PLATE SHOWING the IDEAS INVOLVED IN an ADVANCE GUARD
As you go from the point to the main body note that the distances are greater as the groups become larger. Larger groups require more time and space, when getting ready for action, than small groups. A very important thing to remember in connection with this plate is that you have only such groups in an advance guard as are necessary to insure protection for the main body." />
PLATE SHOWING the IDEAS INVOLVED IN an ADVANCE GUARD
As you go from the point to the main body note that the distances are greater as the groups become larger. Larger groups require more time and space, when getting ready for action, than small groups. A very important thing to remember in connection with this plate is that you have only such groups in an advance guard as are necessary to insure protection for the main body.
DISTRIBUTION OF TROOPS
An advance-guard order generally describes the following distribution of troops:
/P Advance cavalry. Support. Reserve. P/
The manner in which the advance-guard cavalry is employed depends upon the situation. Its proper place is in the direction of the enemy, and generally all or the greater part is used as advance cavalry. If weak in numbers, it may be assigned to the support.
ADVANCE CAVALRY
The advance cavalry is that part of the advance-guard cavalry preceding the support. It reconnoiters far enough to the front and flanks to guard the column against surprise by artillery fire, and to enable timely information to be sent to the advance-guard commander.