The Guards Division is to be prepared to support the cavalry on the above line at the earliest possible moment.
2. The objectives allotted to Guards Brigades are marked on the attached map as follows:
| First objective, Green (X line). | ||
| Second | ” | Brown (Xa line). |
| Third | ” | Blue (Y line). |
| Fourth | ” | Red (Z line). |
2nd Guards Brigade will be on the right. 1st Guards Brigade will be on the left. 3rd Guards Brigade will be in reserve. 71st Infantry Brigade will be on the right of 2nd Guards Brigade.
3. The Brigade will attack with two battalions in front and two battalions in support.
3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards will be right front battalion.
1st Battalion Coldstream Guards will be left front battalion.
1st Battalion Scots Guards will be right support battalion.
2nd Battalion Irish Guards will be left support battalion.
4. Battalions will be formed up on a company front in column of half-companies. Troops will be in single rank. Each battalion will therefore advance in four waves.