(b) Under observation.
The objective of the second wave will be approximately the Green Line.
The garrison will be detailed beforehand for the dugouts D 14 c 4 9 by B Company.
The objectives of the third wave will be to ensure that the first and second waves reach their objectives.
Garrisons will be detailed beforehand for dugouts D 14 c 4 4 and MARTHA HOUSE by D Company.
Dugouts at D 14 a 2 O and KANSAS HOUSE by A Company.
8. Unexpected concrete defences encountered during the advance will be garrisoned and consolidated, as soon as the final objective is taken, on the following principle: Each wave will be responsible for all ground between itself and the leading line of the wave in its rear. Should any pockets of the enemy still remain, they will be mopped up as this is taking place.
12. The reserve Battalion (1/5th Royal Lancaster Regiment) will arrive in the area AISNE—HINDU COT—POND FARM about the time that the Green Line is taken.
The role of this Battalion will be to deliver an immediate counter-stroke against any hostile counter-attack.
13. Prisoners’ escorts, messengers, etc., when returning to their Companies from the rear, will take back six bandoliers of S.A.A. from the forward dumps.