As you know, I always make it a point at Appleseeds to explain that the British had no command for aim within the Manual of Arms. I also point out the difference between a lone farmer and a group of Regulars. The farmer must aim if he is to hit his target. Actually after explaining that there is no command for aim, I ask during the second strike what is the difference between how a Regular uses a musket and how a farmer uses his musket.
Here is a link to a Youtube video from the National Park Service at the Northbridge. Take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuYGCji-_5A&feature=related
http://www.doublegv.com/ggv/battles/Manual.html (http://www.doublegv.com/ggv/battles/Manual.html)
http://www.redcoat.org/Drill_Manual.pdf (http://www.redcoat.org/Drill_Manual.pdf)
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I thank you Sgt Cochran. But rest assured that any Captaincy is Brevet only.