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French methods of drill had been popular since the time of Napoleon. The United States Infantry Tactics manual of 1861 was based on French manuals of the time. In fact, it was almost a direct translation.
The trend of the time was to have separate drill for Rifles and smoothbore Muskets. This rifles drill includes both the manual of arms and the drill for firing in formation.
The marching step was 28 inches. Common Time pace was 90 steps per minute.
Double Quick Step was 33 inches, with 165 steps per minute.
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Disclaimer: the fighting methods shown here are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended as actual instruction in bayonet fighting and should not be used as such. Close combat training is dangerous. It can be as dangerous for the user as it is for the target. If you wish to learn close combat, seek a qualified instructor. One should never attempt close combat without the instruction and supervision of a qualified expert instructor .