The following officers should be detailed by the O.C. Troops, Northern Hejaz, to accompany the column from Akaba:
| Political Officer for liaison with Arabs: | Major Marshall, M.C., R.A.M.C. (In addition to duties as M.O.) |
| Demolition Officer: | (Either) Capt. Scott-Higgins, (or) Bimbashi Peake, E.A. |
| Staff Officer (for 1st phase of operations as far as El Jefer only): | Major Stirling, D.S.O., M.C. |
(13) The O.C. Troops, Northern Hejaz, should report by telegram to this office on the completion of the arrangements for which he is responsible, vide paras. 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12 above, confirming in detail all measures taken by mail at first opportunity.
(14) Acknowledge by wire.
If available, it is suggested that the services of Sherif Hazaar, or of Sherif Fahad, might be obtained.
| CAIRO. 16nd July, 1918. | (Sgd.) A. C. DAWNAY. Lieut.-Colonel, General Staff, Hejaz Operations. |
| Copies: | No. 1 | Hejaz Operations. |
| No. 2 | ||
| No. 3 | O.C. Troops, Northern Hejaz. | |
| No. 4 | Imperial Camel Corps. | |
| No. 5 | General Headquarters. |
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