Thus when the final objective has been captured there should be four guns in the Blue line and eight in reserve in the Brown line.
Stokes T.M. —
14. (a) Previous to the assault two guns will be established on the right of the Brigade area. These two guns will move forward at the first favourable opportunity and establish themselves on the right of the Green line.
(b) Two other guns will be in reserve in the front line, and will only move forward to the Green line if ordered
to do so by Lieut.-Colonel J. V. Campbell, D.S.O., or by the Brigadier.
R.E. and Work Platoons—
15. 75th Field Coy. R.E. and Work Platoons will move forward from their assembly area to the trench about T.8.b.3.0, as soon as this trench is clear of 3rd Bn. Coldstream Guards. They will be ready to move forward on receipt of orders from Brigade H.Q. and consolidate ground gained. O.C. 75th Field Coy. R.E. will detail one officer and three orderlies in liaison with O.C. supporting battalions.
Patrols—
16. When the Blue line has been gained, patrols will be sent forward, and any ground from which good observation can be gained will be occupied.
Such points will be consolidated and eventually joined up with our line.