The support sections follow the leading sections of their company at about 50 yards, marching in two lines, if possible in two lines of squad columns at 20 yard intervals.
The first wave of the support is usually formed of the one-half section of specialists.
The echeloning of the specialists in front is also the most favorable formation to progress by rushes in a terrain cut up by shell holes.
The chief of section is between the two (2) waves of his section.
The captain is usually in front of the support sections.
The support sections are closely followed by a powerful line of machine guns, which are thrown into the fight when needed to reenforce the leading units.
"Trench Cleaners" usually march immediately after the leading sections and may be taken from the support sections. They are armed with pistols, knives and hand grenades.
The captain can use his section complete, or take out the specialists and use them for a particular purpose.
The specialists carry only the weapons of their specialty and have their loads lightened. The ordinary riflemen carry the usual packs and equipment.
Officers no longer lead the assault, but direct it. They are equipped with the rifle and bayonet, the same as the enlisted man.