SECTION LEADERSHIP IN DETAIL [Main Title]

The use of an assault course for 'section in attack' exercises to teach the importance in the field of small-unit leadership and attention to detail by the individual soldier.

A blackboard is used to explain the course and the leap-frogging pattern of the attack by rifle- and Bren-sections (with mortar section providing smoke-cover for final assault); a model section is then followed round the course, with the commentary drawing attention to the good points in their fieldcraft (use of cover, spacing of the section, care of weapons, coordination of action etc). The film closes with a recommendation that courses for practice of the type shown should be built in all Battalions.

35mm