The Australian Victories in France in 1918

by Sir John Monash

Battle Instructions No. 15
ZERO HOUR—SYNCHRONIZATION OF WATCHES

1. Zero Hour.

Zero hour will be notified in writing from Australian Corps Headquarters by noon on the day prior to zero.

2. Synchronization of Watches.

Watches will be synchronized by officers detailed by Australian Corps Headquarters, who will visit Headquarters in the following order, leaving Corps Headquarters shortly after noon and 6 p.m. on Y day:

(a) One officer to Headquarters Heavy Artillery, 3rd Australian Division and 4th Australian Division.

(b) One officer to 2nd Australian Division and 5th Australian Division.

Battle Instructions No. 16
AIRCRAFT

1. The Air Forces which will operate on the Australian Corps front during the battle will be as follows:

(a) Corps Squadron—3rd Australian Squadron.

(b) 5th Tank Brigade—8th Squadron.

(c) The 22nd Wing, consisting of eight Scout Squadrons, which will be exclusively employed in engaging ground targets by bombing and machine-gunning along the whole Army front.

(d) One night-bombing squadron—101st Bombing Squadron.

(e) One Reconnaissance Squadron—48th Squadron.