1. Inspections: The men will be formally inspected twice daily at the general "stand to" by the company commander. Particular attention will be paid to the health of the men, condition of their feet and their clothing. Each man must have at least one pair of dry socks always available. Arms, gas masks, and other equipments will also be rigidly inspected. 2. Roster: The company commander will carefully supervise the preparation of the duty roster. An obviously equal distribution of the arduous duties involved in trench life is essential to the maintenance of morale. 3. Reports and Records: (Additional to those already required by regulations.) Log Book, Report of Casualties, Wind Report (daily), Bombardment Report (daily), Intelligence Report, which will include observer's notes and changes (twice daily), and a daily report of Work completed and Undertaken. 4. "One principle which the trench commander should never forget is the necessity for his frequent presence in the midst of his men. * * * Direct contact with the troops on as many occasions as possible is the most certain way to gain their confidence." [Illustration] [Illustration] Duties of the Company Commander. 1. To inspect the sector his company is to occupy, one day in advance of occupying it. 2. To assign segments to the platoons. 3. To prepare a plan of defense. 4. To connect by liaison with the companies on his flanks. 5. To have an agent or runner at Battalion Headquarters. 6. To prepare a plan for counter attacks. 7. To report to the Battalion Commander when his company has taken up its position: (a) Its situation. (b) Security. (c) Liaison. (d) State of position left by predecessor. (e) Defense of sector. (f) Plan of counter attacks. 8. To inspect the trenches frequently to see that everything is in proper condition and that his men are in jubilant spirits. 9. To have platoon guides report to Battalion Headquarters on the date for the relief of his company and act as guides to the company that relieves him. 10. To keep a special log book in which the following are kept: (a) Work completed by his unit. (b) Work under way. (c) Work proposed. 11. Turn over to his successor: (a) Measures taken for security. (b) Plan of attacks. (c) Plan of counterattacks. 12. Have one officer on duty at all times. 13. "Stand to" will take place one (1) hour before daylight, and all available men will attend. There will be a thorough inspection. Rapid loading will be practiced. The firing position of every man will be tested to see if he can hit the bottom of our wire. Gas helmets will be inspected. 14. Time table--allot hours of work, rest and meals. 15. Supplies--make timely requisitions for them--be especially