Before an attack a certain M.G. Officer was told to await orders from his Commanding Officer. He was forgotten and left behind.
In this case, as soon as the Officer realized that he had been forgotten, he should have used his own initiative.
All these point to the fact that some arrangements for concerted action should be made.
N. B.—See “Guns Brigaded in Action.”
OBTAINING AMMUNITION FROM LIMBER FOR GUNS WHEN ATTACKING.
1. The usual system of using Nos. 3 and 4 as carriers is generally adopted. Often these numbers are not sufficient for the work. It is then necessary to borrow men from neighbouring squadrons or companies.
2. The bringing up of ammunition is dangerous work; therefore it is obviously best to avoid employing trained gunners if unskilled men are available.
3. In this manner you conserve your trained gunners for replacing casualties.
4. Pack animals can sometimes be brought close to the firing-line when the ground is favourable, thus saving manual labour.
5. Several instances are given of confusion occurring during an attack, owing to the limber moving without orders. This should be guarded against.