Handy War Guide for My Company: Handy Company Commander's GuideHanguillart, André Godefroy Lionel
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Handy War Guide for My Company: Handy Company Commander's Guide
Hanguillart, André Godefroy Lionel
Intrenchments; Siege warfare; United States. Army -- Officers' handbooks
92.--Disposal of property of dead and wounded.
The arms and complete equipment of the wounded should be sent out
with them. The arms and equipment of the killed should be sent to
the battalion commander. Their personal effects; money, papers,
letters, etc., should be carefully collected, listed, and sent to the
sergeant-major.
8 A.M.
93.--Sick Parade.
The men able to walk are taken to the doctor's dugout by an N.C.O.
4 P.M.
94.--Assignment of patrols.
Assign night patrols from roster. Point out itinerary while light
permits. Have neighbouring sectors advised of same.
(8. P.M.)
95.--Inspections.
Inspection of sentinels in fire trench. Inspection of ammunition
supplies.
TURNING OVER THE TRENCHES.
THE RELIEF.
96.--In the afternoon and in each section:
Have all the tools and supplies collected and list drawn up ready to
hand over to successor against receipt for same.
Inspect equipment of men that they may be taken out completely.
Check up exact itinerary of relief in and out.
97.--At the time of relief:
Have rifles inspected and emptied.
Give strict orders for silence.
Follow same marching order as when coming in.
Have officer march in rear.
98.--On reaching billets.
Have the roll called and sent to the officer of the day.
Have rifles inspected.
THE DAY AFTER THE RELIEF.
99.--Replace equipment.
Have all arms cleaned and oiled.
Have broken arms turned in and others issued.
Inspect shoes, clothes, equipment, tools, and replace when needed.
Have special inspection of gas-masks and replace if needed.
100.--Sanitation.
Have underwear washed, and personal cleanliness attended to, baths,
hair-cuts, etc.
Have premises kept clean and latrines disinfected daily.
OUT OF THE TRENCHES.
101.--Specialists' Instruction.
While in rest billets: Have all specialists' instruction continued:
sharpshooters, bomb-throwers, signallers, etc.
102.--Bayonet exercises.
Should be given special attention.
103.--Close and extended order drill
and marching give the men needed exercise.
104.--Relaxation.
should also be provided: in the form of games, contests,
entertainments, etc. They help to keep the men "fit."
105.--Efficiency.
The company commander should make it is his constant concern that his
men be kept at the highest possible point of efficiency.
QUESTIONS.
The following questions are topical. Supplements to the
answers found in this book should be looked for in the
larger works referred to in the preface.
Trench Life and Trench Warfare.
1.--What inspections should be made on the day before the relief?
2.--State orders to be issued one hour before departure.
3.--What may be the marching orders, on the way to the trenches?
4.--Describe precautions to be taken against enemy's fire, against
aeroplanes.
5.--What other precautions should be taken?
6.--What should the company commander attend to on reaching the
trenches?
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