“Company F, left half of sector, with two platoons and part of the third on the line and the remainder as local support. Left of company at —— (describe location).
“Company G is located at —— (indicate location of company).
“Company H has one platoon divided among the assault companies and the company (less 1 platoon) is in the battalion reserve with guns now located to cover approaches and execute overhead harassing fire in the enemy back areas.
“This battalion will relieve the 2nd battalion.
“The Headquarters’ Company will relieve the Headquarters’ Company, 2nd battalion, and take over the duties pertaining thereto.
“Company A will relieve Company E in the right sector with two platoons in the assault echelon and one as local support.
“Company B will relieve Company F in the left sector with two platoons in the assault echelon and one as local support.
“Company C will relieve Company G as battalion reserve.
“Company D will relieve Company H, one platoon will support Company A and the company (less 1 platoon) will support Company B.
“Detachments of the Howitzer Company are to remain with the battalion. Company commanders will confer with the commanders of detachments in their respective sectors and arrange for the support of their special weapons. Men of Companies A and B will take over from the men of Companies E and F whom they relieve, all ammunition in bandoliers, which will be expended to keep up harassing fire during the remainder of the night, with a view to curtailing movement within the enemy lines. Company D will take over surplus ammunition from Company H and expend it for the same purpose. The regular ammunition supply will be reserved for the action tomorrow.