B. Platoon commanders will at once personally see that all sentinels are properly posted, that the non-commissioned officer is on duty, that every man knows his place in case of attack, and that both flanks of his platoon are in liaison with the adjoining platoon.
C. When reliefs are completed, Platoon Commanders will report to that effect to the Company Commander.
D. Men will not be dismissed until the Company Commander has received the reports from all of his Platoon Commanders that everything is in order.
10. Log Books.—A. Each Company Commander will keep a log book in which will be entered:
- Work done.
- Number of men working.
- Hours worked.
- Any information obtained from sentries, patrols, or other sources.
They will also enter in this book a list of any trench stores that come into their possession.
11. Equipment.—A. Equipment will be worn in the front trenches. Haversacks, packs, and trench tools need not be worn, these will be left in the shelters. In support and reserve trenches, they will be worn at the discretion of the Company Commander.
B. Ration and carrying parties will wear equipment and carry rifles unless otherwise ordered.
C. Pieces will be assumed to be loaded and locked at all times.
D. In the firing trenches bayonets will be fixed at night.