 Formation, of an Advanced Guard on a Road. — When a column is marching along a road, the advanced guard will be composed of one or more companies, divided into four parts or sections ; the two rear sections (under the command of the senior officer...  Drill ... for the Corps of rifle volunteers - Page 42by sir Daniel Lysons - 1859Full view - About this book
 | War office - 1859 - 410 pages
...of the country, and a variety of other circumstances which can only be appreciated on the spot. 3. Formation of an Advanced Guard on a Road. — When...will be composed of one or more companies, divided as described in Part III., S. 50. The detached files must carefully examine all houses, enclosures,... | |
 | John Boucher (of the 5th Dragoon guards.) - 1860 - 524 pages
...give time for the column to prepare to receive the enemy, without unnecessarily exposing his own men. FORMATION OF AN ADVANCED GUARD ON A ROAD, When a column is marching along a road, the advanced guard should be composed of one or more companies, divided into four parts or sections ; the two rear sections... | |
 | William Dawes Malton - 1860 - 96 pages
...a line of Skirmishers with Supports, and — if far distant from the main body — with a Reserve. When a Column is marching along a road, the Advanced Guard will consist of one or more Companies divided into 4 equal parts or "sections, of which the two • If the... | |
 | William Dawes Malton - Drill and minor tactics - 1862 - 490 pages
...a line of Skirmishers with Supports, and — if far distant from the main body — with a Eeserve. When a Column is marching along a road, the Advanced Guard will consist of one or more Companies divided into 4 equal parts or "sections, of which the two rear will... | |
 | John Millar Bannatyne - Infantry - 1863 - 464 pages
...the main body. [F. Ex., Pt. V., S. 21. Q. Describe ike formation of an advanced guard on a, road. A. The advanced . guard will be composed of one or more...second section from the front will form a support (under the command of the third senior officer) 200 yards in front of the reserve ; the leading section... | |
 | Great Britain. Army - Infantry drill and tactics - 1870 - 440 pages
...of the country, and a variety of other circumstances which can only be appreciated on the spot. 3. Formation of an Advanced Guard on a Road. — When...will be composed of one or more companies, divided as described in Part III., S. 50. The detached files must carefully examine all houses, enclosures,... | |
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