THE COUNTER ATTACK.
220.—Confine to definite Objective.
Indicate the objective very definitely including the position to be reached but not gone beyond.
Its direction should not interfere with the fire of neighboring troops.
221.—Necessary Reconnaissance.
The Counter Attack should be prepared cautiously and the itinerary carefully, even if rapidly, reconnoitered. (This may have been done as part of the preparation of the defense. It should be done with special care if the counter-attack is to take place at night.)
222.—Watch for opportunity.
It may be decided upon independently of the incidents of the defense or to take advantage of the mistakes or weakness of the adversary.
223.—Counter from short distance.
The most favorable moment is when the enemy is within a short distance and its artillery consequently obliged to stop or to lengthen its fire.
224.—Sudden and intense fire.
It should be launched suddenly so as to surprise the enemy and pushed vigorously, the fire being increased to great intensity along the whole front.
225.—Rapid and continuous advance.
Rapidity and continuity of advance is essential.
226.—Bayonet charge.
Its culmination is the bayonet charge against the prescribed definite objective.
227.—Stop!
Hold this objective once conquered but do not go beyond.
228.—Dash under Discipline.
Let the motto be always, but here especially: "DASH UNDER DISCIPLINE."