Company Commanders will assemble at ____ (state point) to receive orders covering the details of the relief.
4. Rolling Kitchens will join the combat train of the reserve battalion.
5. The battalion C. P. will close here at ____ (time) and open at the C. P. 2nd battalion at the same hour.
Explanation
The Director: “After issuing this order and making sure that it is understood the battalion commander accompanied by his battalion staff, runners, etc., and the remainder of the battalion Headquarters’ Company will proceed to the front. One officer will be left at the old C. P. until the troops have moved out. He will then go to the front. The Major will get in personal communication with the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, secure all the information he has of the situation and the location of the troops to be relieved. He will make such reconnaissance as is practicable and necessary to a complete understanding of the situation and then prepare his orders for the relief of the 2nd battalion.”
Procedure
The Director: “Are there any questions?”
The Director endeavors to answer any questions that may be asked.
Approach March and Deployment Card No. 1
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