No. 1. First bayonet man.
No. 2. Second bayonet man.
No. 3. Grenade thrower.
No. 4. Squad leader, observer and director.
Rear Rank.
No. 1. First carrier.
No. 2. Second carrier.
No. 3. Barricader.
No. 4. Barricader.
Duties
The duties of the several members of the squad vary under different circumstances of their tactical employment which will be fully explained below. In general they are as follows:
Bayonet Men.—The bayonet men move in advance of the grenade throwers. When the grenade thrower has thrown his grenades into the objective trench the bayonet men must be ready to take instant advantage of the temporary demoralization of the enemy caused by the explosions and clear the way for a repetition of the operation.
Grenade Thrower.—The grenade thrower must be ready and able to throw a grenade at once whenever the bayonet men or squad leader may direct.
Squad Leader.—The squad leader directs the operations of the squad. He goes wherever his presence is necessary. He keeps a close watch to the flanks. He replaces casualties and attends to the forwarding of grenades to the thrower. He acts as a grenade thrower whenever he can assist the operations in that capacity.
Carriers.—The carriers carry as many grenades as possible, and when their supply is exhausted they go to the reserve depots and replenish. They are responsible for a continuous supply of grenades to the throwers.
Barricaders.—The barricaders are charged with the construction of barricades. They carry sandbags and tools for filling them. In addition they carry as many grenades as possible. They hold themselves in readiness to go forward and construct a barricade or cover at any point designated by the squad leader.