should be lightly
equipped and wear a distinctive mark.
d.  At least two men per section must be able to act as guides to
all company headquarters of the battalion.
e.  Verbal messages will not be sent by runners; all messages
must be written.
f.  Company commanders, or their representatives, will report
daily at battalion headquarters at 5.00 p.m.
g.  There must be accurate communication between platoons in
company, and companies in battalion, in order to insure
co-ordinated action.

7.  DEFENSE: 
a.  Immediately after the occupation of the trenches, company
commanders will make a careful estimate of all tactical
situations presented in their sectors and will plan for a
stubborn defense.  Care must be exercised in providing for
defense in depth and lateral defense.  The front line
trenches of each sector will be held until actually entered
by the enemy, and no sector will be abandoned until the
occupants are actually forced out.
b.  The main line of resistance will be the support trenches
(Tremont) and special attention must be given to the
preparation for defense.  If the front line trenches of any
sector be captured by the enemy there will be no withdrawal
from any other sector of the front line trenches for the
purpose of establishing a continuous line in the support
trench.
c.  The company commander of the reserve will organize parties
for counterattacks and these parties will be held in
readiness at convenient points to insure prompt movement to
the front.
d.  Continuous occupation of the trenches without fire action
must not cause a feeling of security and result in being
surprised by the enemy.

8.  STAND TO:  “Stand to” will take place at 5.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.,
daily.  At this formation every available man will be
present.  Rifles, ammunition, equipment, clothing, etc., will
be inspected.  Rapid loading will be practiced.  The firing
position of every man will be tested to see whether he can
hit the bottom edge of our wire.  Gas helmets and respirators
will be inspected if worn.  After “stand to” in the morning
and before “stand to” in the evening rifles will be
thoroughly cleaned and oiled.

9.  TRENCH ORDERS: 
a.  Current “Trench Standing Orders” recently published from
Brigade Headquarters are in force.
b.  During the occupation of the trenches it will be assumed
that, the trenches are under the observation and fire of the
enemy and all movement in the trenches will be conducted
accordingly.  All movements of troops, either individuals or
groups, will be via the trenches at all times.
c.  No one will be allowed to go overland between trenches or to
enter the trenches by the flank.  All persons will enter the
trenches from the reserve trenches and no visitors will be
allowed in the trenches except on passes