Favorable places for attacking convoys:
- Through woods defile.
- Over hedges.
- Sharp bends.
- Ascending or descending slopes.
- Farming corral, watering.
- Whenever conditions are such that escort cannot quickly prepare for defense.
Conducting Prisoners:
- 10 foot soldiers to every 100 prisoners.
Infantry:
- The principal arm, charged with the main field work. Its role is the role of the entire force and its success is the success of the whole force.
Artillery:
- The close supporting arm of the infantry.
- Its targets are those most dangerous in the eyes of the infantry.
Cavalry:
- Reconnaissance—supports the other arms and is valuable in pursuit.