SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE APPROACH.
USE OF WOODS AS SHELTER ON THE ADVANCE.
136.—Avoid if small.
They should be used to advance or halt only if they are of considerable size. Then, they hide movements and provide some shelter from fire. On the contrary, when they are small, they are to be avoided as they draw artillery fire and do not offer sufficient protection.
137.—Liaison difficult.
When advancing in woods, special care should be taken to keep all fractions connected.
138.—Exit quickly at one time.
To exit from wood, take all necessary dispositions under cover so that, on the signal of the commander, all fractions may be ready to spring out together. They should continue to advance forward, as rapidly as possible, to avoid the enemy's likely shelling of the outskirts.
138.—Otherwise exit in different places.