1. Conducts his battalion according to sector and mission assigned him. 2. Directs first disposition of battalion by tactical orders, giving subordinates-- a. Information of the enemy. b. Position of supporting and neighboring troops. c. The general object to be attained. d. The special problem for each company (291, i.d.r.) (This includes making the primary apportionment of the target.) (303, i.d.r.) e. If practicable, the point or time at which the fire fight is to open. (304, i.d.r.) f. Orders for flank protection and reconnaissance, unless specifically provided for by higher authority. (293, 397 and 398, i.d.r.) g. His position and that of the next higher commander. 3. Controls supports, dispatches reinforcements from support to firing line. (226 and 297, i.d.r.) 4. Controls subsequent movements by suitable orders or commands. (291, i.d.r.) 5. Regulates ammunition supply--(See Subject VIII, also Pars. 316-317, f.s.r.) (The combat train is the immediate reserve supply of the battalion.) a. Is responsible for the proper use of the combat train. b. Insures maintenance of the prescribed allowance at all times. c. Causes combat trains to march immediately in rear of the battalion unless directed otherwise. (548, i.d.r.) d. When battalion deployed on his own initiative, indicates whether extra ammunition shall be issued. (294, i.d.r.) e. When battalion deployed pursuant to orders from higher authority, causes issue of extra ammunition unless specifically ordered not to do so. (294, 548, i.d.r.) f. When combat wagons are emptied, directs them to proper rendezvous to be refilled. (548, i.d.r.) g. Sees that combat wagons and belts of men are refilled as soon as possible after an engagement. (553, i.d.r.) 6. Maintains contact with adjoining troops. (399 i.d.r.) 7. May harmonize ranges used by the companies on the firing line. 8. Determines when bayonets shall be fixed. (318, i.d.r.) 9. Subject to orders from higher authority, determines the point from which the charge to be made. (319, i.d.r.) 10. Orders the charge. (318, i.d.r.) SPECIAL.