(b) Discipline in the Trenches:—Life in the trenches is not especially dangerous when all precautions are observed. In the presence of an alert enemy, every faulty move of disposition receives its punishment, such as the improper concealment of a movement, poorly hidden trench work, or useless noise in the firing line. Silence is one of the essential rules of the trench. Silence in a sector in which troops are properly disciplined enables the chief to rapidly transmit his orders and the men to accomplish same without delay.
Daily Reports:—In each sector, from the captain up, the different commanders must furnish a daily report. These are co-ordinated in the headquarters of the sector commander, and afterwards sent to the division headquarters.
(a) Telephone Reports:—
| Night report. | 5 a. m. to 7 a. m. |
| Day report. | 3 p. m. to 5 p. m. |
These reports contain the main events of the time covered. Similar messages are sent at any time important events occur, such as heavy shelling, important information of the enemy, activities in the air, etc.
(b) Written Reports:—The daily morning written reports contain the following paragraphs.
1. General aspect of the sector.
2. Important events of the day.
(The events must be reported in detail, for example: A report of shelling must contain the details as to the area bombarded, the caliber of the gun used, and the time and direction of same, etc.)
3. Casualties (wounded, killed, and missing).