The right supporting Co. will take a formation in echelon with the right element refused, this latter element establishing connection with the troops to the right during the advance.

Reconnoitering patrols will also establish connection with the troops on the right in the L’ENCLUME WOOD.

8. Artillery Support during Attack. The assaulting waves will be protected by a moving barrage which will start at the hour (H). The moving barrage will halt and remain on the line 200 yards beyond the last objective at the hour (H plus 50 minutes).

9. Liaison during Attack. Usual liaison with the artillery and airplanes (rockets and flags).

As soon as the assaulting Cos. arrive in or halt before the third objective, a telephone liaison will be established between the Co. commanders and the Bn. commander.

A Bengal line of fire will be lighted by the assaulting Cos. when they reach the 2nd and the 3rd objectives.

10. Supply. Each supporting Co. will send a party often men to the TEMPLE FARM as supply detachments. These detachments will start with ammunition supply at the hour (H plus 1 hour) for the command posts of the assaulting Cos. in the captured position.

11. Evacuation. Evacuation point for wounded will be at RIVOLI CENTER (northeast edge of DE BEAU MARAIS WOOD). Assembly point for prisoners will be at TEMPLE FARM.


Major, 3rd Inf.,