“Our 2nd battalion is now holding the line (_b-c_). It will withdraw after dark. Our 3rd battalion relieves us as support battalion. “The —— infantry on our right will hold the front from (_d_ to _e_); the —— infantry on our left will hold the front from (_f_ to _g_). “This battalion, with one howitzer platoon attached, will organize and hold the line from (_h_ to _i_). “Company H will be disposed as follows: “One section at (_j_), covering (_k_). “One section at (_l_), covering (_m_). “One section at (_n_), covering (_o_). “One section at (_p_), covering (_q_). “The platoon from the howitzer company will be disposed as follows: “The 37 mm. gun at (_r_) and the light mortar at (_s_), covering the front of the battalion. “The firing line and support line are (_t_) and (_t′_) respectively. They will be organized into two strong points. “Company A will occupy the area (_u_). “Company B will occupy the area (_v_). “Company C will occupy the battalion reserve line along (_w_). “Companies will proceed with their tasks with the least practicable delay. “Administrative arrangements, later. “Battalion C. P. at (_x_).” Explanation of Letter Symbols (_a_). A brief description of the location of the general line reached by the Blue forces. This should be identified by some easily recognized topographical feature of the terrain. (_b-c_). The specific location of the line occupied by the troops of the 2nd battalion. (_d_ to _e_), (_f_ to _g_). The boundaries of the front that are to be organized and held by the troops on the right and left. (_h_ to _i_). The front to be organized and held by the 1st battalion. This will be the boundary lines of the sector not occupied by the 2nd battalion. (_j_), (_l_), (_n_), (_p_). The location of the several sections of the machine gun company. (_k_), (_m_), (_o_), (_q_). The front covered by the several sections of the machine gun company. Go into detail regarding the bands of fire they are to put down. (_r_), (_s_). The location of the 37 mm. gun and light mortar of the howitzer platoon. (_t_), (_t′_). The location of the firing line and support, respectively. (_u_). The area to be occupied by Company A. (_v_). The area to be occupied by Company B. (_w_). The location of the battalion reserve line. (_x_). The location of the battalion C. P.