• The temps will be divided into movements to demonstrate the mechanics of each temps.
• The last syllable of the command will initiate the execution of the first movement; the commands deux, trois, etc. will determine the execution of all the other.

When the Soldier is familiar with each movement in the temps, he will be shown how to carry out each of the temps as quickly as possible without stopping for the different movements & without stressing that they be perfectly distinct. On the contrary, perfection in the execution of the temps depends on arriving at the final position of the temps with the most extreme rapidity.

Article 5: Instructors Pay Attention to the following when Demonstrating the Manual of Arms

The instructor himself shall demonstrate each movement taking care to follow the description in detail.

As soon as the men have learned the movements of a step, the instructor will demonstrate the movements in front of them without pausing between movements.

He will then

• have them repeat the movements if they have not carried them out correctly.
• ensure the maintain the position of the body and the head.
• encourage them to execute the movements quickly, to pause after each movement or step, and hold each position with precision.
• pay attention the only the arms are used and that the weapon always passes as close as possible to the body.
• demonstrate to each man the position to take in each of the three ranks for firing.

He will be primarily responsible to demonstrate the steps in the order in which they are prescribed.

As soon as the recruit knows the mechanics of Loading in 12 Steps,

• he will be expected to regularly carry a cartridge box containing six sand-and-ball cartridges in order to become familiar with drawing the cartridge from the cartridge box, tearing it, priming, pouring the powder down the barrel, inserting ball and paper and ramming.
• he will be drilled equally in the charge precipitée and in the charge volunté ("Fire at Will")described in Article 6.
• he will be trained to the point where he can fire-at-will three shots and bring the loaded musket to Shoulder in one minute.

Cartridges should be placed in the giberne upside down with the ball on top so the soldier can bring it to his mouth without having to turn it in his hand.

The weapons will unloaded each day in the presence of the sub-Officer in charge of the chambrée, who will take the balls at that time. The sub-Officer in charge of recruits will count them off as he takes them, and will then give them by count to the Sergeant-Major who take them from him.