From the foregoing it is obvious that conversely there are two principal considerations, which all else being equal, must dominate the procedure of the Numerically inferior force, viz.: I. To avoid further diminution of its aggregate. II. To avoid creating indefensible vital points. * * * * * The _second consideration_ in the making of a Grand Reconnaissance by the commander-in-chief of an army having the advantage in Time, is the element of _Position_; for the reason that by unscientific posting of Corps d’armee, relative advantages in Time, or in Numbers or in both, may be rendered nugatory, on account of inability of the kindred Columns of Attack, of Support and of Manoeuvre to perform their functions. In case the Corps are scientifically posted and are in positions to avail of advantage in Time and Numbers, those adverse vital points whose occupation may be effected by superior force, always will be the objectives of the movements of the latter. Hence, the following: PRINCIPLE _As the advantage in Time gives the right to MOVE and the advantage in Numbers indicates the MOTIF of movement; so does the advantage in Position, as expressed by the Strategic Syllogism, specify the DIRECTION of that movement which normally appertains to the army having the advantage in Time._ The proper _direction_ of that movement which normally appertains to the advantage in Time always is indicated by the plus signs in the Strategic Syllogism, viz.: +A. Signifies that the Normal direction of movement for the army having the advantage in Time is along the Strategetic Center towards the Objective Plane. +S. Signifies that the Normal direction of movement for the army having the advantage in Time is along one or more pawn altitudes towards the Kindred Logistic Horizon. +M. Signifies that the Normal direction of movement for the army having the advantage in Time is along the shortest open pawn altitude towards the Kindred Point of Junction. ------- +A+S. Signifies that the Normal direction of movement for the army having the advantage in Time is double, _i.e._, +A. towards the Objective Plane. +S. along one or more open Pawn altitudes toward the Kindred Logistic Horizon. ------- +A+M. Signifies that the Normal direction of movement for the army having the advantage in Time, is double, _i.e._, +A. towards the Objective Plane. +M. Along the shortest open pawn altitude toward the Kindred Point of Junction. ------- +S+M. Signifies that the Normal direction of movement for the army having the advantage in Time is double, _i.e._, +S. Along one or more open Pawn altitudes toward the Kindred Logistic Horizon.