[23] See A. R., Par. 807.
[24] Compare “Winning and Wearing of Shoulder Straps”—a convincing treatment of this subject by Lt.-Col. Chas. F. Martin, Cavalry.
[25] F. S. Regs.
[26] If a commander is designated for the main body, his name is inserted here.
[27] Where the advance guard is large the order may direct the advance guard commander to establish the outpost.
[28] Omitted when the chief exercises immediate command of the camp.
[29] May be provided for in “order” issued subsequently.
[30] Numbered from the right.
[31] For small outposts it may be more convenient to write this order without a marginal distribution of troops.
[32] The term “holding attack” as used in this form is for convenience only; it is never used in actual orders, as the vigor of an attack might be lessened if the troops knew it was “holding” only.