranks-

When in an STS and told to form two ranks, the line will form a stagger. After the line has staggered all soldiers in the second rank will move left. Finally, the line will dress gaps to the left so the line is closed without the officer not having to move.

When in two ranks and ordered to form one rank, the second rank will right face, and simply fall into the right side of the line.

When in an STS and told to form three ranks, the line will make a three step stagger with the left man not moving, the second man taking one step back, the third taking two steps back, the first not moving, and so on. The line will then align to the man in front of them and close gaps.

When in three ranks and ordered to form one rank the second rank and third rank right face, the second rank will first march out and fill in on the right, the third rank will follow.

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