(iv) Condition of the wire and defenses generally.
(v) Information as to the enemy, his habits, snipers, the work he is doing, etc.
(vi) Water supply.
(vii) Artillery support.
(viii) Communications.
(c) Guides.—(i) Arrangements will be made between the C. O.'s of incoming and outgoing battalions as to the rendezvous where guides will be provided by the latter to conduct the incoming troops to the trenches.
(ii) One guide per platoon, one for each company H. Q., and one for battalion H. Q. will be provided.
These guides must know the exact spot where they will meet the relieving troops and the best and safest way to the trenches.
(d) Smoking and talking.—After leaving the rendezvous there is to be no smoking or talking till arrival in the trenches.
(e) Rate of march to trenches.—The rate of marching to the trenches from billets will not exceed 2 miles an hour.