In transmitting the telegram shown in [figure 16], the following would be sent by the operator:
No 1 K Mo CK 14 OB fm Headquarters 1st Corps at Taylor's School House Kan 1 ho 1245 PM to Signals Platte City Mo. Request ten miles buzzer wire be sent here quick sig Jones
Chapter V.
THE SIGNAL STATION.
LOCATION OF STATIONS.
In field operations tactical considerations will usually prescribe within certain limits the number and general location of signal stations. The general directions for deployment being given, the signalman will be called upon to demonstrate his skill in the selection of particular locations most conducive to the efficient service of information.
Fig. 17.—Field signal station.