Answer: Hello. America did not ‘break’ the rules but here are a few things you may be looking for.
Explanation: English officers bought their commissions, America had no aristocracy, so commissions were based mostly on ability, experience and connections.
Targeting officers.
Use of militias.
Use of Irregular forces. Lining one’s soldiers in a row
standing up
marching them towards the enemy soldiers
standing in a line marching towards your soldiers
No hiding behind trees allowed!