Preparations for Entering Trenches
Preparing to enter upon a period of service in the trenches the company commander makes a complete inspection of the company which includes:
1. Inspection of rifles and ammunition.
2. Inspection of equipment, contents of packs, intrenching tools, field glasses, wire cutters, first-aid packets, emergency rations, gas helmets, identification tags, canteens, clothing, etc.
3. Canteens to be filled with water.
4. Test bayonets, fix and unfix.
5. Have company fill magazines.
Inspection of Section
The company commander precedes the company into the trenches and makes a tour and inspection of the section assigned, which includes:
1. Layout of the trenches: fire trench, supervision trench, communication trenches, machine-gun positions, snipers' positions, listening and observation trenches, dugouts, latrines, etc.