The battalion commander assigns to each company its part of the objective and the position from which it is to start the attack.
149.—Getting into position for the attack.
The orders are given verbally by the battalion commander to the captains and by the captains to the company usually through the platoon leaders as the company is not in close order.
150.—Deployment before infantry fire.
As soon as the zone swept by the infantry fire of the enemy is reached (about 1000 yards) deployment as skirmishers becomes imperative.
151.—Methods of advance.
Keep on advancing toward positions for the attack by fractions, varying method according to the terrain; short rushes, crawling, making use of all possible cover.
152.—Position of officers.
The battalion commander and the captains march with the supports, the battalion commander controlling the despatch of reinforcements. As soon as the supports are all sent forward they march with the fraction nearest the enemy.
153.—Liaison.