10. What is the average march per day of various arms?
Ans.—Infantry, 15 miles per day.
Infantry in large bodies, 12 miles per day.
Cavalry, 25 miles per day.
Field artillery, 15 to 20 miles per day.
Horse artillery, same as cavalry, to which it may be attached.
Forced marches are from 28 to 30 miles for infantry.
11. How is the escort distributed in guarded convoys?
Ans.—Advance guard, with advance cavalry 3 to 5 miles ahead.
Main body may be opposite most important point of the train, usually opposite its center.
Section of infantry at head and tail of train.
Flank guard—if necessary.
Rear guard—1/6 of escort.
What places are most favorable for attacking convoy?