Chapter XIV

A POSITION IN READINESS 308-317
When to assume a position in readiness. Examples 308
CONSIDERATIONS PRIOR TO THE OCCUPATION OF A
POSITION IN READINESS 308-309
Cross roads. Cover. Lines of retreat 309
Reconnaissance of enemy and his possible lines of approach 309
Intrenching. “Framework” of position 309-310
Influence of ill-advised intrenchments 309-310
Posts of the artillery and combat trains. Firing data 310
Concentration of the forces. Advanced posts 310
Obstacles in front of the position 310
Duties of the cavalry 311
Security provided by the other arms 311
Issue of ammunition. Field trains and sanitary troops 311-312
Security of lines of retreat 312
Short movements to a position in readiness 312
ORDER FOR A POSITION IN READINESS WHILE ON THE MARCH 312-314
FIRST ORDER FOR A RETREAT, DELAYING THE ENEMY 314-317

CHAPTER XV
SANITARY TACTICS 318-323
SANITARY PERSONNEL AND MATERIEL WITH COMBATANT TROOPS 318
GENERAL DUTY OF THE SANITARY UNITS 318
Capacities of ambulance companies and field hospitals 319
SANITARY STATIONS DURING COMBAT. Battalion collecting
stations. Regimental aid stations. Dressing stations.
Slightly wounded stations. Location, duties, etc. 319-320
POLICE OF THE BATTLEFIELD. Transportation of wounded 321-322